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Old 09-29-14, 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
well even without the pop-out cover wouldn't be so great covered in snow or ice.
i think again it depends on design. a lot of the lexus cameras are under the trunk bar facing down, so it doesn't get as affected by snow.

and i think you are missing my point. able to see through the rear camera is one thing, but not able to push open the lid and the camera stuck inside trying to push, even if there is a fail safe, it's extra wear and tear. this is compared to a stationary camera
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Old 10-01-14, 01:57 PM
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Default New Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Priced from $119,900* in the US


Mercedes-Benz will launch the luxurious S-Class Coupe in the United States in mid-October, with prices starting from $119,900 for the S550 4Matic Coupe.

That’s the cheapest entry ticket to the S-Class Coupe in the US, as AMG models are significantly more expensive. The S63 AMG 4Matic Coupe will be priced from $160,900, while the rear-wheel drive V12-powered S65 AMG Coupe will have a whopping $230,900 starting price when it arrives in the US in December – almost double the starting price of the standard S550 4Matic Coupe. All prices exclude a $925 destination and delivery fee.

The base S550 4Matic Coupe is powered by a 4.7-liter V8 biturbo engine producing 455 hp and 516lb-ft (700Nm) of torque, which allows it to sprint from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 4.6 seconds.

The S63 AMG 4Matic Coupe gets a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine that unleashes 577hp and 663 lb-ft (900Nm) of torque, making it the fastest-accelerating model in the S-Class Coupe lineup, with a 0 to 62 mph sprint of just 3.9 seconds.

Finally, the range-topping S65 AMG Coupe is powered by a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo powerplant producing 621 hp and 738lb-ft (1,000Nm) of torque. The only model not offered with the 4Matic all-wheel drive system, the S65 AMG Coupe sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds.

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe features more than 30 standard and optional active and passive safety technologies reunited under the Intelligent Drive name. The available Driver Assistance Package includes systems like Distronic Plus with Steering Assist, Pre-Safe Brake, Pre-Safe Plus, BAS Plus with Cross Traffic Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, Active Blind Spot Protection, Attention Assist and Night View Assist Plus.
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Old 10-01-14, 05:04 PM
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hmm, only 300 more than the outgoing CL. Still a lot of money to pay. Id rather get the S550 and spend the extra 20K on options. Also its updated on MBUSA
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Old 10-01-14, 05:44 PM
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Yikes, built one for my liking for 146k! :O
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S-Class coupe is quite grand. Love to see more automakers step up and offer something of this caliber
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S63 AMG would be a really amazing car to own
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Old 10-02-14, 07:13 AM
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Originally Posted by rparkzy
S63 AMG would be a really amazing car to LEASE
Fixed it for you.
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Originally Posted by Vh_Supra26
that looks SPECTACULAR - wow
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Looks nice, but I think the production LF-LC will look more sporty.
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Originally Posted by Vh_Supra26
Looks nice, but I think the production LF-LC will look more sporty.
i don't think they're really after the same buyer. and of course mb also has sls which is quite 'sporty'.
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The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupé persuades not only with its similarly elegant and clear design idiom but also perfectly embodies luxury and style, combined with sporty elegance and modern high-tech.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
i don't think they're really after the same buyer. and of course mb also has sls which is quite 'sporty'.
sls, gt, sl, those are the cars for lf-lc
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Originally Posted by rominl
sls, gt, sl, those are the cars for lf-lc
Not the SL, unless a make a convertible hardtop version of the lf-lc too ?
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Originally Posted by rominl
No sure what to think about this rear camera setup on the s coupe
on the S-Guard it's a laser....

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Originally Posted by Gojirra99
Not the SL, unless a make a convertible hardtop version of the lf-lc too ?
ah very good point, completely forgot about the hardtop part
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