The engineers at Mercedes-Benz are working tirelessly to get the all-new E-Class cabrio ready for its debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show. So much so that they appear to be bringing dates along for a ride in the chop-topped mules.

These newest shots of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible are the first we've seen with the cloth top stowed away, and they reveal an interesting detail: a retractable wind deflector mounted on the top of the windshield.

Like Audi, Mercedes has opted to forgo the folding hard-top treatment for the new E, allowing the automaker to retain the coupe's hard-edged style and keep the curb weight in check. When the E-Class Convertible arrives in dealerships early next year, expect a range of six- and eight-cylinder powerplants, including the range-topping E500.

 

Soft top GT= I don't care unless you are an Aston. Make a damn hardtop.

 

I see a big CLK.

This = no

 

i dont mind it
but that black'ed out light camo looks good actually
wish they could just make the light 1 piece instead of 2

 

Coupe looks way better.

 

Lexus need to build a GS-C

 

Its actually a C class convertible under the skin. To bad you have to pay E class prices

 

It's the same with the prices of the previous C-class based CLK. So basically, they are just renaming the CLK the E-class coupe/convertible without it being an actual E-class coupe/convertible ...

 

Beautiful car! I was thinking long & hard about the new E class & Jag XF but ordered something else in the same price bracket.

 

it really doesnt matter what platform it is on. its the same with toyota/lexus. As long as it has a mercedes badge on it, it doesnt really matter what they do. lol. its not like the c class platform is "inferior" in any way

 

Yes, the topic of Mercedes naming/numbering conventions and honesty was discussed in another thread.

 

eh, not for me.

 

I'm having my doubts too, I'll wait to see it in person before I conclude.

 

I know I say this all of the time , but I cant wait to see it rimmed up and dropped. It does wonders for a cars look

 

also, there are many parts shared between the current C and new E.

I'll wait to see a better picture, I have a feeling this doesn't do it justice.