Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe shows exquisite design (pictures)
Mercedes-Benz released photos and tech details of its new two-door S-Class, which will be on display at the 2014 Geneva auto show.
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The new S-Class Coupe builds on Mercedes-Benz styling elements, such as the pin-cushion grille with the single louver.
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One extraordinary luxury feature found in the Edition 1 S550 special edition of this model will be headlight casings with 47 Swarovski crystals making up the turn signals and daytime running lights.
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A true two-door coupe, the S-Class Coupe adds a significant model to the top of Mercedes-Benz's line-up.
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Active suspension components include a feature that banks the car, tilting the outer side up, in a turn.
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This interior looks competitive with the ultra-luxury models offered by Bentley.
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Extenders automatically push the seat belts within reach of front passengers.
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The tech in the S-Class Coupe will be prodigious, including not only the large display for navigation, but also a head-up display and a fragrance feature.
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The new COMAND interface includes a touch-sensitive pad that accepts gestures and finger-traced alpha-numeric input.
