E-Class Official: E-Class Convertible (A207)
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The Mercedes-Benz E-Class is a range of executive cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz in various engine and body configurations. Produced since September 1953, the E-Class falls as a midrange in the Mercedes line-up, and has been marketed worldwide across five generations.
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Thanks for the info! Thought this is first time in production with the A207.
Would love to see a photo of the speaker integration in your car.
MBFanToDeath
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2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Comprehensive Product Information
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
April 21, 2010
Cavorting in a Cabriolet
Cabriolet was originally a French verb that meant “to cavort” or “cut a caper,” but in the 1700s, the term came to be used to describe “a light, two-wheeled horse carriage with a folding leather top.” Later, any carriage for hire became known as a “cab,” hence today’s synonym for a taxi.
In the late 1800s, the first motor vehicles were all open cars, with no tops at all. As automobiles developed in the early 1900s, most were still convertibles.
Cabriolet – a Four-Seat Convertible
As the automotive industry evolved through the 1900s, the term “Cabriolet” acquired a specific meaning – a convertible that seats at least four people, in other words, a convertible with a real back seat. While Mercedes-Benz produced some of the world’s most collectible convertibles and Cabriolets across a 120-year history, its modern era began with the launch of the 1993 E-Class Cabriolet, its first four-seat convertible in several decades. A slightly smaller CLK Cabriolet followed in 1999, and a second-generation CLK Cabriolet line was offered through the 2009 model year.
The Ninth-Generation E-Class
The 2011 E-Class Cabriolet joins the all-new E-Class lineup – which debuted last year as the ninth generation of the company’s highly successful model range, with a total of more than 10 million E-Class vehicles produced over the past 70-plus years. Packed with useful, new safety technology, the E-Class is likely to become another industry trend-setter, and now with a full range of cabriolet, wagon, sedan and coupe models, the lineup should appeal to more consumers than ever.
Four Seasons, Four Seats
The two-door, four-seat Cabriolet boasts a classic fabric soft top, with year-round comfort, thanks to a number of innovative features:
Its three-layer convertible top is insulated for low noise and comfort, even in very cold or hot weather.
With the top down, the new AIRCAP system works at the push of a button to reduce noise, drafts and air turbulence for all four occupants.
Through outlets in the front headrests, the enhanced AIRSCARF system can blow heated air directly on the neck area to keep occupants surprisingly warm in cool weather.
The convertible top can be opened or closed in 20 seconds, even at speeds up to 25 mph. The soft top is stowed in a special compartment behind the rear seats. When the roof is up, the panel between the top stowage area and the trunk can slide to the rear, increasing the trunk capacity by 30 percent.
Two Versatile Engines for the E-Class Cabriolet
The E350 Cabriolet uses the latest four-valve-per-cylinder V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The E550 Cabriolet model is powered by a 32-valve 5.5-liter V8 delivering 382 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines feature double-overhead-cam architecture with variable valve timing and a two-stage intake manifold for increased low-speed power.
For better fuel mileage, both the V6 and V8 powerplants use new systems that minimize engine power needed to drive the alternator, power steering pump and electric fuel pump, plus intake tumble flaps and state-of-the-art engine management.
Astonishing Safety Innovations
Among the Cabriolet’s many standard life-saving features is an innovative “Attention Assist” system which couples a highly-sensitive steering sensor with intelligent software that can identify behaviors that drivers make as they begin to get drowsy. Elegant in its simplicity, the system senses drowsiness and alerts the driver. Contrasting examples of trailblazing innovations include optional automatic emergency braking, which is activated if a collision is likely, and adaptive high beams that use a small windshield-mounted camera to control high-low beam operation automatically. This system also provides a soft transition from low to high beam.
Preliminary Equipment List – 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 / E550 Cabriolet
2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 / E550 Cabriolet Option Pricing
© 2010 The World Of Mercedes-Benz /////AMG. All rights reserved.
© 2010 Mercedes-Benz USA. All rights reserved.
Source: The World Of Mercedes-Benz /////AMG
OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE
April 21, 2010
Cavorting in a Cabriolet
Cabriolet was originally a French verb that meant “to cavort” or “cut a caper,” but in the 1700s, the term came to be used to describe “a light, two-wheeled horse carriage with a folding leather top.” Later, any carriage for hire became known as a “cab,” hence today’s synonym for a taxi.
In the late 1800s, the first motor vehicles were all open cars, with no tops at all. As automobiles developed in the early 1900s, most were still convertibles.
Cabriolet – a Four-Seat Convertible
As the automotive industry evolved through the 1900s, the term “Cabriolet” acquired a specific meaning – a convertible that seats at least four people, in other words, a convertible with a real back seat. While Mercedes-Benz produced some of the world’s most collectible convertibles and Cabriolets across a 120-year history, its modern era began with the launch of the 1993 E-Class Cabriolet, its first four-seat convertible in several decades. A slightly smaller CLK Cabriolet followed in 1999, and a second-generation CLK Cabriolet line was offered through the 2009 model year.
The Ninth-Generation E-Class
The 2011 E-Class Cabriolet joins the all-new E-Class lineup – which debuted last year as the ninth generation of the company’s highly successful model range, with a total of more than 10 million E-Class vehicles produced over the past 70-plus years. Packed with useful, new safety technology, the E-Class is likely to become another industry trend-setter, and now with a full range of cabriolet, wagon, sedan and coupe models, the lineup should appeal to more consumers than ever.
Four Seasons, Four Seats
The two-door, four-seat Cabriolet boasts a classic fabric soft top, with year-round comfort, thanks to a number of innovative features:
Its three-layer convertible top is insulated for low noise and comfort, even in very cold or hot weather.
With the top down, the new AIRCAP system works at the push of a button to reduce noise, drafts and air turbulence for all four occupants.
Through outlets in the front headrests, the enhanced AIRSCARF system can blow heated air directly on the neck area to keep occupants surprisingly warm in cool weather.
The convertible top can be opened or closed in 20 seconds, even at speeds up to 25 mph. The soft top is stowed in a special compartment behind the rear seats. When the roof is up, the panel between the top stowage area and the trunk can slide to the rear, increasing the trunk capacity by 30 percent.
Two Versatile Engines for the E-Class Cabriolet
The E350 Cabriolet uses the latest four-valve-per-cylinder V6 engine that produces 268 horsepower and 258 lb.-ft. of torque. The E550 Cabriolet model is powered by a 32-valve 5.5-liter V8 delivering 382 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque. Both engines feature double-overhead-cam architecture with variable valve timing and a two-stage intake manifold for increased low-speed power.
For better fuel mileage, both the V6 and V8 powerplants use new systems that minimize engine power needed to drive the alternator, power steering pump and electric fuel pump, plus intake tumble flaps and state-of-the-art engine management.
Astonishing Safety Innovations
Among the Cabriolet’s many standard life-saving features is an innovative “Attention Assist” system which couples a highly-sensitive steering sensor with intelligent software that can identify behaviors that drivers make as they begin to get drowsy. Elegant in its simplicity, the system senses drowsiness and alerts the driver. Contrasting examples of trailblazing innovations include optional automatic emergency braking, which is activated if a collision is likely, and adaptive high beams that use a small windshield-mounted camera to control high-low beam operation automatically. This system also provides a soft transition from low to high beam.
Preliminary Equipment List – 2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 / E550 Cabriolet
2011 Mercedes-Benz E350 / E550 Cabriolet Option Pricing
© 2010 The World Of Mercedes-Benz /////AMG. All rights reserved.
© 2010 Mercedes-Benz USA. All rights reserved.
Source: The World Of Mercedes-Benz /////AMG
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What is with these hideous tack ons Mercedes offers. Vulgar!
NevadaJack
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The Jack is Back...
Well it has been sometime since I posted and the latest I think was in regard to my 2010 E350 Sedan (Luxury Trim) in Feb 2010 or so. Well due to some med problems I have not been thst active, car or camera wise. The problems are under control and I feel much better.
On Friday of last week I was at the Dog Park with Deuce enjoying the 90 degree temps when my cell rang. It was from my friend at Westminster MB in Denver, CO., (now Sales Manager) and he said we had not talked in a while and just wanted to chat. He asked about the E350 and told me that there were a lot of goodies floating around to purchase or lease and if I wanted him to run some numbers let me know.
As this thread indicates I was really hyped when the A207 arrived on the scene but felt the pricing was higher than I thought it should be so I ended up with the E350 Sedan. Great car but I was still looking longingly at the convertible. Well I searched the Denver MB site and located a Artic White/Almond/Mocha Leather with P1 AND P2 as well as the Appearance Pkg and Rear Deck Spoiler. The soft top is Beige.
To shorten this epic some, he made me an unbelievable deal and will deliver it to me in Las Vegas and then pick up the Sedan. I told him I would commit by Monday morning... don't tell him but I am going to close the deal tomorrow AM...
I will post some image when it arrives. Have not had a full size convertible in 20 years or more.
More later and good to be back on the forum...
Jack
Well it has been sometime since I posted and the latest I think was in regard to my 2010 E350 Sedan (Luxury Trim) in Feb 2010 or so. Well due to some med problems I have not been thst active, car or camera wise. The problems are under control and I feel much better.
On Friday of last week I was at the Dog Park with Deuce enjoying the 90 degree temps when my cell rang. It was from my friend at Westminster MB in Denver, CO., (now Sales Manager) and he said we had not talked in a while and just wanted to chat. He asked about the E350 and told me that there were a lot of goodies floating around to purchase or lease and if I wanted him to run some numbers let me know.
As this thread indicates I was really hyped when the A207 arrived on the scene but felt the pricing was higher than I thought it should be so I ended up with the E350 Sedan. Great car but I was still looking longingly at the convertible. Well I searched the Denver MB site and located a Artic White/Almond/Mocha Leather with P1 AND P2 as well as the Appearance Pkg and Rear Deck Spoiler. The soft top is Beige.
To shorten this epic some, he made me an unbelievable deal and will deliver it to me in Las Vegas and then pick up the Sedan. I told him I would commit by Monday morning... don't tell him but I am going to close the deal tomorrow AM...
I will post some image when it arrives. Have not had a full size convertible in 20 years or more.
More later and good to be back on the forum...
Jack
NevadaJack
In Memoriam
Arrival on 5/18/2011
Some quicky shots upon arrival by truck.
Some quicky shots upon arrival by truck.
NevadaJack
In Memoriam
Thanks...I noticed the LED change on the site and think it looks better than the hockey stick. I didn't dislike the hockey stick look but wondered why they did it. Also on the spoiler... I am not a spoiler guy but have to agree it dolls up the truck line.
NevadaJack
In Memoriam
Thanks for the nice words... good to be back. Hope to get some pretty shots this week if the weather cooperates.
NevadaJack
In Memoriam
Beautiful machine indeed & also, probably the most beautiful color possible. Enjoy & safe!
Thanks... I am a sucker for white or black. My S550 was white and beige and it has been a long love affair with Black on Black the past few years. I think this car sings in this color with the top down...
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