S-Class (W222/C217/A217) [Official] Mercedes-Benz S-Class Cabriolet (A217)

[Monster]

I like all the chrome, but can you imagine the look after a year's worth of rock chips?

I think these chrome trims are just clip on plastic bits and can be replaced easily?

 

[Rainer271]

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[Merc1]

Overpriced, but I really like it.

M

 

[Deleted member 1071]

While "Bling-Bling" may have not be a term used in the early-1960s' vernacular, the concept was certainly explored.

With the North American market in mind and designer Paul Bracq under contract, obscure W111/112 cabriolet prototypes (that never made it onto a production line) may be considered "spiritual ancestors" to todays' Maybach C217 offering.

 

[Mick Briesgau]

While "Bling-Bling" may have not be a term used in the early-1960s' vernacular, the concept was certainly explored.

With the North American market in mind and designer Paul Bracq under contract, obscure W111/112 cabriolet prototypes (that never made it onto a production line) may be considered "spiritual ancestors" to todays' Maybach C217 offering.

Whoah, I take it! What a fine designer Paul Bracq was indeed.
PS didn't know this one. Thanks for sharing, Jimmy.

 

[sako97]

Sigh, the inevitable. "Let's destroy the ride quality immediately"

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Sigh, the inevitable. "Let's destroy the ride quality immediately"

So many things going on that I find upsetting. And I'm a big fan of the S-Coupe/Cabrio!

 

[sako97]

Very "bossy" V12 combo - weekend and daily. Jealous.

 

[bialkov]

Tuned Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabrio Is About As Powerful As Project One
You need a four-digit-horsepower convertible in your life.
With a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine pushing out a monstrous 603 horsepower, you’d think the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet is not the kind of car that could use a bit more oomph. The German tuners at Posaidon see things differently as they’ve just introduced what is easily one of the most powerful four-seat convertibles in automotive history.

This is actually the pre-facelift S63 model, so it uses the old twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine with 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet (900 Newton-meters) of torque on tap. However, the displacement has been bumped to 6.3 liters and some of the hardware had to be reinforced. There are now new steel bushings for the cylinders, along with an updated main bearing line, a tweaked compression ratio, and reinforced valve springs.
Needless to say, the two turbochargers have also gone through a few changes and Posaidon fitted the droptop Mercedes with a custom air kit, sports air filter, and a new radiator. The engine’s electronics also had to be modified, while the differential locks as well as the seven-speed automatic transmission were modified to cope with the extra power.

The end result is a luxurious convertible just about as powerful as the mighty F1-engined Project One. The engine now produces an incredible 1,005 hp and a peak torque of 1,033 lb-ft (1,400 Nm). Thanks to the newly gained muscle, the S63 Cabriolet now needs just 2.9 seconds to go from 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) and will continue to accelerate until an electronically governed 218 mph (350 kph).

It goes without saying the power upgrade is available for all the other Mercedes-AMG models fitted with the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, so if you happen to have an older generation E63, ML63, GLE63 or a G63, the engineers from Posaidon can unlock four-digit horsepower. Same goes for the now defunct CLS63.

 

[sako97]

Tuned Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabrio Is About As Powerful As Project One
You need a four-digit-horsepower convertible in your life.
With a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine pushing out a monstrous 603 horsepower, you’d think the Mercedes-AMG S63 Cabriolet is not the kind of car that could use a bit more oomph. The German tuners at Posaidon see things differently as they’ve just introduced what is easily one of the most powerful four-seat convertibles in automotive history.

This is actually the pre-facelift S63 model, so it uses the old twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine with 577 horsepower and 664 pound-feet (900 Newton-meters) of torque on tap. However, the displacement has been bumped to 6.3 liters and some of the hardware had to be reinforced. There are now new steel bushings for the cylinders, along with an updated main bearing line, a tweaked compression ratio, and reinforced valve springs.
Needless to say, the two turbochargers have also gone through a few changes and Posaidon fitted the droptop Mercedes with a custom air kit, sports air filter, and a new radiator. The engine’s electronics also had to be modified, while the differential locks as well as the seven-speed automatic transmission were modified to cope with the extra power.

The end result is a luxurious convertible just about as powerful as the mighty F1-engined Project One. The engine now produces an incredible 1,005 hp and a peak torque of 1,033 lb-ft (1,400 Nm). Thanks to the newly gained muscle, the S63 Cabriolet now needs just 2.9 seconds to go from 0 to 62 mph (100 kph) and will continue to accelerate until an electronically governed 218 mph (350 kph).

It goes without saying the power upgrade is available for all the other Mercedes-AMG models fitted with the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, so if you happen to have an older generation E63, ML63, GLE63 or a G63, the engineers from Posaidon can unlock four-digit horsepower. Same goes for the now defunct CLS63.

Too much power for the long-term health/life of the engine and gearbox. Anything above 850hp/850tq for these 4L V8's is sketchy at present.

 

[Merc1]

Its a total waste, the S63 Cabriolet has enough power for any street situation. The car is perfect as is.

M

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Its a total waste, the S63 Cabriolet has enough power for any street situation. The car is perfect as is.

M

Amen. I'd be more than happy with a S560 with the AMG pack. Still has enough power to be an effortless cruiser.

 

[Monster]

Saw this white shining unicorn at the showroom today, face lifted S 65 AMG cabriolet. I wonder how long it will sit inside the showroom and how much discount they are going to give. The full retail price is $650k AUD, that is enough to buy a single room apartment.

The new grill works better with the chrome bar and chrome mesh on the S 65 than on the S 63.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

Saw this white shining unicorn at the showroom today, face lifted S 65 AMG cabriolet. I wonder how long it will sit inside the showroom and how much discount they are going to give. The full retail price is $650k AUD, that is enough to buy a single room apartment.

The new grill works better with the chrome bar and chrome mesh on the S 65 than on the S...

perfect for cruising along the Gold Coast, eh?

 

[mihc]

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[Merc1]

M

 

[Merc1]

Going to really miss this car.

M

 

[Rolf]

This interior colour combo is just stunning, I especially like the wood on the dash and doors, it looks fabulous. I think the S-Coupe/convertible has the best interior of any Mercedes model.

 

[hoffmeister_fan]

This plus the 991.2 GT3 and an Alpina B3 Touring would make for an ideal 3-car German garage.

Depending on the day and my mood, the S cabrio rates higher than the new Conti GT in my book since there's quite a bit more effortless grace in the design.

 

[Merc1]

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Just gorgeous.

M