S-Class (W223/V223/Z223) [Spy Shots] Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W223) Spy Shots and Info

[Star&Car]

I wonder how many pages will this thread build...awsome guys..some of you may remember this pic @Wolfgang posted.

 

[sako97]

I wonder how many pages will this thread build...awsome guys..some of you may remember this pic @Wolfgang posted.

iirc, that picture was taken before the W222 was released, hence the Ponton (& F700 front).

 

[Amat46]

I'm not ready for this

 

[hannaz]

I wonder how many pages will this thread build...awsome guys..some of you may remember this pic @Wolfgang posted.

If my memory is right, this was after W222 got introduced but just before Maybach was unvield. The side profile is clean without any lines and the clinch on c pillar is a new direction on Merc design. Even though may not b exact design it would be an initial sketch of W223.

 

[GTA45E]

The current CLS was the first to adopt the anti-wedge and dropping shoulder line.
The S, C (and E with its own interpretation) followed suit. The anti-wedge profile really adds presence, I would love that design element to stay. Something tells me the dropping line will disappear in favor of the "sensual purity" theme. I am expecting smaller headlights (face/lift gave clues to this) and taillights.
I am also expecting the W223 to move even further upmarket, especially on the interior. (The bar will be raised yet again)
It will probably be up there with the Bentley Mulsanne for example, very fine details.

 

[mercpassion]

The current CLS was the first to adopt the anti-wedge and dropping shoulder line.
The S, C (and E with its own interpretation) followed suit. The anti-wedge profile really adds presence, I would love that design element to stay. Something tells me the dropping line will disappear in favor of the "sensual purity" theme. I am expecting smaller headlights (face/lift gave clues to this) and taillights.
I am also expecting the W223 to move even further upmarket, especially on the interior. (The bar will be raised yet again)
It will probably be up there with the Bentley Mulsanne for example, very fine details.

Agreed, as the CLS has more or less been the debutant of the respective new MB idiom since the C219, I have a feeling the new CLS will again introduce the new idiom which will be passed on to the W223..albeit the E Coupe has sort of introduced it anyways, in the form of the sensually pure body etc..have to say that I'm not a fan of the CLS being the first to introduce new designs, it should be the S Class, but unfortunately thats the way it has been for 2 generations now..so all in all, I reckon the new S will display an extremely reduced design idiom for sensual purity 2.0

 

[Wolfgang]

Some sad news from MB Passion, is that the chief engineer Dr. Storp will retire at the end of this year. Still remember the interview in the S Coupe.

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[Wolfgang]

The factory for the new S is already under construction, and should be finished in the fall of 2019.

Source: Daimler

 

[Mick Briesgau]

Some sad news from MB Passion, is that the chief engineer Dr. Storp will retire at the end of this year. Still remember the interview in the S Coupe.

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Yes, a classic, Frau Storp in the backseat of the sedan, so she doesn't notice how fast Dr. Storp is driving...

 

[mercpassion]

The factory for the new S is already under construction, and should be finished in the fall of 2019.

Source: Daimler

Wow, a new factory dedicated to the S Class, is this going to be in Sindelfingen as well?

 

[Wolfgang]

Yes, a classic, Frau Storp in the backseat of the sedan, so she doesn't notice how fast Dr. Storp is driving...

Yes, a classic.

Wow, a new factory dedicated to the S Class, is this going to be in Sindelfingen as well?

Yes, also in Sindelfingen.

 

[Deleted member 1071]

Agreed, as the CLS has more or less been the debutant of the respective new MB idiom since the C219, I have a feeling the new CLS will again introduce the new idiom which will be passed on to the W223..albeit the E Coupe has sort of introduced it anyways, in the form of the sensually pure body etc..have to say that I'm not a fan of the CLS being the first to introduce new designs, it should be the S Class, but unfortunately thats the way it has been for 2 generations now..so all in all, I reckon the new S will display an extremely reduced design idiom for sensual purity 2.0

Whereas the C238 can appear a bit slab-sided and the bottom of the rear 2/3s' (under the shoulder line) corpulent, new CLS should usher an era of creaseless, muscular contours.

 

[Rolf]

The factory for the new S is already under construction, and should be finished in the fall of 2019.

Source: Daimler

I wonder if this will be a bit like the VW Phaeton factory that the owners of the S-class will get a more bespoke feeling of viewing their cars been made in a different factory

 

[mercpassion]

I wonder if this will be a bit like the VW Phaeton factory that the owners of the S-class will get a more bespoke feeling of viewing their cars been made in a different factory

Agreed, and why not for the flagship luxury model, it will definitely add a lot more individuality, as this has never happened before..it may also be to do with capacity reasons of course.

 

[Merc1]

A new factory for the S_Class? Yikes!!! They can't possibly be planning to build less versions of the next S if they're building a new factory right??

M

 

[HUTSUTAo]

Is Daimler expecting an increase in the sales of the W223 to justify for the construction of the new factory? It requires a huge investment to build a new factory and I am just curious .

 

[Serpens]

A new factory for the S_Class? Yikes!!! They can't possibly be planning to build less versions of the next S if they're building a new factory right??

M

Is Daimler expecting an increase in the sales of the W223 to justify for the construction of the new factory? It requires a huge investment to build a new factory and I am just curious .

I think it's more to accommodate possible electric versions of the S-class or the previous plant will be used to for new model lines. Maybe both?

 

[Merc1]

I think it's more to accommodate possible electric versions of the S-class or the previous plant will be used to for new model lines. Maybe both?

Yeah you're probably right. I'm sure there will be an all electric S-Class and if it catches on they'll need to build a lot of them. I just hope the S Cabrio and Coupe survive. Otherwise I'll be looking for one last ones they make as they'll be a Benz classic IMO.

M

 

[Rolf]

I still don't believe they will stop building the S-coupe and Cabriolet as they selling well all over the world and they still look so damn gorgeous

 

[Rolf]

I still don't believe they will stop building the S-coupe and Cabriolet as they selling well all over the world and they still look so damn gorgeous. The next gen cars will carry on I am sure even more high class and stunning