Mercedes S-Class Coupe Will Replace CL-Class Next Gen

Since getting rid of MaybachMaybachGermany, 1909 > present15 models
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in 2012, MercedesMercedes-BenzGermany, 1924 > present197 models
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has said that the next S-ClassMercedes-Benz S-ClassGermany, 1972 > present6 series
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will offer more upmarket options to occupy some of the area that Maybach once held. Mercedes is planning to offer five variants of the S-Class in its next generation, including a coupe that will replace the CLMercedes-Benz CL-ClassGermany, 1979 > present5 series
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. The car will be aimed directly against the Bentley Continental GTBentley Continental GT (modern) Gen.2United Kingdom, 2011 > present34 versions
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. 

A source from Mercedes speaking to Autocar said, “The front is a lot more aggressive, there’s added structure to the flanks with a prominent drop line, a more rounded turret line and the rear overhang is significantly shorter.” 

The S-Class sedan is scheduled to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September. The coupe will come at the 2014 Geneva Motor Show. A convertible version will come later that year at the Paris Motor Show. There will be two other wheelbases for the next S-Class- a long wheelbase and limousine - that will round out the model variants. The top limousine trim will be branded the Pullman and in 2014. Like the old Mercedes 600Mercedes-Benz 600 PullmanGermany, 1964 > 19813 photos
, it will take on the top models Rolls-RoyceRolls-RoyceUnited Kingdom, 1904 > present31 models
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and BentleyBentleyUnited Kingdom, 1919 > present37 models
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The new S-Class is said to have a more stylish design than the previous generation. Mercedes wanted to have a car that caught buyers from Maybach and traditional S-Class buyers. All of the versions and wheelbases will carry a similar design but each will be unique to its model. The coupe will be more aerodynamic and sporty than the sedan for example. 

Source: Autocar