Mercedes Benz has unveiled its S-class coupé which will be the first series-production road car to feature an advanced tilt function capable of leaning the car into corners, when it goes on sale towards the end of the year. The new feature is integrated into the so-called Magic Body Control system first seen on the latest S-class saloon. The feature will form part of a series of new comfort-enhancing technologies brought to the two-door rival of the Bentley Continental GT. 

 

The S-class coupé is scheduled to make its public debut at the Geneva motor show early next month. It will replace the CL at the top of Mercedes’ regular line-up. The new model, which goes under the internal codename C117, has been given a significant muscular appearance. The styling flourishes are aimed at visually separating the S-class coupé from the saloon more than previous versions of the big two-doors have done.

 

 

Mercedes has confirmed one initial engine for the new S-class coupé. The twin-turbo 4.6-litre V8 petrol unit is carried over from the CL, but with a series of detailed changes that boost its power output by 20bhp to 448bhp while retaining the same 516lb ft maximum torque rating. That engine will appear in the S500 coupé. Alongside standard rear-wheel drive, buyers will also get the option of 4Matic four-wheel drive for the first time.