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2012 Mercedes S-Class (rendering)... F700 Inspired.
"When Mercedes rolled out the odd-looking F700 concept at last year’s Frankfurt Motor Show many speculated that it was destined to become just another pointless exercise in automotive styling. Not so according to people close to the project. Latest reports claim both the technology and design of the car will eventually make its way onto the next-generation S-Class due in 2012.

As these renderings suggest, the next S-Class will be heavily influenced by the F700 design study. Mercedes described the F700 as a “futuristic interpretation of the classic sedan,” which you’d be safe to interpret as being the inspiration for the next iteration of the carmaker’s longest running sedan model.

Like the current model, the new car will come in both short and long wheelbase versions and will be powered by a range of V6, V8 and V12 powerplants – both naturally aspirated and turbocharged. However, new to the lineup will be the introduction of a highly tuned four-cylinder model. Mercedes in fact used the F700 to preview the new powertrain, dubbed DiesOtto, again giving clues as to what to expect in the next S-Class.

Mercedes also used the F700 to preview its new active PRE-SCAN suspension, a system that scours the road ahead using two lasers and automatically adjusts the suspension to suit. Another feature is the new SERVO-HMI (Human Machine Interface), which features a virtual operating assistant that the driver can converse with. Expect to see similar systems in the new S-Class and toned down versions in other future models.

Also joining the lineup will be a new range of hybrid-electric diesel models powered lithium-ion batteries. Two concept versions of the current S-Class with the new hybrid powertrains were also on display at the Frankfurt Show. The most fuel efficient version, the S300 Bluetec Hybrid, was powered by a four-cylinder hybrid drivetrain producing 224hp with a maximum torque 560Nm and managed a 44mpg fuel economy rating."

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2012 Mercedes S-Class (rendering)... F700 Inspired.



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ericisamazing335ericisamazing335 - 1/16/2008 1:39:35 AMView My AgentSpace
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thats an interesting looking front, i guess they are going the way of the BIG grill? the rest isnt bad though

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vman1013vman1013 - 1/16/2008 10:10:18 AM
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So you look at farts?


MercBasherMercBasher - 1/17/2008 8:23:33 PM
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Here's the definition of "rendering"

transitive verb
1 a: to melt down <render suet>; also : to extract by melting <render lard> b: to treat so as to convert into industrial fats and oils or fertilizer

I agree this vehicle look fat and reminds me of natural fertilizers!


investor27investor27 - 1/16/2008 2:16:38 AM
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The S-Class always had big grills. I like it.

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CarboyCarboy - 1/16/2008 3:23:42 PMView My AgentSpace
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No it didn't.


RupertRupert - 1/16/2008 7:12:21 PMView My AgentSpace
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Yes it did actually.
Big grill - S class deign cue.


MiltonMilton - 1/16/2008 3:27:45 AM
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JUGNUJUGNU - 1/16/2008 4:18:08 AMView My AgentSpace
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change the headlights, slim down the wheel arches and what is that a low roofline, that should be high too for more room = more compfort.

btw overall that thing looks like a blend of F700 and CLS.

JUGNU

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DrFill2001DrFill2001 - 1/16/2008 7:12:15 AM
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Now if they could get the backside str8.
They drooped the ball last time.....
DrFill

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M35MTM35MT - 1/16/2008 8:36:22 AMView My AgentSpace
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DOCSOUTDOCSOUT - 1/16/2008 8:47:44 AM
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Jugnu, you're spot on with your opinion, i.e., a combination of F700 and CLS. I like it, a lot. I'd buy that. Great comment about the 'modern interpretation of a classic'.

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BmwCarGuyO9BmwCarGuyO9 - 1/16/2008 10:47:39 AM
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Very Interesting ;D
nice one Mercedes

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pchera01pchera01 - 1/16/2008 11:00:09 AM
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its ugly, st least now

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farabira1farabira1 - 1/16/2008 11:07:05 AM
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The current S class is a thing of beauty, why would they replace the S class with this crooked eyed aberration.

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w209w114w209w114 - 1/16/2008 12:20:18 PMView My AgentSpace
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Its only a rendering


VISOVISO - 1/16/2008 1:33:45 PM
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Looks bloated and fat as the current S-Class. MB is loosing its design ability and going for crassness.

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EL34EL34 - 1/16/2008 1:39:17 PM
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Now we know what the next Lexus LS480 will look like ;-)

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StarStar - 1/16/2008 9:34:02 PM
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LOL.


alsarea3alsarea3 - 1/17/2008 11:34:56 AM
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I agree =D
I think the current Lexus GS is based on AutoBild designs for 2009 E-Class .. !


CarboyCarboy - 1/16/2008 3:23:21 PMView My AgentSpace
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Not even close.

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investor27investor27 - 1/16/2008 8:25:39 PM
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You have a good point, VISO. It does seem bloated. I, too, want Mercedes to lower the weight of the next S-Class.

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S4cabriofoxoneS4cabriofoxone - 1/16/2008 9:53:06 PMView My AgentSpace
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I don't like it at all. What do you guys see in this? The current S has a far more dignified air about it.

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investor27investor27 - 1/22/2008 7:36:44 PM
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I like the big grill, and the sexy curve of this one. For some reasons, that little hump on the back of the current generation's trunk bothers me too much. And that color in the picture of the next S-Class is supposed to be of next-generation technology.

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