Topic: First Convertible Flagship Mercedes in 40 Years

[Autos_Editor]

 Mercedes-Benz unveils new S-Class Cabriolet in Frankfurt.
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[Noto]

At first glance:
well...it's like the E-class 'vert, but a little bigger and with a much better-looking rear end.

After reading about the features, especially:

The Aircap wind-protection system and Airscarf neck warming combine to keep occupants warm and toasty without having to keep the roof up. A total of 12 sensors and 18 actuators including a dewpoint sensor to keep the windscreen from fogging and two solar sensors to measure sunlight levels all work to maintain temperature.

My gawd, I want that.  So much.

...and, assuming it works:

In the event the driver uses too much right boot and puts the S-Clab on its lid, yaw-rate sensors will detect a rollover and fire the “pyrotechnically controlled” (aka explosive) rollover protection bars from behind the headrests.

Brilliance.  Utter and complete brilliance.  Loves it.  Wants it.  This makes me actually think that Bossman made a mistake with the Tesla, or better yet, get rid of 'er when this comes to our shores.

[johngenx]

Mercedes has had that type of roll over protection for 25 years - it's proven.

[OliverD]

Yep, and I think other manufacturers have similar safety features.

[aquadorhj]

and here i thought they had the flagship in their SL series  convertible all this time.....

[johngenx]

They mean a four seater.  I immediately thought about the SL too until I read the text.

[bye]

In the event the driver uses too much right boot and puts the S-Clab on its lid, yaw-rate sensors will detect a rollover and fire the “pyrotechnically controlled” (aka explosive) rollover protection bars from behind the headrests.

This makes me actually think that Bossman made a mistake with the Tesla, or better yet, get rid of 'er when this comes to our shores.

The testing rig broke when running against the Tesla Model S.  There isn't a more structurally sound chassis made according to the tests executed on the Tesla...go to a Tesla store and look at the demonstration chassis they have, amazing.