Viewed from the side, the new model projects clean proportions and a sculpted cabriolet silhouette.All-year-round use was high on Stuttgart’s R&D list of priorities, the intention being to provide pleasurable driving and comfort for four, whether the roof is open or closed. This procedure is fully automated and takes just 20 seconds, even when driving at speeds of up to 40km/h. A through-loading feature is included as standard, as is easy-entry, a manually operated entry and exit access for rear passengers.

The E500 has a fast-changing ultra-smooth 7G-tronic seven-speed automatic transmission linked to its eight-cylinder power plant. This results in high torque with exemplary refinement and effortlessly superior acceleration and agility. This luxurious cabriolet is really rapid yet feels super-secure and poised on the road; it’s a memorable driving experience.

In 1989, Mercedes-Benz introduced its AIRSCARF® neck-level heating system to further enhance comfort in open-top models. The new world-first is AIRCAP® an automatic draught-stop, which is  activated at the push of a button to greatly reduces turbulence within the interior in top-down mode.

July/August 2010 Issue

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