By Theodore Opara

When Mercedes-Benz unveiled the concept S-Class Coupe at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show, it was the cynosure of all eyes at the fair. Journalists, visitors and even Mercedes-Benz competitors trooped into the Mercedes-Benz hall to catch a glimpse of this car which became talk of the fair.

S-Class Coupe

Cameras clicked almost non-stop as visitors tried to capture the different sides of the S-Class Coupe. The S-Class Coupe concept and other Mercedes-Benz siblings became instant topic of discussion among many who were amazed at the number of new products Mercedes-Benz unveiled at the show.

Yours sincerely was among the journalists who viewed the first design of the S-Class Coupe before it became a reality.

And only last year, the new S-Class Coupe became a reality. Not much was changed from the concept. One can only describe it as an expectation set and surpassed by the German luxury market, as the new S-Class coupe is no doubt one of the most beautiful cars ever built. It is an expectation set and surpassed in terms of comfort, safety, design, driveability and technological advancement in the automobile world.

According to a Weststar Nigeria Source, authorised distributors of Mercedes-Benz in Nigeria, the new S-Class Coupe will be arriving the country any moment from now and will no doubt change the way coupes are perceived in the country. Creating the new S-class coupe according to Mercedes-Benz was a mission that must be achieved with a difference.

“It all begins with a design idiom that leaves one speechless. We are enthralled by the typical proportion of a sporty large coupe, the long bonnet with powerdrome, the elegant roof line and the frameless side windows. But we wanted more. A technology flagship, a new symbol of modern luxury.”

This is the new S-class Coupe, a machine with top-flight credentials. Under the bonnet of the new S-class Coupe is a powerful 430KW V8 engine, delivering 585 horse power and 900 Nm of torque. If this power is not enough, I wonder what any sport car enthusiast would be looking for.

Mercedes-Benz says this figure alone are music to the ears of genuine car enthusiasts but an even better sound is in store when you step gently on the accelerator pedal: a full and powerful sound scenario provides an emotional kick that will have you hooked from the word go. Meanwhile, during normal driving, the engine sound remains pleasantly obstructive.

Anditis similarly in soothing to know that the performance-oriented AMG 4matic all-wheel drive which additionally features particularly sporty tuning on the S-63 AMG Coupe, the coupe hugs the road with an astonishing firmness of intent. Inside the S-Class Coupe, Mercedes-Benz takes luxury to the next level.

A choice of three leather interiors in combination with a host of trim features in handcraft quality make the touch and feel inside a journey of discovery in its own right. The gently sweeping dashboard appears to hover in space and conjures up an seven exclusive modern lounge character. Seven different light moods served to complement this interior feel.

The S-Class Coupe boasts array of unique features in the automobile industry. Genuine Swarovski crystals can optionally be incorporated into the headlamps of the LED Intelligent Light System to create a new and unusual day and night design.

The new coupe is a pro-active operator, detecting danger in a flash, effortlessly compensating centrifugal forces and discreetly smoothing uneven roads. Sensors and cameras oversees every second of your journey, ensuring nothing mars your enjoyment and making your trips memorable.

Night view Assist plus and Driving Assistance packaging plus, leather upholstery and stylish contrasting top stitching with brown burr trim are some of the features of the S-Class Coupe. The infotainment features of the S-Class Coupe is very rich. In the new S-class coupe, you will behold two 31.2 cm displays with a brilliant resolution of 1140 x 540 pixels.