Mercedes-Benz S-Class is Supposed to Look Like a Boat??
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Mercedes-Benz S-Class is Supposed to Look Like a Boat??
What do you think of the W222 being designed to look like a boat taking off in water? I thought boaty design was the domain of Lincoln and Cadillac in the '70s.
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I don't get the part about him saying the W221 wheel arches were bad. I mean, they weren't the best, but MB insulting themselves seems a bit weird. Also the part about "other companies" doing two separate taillight pieces but MB does one... What about the CL?
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Also, the "boat taking off in water" thing is verbatim what BMW were saying when they launched the F Series of design (stating that the cars are meant to look like vessels breaking through water, hence the hood curves), going very heavy with that analogy on the 6 Series namely.
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That video is a bit odd. Although the whole yatch motif has been a big influence lately:
Rolls Royce did a teak decking on the phantom droptop if I am correct & audi has shown off a similar boat deck style wood when they launched the last A8
Rolls Royce did a teak decking on the phantom droptop if I am correct & audi has shown off a similar boat deck style wood when they launched the last A8
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I think you have to recognize the constraints contemporary designers are working with. They are not dealing with just styling anymore; they have to consider sensor design, camera placement, aerodynamics, and many other factors. I think I read they managed to reduce the weight by 250 lbs as well, while increasing horse power and torque. I am looking at the 2014 S class for a vehicle I will use for my best customers in my car service. I think it may prove to be the best sedan of it's era.
