New 2026 S Class - Pics?
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The delay is due in part to Euro 7 pushing back, they wanted the car to conform, and it's just finally hitting next month. There is also the changing structure of their EV rollout: While pulling back significantly, they still see the future as eventually moving to EVs, and are trying to stretch out legacy models further to reduce costs associated with both their refreshes, and new models. The execs were saying back toward the start of 223 was that they envisioned a 10 year run and refresh at 5, with that ending the ICE S class. That of course, went out the window; Ola Källenius has stated on multiple occasions that Mercedes will produce combustion-engine cars “well into the 2030s,” including a future ICE S‑Class.
Of course, the all EV by year X, done by most of the OEMs, was never going to happen. Still, it's more a matter of when, than if, and evolving EV market strategy combined with the desire to minimize capital investments into a dead-end technology (ICE) is playing out with many of these decisions.
Of course, the all EV by year X, done by most of the OEMs, was never going to happen. Still, it's more a matter of when, than if, and evolving EV market strategy combined with the desire to minimize capital investments into a dead-end technology (ICE) is playing out with many of these decisions.
A couple of interesting observations---Mercedes for 26 has dropped the S580e and second the have an Avant guard option which is traditionally added the year before model change. Seems the change will be in 2027 JP
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E450 AT owner. There are just too many stars on the vehicle. They're everywhere. Have gotten use to the star tail lights but wonder how visible they are at night compared to the previous design. Test driving a Mafioso S580 today (Obsidian black with red interior).
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That is the design language moving forward for a few years.
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Have just transitioned (not THAT way) into the S-class forum as that Mafioso S580, as of two days ago, is MINE. Will still monitor this forum but don't expect to be contributing much. The info I gathered here was great. Thanks.
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Congrats on the S 580 don't forget to post pictures.
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LOL. What do you think an S Class driven around turns at speed is going to look like? A Porsche GT3? I can remember my Dad's 180 rolling so hard it it felt like it was lifting the inside wheel.
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That’s irrelevant compared to my point. An ultimate luxury car should to absolute comfort combined with no roll front-back or left-right. Rolls-Royce are extremely comfortable without any-roll, and have anti-roll stabilization bars as standard. The new Porsche Panamera is the same. The new 7 does fine but you must hav the optional anti-roll stabilization bar or autobahn package. At this price, I’d expect W223 to also offer that now, at least as standard or optional.
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True, but really you don’t need new suspension geometry to precent roll. Active anti-roll stabilization bars are independent from the suspension. In fact, many other manufacturers add that as an add-on to the same suspension. It keeps the same suspension comfort; but it prevents body roll specifically left to right through a separate horizontal bars that actively twists radially to keep the car flat against the curve.
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True, but really you don’t need new suspension geometry to precent roll. Active anti-roll stabilization bars are independent from the suspension. In fact, many other manufacturers add that as an add-on to the same suspension. It keeps the same suspension comfort; but it prevents body roll specifically left to right through a separate horizontal bars that actively twists radially to keep the car flat against the curve.
While it promotes stability on long sweep curves, ride comfort is compromised on bumpy roads.
When one side of the suspension/wheel hits the bump, it transmits that impact to the other side.
Yes, the S with regular airmatic has quite some body roll on turns but it provides a floating, silky ride on bumpy surfaces.
I think the E-ABC is the best of both worlds. Smooth when driving straight on bumpy roads but more stable on corners by 'leaning' into the curve.
So the anti-roll setup you described would be the E-ABC option on the W223, IMO.
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Anti-roll bars has its cons as well.
While it promotes stability on long sweep curves, ride comfort is compromised on bumpy roads.
When one side of the suspension/wheel hits the bump, it transmits that impact to the other side.
Yes, the S with regular airmatic has quite some body roll on turns but it provides a floating, silky ride on bumpy surfaces.
I think the E-ABC is the best of both worlds. Smooth when driving straight on bumpy roads but more stable on corners by 'leaning' into the curve.
So the anti-roll setup you described would be the E-ABC option on the W223, IMO.
While it promotes stability on long sweep curves, ride comfort is compromised on bumpy roads.
When one side of the suspension/wheel hits the bump, it transmits that impact to the other side.
Yes, the S with regular airmatic has quite some body roll on turns but it provides a floating, silky ride on bumpy surfaces.
I think the E-ABC is the best of both worlds. Smooth when driving straight on bumpy roads but more stable on corners by 'leaning' into the curve.
So the anti-roll setup you described would be the E-ABC option on the W223, IMO.
I invite you to test drive a new 7-series with the Active Roll Control. Your statement is true only for passive sway bars. For the system in other cars like the new BMW 7 or G70, or RollsRoyce, the bars are electrically relaxed in normal driving.. they are two-piece bar around a chamber that is relaxed, and this allows each wheel to react independently on bumpy or uneven surfaces, so comfort is 100% preserved. When the system senses cornering , 48V motors twist the stabilizer bars to reverse body roll. This means you get the stability of a stiff bar ONLY when you need it, not all the time.
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That’s not true, or not entirely true. It is only true for old school fixed anti-roll bars.
I invite you to test drive a new 7-series with the Active Roll Control. Your statement is true only for passive sway bars. For the system in other cars like the new BMW 7 or G70, or RollsRoyce, the bars are electrically relaxed in normal driving.. they are two-piece bar around a chamber that is relaxed, and this allows each wheel to react independently on bumpy or uneven surfaces, so comfort is 100% preserved. When the system senses cornering , 48V motors twist the stabilizer bars to reverse body roll. This means you get the stability of a stiff bar ONLY when you need it, not all the time.
I invite you to test drive a new 7-series with the Active Roll Control. Your statement is true only for passive sway bars. For the system in other cars like the new BMW 7 or G70, or RollsRoyce, the bars are electrically relaxed in normal driving.. they are two-piece bar around a chamber that is relaxed, and this allows each wheel to react independently on bumpy or uneven surfaces, so comfort is 100% preserved. When the system senses cornering , 48V motors twist the stabilizer bars to reverse body roll. This means you get the stability of a stiff bar ONLY when you need it, not all the time.
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That’s irrelevant compared to my point. An ultimate luxury car should to absolute comfort combined with no roll front-back or left-right. Rolls-Royce are extremely comfortable without any-roll, and have anti-roll stabilization bars as standard. The new Porsche Panamera is the same. The new 7 does fine but you must hav the optional anti-roll stabilization bar or autobahn package. At this price, I’d expect W223 to also offer that now, at least as standard or optional.
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