DaimlerChrysler AG has released photos of the new 4-door cabriolet concept based on the Mercedes Benz S-class. Called the Concept Ocean Drive, DaimlerChrysler says it is an open invitation to go on a “topless” cruise along the world’s finest ocean promenades. I can really see where they’re coming from here, cruising by the seaside in a topless car would be truly a nice experience, but what makes the Concept Ocean Drive extra ocean friendly? Not sure really.
While based on an S-class, the car’s side profile has no B-pillar or window frames, ensuring seamless continuity between the exterior and the interior even when the top is up. The design study is based on the V12 Mercedes-Benz S600 with a long wheelbase chassis. The car also incorporates something Mercedes Benz calls AIRSCARF, a neck-level heating system, which is featured on all four seats, allowing occupants to enjoy top-down motoring even in the colder months of the year.
More photos after the jump.
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looks a little rolls-royce-ish… a little unlike a merc at all
I agree, traces of the Rolls Royce 101EX headlights can be found on this Mercedes Concept Ocean Drive and brake lamps that look like they came from a USDM Honda Civic SI.
It does have lovely lines though I must admit.
Nah, they should just market it as a cheaper Maybach and sell it at 200% more.
4 door convertibles are a bit pointless. If you are going to a nice scenic drive with your significant other, why would you want to have two 'lamps' behind you.
2 door 4 seat convertables maybe, but 4 doors are 2 too many.
I would pity the engineers trying to reinforce that long wheelbase after lopping off the roof.
Looks rather blunt… ugly
The front grille design looks similar to older Benz models, though overall the car looks more upmarket, like something you'll get from Maybach. Soft top still a no no.
for me is that, when going 'Ocean Cruising', the most that matters is the topless girl beside me, but i am not sure about the topless big bulky cabriolet sedan.
ahahahhahahahah~hahahahaahahaha
well, lets move into another serious note.
pillarless windows and no B-pillar, they are the only things that appeal to me.
looklike Benz want a share from Rolls(which is own by BMW)
Rolls have 10?EX, now Benz also have S-Cabrio? SEL? or what? Ocean Drive…? ha ha ha…. NICE TRY!
IMHO, if someone have this kind of $ for a topless, sure they have extra to go for the Rolls topless…. they'll forget about Maybach(no topless) too…
The wheels and color scheme doesn't go well with the car..
Feel retro-tish, and the black top does not goes well with the car' exterior color too.
Such a nice car!!!
But why made it into CABRIOLET???????
The car also incorporates something Mercedes Benz calls AIRSCARF, a neck-level heating system, which is featured on all four seats, allowing occupants to enjoy top-down motoring even in the colder months of the year.
merc forget their customer in this tropical hot humid stuffy sun baked reigon want to go topless too, ICE-SCARF tech huh, might do..
anyway for me the best look cabriolet the boxy old vw golf cabriolet,
freeking ugly
I bet my arse that, once officially launched, this car would feature in every rapper's video clip. Or hip-hop. Shit-hop. Whatever they choose to call it. Wearing clothes that can fit 2 persons, with a bandana over their head, big-arse chains wrapping their necks, and driving this topless Merc around downtown New York, muttering seemingly endless words without any sense of melody at all.
Don't get me wrong, though. It's a lovely car. I want one.
look like americans
Yeah. I think we all agree that the design study should remain just that – a design study. The four-door cabriolet looks very 1990s and it doesn't go down well with the current Merc design theme.
In fact, with the roof off, the car just look fragile (very possible scuttle shake) adn downright clumsy.
Think again, DaimlerChrysler!
Looks nothing more than a drop-top version of the Maybach
the car looks ugly when the roof is up!