These pics of the new Mercedes E-Class cabriolet version have escaped to the net ten days before the official E-Class debut. As we’ve already seen the new E-Class cabrio will be equipped with the new AirCap and AirScarf system in time for the summer months, although a little trial in early spring on the part of customers may have been nice (just think of that first spring sun, driving around with the top down and your air scarf on).

The AirScarf is ’simply’ a system of warm air flow through the car for the occupants, while the AirCar has both a comfort and driving function. It has specific aerodynamic impact, and being raised, the wind can be deflected a full 20 cm higher for the comfort of all passengers, including those in the back seat.

Plenty of comfort features are included in this luxury cabriolet, in addition to the nifty AirCap micro climate tool. The soft top closes within 20 seconds up to speeds of 40 km/hr and has a thickness of 23.5 mm for both sound and temperature proof protection. This makes the E-Class Cabriolet a good mid-season open top, too. The engine range takes on most of the options available with the E-Class coupe with the E 200 CGI 1.8-litre turbo (184 hp) and the E 250 CGI 5.5-litre V8 (388 hp). The diesel line-up includes three options: 2.1-litre E 220 CDI with 170 hp, the 2.1-litre E 250 CDI with 204 hp, and the 3.0-litre V6 E 350 CDI with 231 hp.

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The new Mercedes E-Class cabrio would hardly be my vehicle of choice for the winter season, but here are some more pics of the E-Class cabriolet on snow. A situation like this would probably be one in which you would use the Airscarf warm air flow technology, if you want to enjoy the panorama with the roof down.

For more details on the new member of the E-Class family, see the E-Class cabrio videos, and the first E-Class cabrio official gallery. If you want an idea as to some of the best cars for the snow, try the various AWD models out there and remember - it doesn’t have to be an SUV.

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We get a close look of the Mercedes E-Class cabriolet in these videos, which give us a run-down of the new technology and style of the latest inclusion in the E-Class range. After the jump is another video where we can see the much hyped Aircap system, which might or might not be fully appreciated by the canine passenger. See more pics of the E-Class cabriolet in our gallery.

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Here are more pics of the lovely Mercedes E-Class cabriolet. The technical details of the E-Class cabrio, including the Aircap and Airscarf features, are interesting, but we think you’ll be especially impressed by its gorgeous style. If you want a hot-looking four seater cabrio, this is just as good as the other members of the Mercedes E-Class family. For the engine range and other details, see our first post on the E-Class cabriolet.

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The first official pics of the new Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet have been released, showing more than just the wind deflector, or Aircap. This very photogenic cabrio has a range of other technical innovations, in addition to this amazing little piece of technology.

The wind can be deflected another 20 cm higher, making the E-Class perfect for a luxury cabriolet, seating four passengers in comfort. As an option, you can also have the Airscarf, creating warm air on the neck for cold weather open-top driving. “Easy Entry” technology lets the front seats forward for rear passengers to get in and out, and the electric roof can be activated in 20 seconds, up to a car speed of 40 km/hr.

The soft roof has saved on weight and boot space, which has a capacity of 390 litres with the roof up, less 90 litres when it’s down. The engine range of the cabrio is similar to that of the E-Class coupe with the E 200 CGI 1.8-litre turbo with 184 hp, and the E 250 CGI 5.5-litre V8 with 388 hp. Among the diesel options is the 2.1-litre E 220 CDI with 170 hp, the 2.1-litre E 250 CDI with 204 hp, and the 3.0-litre V6 E 350 CDI with 231 hp.

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After seeing these spy shots of the Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet we can safely say that the snazzy black colour makes a mighty good impression. These are some of the best pics so far of the E-Class cabrio and show the car in what’s pretty much its final guise.

The photos were taken in Stuttgart, and we can see the lowered rear of the car, the finalised windows and the closed fabric roof. The soft top is a classic touch in a style that will be an overall reflect of the sister coupé.

The same goes for the engine range. The E-Class cabriolet debut will see the E 250 CDI: 2.1 litres with 204 hp and 500 Nm, and the E 350 CDI as a 3.0 litre V6 at 231 hp. Among the petrol units we will see the new E 250 CGI 1.8 litre twin turbo with direct injection that results in 204hp and 310 Nm. It will appear alongside the E 350 CGI 3.5 litre V6 at 292 hp and the E 500 5.5 litre V8 at 388 hp. The E-Class cabrio debut should be confirmed for the Frankfurt motor show in September.

Source | SpyShots.nl

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In this spy shot of the Mercedes E-Class cabriolet, we get another close look at the classic soft top of the Mercedes. The E-Class coupé has already been revealed, and here we see the cabriolet version with virtually no camouflage whatsoever.

The soft fabric roof is set to keep weight down, compared to the initial possibility of a hard top convertible. The engine range should be the same as the coupé, including more recent units of the 1.8 litre turbo CGI at 204 hp, and the debut of the start&stop system on the 184hp version. The twin turbo 2.1 litre CDI diesel will also be available at 204 hp.

The model is set to debut at the Frankfurt show in autumn, with sales starting before the end of this year. Have a look at our live gallery of the E-class coupé in Geneva.

Source | CarScoop

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