Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class

Alx · 04-18-2006, 11:10 AM

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It's been a nominal morning for Mercedes news, so to the pass the time a bit I decided to head over to Mercedes' website to see if there was anything interesting I could share with you, my beloved readers.

While there, I stumbled upon a photo montage showcasing the 2007 Mercedes S-Class in various stages of design. Sure you know what the new S-Class looks like, but have you ever wondered how it arrived at its current form?

If so, the photos provide a small glimpse into 2007 S-Class' birth on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Keep scrolling to see all the photos, and as always, click any to enlarge.

Enjoy.

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Design sketch for new S-Class

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Design sketch for new S-Class

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Design sketch for new S-Class

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Design sketch for new S-Class

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1:5 design model of the new S-Class

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Partial view of the Mercedes S-Class design center

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DaimlerChrysler Advanced Design Center in Como, Italy

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DaimlerChrysler Advanced Design Center in Como, Italy

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Material selection for the new S-Class using the 'Power Wall'

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Designers are able to experience and judge virtual 3-D interiors in the 'Design Cave' (Computer Aided Virtual Environment) in the Mercedes-Benz Design Center

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Designers are able to experience and judge virtual 3-D interiors in the 'Design Cave' (Computer Aided Virtual Environment) in the Mercedes-Benz Design Center

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Designers are able to experience and judge virtual 3-D interiors in the 'Design Cave' (Computer Aided Virtual Environment) in the Mercedes-Benz Design Center

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Virtual Reality - demonstration of the 'Powerwall' projection screen

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Surface quality inspection in the light chamber

The Artist · 04-18-2006, 11:16 AM

nice ive read and seen this before

Centurion · 04-18-2006, 11:17 AM

Thanx Alex. It's funny how sketches sometimes look so much better than the final product.

Alfie · 04-18-2006, 11:19 AM

Nice read, Thanks

Alx · 04-18-2006, 12:00 PM

Yep, thhe sketches are gorgeous....

I thought it was a nice read too...

Enjoy boys.

Hypersonic · 04-19-2006, 07:05 AM

That would be a very interesting place to work - I wonder if these guys have to take an oath .....or is it like the Mafia ........"if you tell anybody what we're working on here, then you, your family, everyone you've even known will.....", well you get the picture

The Artist · 04-19-2006, 07:48 AM

if they dont take the oath they should.. lol

PS
im sure its in their contract somewhere

Splenditenes · 04-23-2006, 03:12 PM

Great article and pix Alex. I might have ran over this info before. I did a thorough study of the W220 S-Class when it came out. The design work on that car was really extensive.

Yaz AMG · 04-23-2006, 07:00 PM

I think I like the sketch of the W221's interior a little better than the production one

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NevadaJack · 06-10-2006, 08:36 AM

Here is a link to "The Truth About Cars" June 7th editorial on the design of the S550. Why these guys have to try and impress everyone with their writing skills and metaphors is beyond me. Anyway here is the link:

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04-18-2006, 11:10 AM	#1 (permalink)
Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER It's been a nominal morning for Mercedes news, so to the pass the time a bit I decided to head over to Mercedes' website to see if there was anything interesting I could share with you, my beloved readers. While there, I stumbled upon a photo montage showcasing the 2007 Mercedes S-Class in various stages of design. Sure you know what the new S-Class looks like, but have you ever wondered how it arrived at its current form? If so, the photos provide a small glimpse into 2007 S-Class' birth on the shores of Lake Como, Italy. Keep scrolling to see all the photos, and as always, click any to enlarge. Enjoy. - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Design sketch for new S-Class - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Design sketch for new S-Class - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Design sketch for new S-Class - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Design sketch for new S-Class - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER 1:5 design model of the new S-Class - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Partial view of the Mercedes S-Class design center - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER DaimlerChrysler Advanced Design Center in Como, Italy - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER DaimlerChrysler Advanced Design Center in Como, Italy - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Material selection for the new S-Class using the 'Power Wall' - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Designers are able to experience and judge virtual 3-D interiors in the 'Design Cave' (Computer Aided Virtual Environment) in the Mercedes-Benz Design Center - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Designers are able to experience and judge virtual 3-D interiors in the 'Design Cave' (Computer Aided Virtual Environment) in the Mercedes-Benz Design Center - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Designers are able to experience and judge virtual 3-D interiors in the 'Design Cave' (Computer Aided Virtual Environment) in the Mercedes-Benz Design Center - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Virtual Reality - demonstration of the 'Powerwall' projection screen - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Surface quality inspection in the light chamber

04-18-2006, 11:16 AM	#2 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,445 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 724 Times in 455 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class nice ive read and seen this before

04-18-2006, 11:17 AM	#3 (permalink)
Centurion Trendsetter Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,075 Thanks: 595 Thanked 723 Times in 422 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class Thanx Alex. It's funny how sketches sometimes look so much better than the final product.

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Alfie Aficionado Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: La Svezia! Posts: 4,838 My Mood: Thanks: 802 Thanked 841 Times in 513 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class Nice read, Thanks

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Alx 007 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: -Poconos, PA.- 2005 Aston Martin DB9 Posts: 5,458 My Mood: Thanks: 886 Thanked 551 Times in 224 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class Yep, thhe sketches are gorgeous.... I thought it was a nice read too... Enjoy boys.

04-19-2006, 07:05 AM	#6 (permalink)
Hypersonic Aficionado Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,466 Thanks: 949 Thanked 815 Times in 497 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class That would be a very interesting place to work - I wonder if these guys have to take an oath .....or is it like the Mafia ........"if you tell anybody what we're working on here, then you, your family, everyone you've even known will.....", well you get the picture Last edited by Hypersonic; 04-19-2006 at 07:15 AM.

04-19-2006, 07:48 AM	#7 (permalink)
The Artist Shaolin Shadow Boxer Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sweden Gothenburg Posts: 11,445 My Mood: Thanks: 122 Thanked 724 Times in 455 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class if they dont take the oath they should.. lol PS im sure its in their contract somewhere

04-23-2006, 03:12 PM	#8 (permalink)
Splenditenes Devotee Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Kansas City, USA. Posts: 2,573 Thanks: 51 Thanked 52 Times in 49 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class Great article and pix Alex. I might have ran over this info before. I did a thorough study of the W220 S-Class when it came out. The design work on that car was really extensive.

04-23-2006, 07:00 PM	#9 (permalink)
Yaz AMG Advocate Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: New York, NY Posts: 724 Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class I think I like the sketch of the W221's interior a little better than the production one :

06-10-2006, 08:36 AM	#10 (permalink)
NevadaJack Advocate Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Las Vegas, NV USA Posts: 943 Thanks: 35 Thanked 112 Times in 58 Posts	Re: Behind The Design Of The 2007 Mercedes S-Class Here is a link to "The Truth About Cars" June 7th editorial on the design of the S550. Why these guys have to try and impress everyone with their writing skills and metaphors is beyond me. Anyway here is the link: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

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