Mercedes E-Class cabriolet

Mercedes, as ever, has an answer. It’s called AIRCAP, and it’s being introduced on its new E-Class cabriolet.

It’s been in development for years, Mercedes-Benz’s aerodynamics people having looked at possible solutions since the 1980s. Back then, the results looked more like wings from an experimental F1 car, but it seems that, with the new E-Class cabriolet, Mercedes’ aero boffins have come up with a workable solution.

AIRCAP works by raising a small spoiler at the top of the windscreen, in conjunction with raising rear headrests between which a tiny net nestles.

2012 Mercedes SL Class - Spy Shots

Here is the latest 2012 Mercedes SL Class Spy Shots. The new Mercedes SL is changed in terms of design at the newly super sports AMG Mercedes SLS presented orientation, but also incorporate elements of the upcoming Mercedes SLK and the Mercedes CLS.

Mercedes SL then come in the new generation aluminum space frame on the market. Thus the consumption could be reduced and the performance of the SL still increased. On the engine of the Mercedes SL will get a V6 and V8 engines. A hybrid version is certainly in the realm of possibility.