Two-door cars are rare these days, as SUVs dominate the roads. Mercedes-Benz knows this well. Models like the SLC, S-Class Coupe and Convertible, and AMG GT Convertible have been axed, while the C-Class and E-Class coupes and convertibles were folded into the CLE. But now, trademarks filed with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) hint at a possible comeback. The filings suggest Mercedes-Maybach might revive the S-Class Coupe, this time in ultra-luxury Maybach and AMG versions. Read More The Porsche 911 Dakar That Took on 20,000 Miles Across Asia The trademarks weren’t filed directly by Mercedes-Benz but by a Swiss company called Robu Aktiengesellschaft. That raises a few questions. Could this be an independent coachbuilder planning to reimagine the S-Class with two doors? If the rumors hold, these coupes could fill the gap left since the S-Class Coupe and Convertible disappeared in 2021. Two Coupes, Two Stories Mercedes-Maybach is playing with two distinct ideas for a two-door S-Class. The first design borrows from the AMG S63 E Performance, complete with aggressive bumper intakes, quad tailpipes, and a “V8 Biturbo E Performance” badge. The second concept leans fully into Maybach’s luxury DNA. Chrome accents, bespoke badging, and a split rear window make it stand out. That window is a nod to rare classics like the 1937 Bugatti 57SC Atlantic and the 1963 Corvette C2. Under the hood, The AMG-inspired model likely packs the same 791 hp hybrid engine as the four-door S63 sedan. The Maybach version is all about the twin-turbo V12, with 621 hp and a smoothness you’d expect from a flagship. Mercedes-Benz has built some legendary S-Class coupes over the years, but the lineup was shelved in 2021. Behind the Trademarks The new S-Class coupe designs weren’t filed by Mercedes-Benz. Instead, they came from Robu Aktiengesellschaft, a Swiss company with an intriguing connection to bespoke automotive projects. Robu has worked closely with Ronald Bussink, a well-known car collector who’s no stranger to creating one-of-a-kind cars. Bussink’s past projects include the Bussink GT R SpeedLegend, a speedster built in collaboration with HWA AG—the same team responsible for AMG’s race cars. He even commissioned a small batch of AMG GT Coupes inspired by the legendary 1971 Red Pig AMG race car. Read More Lexus RC and RC F End Their 11-Year Run with 2025 Final Editions Robu’s involvement here suggests these S-Class designs might be something similar: a highly exclusive project catering to collectors who want more than what’s on showroom floors. But this story might go beyond Bussink. Mercedes announced the Mythos series in 2023 in an attempt to compete with brands like Bentley and Rolls-Royce. Adding to the mystery, a camouflaged Mercedes coupe with a split rear window was spotted in 2024. The design, which nods to iconic cars like the Bugatti 57SC Atlantic, could be connected to these filings. Source: Car and Driver
