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Engine
6.0L W12 Transmission 6 Speed Automatic Horsepower
@ RPM 552@6100 Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 11 / 18,
Torque @ RPM 479@1600 (foot-lbs) Fuel Type/System
Gas Engine / Electronic Fuel Injected Compression
9.0, Displacement 5998 / 366 Configuration Dual
Overhead Cam/Twin Overhead
Vehicle
Overview
Mercedes-Benz's
flagship S-Class sedan has been redesigned for
the 2007 model year and emerges as a larger
car with a raft of safety features and a new
V-8 engine. The S-Class hits U.S. dealerships
in early 2006. Available safety features include
Mercedes-Benz's Pre-Safe system, which can tighten
the front seat belts, close the sunroof and
side windows, and adjust passenger seats for
optimal safety when a collision is unavoidable.
Also offered is an infrared night vision system
that can project a black-and-white video image
of the road ahead onto a display in the instrument
cluster.
Exterior
The
new S-Class' exterior shape doesn't stray far
from the previous generation's conservative
look, but it does feature pronounced fender
flares that resemble those of the automaker's
recently redesigned M-Class sport utility vehicle.
The door bump strips have been removed, leaving
the sheet metal smooth and uncluttered, and
the headlight assemblies are more angular than
those of prior models. The sedan's trunklid
calls to mind the BMW 7 Series. The redesigned
S-Class is larger than its predecessor. Exterior
length is up 1.7 inches, it's almost an inch
wider and its wheelbase is more than 3 inches
longer. The enlarged dimensions translate to
more space for occupants and cargo.
Interior
Chrome
and wood accents adorn the inside of the S-Class.
As opposed to a console-located gearshift, the
driver selects Park, Drive and Reverse via a
stalk on the right side of the steering column.
Drivers who wish to manually control the automatic
transmission can do so with shift buttons located
on the back of the steering wheel.
The
S-Class' new COMAND system features an 8-inch
screen high on the center stack that can be
operated via a control knob on the center console.
At first glance, it appears much like Audi's
Multi Media Interface or BMW's iDrive. The stereo,
navigation system and climate control system
can also be operated with traditional buttons.
Four-stage massaging seats are available.
Under
the Hood
The
5.5-liter V-8 develops 382 horsepower and 391
pounds-feet of torque. Whereas prior S-Class
V-8s had three valves per cylinder, the new
V-8 has four. It also features variable valve
timing. The V-8 teams with a seven-speed-automatic
transmission. Also available is a 510-hp, twin-turbo
5.5-liter V-12 that churns out a pavement-wrinkling
612 pounds-feet of torque. The V-12 works with
a five-speed automatic.
Safety
In
addition to Pre-Safe and infrared night vision,
available safety features include Distronic
Plus adaptive cruise control and Brake Assist
Plus. Brake Assist Plus works in conjunction
with Distronic Plus radar signals and can increase
brake pressure in order to avoid a collision.
Distronic Plus also includes front and rear
radar park assist.
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