That means that when you open all the windows, there are no posts between the front door and rear quarter glass. Speaking of transmissions, the five-speed autobox out of the M-B 12-cylinder cars is used due to its durability under serious torque. With five vehicles in its current lineup with a sixth, in the form of a supercharged 3. Behind the wheel, you feel like you are royalty sitting on a throne. Transmission fluid circulates through that heat exchanger and through the radiator to drop operating temps by more than 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
In order to eliminate any chance for wind noise with these free-floating windows, Mercedes designed a system so that when you grab the handle to open the door, both the front and rear glass open a little, then after you close the door, the windows close again to form a tight seal. This engine develops a whopping 302 horsepower and 339 lbs-ft of torque. No floating or bounding over road irregularities that you might expect on a soft riding car. The seats on our test car were the standard ones that come with the base package. With such a large engine in the relatively light body, this is the fastest production in the company's history. And I aim to please. It's also relatively easy to work on.
There are enough extra cost items on the options list to pay the price for a nice second car. It senses the current driving style and changes its shift characteristics to suit; soft shifts during leisurely driving, but snapping into gear when the driving style turns aggressive. It was produced only in November 2001 and just 26 examples were ever built for sale. Active suspension depends on advanced electronic controls and extremely fast-acting hydraulic servos at each wheel. I can't say that it feels light and nimble, but overall, it is a pleasure to drive on just about any road.
So, for all of you dreamers out there and for the occasional folk who can afford this buggy and want to make sure that it is right for them, I present my findings. While rear-seat room is sparse, front occupants are coddled in fragrant leather and polished woods. Xenon gas burns cooler, so they can be run hotter, giving enhanced visibility. It just feels good to see what is attainable should you one day find yourself holding the winning lottery ticket. Available only in metallic silver with black and silver leather interior with option of sports bucket seats.
Also, the can be increased by using a button, increasing 2 settings for driving on difficult terrain, lowers automatically at higher speeds. This week's tester, though, is based on the larger S-Class chassis, and as such carries with it a stiffer price tag. It was Taffeta White with 160k miles. And yet, here you are. Under hard cornering, the weight of the vehicle becomes apparent, the suspension working hard to reduce oversteer. While rear-seat room is sparse, front occupants are coddled in fragrant leather and polished woods.
The only complaint I have is the very familiar failure of the transmission. Data Unavailable Third Leg Room in. Production will be limited; it's doubtful Mercedes will bring more than 500-750 units per year of each into this country. The result is sporty handling, with a flat attitude during cornering at high speeds on tight corners. This article needs additional citations for. Transmission Electronic 7-speed automatic with driver-adaptive control. Even the top of the dash is covered in intricately stitched real leather.
Gives you something to strive for. I can't wait to see what 604 horsepower will feel like when I romp on it. The car features a supercharged 6. That is not to say that performance is bad, on the contrary, this car really has the moves. Failed to get data, please try again. And that is with an Automatic and a comfy ride! This is the best car I have ever owned. Never thought that we would still have this car this long.
They were extremely comfortable and supportive with a good range of adjustments, 14 in all. Essentially, the engine is two Mercedes series engines mated to a common crank with separate engine monitoring systems. Brembo calipers with six pistons per wheel in front and four pistons per wheel in back handle stopping. The best part, though, is there's no disadvantage to the passengers caused by the stiff suspension that would normally be required for such handling capability. It was the first car in the world with both and.
Aside from the original transmission lasted 5-years, past warranty but factory still replaced free then the second transmission needed replacement in 2012, it has been a great car. Pricing for this trio demonstrates that premium performance comes at a premium price. This allowed a quieter ride on the highway, with the engine loafing at barely above idle speed. Horsepower figures range from 302 to 354 to 362, respectively. From 1999 through 2003, the V12-equipped cars featured a cylinder deactivation system called. The size class for cars is determined by the interior passenger and cargo volumes.
That means that when you open all the windows, there are no posts between the front door and rear quarter glass. Much of this technology is conspicuous, much of the rest is invisible; all of it, however, changes dramatically the otherwise mundane experience of driving a car. A new dual-mass flywheel is bolted to a high-capacity twin-disc clutch. I bought the car with 114K on it and it now has 270K on it. This system can sense the need for a damping correction 1000 times per second and make that change in only five milliseconds.