Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221)
Mercedes-Benz released first pictures of their new W221 S-Class sedans in June 2005 and announced that they will go on sale in Europe in autumn 2005 as the 2006 model and early in 2006 in the US as the 2007 model.
The new S-Class is slightly larger than its predecessor W220, and it will be available in two body lengths - 5076 or 5206 mm, which is 33 and 43 mm more than the previous S-Class. The wheelbase has increased by 70/80 mm to 3035 and 3165 mm. The body is also 16 mm wider and 29 mm higher than those of the previous model.
Three of the four engines available for the new S-Class are newly developed and they generate up to 26 percent more output and up to 15 percent more torque. The models equipped with the V6 and V8 engines will feature a seven-speed automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC as the part of standard equipment.
Engines
- S 320 CDI - 3.2 L V6 diesel, 231 hp (170 kW)
- S 350 - 3.5 L V6, 272 hp (200 kW)
- S 500 - 5.5 L V8, 388 hp (285 kW)
- S 600* - 5.5 L twin-turbo V12, 517 hp (380 kW)
* Available from the first quarter of 2006.
References
- "Mercedes releases official photos of next-gen S-Class flagship". AutoWeek. June 20.
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