2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATIC (M-I-L's car) W220 - Now Sold

aah78’s Team-BHP Garage

Engine Specifications:
displacement & type: 5.0 litres(4966cc) SOHC 24-valve V8 (90 degrees)

horsepower: 302bhp@5600rpm

torque: 339lb-ft@4000rpm (~460Nm@4000rpm)

compression ratio: 10.0:1

Engine Misc.:
construction: high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block with alloy heads

Fuel & Tuning:
fuel & ignition system: ME 2.8 engine management. integrated sequential multipoint fuel injection & phased twin-spark ignition includes individual cylinder control of fuel spray, spark timing & phase, and antiknock. electronic throttle includes adaptive accelerator, which provides more rapid throttle opening in response to the speed at which accelerator pedal is depressed. 2 high-energy ignition coils and 2 spark plugs per cylinder, with 1,00,000 mile spark plug intervals

fuel requirement: premium unleaded petrol, 91 octane minimum

Exhaust:
itake system: Magnesium 2-stage resonance intake manifold increases runner length at lower rpm for improved response

Drivetrain:
driver-adaptive 5-speed automatic transmission with Touch Shift control

Shift into Optimum Gear

Comfort mode

drive configuration: 4MATIC all-wheel drive

rear axle ratio: 3.07:1

Suspension, wheels & tires:
Suspension:-

independent double-wishbone front & independent 5-arm multilink rear, both with antidive geometry

Airmatic air suspension with Adaptive Damping System (ADS), Dual driver-selectable sport modes, Automatic 4-wheel level control, Automatic speed-sensitive lowering

Wheels:-

7-spoke design aluminium-alloy wheels. 7.5jx17 front and rear

Tyres:-

tyre make & size: Continental ContiProContact 225/55R17 97H M+S, all season performance (previous: Continental ContiTouringContact EcoPlus CH95 225/55R17 97H M+S, all-season performance)

spare: Continental ContiTouringContact EcoPlus CH95 225/55R17 97H M+S, all-season

Interior:
ash leather with burl walnut trim

Exterior:
brilliant silver metallic

Traction & stability:
Electronic Stability Program (ESP) and Automatic Slip Control

4MATIC all-wheel drive with 4-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS)

Steering:
rack & pinion with vehicle-speed-sensitive power assist & integrated hydraulic damper

steering-wheel turns - 2.8 turns lock-to-lock

turning circle: 39.7 ft / 12.1 m curb-to-curb

Brakes:
dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc. perforated & internally ventilated discs. Brembo 4-piston fixed front & dual-pistion sliding rear calipers

Antilock Braking System (ABS)

Brake Assist

Electronic Brake Force Distribution

all technical specifications from the Mercedes-Benz website - www.mercedes-benz.com

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4th January 2006 23:21

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Comments

Author	Comment	Date
aah78	Not yet! I-L's extended the lease for another couple of years. She's in the body-shop now with a damaged front end. Accident with 5 ppl - icy roads.	9th January 2008
GTO	Just dropped in check out one of my favorite all time cars. Already sold, Aah?	3rd January 2008
abhinav.gupta88	Hey S Class Beauty man	26th September 2007
noidaboy	its the aish class...;)	7th June 2007
aah78	no AMG kit for this one as a change of cars is due soon...	25th February 2006
rev_hard	nice choice of the car model though.... amg kit in the offing??? anytime soon??	8th February 2006
rev_hard	silver makes an already dull looking car look even more duller.....	8th February 2006
Aditya	One time best car in the world. How is she doing after the desi whack?	8th January 2006