| In general, this
car is my mistress, she always needs something. When she gets it
she then demands something else.....but I do care for her... |
| Model |
S 500 4Matic 2003 |
| Powertrain Layout |
Front Engine / RWD |
| Base Price |
$85,920 US |
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Performance
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| Top Speed |
249.9 kph / 155.3 mph |
| 0 - 62 mph |
6.5 seconds |
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| Dimensions |
| Length |
5043 mm / 198.5 in |
| Width |
1855 mm / 73.0 in |
| Height |
1449 mm / 57.0 in |
| Wheelbase |
2965 mm / 116.7 in |
| Weight |
1980 kg / 4,365 lbs |
| Front /Rear Track |
F 1574 mm / 62.0 in
R 1574 mm / 62.0 in |
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| Engine |
| Configuration |
5.0 Liter V8 |
| Valvetrain |
SOHC 3 Valves / Cylinder |
| Displacement |
4966 cc / 303.0 cu |
| Power |
228.2 kW / 306.0 bhp at 5600 rpm |
| Bore |
97 mm / 3.8 in |
| Stroke |
84 mm / 3.3 in |
| Compression Ratio |
10:1 |
| Bhp / Liter |
61.62 bhp |
| Redline |
6400 rpm |
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| Classis &
Body |
| Body / Frame |
Unit Steel |
| Steering |
Speed Sensitive Rack & Pinion |
| Brake Type |
Hydraulic Dual-Circuit System w/ Ventilated and Cross Drilled
Front Discs, Ventilated Rear Discs, Electronic Stability Program
(ESP), Brake Assist, Brake Servo, Vacuum Booster & ABS |
| Brake Size |
Not Available
Not Available |
| Wheels |
F 43.2 x 19.1 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in
R 43.2 x 19.1 cm / 17.0 x 7.5 in |
| Tyres |
F 225/55R-17
R 225/55R-17 |
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| Transmission |
| Gear Type |
5 Speed Automatic |
| Final Drive |
3.07:1 |
| 1st Gear Ratio |
3.59:1 |
| 2nd Gear Ratio |
2.19:1 |
| 3rd Gear Ratio |
1.41:1 |
| 4th Gear Ratio |
1:1 |
| 5th Gear Ratio |
0.83:1 |
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