Is the Mercedes S55 AMG a good car?
Although Mercedes will launch the new S55 after the revised S-Class ’06 debut, it’s hard to believe the company could improve on what AMG has wrought upon unsuspecting tarmac. After driving the 55, it’s even harder to wait and see. Get the latest TTAC e-Newsletter!
What does it mean to floor a Mercedes S55?
Find an open stretch of highway, floor the Mercedes S55 and you’ll soon know what it means to kompress the time/space continuum. There’s a small pause and a gentle jerking sensation– as the five-speed gearbox kicks down and the supercharger spools up.
What kind of grip does Mercedes Benz S55 have?
Our S55 tester turned in an impressive series of 70-to-0 stops within a couple feet of 163 and recorded 0.90 g on the skidpad, an outstanding level of grip that’s in top-rank sports-car territory. This car also has a secret weapon—active body control (ABC)—that sets it apart from all BMWs, M badges or no M badges.
What kind of tires does Mercedes Benz S55 use?
Specifically, there’s more tire-contact patch and less sidewall to flex. The S55 wears no-nonsense rubber—245/45ZR up front, 275/40ZR at the rear—on 18-inch aluminum alloy rims, more meat than on any of its stablemates, which translates as short stopping distances and lots of cornering grip.
Although Mercedes will launch the new S55 after the revised S-Class ’06 debut, it’s hard to believe the company could improve on what AMG has wrought upon unsuspecting tarmac. After driving the 55, it’s even harder to wait and see. Get the latest TTAC e-Newsletter!
Find an open stretch of highway, floor the Mercedes S55 and you’ll soon know what it means to kompress the time/space continuum. There’s a small pause and a gentle jerking sensation– as the five-speed gearbox kicks down and the supercharger spools up.
Is the S55 AMG the same as the Phaeton W12?
While the 55’s badges alert the cognoscenti that something wicked this way comes, the AMG-specific lower bodywork is about as eye-catching as a pair of designer socks. If it weren’t for the natty five-spoke wheels, and the existence of the VW Phaeton W12, the S55 AMG would be the stealth wealth on steroids luxo-barge of the century.
Our S55 tester turned in an impressive series of 70-to-0 stops within a couple feet of 163 and recorded 0.90 g on the skidpad, an outstanding level of grip that’s in top-rank sports-car territory. This car also has a secret weapon—active body control (ABC)—that sets it apart from all BMWs, M badges or no M badges.
Is there a 2003 Mercedes Benz S55 AMG for sale?
Up for auction is this 2003 Mercedes S55 with almost very option. Lowest priced S55 AMG on eBay!!