Is the S55 AMG supercharged?
Each S55 AMG engine makes a towering 493 hp and a massive 516 lbs. Every new S55 AMG’s 5.5-liter, supercharged and intercooled V8 engine is hand-assembled one-at-a-time by expert technicians at Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach, Germany and is bench-tested to ensure performance.
How much horsepower does a 2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG have?
355 hp
2002 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG/Horsepower
How much horsepower does a 2003 Mercedes S55 have?
493 hp
2003 Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG/Horsepower
Is the S55 twin turbo?
The S55 is essentially a strengthened version of the N55. While the N55 from BMW is equipped with only one turbocharger with “TwinPower” technology (a turbo-charger that is driven twice by two separate exhaust manifolds), the S55 has two classic turbochargers.
What’s the difference between BMW and Mercedes Benz S55?
Even at that elevated avoirdupois, the S55 is 54 pounds lighter than its BMW rival, but that’s not the prime element in its lively response to the spur. The AMG edition gets there quicker thanks to more motor—354 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque from the same 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve aluminum V-8 used in the E55, ML55, CL55, and CLK55.
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.
How much horsepower does a Mercedes Benz AMG have?
The AMG edition gets there quicker thanks to more motor—354 horsepower and 391 pound-feet of torque from the same 5.4-liter SOHC 24-valve aluminum V-8 used in the E55, ML55, CL55, and CLK55. That’s 52 more horsepower and 52 more pound-feet than the 5.0-liter V-8 that propels the S500, and it adds up to acceleration advantages across the board.
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.