Is the Mercedes S55 AMG still the one to beat?
And yet, for full-sized power, comfort and class, the S is still the one to beat. And the S55 AMG is still The Daddy. 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.
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.
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.
How big is a Mercedes 55 AMG sports car?
The PRE-ALPHABETIZED electro-hydraulic doohickey makes a 4300lbs. sports sedan handle like a 3000lbs. sports sedan. In other words, as long as you drive the car with the finesse of a waiter carrying a tray full of drinks running through a crowded restaurant, the 55 provides perfectly flat, sure-footed cornering, at monumental speeds.
And yet, for full-sized power, comfort and class, the S is still the one to beat. And the S55 AMG is still The Daddy. 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.
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.
The PRE-ALPHABETIZED electro-hydraulic doohickey makes a 4300lbs. sports sedan handle like a 3000lbs. sports sedan. In other words, as long as you drive the car with the finesse of a waiter carrying a tray full of drinks running through a crowded restaurant, the 55 provides perfectly flat, sure-footed cornering, at monumental speeds.
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.
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!!
Why does my Mercedes Benz S55 sag when shut off?
Car runs and drives fine but tends to sag in the front when shut off for extended periods of time. This is due to a valve leak int he strut.. Car comes back up after starting up again. It is the only flaw on this car, which os priced pretty fair considering mileage, carfax, and on hand service history records.