How much horsepower does a S55 AMG have?
493 hp @ 6100 rpm
Used 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S55 AMG Specs & Features
| Engine | |
|---|---|
| Cam type | Single overhead cam (sohc) |
| Cylinders | V8 |
| Horsepower | 493 hp @ 6100 rpm |
| Torque | 516 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
How much power can the S55 handle?
Stock turbos are well outside their efficiency range at 30psi and that back-pressure becomes a serious concern for turbo and engine longevity. Ultimately, we believe 25-26psi is a relatively safe limit for S55 stock turbos. That limit also assumes you have appropriate supporting mods, such as downpipes.
How much HP can a stock M4 handle?
In stock form, the M4 is fast. In fact, with only 425 horsepower, a stock M4 can sprint to 60 in only 3.7 seconds. With a reflashed ECU, larger turbos, and some other performance parts, 600 horsepower is easily achievable.
Is the Mercedes-Benz S55 AMG a good car?
On the other hand, even though this is perhaps the least aggressive of the AMG packages, the S55 delivers a level of performance that’s unique in the realm of luxury sedans. As is often the case, we wish it weighed a little less; all that mass inevitably retards cornering speeds and transient responses.
Is the Mercedes AMG the same as the BMW M?
Although BMW’s high-performance M cars regularly upstage their opposite numbers at Mercedes-Benz’s in-house tuning shop, AMG, in this one application the Benz boys hold the aces. The Mercedes S55 AMG will just flat dust anything from the BMW 7-series portfolio, in part because that’s the one model for which no M variant — M for Motorsport — exists.
When did the Mercedes Benz AMG come out?
From the September 2001 issue of Car and Driver. That’s right. Although BMW’s high-performance M cars regularly upstage their opposite numbers at Mercedes-Benz’s in-house tuning shop, AMG, in this one application the Benz boys hold the aces.
How many wheelbases does a Mercedes Benz’s class have?
Since the advent of the W108 series, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class has always included two wheelbase lengths, although not all wheelbases are sold in every country.