A little while ago there was talk of Mercededes renaming their flagship S500 model to the S550. Consumers were stunned and wondered why they would change their flagship model? Mercedes has officially confirmed the speculation, officially replacing the S500 moniker that everyone has come to love with the S550. But, most people are dissapointed with the name change and thought that it ruined the value of the vehicle.
Mercedes-Benz next generation S-Class named S550 features all-new 5.5-liter V8 engine, advanced technology. Mercedes-Benz today announced new nomenclature for its flagship sedan. The model year 2007 S-Class will be named the S550, replacing the S500. In the U.S. market, the new S-Class line will be launched with an all-new 5.5-liter V8 engine delivering 382 horsepower and 391 lb.-ft. of torque, the first of a new-generation.
V8 engine family featuring four-valve-per-cylinder technology and variable valve timing. The S designation had long been used to identify top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz sedans and coupes, and the S-Class has embodied the brands flagship role for more than
five decades.
The S-Class is a technological showcase that has pioneered significant safety and comfort features for the entire auto industry, including the first ABS anti-lock brakes, the first ESP stability control and the first PRE-SAFE system. The new S-Class made its world debut at the Frankfurt auto show in September 2005 and is set to arrive in the U.S. in February 2006.
The successor to a long line of premium luxury vehicles, the 2007 S-Class sedan will debut with a significantly evolved design and a stronger presence. Sharper angles and cleaner lines frame a sedan that gains about 1.7 inches of length, almost an inch in width, and more than three inches in wheelbase over its predecessor.
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