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2006
MERCEDES S CLASS - Photos, Wallpapers, Reviews
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MERCEDES-BENZ RELEASES
FIRST PHOTOS OF NEXT S-CLASS SEDAN
New S-Class Emphasizes Dramatic Design and Advanced TechnologyMontvale,
NJ – Mercedes-Benz has just released the first official photographs
of the next-generation SClass– the company’s new flagship
sedan that debuts this fall in Europe and arrives in the U.S. early
in 2006. The successor to a long line of premium vehicles, the new S-Class
emerges with a stronger presence and a significantly evolved design.
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.
New-Generation Engine
for a New-Generation Car For the 2007 model year, the S600 is powered
by a V12 engine with more than 500 hp. The 382-hp S500 is powered by
the first of a new-generation V8 engine family featuring increased displacement,
four-valve-percylinder technology, variable valve timing and a lightweight
crank assembly. Both horsepower and torque are up considerably, yet
with lower exhaust emissions and noise. The new S-Class comes with the
world’s first seven-speed automatic, a smooth-shifting driver-adaptive
transmission that maximizes both performance and fuel economy. A small
lever on the right side of the steering column serves as an electronic
shift lever that’s more convenient than ever – lift the stalk
up for Reverse, push down for Drive, and push a button on the end for
Park. Once underway, shift buttons on the “back” of the steering
wheel provide Touch Shift manual shifting. An electronic parking brake
is engaged at the push of a button on the dash, and is released automatically
when the driver shifts into gear and touches the accelerator.
More PRE-SAFE Features
During those valuable seconds just before a possible impact, the front
seat belts are automatically tightened, the sunroof closes, and the
passenger seats can move to positions that provide better protection
– three measures that have been part of the revolutionary S-Class
PRE-SAFE system since its debut in 2002. On the new S-Class, side windows
also close to provide better support for the window curtain air bags,
and special seat cushions can inflate to provide greater lateral support
for occupants and help the side air bags provide even better collision
protection.
New-Generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class / 2 Optional Radar System Can Reduce
Rear Collisions by 75 Percent. The well-known Distronic cruise control
feature that maintains a pre-set following distance behind the vehicle
ahead is replaced by an optional Distronic Plus system. Integrated with
PRE-SAFE, the radar-based system operates at nearly all speeds up to
125 mph and can be especially helpful in stop-and-go traffic. Distronic
Plus works with a new Brake Assist Plus system to monitor traffic conditions,
and if a collision is anticipated, ideal brake pressure is applied,
even if the driver applies the brake pedal too lightly. In extensive
tests using 300 drivers, the new system – another Mercedes-Benz
safety first – reduced rear collisions in heavy city traffic by
75 percent.
Distronic Plus also incorporates 24 GHz radar-based Park Assist. This
new option utilizes six radar sensors mounted behind the front and rear
bumpers – eliminating the need for the visible “portholes”
of the previous ultrasonic-based system. The result is clean, integrated,
and invisible with greater range and sensitivity. Infra-Red Vision Increases
Night Visibility - Another innovative technology making its debut on
the 2007 S-Class is infra-red night vision, a new option that can extend
the driver’s “visibility” to nearly 500 feet. An industry
first, and in contrast to passive systems offered by other auto companies,
this active system bathes the road ahead with infra-red light from two
projectors mounted in the headlight assemblies An infra-red camera discreetly
mounted in the windshield receives the reflected images and displays
them in the high-resolution display in the instrument cluster. The result
is akin to a highly detailed black & white video image.
Form Follows Function
Inside and Out - High quality materials used throughout the interior
of the S500 are punctuated by sweeping lines of exotic wood accented
with chrome trim throughout the cabin, forming a practical yet luxurious
environment that emphasizes easy access to vehicle features. The centerpiece
of the dash is an eight-inch high-resolution display for an intuitive
new COMAND system, now positioned at the same height as the primary
instruments and operated by a COMAND Controller located on the lower
center console. Instead of requiring occupants to use the COMAND system
exclusively, many vehicle controls are accessible by conventional hard
keys, the multifunction steering wheel, and optional voice control as
well as via the COMAND system.
New-Generation Mercedes-Benz S-Class / 3 Newly developed front seats
are electrically adjustable 16 ways and offer several optional choices
of ventilation and ergonomic adjustability. The available Drive Dynamic
seats feature 11 individual pneumatic chambers to help the driver find
a perfect seating position, and 14 more chambers provide four levels
of pulsating massage to relieve fatigue and help keep drivers alert.
For almost five decades, the S-Class has embodied the flagship role
for the Mercedes-Benz brand. The SClass is a technological showcase
that has pioneered significant safety and comfort features for the entire
auto
industry.
OUR TAKE ON THE
2007 MERCEDES S SERIES: The Mercedes Benz flagship returns in the
spring of 2006 as a 2007 model with a complete redesign.
Other Mercedes Benz
Models: 2006 C Class, 2006
CLK, 2006 E Class, 2006
R Class, 2007 Mercedes GL 430,
2007 S65 AMG, 2008
Mercedes Benz C63
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