I'm picking up a 2003 S55 AMG monday and was loooking at a few videos on a S600's performance.....enjoy
http://www.treynor.com/Mercedes_Carnage.wmv

http://www.treynor.com/Mercedes_Carnage_2.wmv

http://www.treynor.com/BenzVsSupra.wmv

S55 acceleration videos
http://www.geocities.com/mrjumjum/0-100mphBadLaunch.wmv

http://www.geocities.com/mrjumjum/0-...aunch_0002.wmv

90 to 157 limited
http://www.geocities.com/mrjumjum/S5590-157mph_0001.wmv

driving both cars the S55 definitely felt quicker. Hp-wise they are both rated at 493, however the S600 has more torque. The transmission in the S55 responds immediately and downshifts very quickly when you hit the gas. The S600 response is smoother and slower.

Also, the wild sound of the S55 engine gives you the impression of being in a faster car IMO. The S600 is silent. Once the turbos kick in, you just feel this massive torque pushing you back in your seat.

Either car is excellent. The S600 cost around 20K more though.
After driving them both, I had a very hard time wiping the grin of my face. I'll post some pics of the car monday. The L is going to need a few more mods

 

Holy *****, that's a big car. Love the one vs. the Viper GTS

 

WOW....that's a badass car! Congrats

 

dayum, that this is fast. How much does it weigh and whats the quarter mile?

 

The S55 is:
AMG-built intercooled supercharged SOHC 5.5L 24-valve V-8 engine
Net Power 493 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Net Torque 516 lb-ft @ 2,750 - 4,000 rpm


The S600 is;
Engine 5.5L 36-valve V-12 engine (edit: twin turbo)
Net Power 493 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Net Torque 590 lb-ft @ 1,800 - 3,500 rpm


NoSurprise

 

Beautiful car...excellent choice...CLs are badass too dude...u should check those out too...(im sure u have though). You must really like them benzes though...u could get a 1 year old 360 for that price...

 

Then why does he say its a twin turbo

 

Can I ride in the car instead of the plane then?

--Steele

 

The twin turbo V12 is in the CL65 and the soon to be on the market S65. Very rare. In the CL it produces something like 634hp and 730ft/lb of torque. MB actually had to detune the thing because it was eating through trany's.

 

but, the SL650 will be the AMG version, boost goes to 1.2 from 0.8 bar and stiffer suspension, sharper shifting: 604 hp, 738 lb.ft.

I think you will be hearing the traction control working almost constantly.

The SL600 weighs 4429 lbs.

 

Just an FYI, but the CL65 and the S65 (dont know if a SL65 will be made) runs 1.5 bars of boost(22psi).
BTW ,RED 92, those are vids of Treynors RENNTech S600.

 

sorry for the confussion, the car in the vid is the same size and h.p. as the S55 but its turbocharged and "twin turbo beast" is what came to mind when I came across the vids....the S55 is supercharged, I was not going to mention getting the benz here on the lightning forum until I saw the vids that I knew Lightning owners would enjoy
link to the twin turbo ...and all other models.
http://www.mbusa.com/brand/container...odelCode=S600V

Quote:

Can I ride in the car instead of the plane then?

--Steele

Steele I'll bring it by your house monday or tuesday for a little spin....btw: we need to set up a plane ride !! maybe the weekend after christmas.

ya its a classy ride with a few mods........I know its not the same as the supercharged S55 but its similiar, thats alot of car to beat down the 1/4 the last benz I had was a 2000 S500....same car except for the extra ponies 302vs.493.

 

That link is for the S600? Either way both cars are fast as he//

 

Awesome! Give me a call to make sure I'm home. I'm up for the plane ride as well.

--Steele

 

Clay,

I want a ride in the car as well.

Greg