On the S550 coupe, does the Sport button change the Exhaust/Exhaust note?
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On the S550 coupe, does the Sport button change the Exhaust/Exhaust note?
Hello all. New here. I'm going to test drive the new S550 coupe this weekend. I've read one review that says the sport button changes the note, opens the exhaust. I looked online at a manual and there is nothing there about that change.
Can anybody confirm if that actually happens?
I have a Maserati GT Sport and need a little RAWR from my car.
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Can anybody confirm if that actually happens?
I have a Maserati GT Sport and need a little RAWR from my car.
Thanks
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I have the S63 Coupe (also test drove the S550 Coupe) and honestly, it's still pretty quiet (when compared to say your GranTurismo) with Comfort and even Sport Mode. It's supposed to open up the exhaust valve when you switch it to Sport mode. Still, it's the ultimate luxury car and the S550 is a real stunner. The interior is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL.
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I have the S63 Coupe (also test drove the S550 Coupe) and honestly, it's still pretty quiet (when compared to say your GranTurismo) with Comfort and even Sport Mode. It's supposed to open up the exhaust valve when you switch it to Sport mode. Still, it's the ultimate luxury car and the S550 is a real stunner. The interior is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL.
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I have the S63 Coupe (also test drove the S550 Coupe) and honestly, it's still pretty quiet (when compared to say your GranTurismo) with Comfort and even Sport Mode. It's supposed to open up the exhaust valve when you switch it to Sport mode. Still, it's the ultimate luxury car and the S550 is a real stunner. The interior is INSANELY BEAUTIFUL.
Thanks. I sat in one that was sold on the lot.. the interior really is on another lvl. I'm just not sure if I can live without the growl of the GT Sport.
Right now I'm between a Ghibli QS4 and the S550. We'll see after the test drive.
Thanks again
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why not get the Benz and mod the exhaust to your liking? beats the hell out of a Ghibli......those things are (warning, opinion) heinous!!!!!
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good luck
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That's what I'm thinking. Have to research easy options for doing that. I tend to keep my cars for a year, so want to be able to flip it back easily.
As for the ghibli, I love the outside, just concerned about a lot of the quality issues it's been having.
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The S550 coupe sounds the same, no matter what settings.
I know that the new GT-AMG has exhaust settings, but not the S-Class Coupe
I know that the new GT-AMG has exhaust settings, but not the S-Class Coupe
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I drove the S550 Coupe yesterday and switching from E to S changes the exhaust note in accordance with the driving dynamics dramatically. Much louder in Sport mode.
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now we have two people saying different things about the exhaust sound?
confused...........guess I have to find out for myself
confused...........guess I have to find out for myself
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Thanks for the input so far. Was able to find a dealer who has one this week to drive. Going on thursday night to get the, hopeful, earful. I'll be back to fill in my thoughts.
The Ghibli SQ4 I ordered just arrived at my dealer this week. So going to check it out on saturday. Being about $45k cheaper... unless the S550 blows me away, I won't mind too much not getting it.
We'll see.
The Ghibli SQ4 I ordered just arrived at my dealer this week. So going to check it out on saturday. Being about $45k cheaper... unless the S550 blows me away, I won't mind too much not getting it.
We'll see.
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<<<@!1!@>>> Why can't I quote posts on here anymore. It makes a weird <<<@!1!@>>> now when I do?
Yep, cause they use Ferrari engines
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The Ferrari engine in there is going to make you buy it It sounds incredible. Would you at least post pictures of it when you see it this week?
I wish the S coupe sounded like that^
Yep, cause they use Ferrari engines
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The Ferrari engine in there is going to make you buy it It sounds incredible. Would you at least post pictures of it when you see it this week?
I wish the S coupe sounded like that^
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Aston's have quite amazing stock exhaust
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Can you please share where that info is coming from?
I checked and the S63 AMG exhaust has indeed the variable flaps that one is S/M mode. I can't find any info re. the S550C nor did the car sound different when driving it in C versus S (i didn't listen to it standing though...)
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Kick it up a notch (and activate “sport” modes of both the powertrain and air suspension) and the S550 shrinks a size, exhibiting a surprising athleticism through in the responsiveness of the 449-hp 4.7-liter engine, aggressive exhaust note, predictive downshifts of its seven-speed automatic, and linear, well-weighted steering. It is effortlessly fast, with virtually no turbo lag and a very fat powerband, with all 516 lb-ft of torque available at just 1,800 rpm.
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Will have to drive the car again and listen to it with an open window or standing (or have my hearing checked)
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started one today.....the salesman tossed me the key, then went back inside to help the customer he was working with
I must have started it 5 times haha, sounds really, really nice for not being an AMG
I must have started it 5 times haha, sounds really, really nice for not being an AMG