Desperately seeking advice. I was about to buy this beautiful , sleek,new 2002 silver S600, when I heard rumors about headlight changes, new engine, ? turbo for the 2003 model. I am not in a hurry and wouldn't mind ordering. Are the changes substantial enough to be worth the wait? Any ideas when one can expect the 2003 S 600? I have been so far unsuccesfull in finding pictures of these changes.
Thanks

 

Hey man waiting its the best thing for an S-class. Get a 2003 S600 like me, they will probably come to the US in early 2003 but i already ordered mine but, i have no date on when mine will be ready. The New S600 will have 550 hp compaired to the old 2002 with 300 something HP. An many upgrades I think will be worth the wait!!!!

 

There is no comparison between the 2003 and 2002 S600. The 2003 is just so far superior to the 2002.

 

If I were in the market (and had the patience) I would definetely get on the list for an '03 S600. We have just gotten confirmation in the last week or so that the '03 S600 will in fact have a twin turbo V12 engine. WOW!

Mercedes-Benz is really stepping it up as far as their high performance lines. SL55, Turbo S600s, supercharged C32s and SLK32s. You gotta love it!

 

CME4BENZ

Do you have information as to the trans that will come with the V12tt. Is is a 5 speed auto or a 6 speed auto?

 

No word on the transmission yet.
We really get kept in the dark on specifics untill the last minute.

 

CME4BENZ

Do you have information as to the trans that will come with the V12tt. Is is a 5 speed auto or a 6 speed auto?

 

My dealership told me the exact same thing .

 

That 550hp V12 engine is the same as the one in the Maybach

 

The Maybach goes 0-60 in 5.4 seconds... and that car is triple the size of an S600, so just imagine what the S600 will do 0-60 in... i'm estimating 4.5 seconds.

 

I think it may have benzs 6speed automatic no dought, to handle that much power.