mmm...future w221
04-05-2004, 01:58 PM
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mmm...future w221
S-class/CL-class
On sale since 1998, today's strong-selling S-class will be replaced by an all-new model late next year? But not before one final flourish later in 2004 when it receives a new base engine, the widespread 3.5 V6.
Stuttgart's new range-topper will offer rear- and optional four-wheel drive, and is being positioned as a slightly sportier drive this time round. Buyers choose between a comfort-oriented air-sprung Airmatic suspension and a steel-sprung option touting Merc's active body control.
Along with the new base petrol engine, the new S-class will receive a 227bhp 3.0-litre V6 common-rail turbodiesel, 360bhp 4.6-litre and 410bhp 5.5-litre V8s, and 500bhp 5.5-litre V12 petrol engines. Also planned in early 2006 is an S63 model to replace the S55. It will run a new naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V8.
The S-class coupe spin-off, the CL, has little more than two years left to run. In early 2006, a replacement arrives based around S-class rear-wheel-drive mechanicals. Svelte new styling will be complemented by a host of new technologies and powerful V8 and V12 engines.
http://www.autocarmagazine.com/news_...p?na_id=207471
On sale since 1998, today's strong-selling S-class will be replaced by an all-new model late next year? But not before one final flourish later in 2004 when it receives a new base engine, the widespread 3.5 V6.
Stuttgart's new range-topper will offer rear- and optional four-wheel drive, and is being positioned as a slightly sportier drive this time round. Buyers choose between a comfort-oriented air-sprung Airmatic suspension and a steel-sprung option touting Merc's active body control.
Along with the new base petrol engine, the new S-class will receive a 227bhp 3.0-litre V6 common-rail turbodiesel, 360bhp 4.6-litre and 410bhp 5.5-litre V8s, and 500bhp 5.5-litre V12 petrol engines. Also planned in early 2006 is an S63 model to replace the S55. It will run a new naturally aspirated 6.3-litre V8.
The S-class coupe spin-off, the CL, has little more than two years left to run. In early 2006, a replacement arrives based around S-class rear-wheel-drive mechanicals. Svelte new styling will be complemented by a host of new technologies and powerful V8 and V12 engines.
http://www.autocarmagazine.com/news_...p?na_id=207471
04-11-2004, 05:08 PM
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2012 CLS63
All of that sounds nice, however it is yet to be seen. Potential dislikes include the reported fact that MB will have its own version of BMW's I-Drive and the placement of the transmission shifter on the steering column. I would rather have a hundered buttons and the shifter where it belongs!
