S-Class (W220) 1999-2006: S 320 CDI, S 320, S430, S 500, S 600

'03 S class with what engines ?

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Old May 19, 2002 | 07:36 PM
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'03 S class with what engines ?

I assume s430 will be discontinued since they'll offer e500,
but what about s55 (kompressor maybe?) and what about s600?
Are they going to give it twinturbo v12?
I don't believe they'll continue this piddling 360hp v12 in face of
400+hp Bmw 760? would they?
If they do uprate the engines ,when will they be available?
This fall or after e55k is introduced?
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I would think that MB will be offering the same engine as what will be on their upcoming W211 class line up. So the S55(next bodystyle) will be using the same engine as the W211 AMG.
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Old May 20, 2002 | 02:49 PM
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The engine has plenty power for the S Class...Its also extremely fuel efficient. I remember having a 92 300SE, that was really underpowered.
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I think S430 will be phased out too ...
And maybe A new 55 And 600
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Old May 27, 2002 | 12:37 AM
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You sure they would phase out the S430? No way. Its powerful and really efficient. They just phased out the S320 in 2000 so it wouldn't make sense. But we will know in 4 weeks when the Canadian dealers get their training on the new E & S for 2003.

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They are keeping the S430, it is one of the top sellers for the S-Class since it is very cost effective, yet still has plenty of power.
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Sean I was assuming that since they removed it from the E / M class and the S 320 and 320 CDI are still available here in EU thanx for the reply though It's great to learn so much more on the forum
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It really is great to learn so much from a Forum. I just wish we could get a few more dealers on line to share the latest info with us.

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