(First?) S 63 AMG Pictures
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I do read and watch motoring publications those being Drive, Carpoint, Wheels, Motor - all Australian literature as well as Top gear and Which car both being UK. And I watch Top gear and Fifth gear on TV - from the UK. They state the cars for the year they actually are - not the following year. If they're talking about a pre production model, they'll say something like "this is a pre production model - the car goes on sale (date).
If I go into a car dealer or ask someone the year of their car, they state the year it is. Not the following year!
The current S class was released here in Febuary 2006. Deliveries started in Febuary 2006. So why would anyone who recieved their new S class this year then call it a 2007 model? The answer - they don't because its a 2006 model!
If I go into a car dealer or ask someone the year of their car, they state the year it is. Not the following year!
The current S class was released here in Febuary 2006. Deliveries started in Febuary 2006. So why would anyone who recieved their new S class this year then call it a 2007 model? The answer - they don't because its a 2006 model!
On the other hand, Australian roads are pathethic. If you think American speed limits are slow, look at the Aussie ones first, 110km/h on a highway, and no chance of speeding else you are going to get your licence suspended. Thousands of people die on Australian roads not due to speeding, but due to fatigue because of stupidly boring speed limits.
And I honestly think that just stick you sensible discussions and dont argue against a point that has no meaning to it.
If you believe the Government of Australia has the right to charge you 47% tax, excessive import and stamp duty, still not give you proper roads to drive on, have fastidious police officers that book you for the smallest mistake, then mate, get a life.
How many W221s have you seen in Australia compared to the US or Europe or Middle East?
I would suggest that you stick to your lame ol' Holden's and Fords, rather than blabbering on about why cars are badged as 2007s and 2006s.
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QUOTE=CynCarvin32;1649524]For your info from a person who has seen mb internal papers showing the AMG line up for 2007 the 6.3L motor does not see use in the new S63. Note how robert alan was vague about what the specs were on the car.
Did you notice how the SL55 still uses the 5.5L motor?
The reality is that MB has a 2007 S55 listed on its production list and it is set to come out next year. It uses the same engine in the 07 SL55 which is a 06 motor with revised gearing for the blower and a larger throttle body. The car will produce a bit more power and more tq than in the old S55 and will use the old transmission seen in the current S65 and S600.
The large body heavy cars such as the SL, CL and S classes are simply to heavy to use the new motor. With its lack of tq compared to the old S55, CL55 etc the 6.3L motor was not strong enough to keep up with the last generation cars. Furthermore the nature of the high reving V8 is less suited to a S class and CL class vehicle since its more of a race motor than a massive GT car with power.
This is fact not some story. The turbo V8 is on hold and will not be out for some time.[/QUOTE]
What do you think happened ?
Did you notice how the SL55 still uses the 5.5L motor?
The reality is that MB has a 2007 S55 listed on its production list and it is set to come out next year. It uses the same engine in the 07 SL55 which is a 06 motor with revised gearing for the blower and a larger throttle body. The car will produce a bit more power and more tq than in the old S55 and will use the old transmission seen in the current S65 and S600.
The large body heavy cars such as the SL, CL and S classes are simply to heavy to use the new motor. With its lack of tq compared to the old S55, CL55 etc the 6.3L motor was not strong enough to keep up with the last generation cars. Furthermore the nature of the high reving V8 is less suited to a S class and CL class vehicle since its more of a race motor than a massive GT car with power.
This is fact not some story. The turbo V8 is on hold and will not be out for some time.[/QUOTE]
What do you think happened ?
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