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specifications
The 2008 S600 Sedan
MSRP $144,975*
Chassis
Front suspension Four-link air suspension, antilift control, gas shock absorbers, stabilizer, anti-dive system.
Rear suspension Multilink independent air suspension, antisquat system.
Active Body Control (ABC) ABC, an active suspension system, utilizes a coil spring and an electronically controlled hydraulic cylinder in series, plus a separate gas-pressurized shock absorber at each wheel. Using a total system pressure of up to 2,900 psi, ABC continually adjusts each wheel's suspension to counteract vibration, pitch, dive, squat and roll. ABC also provides automatic 4-wheel level control, driver-selectable ride height and automatic lowering at higher speed.
Steering type Power-assisted, speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering.
Wheels 18" 5-spoke light-alloy, 18 x 8.5/18 x 9.5 staggered.
Tires 255/45 R18 high performance front and 275/45 R18 high performance rear.1
Brakes Dual-circuit power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes. 14.2" ventilated, cross-drilled front discs and 13" ventilated, rear discs. 8-piston fixed calipers on front and 4-piston fixed calipers on rear.
Antilock Braking System (ABS) ABS senses impending wheel lockup under heavy braking and pumps the front brakes individually or the rear brakes together (to help maintain stability) as needed up to 30 times per second, to prevent lockup and maintain steering ability.
Brake Assist Plus (BAS) BAS Plus works with Distronic Plus Radar Cruise Control and adds the benefit of working with Distronic's proximity recognition capabilities. If Distronic's radar detects that the vehicle has suddenly moved too close to the vehicle ahead, Brake Assist Plus can autonomously apply the brakes (up to maximum capability) to attempt to avoid a collision.2
Note: Actual vehicles and specifications may vary.
1. Lower aspect ratio tires and accompanying wheels provide substantially increased treadwear, increased tire noise and reduced ride comfort. Serious wheel and tire damage may occur if the vehicle is operated on rough or damaged road surfaces or upon encountering road debris or obstacles. These tires are not designed for use on snow and ice. Winter tires mounted on appropriately sized and approved wheels are recommended for driving in those conditions.
2. Braking effectiveness also depends on proper brake system maintenance, and tire and road conditions.
* MSRP includes $775 transportation and handling charge and excludes all taxes, title/documentary fees, registration, tags, Mercedes-Benz Dealer prep, labor and installation charges, insurance, optional equipment and accessories, certificate of compliance or non-compliance fees, and finance charges. Actual prices may vary by dealer.
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