The S 550 is a rear wheel drive saloon (sedan) motor car with a front placed engine, from Mercedes-Benz.
The S 550 is part of Mercedes-Benz's W 222 model series.
Its 4.7 litre engine is a turbocharged, double overhead camshaft, 8 cylinder unit that produces 449 bhp (455 PS/335 kW) of power at 5250-5550 rpm, and maximum torque of 700 N·m (516 lb·ft/71.4 kgm) at 1800-3500 rpm.
The engine transfers its power through to the wheels by means of a 7 speed automatic transmission.
It weighs a quoted 2023 kg at the kerb.
Maximum speed stated is 209 km/h or 130 mph.
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