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2006 Mercedes-Benz S Class - Specifications

4 Door Sedan 4.3L Performance Specs

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Engine

Engine Type Gas V8

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 275 @ 5750

Displacement 4.3L/260

Engine Order Code NA

SAE Net Torque @ RPM 295 @ 3000-4400

Fuel System SMPI

Transmission

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.37

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.65

Trans Order Code NA

Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.86

Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.16

Trans Description Cont. Again NA

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.73

Trans Type 7

Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.92

Clutch Size (in) NA

Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.38

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.82

Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD

Brakes

Brake ABS System 4 Wheel

Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA

Brake Type Power

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.8 x - TBD -

Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes

Steering

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.8

Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.7

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code NA

Rear Tire Size 265/40ZR18

Spare Tire Order Code NA

Front Tire Order Code NA

Spare Tire Size - TBD -

Front Tire Size 245/45ZR18

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 9.0

Rear Wheel Material Aluminum

Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8.5

Spare Wheel Material - TBD -

Front Wheel Material Aluminum

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear Independent 5-Link

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Front Independent 4-Link

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

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