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Old 08-20-2005, 06:32 AM
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Default S4=0 - merc S600=1

didn't know - know now! old guy - early 70's(?). red light run - we roll off a little fast - i hit it - pull 1/2 car then he just walks me. i'm only stage 1. anybody else had any run-ins with this car?
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Quick add-on. From the MB web site...

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Featuring a twin-turbocharged V-12 and Active Body Control (ABC), the only true active suspension available, the S600 delivers world-class power and performance. It's the undisputed leader in the luxury sedan segment.MSRP $128,725*
Engine5.5L 36-valve V-12 engine
Net Power493 hp @ 5,000 rpm
Net Torque590 lb-ft @ 1,800 - 3,500 rpm
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Default ....your surprised?

this is a race for someone stage 3+
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Default Re: ....your surprised?

you are correct sir!

didn't know what it was 'till i checked the web.

see below...
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Default wow...

I thought it was a super'd V8! Well you got a lot more years left to smoke people, this guy's years are probably limited...
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s55 is what you thought about. You should be impressed! Stage ONE!!!!!?
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Default Re: s55 is what you thought about. You should be impressed! Stage ONE!!!!!?

i'm sure the 1/2 car jump was directly proportional to the difference in reaction time.
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Remember this car is 1000 lbs heavier than our cars too, I have taken S600 on Stage 2+.<ul><li><a href="http://www.audi.ltracing.net">http://www.audi.ltracing.net</a</li></ul>
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It's a heavy car
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Default 2nd. Could have been due to weight off the line. I drove a Bentley GT...

last weekend (biturbo V12, 550hp) and I think the S would take it for the first 20 feet...and that's it.


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