The S-class shall have two motorisation options. The S600 will feature a V12 that will develop more than 500 horsepower. The S500 will present a new generation V8 with 4 valves per cylinder and VVT (variable valve timing) system, allowing it to develop 382 HP with lower consumption and reducing noise and emission values. The power will be transmitted through a 7-speed automatic box. This transmission is extremely smooth when shifting, adapts to the driver's handling style and helps reduce fuel consumption. It can also be manually operated with paddle shifts located behind the wheel.
When the processor detects that the car is close to an impact situation, the seat belts receive an automatic pre-voltage. This results in the fact that these 2 seconds or less are sufficient to get ahead of the inertial system, achieving greater safety margins. The driver, feeling the tension of the second, can react and correct his posture in the armchair, thus preparing himself for the inevitable accident.
The Distronic system is a cruise control that sets parameters of distances between cars. The system operates up to speeds of up to 200 km/h. It is very useful, especially in heavy traffic situations. The system measures the distance from the car located in front of the car, if it foresees a possible impact, apply the correct braking dose to avoid the accident. In tests performed on more than 300 conductors, it reduced collisions by 75%.
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