Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
11 mpg City/17 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V12, 5.5L
EPA Class
Large
Style Name
S600 Sedan
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Doors
4
Body Style
4dr Car
Transmission
5-speed electronically controlled driver-adaptive automatic transmission w/ Touch Shift
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Large
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
4960
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
5
Front Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Leg Room (in)
41.9
Second Shoulder Room (in)
58.7
Passenger Volume (ft³)
109.0
Second Head Room (in)
38.5
Front Shoulder Room (in)
59.1
Second Hip Room (in)
- TBD -
Front Head Room (in)
37.8
Second Leg Room (in)
42.3
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
124.6
Track Width, Rear (in)
63.2
Height, Overall (in)
58.0
Length, Overall (in)
205.0
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
63.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
73.7
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
16.3
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
23.8
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
11
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
17
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
612 @ 1800 - 3500
Fuel System
SFI
Engine Type
Gas V12
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
510 @ 5000
Displacement
5.5L/336
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
NA
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
2.65
Trans Order Code
NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Reverse Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
NA
Trans Type
5
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
- TBD -
Brakes
Brake Type
Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.6 x - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
13.8 x - TBD -
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Vehicle-Speed-Sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
40.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
- TBD -
Front Tire Size
P255/45R18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P275/45R18
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
- TBD -
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
18 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
- TBD -
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
w/5-Arm
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
w/4-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
NA
Safety Features
Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off)
No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Front
Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear
Yes
Brakes-ABS
Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
No
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
Yes
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
Yes
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Anti-lock disc brakes system (ABS) w/brake assist system
Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
Front/rear side airbags
Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
Front passenger occupant classification system
PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
3-point front/rear outboard belts-inc: emergency tensioning...
Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point...
Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination
Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
Child safety rear door locks
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Driver & front passenger adaptive dual-stage airbags
Front/rear side airbags
Front/rear side window curtain airbags w/rollover sensor
Front passenger occupant classification system
PRE-SAFE collision preparedness system
3-point front/rear outboard belts-inc: emergency tensioning...
Rear center automatic shoulder belt height adjustable 3-point...
Emergency interior trunk release w/illumination
Universal LATCH (lower anchors & tethers for children) system
Child safety rear door locks
Electronic stability program (ESP)
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
50,000
Basic Years
4
Corrosion Miles/km
50,000
Corrosion Years
4
Drivetrain Miles/km
50,000
Drivetrain Years
4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years
Unlimited
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
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