The Mercedes S-Class S50 S3: more muscle than Mr Universe!
Author: Andrew Beattie
Published: 25 November 2005
Ever wanted to mix the elegance of a Mercedes S-Class with the pure brawn of a muscle car? Well Euro-Supertuner Kleemann has the answer, the Mercedes S50 S3. Kleemann, a Danish supertuning company has taken the understated S-Class saloon and turned it into the all mighty S50 S3. The outside of the car is noticeably more aggressive looking with a new front apron, featuring fog lights and a new spoiler. The rear apron has been added with diffuser panel and trapezoid rear exhaust system, a defining feature of Kleemann’s work. Finally wide skirts have been added to the S-class and the car given a ground hugging stance by an EBC lowering module that drops the car up to 35mm. The S50 S3 doesn’t just look good; it has power to match the looks. New high-flow air filters, new tubular exhaust headers and a brand spanking new exhaust system have been added, with the completed performance tweaks producing an extra 40 bhp. The car gets to 60 mph from standstill in just 5.0 seconds and reaches top speeds of 180 mph. New Performance tyres, TS-6 alloys and the largest KB8 high performance brake system complete the S50 S3.
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