2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class durability testing on the N?rburgring

2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class testing on the ring 18.08.2011 / Copyright SB-Medien

Next-generation S-Class undergoing long-distance stress-testing on the ring

Here are the latest spy shots of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class doing some durability testing on the Nürburgring-Nordschleife.

Mercedes is now running a couple of prototypes on the circuit, stress-testing them by going round-and-round the track to see if there are any weaknesses to be found.

Petrol-engines expected to power the next-generation S-Class are the 306 PS (301 hp / 225 kW) 3.5-liter twin-turbo V6, the 435 PS (429 hp / 320 kW) 4.6-liter twin-turbo V8 and the V12 with 552 PS (544 hp / 406 kW). Diesels, of course, will also be part of the lineup.

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Homerlovesbeer

James May will be most displeased when he hears yet another luxury car being tested at the ring.

August 18, 2011 6:35 am

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automobile007

Haha my thoughts exactly! Although, hopefully they're just using it because its a long, punishing track rather than for tuning the suspension

August 18, 2011 7:43 am

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automobile007

Got high hopes for this car! Can't wait to see what tech it'll have

August 18, 2011 7:44 am

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pismeov

301hp twin-turbo 3.5 v6? aren't they getting 302hp from their current, normally-aspirated 3.5 v6?

August 18, 2011 7:50 am

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NadeemSattar

Indeed strange unless it's a 2.5 Litre engine.

August 18, 2011 9:22 am

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benz_man

Or they may have tuned it for more tq to move the fat ass s-class.

August 18, 2011 9:00 pm

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peterjames7

Im also looking forward to this car, im loving mercs current range their concept cars are great looking and s class cars are always way ahead on tech too

August 18, 2011 9:27 am

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benz_man

Geez, does it have enough cameras in the windscreen...

August 18, 2011 9:06 pm

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