This 510HP V12 Mercedes-Benz S600 is a Terrific Family Car or Private Jet Substitute

Reviewed today is this 2009 Mercedes-Benz S600, a rather incredible sedan with amazing performance figures for today, let alone a decade ago when it was made. Powered by a twin-turbocharged V12 putting out 510HP and over 600 lbs.-ft of torque, this 5000 lbs. car would rocket from 0-60 in 4.2 seconds (faster than a 911S) and do the quarter mile in 12.6 (as fast as a Lamborghini Murcialago of the same year).

But what is the point of this (then) $150K Q-ship? Who would buy this thing, and why? The average S-Class buyer is 61 years old - is he really going to run these speeds on the open road? My friend Robert insists this car was made as a corporate jet replacement in Europe, where it makes more sense to hop in this thing and run 150MPH to the next major city in Germany than it does to go to the trouble of private air travel. I suppose that's a feasible enough explanation.

Full review and test drive by Bill. This car is available at our wholesale lot - www.AEWNaples.com.

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