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The 2017 Mercedes-Benz S 550 Cabriolet, introduced in the North American market (Generation A217 phase-I), is an open-air Grand Tourer that combines maximum luxury with high power. This model uses the Daimler-Benz M278 DE46 engine, a 4663 cm3 V8 dual-turbo petrol engine (BiTurbo), which produces 455 hp / 449 hp / 335 kW and a 700 Nm torque . Equipped with the new 9-speed automatic transmission (9G-TRONIC) and traction just behind the RWD , this cabriolet achieves 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds (0-60 mph for 4.6s) and top speed limited to 250 km/h . The average combined consumption according to the EPA is approximately 11.8 L/100km . The car has a length of 5027 mm , weighs 2146 kg and offers a unique experience with the world’s largest textile ceiling for the time.