The vehicle designed 100 years ago by Paul Daimler paved the way for all the allwheel drive vehicles sporting the Mercedes star – the Unimog, the GClass, the first EClass with 4MATIC, right through to the current model line-up with the new SClass 4MATIC as its flagship. The top model from Mercedes with the new 4MATIC allwheel drive is aimed at drivers whose principal requirement is for a luxury saloon able to cope with all road conditions with absolute assurance. This need is met by the SClass 4MATIC models, whose newly developed drive system features a planetary-type centre differential. The permanent, fixed power split between the front and rear wheels in a ratio of 45 to 55 % guarantees assured and absolutely predictable handling on all road surfaces. An integrated multiplate clutch ensures additional traction and optimum directional stability as soon as the wheels show any sign of slipping. With the support of the ESP, ASR and 4 ETS electronic driving safety systems, the SClass 4MATIC offers a dynamic, comfortable and safer transport solution, even in adverse road conditions.
4MATIC Mercedes-Benz for everyone. Part 1.
– 24 October 2011Posted in: News
