- Refined 3.2-litre petrol engine and five-speed transmission
- Comfortable seats
- Spacious interior
- Long list of features
- Poor dynamics
- Suspension struggles to absorb bumps
- Light steering lacks feel
- Ln-cabin rattles and poor interior fit
Overview
Released in May 2005, the Ssangyong W100 Chairman was a large, rear-wheel drive sedan. Manufactured in Pyeongtaek, South Korea, the W100 Chairman was powered by a 3.2-litre six cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission.
M104 engine and G-Tronic transmission
The W100 Chairman was powered by Mercedes-Benz’s 3.2-litre M104.99 inline six cylinder petrol engine which was produced by Ssangyong under license. Specifically, the M104.99 engine had a cast iron block, double overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder and had a compression ratio of 10.0:1. As standard, the engine was mated to a five-speed Mercedes-Benz ‘5G-Tronic’ automatic transmission.
Dimensions and suspension
Based on Mercedes-Benz’s W124 E-Class platform, the W100 Chairman was 5135 mm long, 1825 mm wide, 1465 mm tall and had a 2900 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the W100 Chairman had MacPherson strut front suspension and independent, multi-link rear suspension.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | 3.2-litre petrol I6 | 5sp auto | 162 kW at 6000 rpm | 314 Nm at 4600 rpm |
Safety equipment
Standard safety equipment for the W100 Chairman included dual front airbags, front side airbags, ABS, brake assist, electronic stability control, traction control and front seatbelts with pretensioners and load limiters.
Features
Standard features for the W100 Chairman included 16-inch alloy wheels, a ten speaker sound system with a six-disc CD player, climate control air conditioning, leather seats, power adjustable front and rear seats, heated front and rear seats, cruise control, driver’s seat and steering wheel memory settings, front fog lights, remote central locking, multi-function steering wheel, rear parking sensors, automatic headlights, power adjustable steering wheel, power windows and mirrors, heated and retracting mirrors, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift, tinted windows, a rear blind and an immobiliser.
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