• Edward explains that the Volturi‘s confidence has been shattered They have never before been outnumbered, the wolves frightened them, and they were terrified of Bella‘s power; Alice gave them an excuse to get out of the fight
• Bella pushes her shield away from her mind, and Edward is able to read her thoughts for the first time
• The ?happily ever after? begins
CARLISLE: MERCEDES S55 AMG
COLOR: Black
ENGINE: 5.4-liter supercharged V8
HORSEPOWER: 469 hp at 6100 rpm
TORQUE: 516 ft.-lbs. at 2650 rpm
0–60: 4.5 seconds
CARLISLE‘S MERCEDES S55 AMG
?I MIGHT BE THE FURTHEST THING FROM AN AUTOPHILE, BUT I COULD TELL YOU EVERYTHING ABOUT THAT PARTICULAR CAR. IT WAS A MERCEDES S55 AMG…. IT WAS CARLISLE‘S CAR.?
— Bella (
Carlisle‘s choice of car reveals his controlled and reserved personality. Most will recognize the S-class as the pinnacle of luxury cars, but only a few will understand the meaning of the AMG badging on the vehicle. Few differences are apparent from the outside, but the supercharged V8 under the hood produces enough power to shame most of the super exotics offered by legitimate sports-car brands. Mercedes engineers did not stop at the engine; they enhanced all elements of driving, including a stiffer suspension and larger brakes. Despite having sports-car capabilities, this S55 AMG travels mainly unnoticed, being recognized with its more obtainable S-class relatives. The S55 allows Carlisle to cover ground as quickly as any of his children do, and is certainly as expensive as his children‘s impressive cars, but does not stand out like any of his children‘s cars — with the notable exception of Edward‘s S60R. Showcasing his uniquely strong personality, this car represents Carlisle‘s extreme abilities hidden by his eloquent, yet humble, actions and words.
EDWARD: VOLVO S60R
COLOR: Silver
ENGINE: 2.5-liter turbocharged I-5
HORSEPOWER: 300 hp at 5500 rpm
TORQUE: 295 ft.-lbs. at 1950 rpm
0–60: 5.5 seconds
EDWARD‘S VOLVO S60R
?THE SILVER CAR WAS ALREADY THERE, WAITING IN CHARLIE‘S SPOT
ON THE DRIVEWAY. I BOUNDED DOWN THE STAIRS AND OUT THE FRONT
DOOR, WONDERING HOW LONG THIS BIZARRE ROUTINE WOULD CONTINUE.
I NEVER WANTED IT TO END.?
— Bella (
Most often overlooked, yet also one of the most illuminating of all the cars in the story, is the Silver Volvo S60R. The perfect car for Edward‘s lifestyle and personality, an S60R is the ideal choice for him. Bearing almost no marks to set this simple Volvo apart from its more sedate siblings, the S60R brings no attention to its sports-sedan intent. With 300 horsepower on tap from the doubled pressure of the turbocharger, and an advanced six-speed manual transmission providing power to all four wheels, the silver car is more capable than anyone would guess, assuming that anyone would notice the car in the first place. With a higher lateral acceleration than even Rosalie‘s BMW M3, Edward views the Volvo S60R as capable of cutting through the narrow, winding Washington roads better than all but two of the vehicles in the books: Edward‘s Aston Martin V12 Vanquish and Bella‘s Ferrari F430, shown later. This vehicle was chosen by Edward as an extension of his personality — someone always desiring to blend in, while offering more under the skin than anyone could imagine.
EDWARD: ASTON MARTIN V12 VANQUISH
COLOR: Silver
ENGINE: 5.9-liter V12
HORSEPOWER: 460 hp at 6500 rpm
TORQUE: 400 ft.-lbs. at 5000 rpm
0–60: 4.4 seconds
