New W212 E-Class Sedan & Estate Thread II (Spy pics & info)
E-ClassW211 Currently in production (2002 - W210 Produced during (1996 - 2002)
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Re: New W212 E-Class Sedan & Estate Thread II (Spy pics & info) -
05-10-2008, 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by GTA8.5
"Aren't Mercedes developing more and more powerful cars themselves?
They certainly are. What irks the AMG boys is the fact that Mercedes AG is also preparing a number of sophisticated turbocharged V8s with a displacement of 4.0, 4.6 and 5.5 litres - and power outputs of 355, 435 and 544bhp. The two companies appear to be on a collision course...
AMG chief Volker Mornhinweg is on record claiming that his go-faster Mercs will boast a combined 40 percent reduction in CO2 emissions by 2012. Thatīs incidentally also the year the first plug-in hybrid wearing an AMG badge is due to go on sale.
Some of those CO2 cuts could come from diesel, of course. Forget the ho-hum C30 AMG - backing derv engines is a huge opportunity for AMG. However, CAR Online understands there is currently no active programme, which might be a mistake in view of the parent brandīs undisputed competence in this area."