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Sep 14, 2002 | 05:46 AM

#51

FrankW

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From: Diamond Bar, CA

W206 PHEV AMG

Quote:

Originally posted by DCX Engineer
The 3.2L version in 1999-2001 Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concorde.

The 3.5L was the Prowler engine and currently used in Intrepid, Concorde and 300M.

i have always thought that the Intrepid and Concorde uses the 3.5 engine. Thanks for straighten that out.

Sep 14, 2002 | 04:00 PM

#52

mdp c230k

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2002 c230k

Re: Chrysler engine in M-B?

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Originally posted by Mike T.
A new E-Class sedan equipped with a 255 HP 3.5 L V-6 (the E 350) is available now in Germany. Puh-LEEase don't tell me it's a Chrysler lump.

I don't think MB would put a Chrysler made engine in one of their cars. It would be sacreligous! If word got out that it was a Chrysler engine it would loose all value in most MB buyers eyes.

Sep 14, 2002 | 04:23 PM

#53

DCX Engineer

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Re: Re: Chrysler engine in M-B?

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Originally posted by mdp c230k
I don't think MB would put a Chrysler made engine in one of their cars. It would be sacreligous! If word got out that it was a Chrysler engine it would loose all value in most MB buyers eyes.

Exactly - this will NEVER happen. I hope we start to build more products using the MB designs. We can save on R&D and offer the customer more value.

As for the new MB 3.5L, I am assuming it is a larger displacement version of their current 3.2L.

Sep 16, 2002 | 03:10 AM

#54

grn300m

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2000 300m, 2003 C-Coupe

Quote:

Originally posted by DCX Engineer
The 3.2L version in 1999-2001 Dodge Intrepid and Chrysler Concorde.

The 3.5L was the Prowler engine and currently used in Intrepid, Concorde and 300M..

The 3.5 in the Intrepid is only available on their top of the line version tuned to about 240hp.

Only the Top Concorde (previously the LHS version) and non-Special 300m get tuned to 250hp.

The 300m Special is tuned at 255hp. The Special however, is no faster than the normal 300m due to the added weight. The Special is much more fun to drive, shift points are at 3500 ilo 2500 and has a very nice growl in the exhaust.

This is a great 3.5 alum engine, however I seriously doubt one will ever find it't way into an MB.

Dec 29, 2002 | 02:33 PM

#55

ndabunka

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No longer car shopping...

Two engine options?

I've seen the crossfire listed as having either 215 or 275HP. The later was listed as a domestic v-6 with an eaton super charger. The former is simply the SLK 320 engine. In either case, both good options. Pricing was listed as $38K for the supercharged version and $30K for the "entry" level 320. Nowhere near the price of the MB's at either configuration (The $38K is almost $17K lower than the slk32 and the $30K is $15K lower than the slk320). IMHO these cars can give the slk's a strong run for their money if the guys at chrysler don't get greedy. Only drawback right now is that any potential ragtop/removeable hardtop would be delayed until late in the year. I was planning on a new merc but am holding off in favor of the crossfire as I am on three dealer list to place my deposit in Feb once we get the balance of the details,

Dec 29, 2002 | 10:14 PM

#56

Outland

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From: The blue white rock, third out.

2002 C230 Coupe(M111)

Quote:

Originally posted by grn300m

This is a great 3.5 alum engine, however I seriously doubt one will ever find it't way into an MB.

I agree...but then again its not as smooth as the MB V6 either. The Chrysler/Jeep 4.7L V8 is a smooth motor...you could put that under the hood of an ML and the owner wouldn't know the difference.

Dec 30, 2002 | 12:16 PM

#57

whatup?

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The new V6 in the ML350 and the European S350 is not a 3.5L engine, it's a 3.7L. And no, it's not the same engine as the one found in the Jeep Liberty.

Dec 30, 2002 | 11:43 PM

#58

DCXdynodog

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2003 C230K, 6 spd, Brilliant Silver, C-5, C-7, CD changer

Quote:

Originally posted by Buellwinkle
Old Mercedes parts bin crap, don't even like the thought of Mercedes parts in my Mercedes. That's all I need, Mercedes reliability with Chrysler service, my worst nightmare.

ROTFLMAO

you have no idea how accurate your first 5 words are...