New SLK engine in C-Class??
12-20-2007, 10:26 PM
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'03 ML350 Inspiration, '01 SAAB 9-5
New SLK engine in C-Class??
Any guesses when the 305hp engine makes it to the C-Class? I guess it would be as '09 model. Will be on par with the 335
12-20-2007, 10:33 PM
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2008 R350 & 2008 C300
The engines in the works that replace the current lineup are of the direct injection type. From what the car insiders are saying, they could be in cars as early as the 09 model year. Although MB is known for sharing engines across the board, so using the new SLK engine could be a choice.
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12-21-2007, 07:34 AM
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2013 650i Coupe, 2010 IS250 AWD, 1999 S500
Most definitely I would say that the 2009 SLK's engine is the 2009 C350's engine also. Remember for 2005 the SLK debuted the new V6 and it is doing so again. Hopefully this will be the V6 of record for the E350, GLK350, R350, CLK350 and C350. Would be nice. The ML350 should also get this engine for the facelift due for he 2009 model year.
However, it seems that MB has no intention of offering direct-injection on a gasoline engine in the U.S. I really wonder why.
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However, it seems that MB has no intention of offering direct-injection on a gasoline engine in the U.S. I really wonder why.
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12-25-2007, 02:08 AM
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540 6spd
Maybe a further powertrain upgrade in a few years to approach 90 - 95 HP/ L.
