Turbo C class AMG. Yup, it's coming!!!!
07-17-2008, 03:40 PM
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B-class already has the B200 turbo. I'm guessing they're now adapting it to all the line-ups. FINALLY!
turbo C350 = C63 what? (not that it'll beat C63, but it'll have good performance while being gas efficient.)
turbo C350 = C63 what? (not that it'll beat C63, but it'll have good performance while being gas efficient.)
07-17-2008, 04:25 PM
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Here is the key. "With turbocharging technology that reduces emissions without sacrificing much power relative to higher-displacement engines, automakers can theoretically employ smaller, lighter and more economical engines in their cars. As a result, recent demand for turbo systems has increased significantly. "
This is being driven by Euro pollution standards (and fuel prices), not nessesarily better (than today's) performance. I'd expect to see a C200 or even a C180, with a turbo or two, to perform on par with today's V6's.
This is being driven by Euro pollution standards (and fuel prices), not nessesarily better (than today's) performance. I'd expect to see a C200 or even a C180, with a turbo or two, to perform on par with today's V6's.
07-17-2008, 07:42 PM
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07 E550, 02 C32, 91 300E
Yeah even American companies seem to be re-discovering turbos also. You can basically get the output of a V8 with a TT V6 and costs for parts have dropped for turbochaging applications.
07-17-2008, 08:21 PM
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1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
heck,
even smart cars have turbos in Germany !
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even smart cars have turbos in Germany !
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07 E550, 02 C32, 91 300E
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03 g35 coupe...........02 c32 Sold
thats not all there models. The new rs6 is a v10 twin turbo that outputs 570hp. Think about it, a station wagon that can out run a ferrari.
They probably decided on the supercharger because you don't need a turbo manifold, wastegate and huge turbos eating up all that engine space, so they could offer more interior space. Also to keep the maintence costs down.
They probably decided on the supercharger because you don't need a turbo manifold, wastegate and huge turbos eating up all that engine space, so they could offer more interior space. Also to keep the maintence costs down.
