5,5l V8 W203
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Schrempps C 32 AMG
5,5l V8 W203
HI all,
there are rumours about the new C 55 AMG W203. In german forums they talk about a not supercharged 5,5 l V8 engine which will be installed in the C klass at the beginning of 2004. This version will replace the supercharged V6 engine.
I don´t know if thats true but if it is then the C 32 AMG will get collectors value very fast.
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there are rumours about the new C 55 AMG W203. In german forums they talk about a not supercharged 5,5 l V8 engine which will be installed in the C klass at the beginning of 2004. This version will replace the supercharged V6 engine.
I don´t know if thats true but if it is then the C 32 AMG will get collectors value very fast.
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Originally posted by bverotti
This is more or less the same rumour that I heared over in Stuttgard. Seems like MB is going to back of from compressor engines due to heavy fuel usage.
This is more or less the same rumour that I heared over in Stuttgard. Seems like MB is going to back of from compressor engines due to heavy fuel usage.
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Re: 5,5l V8 W203
Originally posted by IanPooley
there are rumours about the new C 55 AMG W203. In german forums they talk about a not supercharged 5,5 l V8 engine which will be installed in the C klass at the beginning of 2004. This version will replace the supercharged V6 engine.
there are rumours about the new C 55 AMG W203. In german forums they talk about a not supercharged 5,5 l V8 engine which will be installed in the C klass at the beginning of 2004. This version will replace the supercharged V6 engine.
I don´t know if thats true but if it is then the C 32 AMG will get collectors value very fast.
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Originally posted by Mach430
What's the mpg on a C32? I don't see how it can get worse gas mileage than a 5.5l engine.
What's the mpg on a C32? I don't see how it can get worse gas mileage than a 5.5l engine.
The V6 Kompressor is a nice tool, but it doesn't even come close the the "sex appeal" of a real V8. A V8 is just smoother, feels more relaxed and powerful in every situation. Not to forget the sound.
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C32 AMG
Sounds like cost consolidation again. This way, AMG's primary engine is the 5.5L V-8, and they "only" need to supercharge it for most other applications.
BTW, even if you limited the C32 to 1000 total, that is not extremely rare, given the amount of cars on sale right now.
BTW, even if you limited the C32 to 1000 total, that is not extremely rare, given the amount of cars on sale right now.
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Mercedes-Benz SL 55 AMG (R 230) and CLK 55 (W 209)
Re: collectors item?
Originally posted by rcalcaide
How many C32's have been produced already? I thought in the US, production is limited to 1000 or so a year.
How many C32's have been produced already? I thought in the US, production is limited to 1000 or so a year.
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A normally aspirated eight-cylinder is much more appealing to me than a blown six. However, this move would surprise me because Mercedes is using boost in all the prestige line cars now and I seriously doubt that M-B is sweating the economy issue either. Time will tell!
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Originally posted by CRB
However, this move would surprise me because Mercedes is using boost in all the prestige line cars now and I seriously doubt that M-B is sweating the economy issue either. Time will tell!
However, this move would surprise me because Mercedes is using boost in all the prestige line cars now and I seriously doubt that M-B is sweating the economy issue either. Time will tell!
- ML 55
- G 55 (and G 63)
- CLK 55 (Coupé and Cabriolet)
- SLK 55
You couldn't fit a V8 Kompressor into the C / SLK / CLK and it would be too heavy, too. However the V8 is only 20 kg heavier than the V6 Kompressor.
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Originally posted by Mach430
What's the mpg on a C32? I don't see how it can get worse gas mileage than a 5.5l engine.
What's the mpg on a C32? I don't see how it can get worse gas mileage than a 5.5l engine.
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1996 C36 AMG, 1995 Volvo 850 Turbowagon
isn't the slk coming out with a new model soon? v8 kompressor just came out for e55, sl55...and then there's the twin-turbo v12 for the sl600...
