If Mercedes decides to put this new V8 engine that is coming in the GLS/GLE in the CLS, would anyone here be interested? My fingers are crossed - I really miss the V8 in my previous CLS550...
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Yes. Would be great to see a return of the v8’s to this class and the E as well.
I realize the performance and numbers in the 53 series is amazing but there’s something about the character, sound, and experience of a V8....
I realize the performance and numbers in the 53 series is amazing but there’s something about the character, sound, and experience of a V8....
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From what I've heard, that will not happen. But obviously I could be wrong.Originally Posted by cda
If Mercedes decides to put this new V8 engine that is coming in the GLS/GLE in the CLS, would anyone here be interested? My fingers are crossed - I really miss the V8 in my previous CLS550...
I've heard or read that if you want more than the CLS53, you'll need to go to the GT 4-door with a V8. That's Mercedes' marketing plan. If the "580" engine does appear in the CLS, the next upgrade would be the AMG version of this engine with the addition of the electic-driven compressor like on the CLS53 (EQ Boost+, not just EQ Boost). You might as well wait for that . I'd guess this would be a CLS58 or a replacement for the CLS63.
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Cls580 has a nice ring to it, but I doubt it'll ever happen. Hell there's no plan for 63 variant for the c257, if you want a 63 car with the swoopy roofline, you gotta get the Gt-4. :/
The vanilla V8 (550)has been replaced by the AMG CLS53. For the same price, you get similar power plus a better suspension and brakes. V8's are going the way of the dodo bird. Average fleet mileage and technology are making these engines more and more obsolete.
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I thought the same thing until Mercedes introduced their new V8 with the same hybrid tech in the inline 6. That engine will find it's way in the GLS/GLE and the upcoming S class replacement etc. It doesn't look like V8's are going anywhere. Originally Posted by petee1997
The vanilla V8 (550)has been replaced by the AMG CLS53. For the same price, you get similar power plus a better suspension and brakes. V8's are going the way of the dodo bird. Average fleet mileage and technology are making these engines more and more obsolete.
Will that be the new propulsion system to replace the 63?
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I'd expect a 4-liter V8 (AMG version) with the EQ Boost+ enhancements over the "580" version. That includes the Mitsubishi-built flywheel/starter/motor/generator and the 48-volt Borg Warner eBoost which drives the compressor to force air into the intake manifold to eliminate turbo lag, mostly at low rpm. But the 5-liter V8 (like in my CLS63S and GT S) is probably history -- maybe a limited issue in an S as an S65 to replace the 12-cylinder.Originally Posted by petee1997
Will that be the new propulsion system to replace the 63?
Perhaps you saw my post about these Hybrid enhancements vs. Formula 1 technology at
https://mbworld.org/forums/cls-coupe...ml#post7756813
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