Any word/info on new V8 engines?
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2004 E500
Any word/info on new V8 engines?
While most here are aware of the soon to arrive 6 cylinder motor in the E350, I've started to hear rumblings about possible new 8 cylinder motors as well. I am still debating the whole E350vs. E500 matter and feel new/better 8 cylinder motors would definitely be an important factor.
Any info/word?
Any info/word?
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From: Boston
'05 A4 1.8TQM6
supposedly two new V8's for the ML line up, which I'm sure will make it into the other models:
4.4L V8 making 325HP I believe
5.5L V8 making 410HP I believe
Dubbed ML440 and ML550.
4.4L V8 making 325HP I believe
5.5L V8 making 410HP I believe
Dubbed ML440 and ML550.
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From: Longmont, CO
04 E320 4 Matic, 95 Audi S6, 99 Carrera 4 Cabrio, 12 Fiat 500 Sport, 00 BMW R1200C 10, BMW R1200R
Originally Posted by glojo
Nah!! It's the 400CDI 
I only wish it was coming to our fine shores
Regards,
John
I only wish it was coming to our fine shores
Regards,
John
I spoke to the sales manager at my dealership (Glauser Mercedes) and asked if there was some sort of list for a 4-matic CDI V6 or V8. He said that the V6 is coming, but he really doubts it will come to the US in a 4-Matic
.I love the CDIs, but once you drive a 4 -matic in the snow you would only go back to a RWD if you were crazy. Or if I moved back to Florida (this would mean I am crazy also).
I could get a 500 4-matic, but I am a cheap SOB and I refuse to get a car that can't average over 20 MPG from mile zero to the present setting. I can afford it, but it is a matter of principle to me. That is why a 400 CDI sounds very interesting.
Steve
