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Will there be a new ML500 engine soon?

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Old 03-15-2005, 01:31 AM
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Will there be a new ML500 engine soon?

Is there plans of Mercedes making a 32 valve version of the 5.0 litre V8 the way they redesigned the V6? I am hooked on this new ML!
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Is there plans of Mercedes making a 32 valve version of the 5.0 litre V8 the way they redesigned the V6? I am hooked on this new ML!
Hi Al, yes rumor has it MB is working on a new M273 engine but there are delays/problems and it's now expected in 2006 as far as I know. Two versions, the 5.5 liter M273 E55 should have around 380 hp, and the 4.6 liter M273 should have around 325 hp.

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Originally Posted by AlBoston
Is there plans of Mercedes making a 32 valve version of the 5.0 litre V8 the way they redesigned the V6? I am hooked on this new ML!
As Wolfgang says, they are coming. No way I would get a 500 right now--the new engines will be far better. More power and economy at the same time, if the V6 is an indication.

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