new engine (or maybe engines) for the MY 2018 facelift
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new engine (or maybe engines) for the MY 2018 facelift
These sound interesting... article
I've read elsewhere that the new inline-6 won't come to the U.S. for the S-Class though. I guess that wouldn't be too surprising, if true, but imo would be unfortunate since 400+hp from the new I6 would be sufficient for many potential buyers.
I've read elsewhere that the new inline-6 won't come to the U.S. for the S-Class though. I guess that wouldn't be too surprising, if true, but imo would be unfortunate since 400+hp from the new I6 would be sufficient for many potential buyers.
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These sound interesting... article
I've read elsewhere that the new inline-6 won't come to the U.S. for the S-Class though. I guess that wouldn't be too surprising, if true, but imo would be unfortunate since 400+hp from the new I6 would be sufficient for many potential buyers.
I've read elsewhere that the new inline-6 won't come to the U.S. for the S-Class though. I guess that wouldn't be too surprising, if true, but imo would be unfortunate since 400+hp from the new I6 would be sufficient for many potential buyers.
The E-Class at that point will be technically inferior to the S but would overlap the S-Class pricing (with the P3 package)
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This on Motorauthority:
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ines-from-2017
http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...ines-from-2017
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I haven't seen numbers, but I imagine that a large fraction, and possibly a large majority, of US 7-series sales are of the 3.0 liter I6 740i, which has a 'mere' 320 hp. Maybe MB USA should take the hint. They could call an I6 S the S490 or something like that, in the US.
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I haven't seen numbers, but I imagine that a large fraction, and possibly a large majority, of US 7-series sales are of the 3.0 liter I6 740i, which has a 'mere' 320 hp. Maybe MB USA should take the hint. They could call an I6 S the S490 or something like that, in the US.
They make more money selling an upscale E than a downscale S.
The BMW 7 is a bad example anyway. It's selling poorly and it's a money loser. Half the margins with twice the discounts of the S-Class.
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The new MB I6, is supposed to be 408 HP and 500 Nm, versus 320 HP and 450 Nm for the 740i, so despite the weight differential, a 2018 I6-based S ("S490" or whatever) would be very competitive performance-wise with the 740i.
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This C&D article provides alot of into re S-Class engine plans. Among other things, it says that the U.S. will indeed get 6-cyl S-Classes. An S450, initially with a 362 hp V6, and eventually the new 400+ hp I6.
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wavvv very little outside lighst bumper exhaust tips etc.
real change is on engine even might be 6 cylinder
or some 8 slider 4.0l and when do not need power shutting off cylinders this is sounds good
and the other amazing thing that i read is 48v battery was 12v
internal starter motor will be inside of engine sound crazy how about if stop work what to do open entire engine
hope they will not add to much on prices
but i tihing when they are hit market i ll go 2016 for a better pirce
come on mercedes we loved diesel s class
and i heard new diesel engine is better
MBUSA we want diesel s class some body take action on those
real change is on engine even might be 6 cylinder
or some 8 slider 4.0l and when do not need power shutting off cylinders this is sounds good
and the other amazing thing that i read is 48v battery was 12v
internal starter motor will be inside of engine sound crazy how about if stop work what to do open entire engine
hope they will not add to much on prices
but i tihing when they are hit market i ll go 2016 for a better pirce
come on mercedes we loved diesel s class
and i heard new diesel engine is better
MBUSA we want diesel s class some body take action on those
