Bye-Bye V12
10-09-2018, 11:43 AM
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Bye-Bye V12
According to this article, AMG is dropping the V12 engine.
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/m...08723A8BFA8263
https://www.automobilemag.com/news/m...08723A8BFA8263
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10-10-2018, 02:19 AM
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That's terrible being a V12 enthusiast
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Oh no the world IS ending!
10-10-2018, 08:38 AM
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10-10-2018, 09:56 AM
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It's been a legendary motor in production for over 15 years, but I guess all great things must pass. Long live the M275 V12 TT
10-10-2018, 10:28 AM
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Rumor has it the V12 is being replaced with a V14.8 
10-10-2018, 04:53 PM
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I have not driven a V12. But, if one is patient, eventually MB will have pure EV drivetrains that both outperform the V12, and are smoother and quieter. Hybrid comes first for AMG, then pure EV.
10-10-2018, 06:03 PM
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IOW you've never driven a mid sized sedan that featured that much torque.OK,fair enough. And I've never driven a V12 before...but a few years ago
I drove a VW SUV with a V-10 diesel...an experience I'll never forget.
Just sayin'...
I drove a VW SUV with a V-10 diesel...an experience I'll never forget.
Just sayin'...
10-10-2018, 07:04 PM
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I am extremely partial to the AMG V-12's, I own 3 of them. Also own a new E63S so I have a direct comparison of the new AMG 4.0 V8 to the V12. My thought is that by not investing in the V12 any longer AMG can put more resources into an all electric platform that is better than the Tesla and tuned for enthusiasts. I am good with that.
10-10-2018, 07:09 PM
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I am extremely partial to the AMG V-12's, I own 3 of them. Also own a new E63S so I have a direct comparison of the new AMG 4.0 V8 to the V12. My thought is that by not investing in the V12 any longer AMG can put more resources into an all electric platform that is better than the Tesla and tuned for enthusiasts. I am good with that.
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I am extremely partial to the AMG V-12's, I own 3 of them. Also own a new E63S so I have a direct comparison of the new AMG 4.0 V8 to the V12. My thought is that by not investing in the V12 any longer AMG can put more resources into an all electric platform that is better than the Tesla and tuned for enthusiasts. I am good with that.
10-10-2018, 07:43 PM
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The sounds of silence! The V12's are not that loud but they do sound really good. My new SL65 even makes the same snapping and backfire sounds as the E63S. With the top down it is almost too much fun. I will sure miss those engines but electric motors can do things even V12 Biturbos cannot do.
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The sounds of silence! The V12's are not that loud but they do sound really good. My new SL65 even makes the same snapping and backfire sounds as the E63S. With the top down it is almost too much fun. I will sure miss those engines but electric motors can do things even V12 Biturbos cannot do.
10-10-2018, 09:06 PM
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for daily driving I don’t mind a hybrid or EV. For a weekend toy no thanks. Honestly even the quickest EV’s I have driven are overall boring and the 0-60 novilty wore off very fast. Unless someone gave me a Rimac or NIo that would be the only way to get me to have a EV as a toy. Other then that I need some sight and sound. You would not watch a action packed film on mute would you?
