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Old 08-03-2005, 01:16 AM
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Thumbs up New Amg Engine

Just want to inform to those who haven't heard or seen the details yet of the new AMG 6.3 Liter V8. Probably, MB may replace the SL55 with SL60? What do you guys think?


Keys figures at a glance:

Displacement
6208 cc

Bore/stroke
102.2/94.6 mm

Compression ratio
11.3 : 1

Output
375 kW/510 hp at 6800 rpm

Max. torque
630 Nm at 5200 rpm



CLICK ON THE "ENGINE" WORD TO VIEW THE SITE Engine[IMG]
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Old 08-03-2005, 01:19 AM
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Won't be SL60.
It'll be SL63 or something.
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I was reading my Car and Driver and it mentions that Mercedes had the new V12 AMG engine with 4-valves out for a while in car call a parda.
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The Zonda Pagani?
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I think that is it. It was blue and look kind of like a viper.

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I think that's the 7.3L from a while back isn't it?

Yeah it's a 48 valve engine.
48 / 12 = 4

Engine: Mercedes-Benz AMG 12 cylinder V 60°, 48 valves; displacement 7291 cc.
Max. Power: (kW) hp/rpm: (443) 602/6150.
Max. Torque: Nm/rpm 760/4000.
Weight-to-Power ratio: 2,04 kg/hp.
Clubsport-version*: (kW) hp/rpm (478) 650/6200; Nm/rpm: 780/4000; weight-to-Power ratio: 1,89 kg/hp.
Intake manifold: aluminium hydroformed alloy/avional MHG-System; exhaust manifold in hydroformed steel/inconel.
Transmission: longitudinal mid engine; rear wheel drive with self-locking differential.
Clutch: twin plate clutch.
Gearbox: mechanical 6 speed (+ reverse).
Brakes: 4 ventilated Brembo disks, hydraulic power brake.
Steel brakes: front 380x34 mm 6 piston caliper; rear 355x34 mm 4 piston caliper.
Carbon-ceramic brakes*: front 380x34 mm 6 piston caliper; rear 380x34 mm 4 piston caliper.
Steering: TRW rack and pinion power assisted.
Wheels: Forged aluminium/magnesium alloy APP wheels;19” front, 20” rear.
Tyres: Michelin Pilot Sport 2:
front 255/35/19
rear 335/30/20.
Suspensions: 4 independent wheels with double A-arm; pull rod helical springs and Öhlins adjustable shock absorbers; anti-roll bar; aluminium/magnesium alloy suspension arms.
Structure: central carbon fiber chassis; front and rear Cr Mo space frames; carbon fiber “MD System” bodywork panels.
Dimensions: length 4435 mm; width 2055 mm; height 1141 mm; wheelbase 2730 mm; dry weight 1230 kg (without Comfort Pack and with CCM brakes).
Weight distribution: 46% front; 54% rear.
Downforce: ~600 kg at 300km/h (Clubsport version);
Downforce distribution: ~270 kg front; ~330 kg rear.
Vehicle-Diagnosis*: TMD remote diagnosis. Texa Mobile Diagnostic.
Safety: ABS/Traction Control Bosch; central carbon fibre safety cell with steel and carbon fibre roll bar; front and rear impact energy absorbing structure in carbon fibre and Cr Mo.
Performance: acceleration 0-100 km/h 3,6 sec.; 0-200 km/h 9,8 sec.;
Lateral g’s: 1,4 g with SPORT setting;
Braking: 200-0 km/h: 4,4 sec.;
Top speed: > 345km/h.

http://www.seriouswheels.com/top-200...ni-Zonda-F.htm
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I saw the article about two months ago in a magazine at the store. I thought the engine was new because Mercedes engines have 3 values per piston.

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