E 60 Amg

Jul 19, 2003 | 09:40 PM

Pbglas

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Anyone know about this:

http://mbspy.com/211e60amg.htm

Jul 21, 2003 | 11:50 AM

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This makes sense -- and probably explains why the 7G is not being introduced into the '04 E55s.

Now the big question for me is -- do I wait until the '05 E60's? Or do I get the '04? If I wait for the '05 E60, I want a fun, cheap, "temporary" car -- any suggestions on what to do?

Jul 21, 2003 | 01:45 PM

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A article implies an earlier roll-out than 05!

Jul 21, 2003 | 01:53 PM

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A article implies an earlier roll-out than 05!

What article and where?

Jul 21, 2003 | 02:04 PM

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What article and where?

The one in the web site I gave the URL for. Also go to the full MBSpy site where timelines for different vehicle introductions are.
Tell me also how you read it.

Jul 21, 2003 | 02:21 PM

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My bet would be the do a S60 and SL60, maybe a G60, for 2005 and in 2006 or more likely, 2007 they put it in the E along with some other "updates" to this currently, totally new design body and interior.

They can obviously tweek the SC'd 55 engine up another 40--75hp in the meantime to slap back the new M5 if they feel the need to.

Jul 21, 2003 | 02:27 PM

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The can squeeze another 120HP out of it. BUT that would be the limits of teh V* Kompressor, add another cooler here and there for fuel/transmission, they can easily get more HP. But let's not forget the new M5 will prolly be about 100 or more kg lighter.

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Jul 21, 2003 | 04:26 PM

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The MBSpy timeline implies early 2004. I have no way of knowing how reliable their stories are.

I re-read the article, and you're right. They're implying early '04 release. At the same time, in the U.S., it seems like we tend to get our AMGs a little later than Europe, so it's anyone's guess when this car might show up here.

Jul 21, 2003 | 10:18 PM

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I thought the next big AMG engine was a 6.5 litre. Hence the new SL65 and CL65?
Did I miss something??

Jul 21, 2003 | 10:31 PM

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Is'nt 6.5 a twelve cylinder job? The 6 is supposed to be an 8. It might be only a slight modification on the 5.5 and a way to introduce the 7 speed and charge a lot more.

Also its presence would spoil the M5's buzz. Seems clever.