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The new sohc V8 engine puts out 378kw and 630nm from 1500 rpm!!!!!!!!!!
Always a bit of an ambassador of merc V8's even though I've only ever worked on the 'older' variety. Still impressive non the less. |
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and with a username like that, here i was thinking your an ambassador for the ol XD 351 clevland
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Definately my next car, even if it take me another 5 years to own, but id like an e55
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Foerdy you can buy a 'bug eyed' E55 for 70-80 grand second hand with 70-100,000 km. Performance bargain for anyone who is out for a GT or GTS. I can only dream but I know value for money when I see it.
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they say it's really a 6.2 but Merc call it a 6.3... kinda like the Ford 4.9 and calling it a 5 litre - spose 100cc isnt worth worrying about, but wonder why they feel the need to be deceiving, it's probably a great motor, would love a CLK63 convertible
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You bet mik, thats why I like it so much. They haven't just given in to the fickle forced induction bug like BMW, instead they've persisted in perfecting the ATMO engine. Sweet, uncompromised reliability!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Its DOHC, not SOHC. And what forced induction bug like BMW? BMW doesnt have any forced induction performance cars. M3, M5, M6 are all N/A. Its Merc thats been persisting with using forced induction, V8 Supercharged, V6 Supercharged, 4cyl supercharged, V12 turboed etc
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I only read the article in the age which didn't mention head configuration. Strange for such a large engine to be dohc. On the forced induction your right too, I was again just going off the article again because they mentioned turbo for M3 engine. A slight generalisation.
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good hp for a natural, would like to have one , but i think id have to sell 2 houses wear a dress and sell me self down st kilda so i could own , but ive got a ruff head so last option is out lol
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AMG doesn't claim the V8 is a 6.3. They let the world know its a 6.2, 6208cc. The name 63 has historical significance for them, so they have put that on.
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Now to post some more correct specs...
6.2litre (6208cc) DOHC 32-valve V8 380kW (509bhp) @ 6800rpm 630Nm (465ftlbs) @ 5200rpm Where did this 1500rpm crap come from? The old E55 had 700Nm @ 2650 - 4500rpm and it was supercharged! The new engine is making 500Nm (369ftlbs) by 2000rpm and 560Nm (413ftlbs) by 3000rpm. It's incredibly torquey. But it hasn't got close to 630Nm @ 1500rpm. It'll also be tuned down to 354kW (474bhp) in the CLK Coupe and Cabriolet, but torque stays at the same 630Nm peak.
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The only thing that let's these engines down is the weight of a merc these days. If you could find away to lump that engine into an older ford you'd fly.
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Mustang Cobra GT500 5.4L Supercharged 354kw 645Nm
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Certainly quick enough for factory cars.
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Their own site says "over 450 horsepower and 450 ftlbs," so assuming its 450hp 450ftlbs, that's 336kW 610Nm.
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Specs are still not confirmed, but reports say it will have 475/475. And initial dynoing of pre production models show even more.
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It's still not confirmed though, so no one really knows. Doesn't matter what they say anyway, you can bet it will pack more, just like the old Cobra did (they claimed 390hp, but it had more like 425).
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Not bad figures for a n/a motor
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Man i would love an AMG Benz, now ive just got to work for th next 20 years and not spend a cent and i might be able to afford one 2nd hand...
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This is what happens when engineers are left to do what they do best without the beancounters getting involved. I've been fortunate enough to have experienced the power of the 'old' supercharged 5.5 V8 in an SL55 and i can tell you that was an absolute beast. I recon this would be even better...
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