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New Mercedes-AMG SL 43 features engine with electric exhaust gas turbocharger derived directly from Formula 1

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Mercedes-AMG presented the SL 43, a technically innovative new entry model for the AMG SL roadster, arriving in US dealerships in summer 2023, starting from $109,900. liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. The AMG SL 43 accelerates from 0 to 60 mph in 4.8 An electric motor around 1.6

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Mercedes-AMG reveals performance hybrid and battery-electric AMG derivative strategy

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Mercedes-AMG laid out its new electrified drive strategy , which is based on two pillars: Performance hybrids with a completely independent drive concept under the technology label E PERFORMANCE. Battery-electric AMG derivatives based on the new Mercedes Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA) for luxury and premium-class vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz unveiling diesel plug-in hybrid preproduction models at Geneva show

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At the Geneva Motor Show this week, Mercedes-Benz is unveiling two new preproduction models that combine the new OM 654 four-cylinder diesel engine with the latest-generation 9G-TRONIC 9-speed hybrid transmission. The company is also introducing an intelligent, connected variant of the Mercedes?Benz ECO Assist.

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Mercedes-Benz Adds Two Four-Cylinder BlueEFFICIENCY Diesels to GLK SUV Lineup; Potential to Meet EU6 and US BIN5 Limits

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Mercedes-Benz GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY, AMG sports package exterior. Mercedes-Benz has added two new four-cylinder diesels to its GLK family of SUVs: the rear-wheel drive GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the all-wheel drive GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY. Click to enlarge. Fuel consumption is 6.7

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Audi power-dense 2.5L TFSI engine with electric biturbo delivers 591 hp from 2,480 cc; 48V subsystem for the turbo

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The new Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S with 4.0L (3,982 cc) biturbo delivers 375 kW (510 hp) and 650 N·m (479 lb-ft): 94 kW/L and 163 N·m/L. Turbochargers are typically driven by energy from the exhaust—i.e., A DC/DC converter provides the connection to the 12‑volt electrical system. ft) within the first 2.5

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Mercedes-AMG’s first performance hybrid entering series production

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The first performance hybrid from Mercedes-AMG—AMG GT 63 S E PERFORMANCE—is entering series production for the European market, drawing upon technologies from Formula 1. 0 - 60 mph) takes 2.9 seconds, and 200 km/h (125 mph) is reached in less than ten seconds. Acceleration only ends at 316 km/h) (196 mph).

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2014 Sprinter van for US standard with new 2.1L diesel; new driver assistance features

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The new MY2014 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter van for the US now features a 2.1L, 4-cylinder diesel with a t-speed automatic transmission as standard. The two overhead camshafts actuate 16 intake and exhaust valves. Charging takes place at all times via a two-stage exhaust-gas turbocharger system. 2014 Sprinter. Click to enlarge.

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