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Mercedes brings five new EVs to IAA Mobility

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It will be the first purely electrically powered production vehicle from the Kecskemét plant in Hungary. The engine is referred to as synchronous because the rotor turns at the same rate as the magnetic field of the stator. The top speed is limited to 250 km/h (155 mph) with the optional package.

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Downsized 4.0 TFSI for Audi S8 cuts fuel consumption 23% compared to predecessor; cylinder deactivation and start-stop

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Compared to the engine in the previous model, the normally aspirated 5.2-liter The engine delivers 650 N·m (479 lb-ft) of torque between 1,700 and 5,500 rpm; and peak power (382 kW/520 hp) is developed at 5,800 rpm. As the youngest member of the large Audi family of V engines, the 4.0 The newly developed 4.0

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Audi Showcases Lightweight Construction in High-Performance R8 GT

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seconds and reaches a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph). The engine frame is made of ultra lightweight magnesium. The engineers also fought to shave every possible gram of weight from the technical components of R8. The engineers also found 2.3 lb) in the insulation of the engine compartment. FSI engine.

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