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Mercedes-AMG 2L, turbo four-cylinder pushes out up to 421 hp, 500 Nm

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The peak torque of 500 N·m (480 N·m for the basic version) is available in a range of 5000-5250 rpm (4750-5000 rpm in the basic version). The engine developers were also able to realize a dynamically increasing torque curve in the lower engine speed range, thereby improving agility. 180-degree rotation. Turbocharger.

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Tesla Inside: The Ultimate Vintage Land Rover Retrofit

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recently adopted for standard-range Teslas in the United States). That gives the hardy Rover a range of up to 350 kilometers (about 220 miles)—plenty for weekend joy rides. sit a motley group of Defenders and Range Rover Classics (an up-market model that Land Rover introduced in 1969) in various stages of construction.

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GM Says Chevrolet Volt Won't 'Pay the Rent' | Autopia from Wired.com

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The four-door sedan will deliver 40 miles on a charge; a small gasoline engine will recharge the battery as it approaches depletion, extending its range by as much as 200 miles. GM killed that car because of back room deals with oil companies, and now they expect us to believe that they are just so cutting edge now?

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