Last week from Mercedes spread official information about the new V6 and V8 petrol engines, which will soon appear in the German car company. Both units have received a system for direct fuel injection with piezoelectric injectors and upgraded ignition system. Compared with their predecessors engines have become more economical and more powerful. V6 aggregate is 3.5-liter and will replace this with the same displacement, but the angle of the cylinders it is already 60 degrees, not 90. His power is 306 h.p. and its maximum torque of 368 Nm achieved. Available in the range 3500-5 250 rev/min. According to preliminary data, under the bonnet of the new S-Class 3.5-liter engine will consume an average of 7.6l/100km. Which is a whole 24% less CO2 emissions and discharges will 177gr/km. It should be noted that the unit is equipped with start / stop system, namely S-Class is the first model, in which it will be applied in the autumn. The new V8 engine will debut in 2011., It is 4.6-liter twin-turbocharged and we will replace the familiar 5.4-liter. This unit is also equipped with start / stop system and offers 22 percent lower cost than its predecessor, but its power is 435 h.p. goals, and maximum torque of 70 Nm achieved.
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The German specialists in tuning car Mercedes-Benz – Lorinser will present a special version of the model C-Class, at the meeting Tuner Gran Prix, which will be held on 26 and 27 June and will bring fans of the brand Mercedes. The car is called LV8, but Lorinser absolutely not disclose any details about it, the only two photos have been distributed. Special sales of Mercedes C-Class is scheduled to launch later this year. The car Mercedes C-Class is maybe one of the most luxury and sport visioned models of the brand. Really with this changes in the outlook and engine, the car is looking more aggressive and more beautiful.
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