[hl0m4n]

i just got over the p31 package and the c63 and ruled that out and was definately going with a m3 with the competition pack comming up but then benz does this...

keep the hp/tq numbers good and pricing the same with all the discounts and im bound to go to the dark side competition pack or new m3 development info better be good .

2011 C63 now to get new 5.5L v8 Twin Turbo Direct Injection Engine

http://www.worldcarfans.com/10912152...turbo-55-liter

Mercedes-Benz is plotting to replace the naturally aspirated 6.3-liter (6208cc) AMG V8 with a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine by 2011. The move was confirmed in an Inside Line interview with Daimler R&D board member Dr. Thomas Weber.

Weber says the new engine could appear on cars in the fourth quarter of 2010 following an official reveal at September's Paris Motor Show. The currently-used V8 puts out between 450- and 520-horsepower, producing up to 440 ft-lb of torque for some models, and around 465 ft-lb for others. Fuel economy is rated around 12 mpg city, 16-19mpg highway.

With the new engine, Mercedes could be looking to up these economy figures, while reducing emissions. Simultaneously, the German automaker will not be looking to sacrifice performance, as that could damage AMG sales.

Aside from confirming the new engine, Dr. Weber also says that every customer purchasing a 2011 Mercedes-Benz unit with a V8 will get a turbocharged variant.

[bdkevoIX]

Wow! Twin turbo V8...that is just..drooooooooool

[Gooz23]

i want a c63....

[06E90Rostik]

MB is finally catching up to Audi and BMW in forced induction department

[Bluechipper]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

i just got over the p31 package and the c63 and ruled that out and was definately going with a m3 with the competition pack comming up but then benz does this....

Holy run-on sentence.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Bryan0102

so ittl be a C55 again liuls

I am glad you are so well informed......please go pick up a book and educate yourself.

And I don't see why this is bad thing, bmw is doing the exact same thing.

[Crimson92]

Originally Posted by Bryan0102

the residual on a c63 @ 10k miles is 54 percent with a 8.28 interest rate on a 36 month lease. the first c63s came out in mid 08, so a 2011 car with a whole different motor is going to make the resale of 2010 c63s jack shit. I can't even wait to see an 08's. So basically why its a BAD thing is because the owners who jumped into are going to get fucked on resale (those who bought). Same with m3's. my dad got his e63 loaded in dec 07, the lease was up last week, and its probably going to auction for about 38-39k with 28k miles. my buddy just picked up an 06 e55 with 8k miles for 35k private party. mercedes resale is garbage and this is why.

id say im pretty well informed- so go fuck yourself

luxury cars depreciate, fast. but im sure you knew that.

[Schumacher]

So many bloody choices.

I want a CR-Z, this, the next M3 and the FT-86. Too bad i can only have one car at a time.

[rubber_ducky]

I missed something somewhere... what does the e9x competition package consist of?

[UltimateBMW]

Your link fails.

http://blogs.insideline.com/straight...n-the-way.html
Heres a picture:


I wonder if this will come with a price increase. Seems like a pretty major change. Also, I'm curious if this new engine will retain all the qualities that people favored over the M3. Exhaust note and brutish low-end torque.

Part of me almost wants to call BS on this though. There is no mention of this change on the homepage the webpage the OP linked to. The only place that has the article right now is edmunds inside line. I would think this would be big news.

[UltimateBMW]

According to Dr. Weber, all 2011 Mercedes-Benz models with V8 engines will be turbocharged. Again, no specifics were discussed, but look for standard Mercedes-Benz vehicles to get a twin-turbo V8 in the 4.5- to 5.0-liter range.

Kind of depressing. Eventually there won't even be a need to distinctly label a engine as TT. They will all just have them.

[Raja Ventureshield]

Originally Posted by Crimson92

I am glad you are so well informed......please go pick up a book and educate yourself.

And I don't see why this is bad thing, bmw is doing the exact same thing.

Son, that's the new word "Virtual Displacement"

[jibaholic101]

if they would offer a clutch pedal in the car....it wouuld be an absolute dreaM!!!!!!