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Title: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Rangie on 23 August 2023, 20:47:29
Now that makes sense from 2026 allegedly, music to my ears after all this electric shite.
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 August 2023, 00:32:25
Following a couple of landslides onto a main road locally, Highways have made it single lane, traffic light controlled, using a double stack of concrete Lego. Pulling up the hill in second gear is most satisfying. It's the simple things... >:D
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 August 2023, 01:14:59
Now that makes sense from 2026 allegedly, music to my ears after all this electric shite.

Will you be giving your stockbroker a ring in three years time then Mick?  ;D
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 August 2023, 08:02:01
Oh, a partial story.

I am guessing this only applies to the C and E class as its still available in the higher end models, it would be good news as the shockingly shit over boosted four pot they have been peddling is far to highly strung and crap on power delivery.

I just wish Merc could make a chassis to match the power plant, that said I guess you could buy an Aston in that case.

Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Rangie on 24 August 2023, 10:30:09
Now that makes sense from 2026 allegedly, music to my ears after all this electric shite.

Will you be giving your stockbroker a ring in three years time then Mick?  ;D
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Could be a millionaire by then so quite possibly..😁
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 24 August 2023, 11:09:48
Now that makes sense from 2026 allegedly, music to my ears after all this electric shite.

Will you be giving your stockbroker a ring in three years time then Mick?  ;D
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Could be a millionaire by then so quite possibly..😁

This time next year Rodney!  :y
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 August 2023, 12:30:46
The original E63 was 6.3 litres of N/A V8 goodness.

It then became 5.5 litres of turbocharged V8 grunt.

Which then became a 4 litre turbocharged V8 lump.

I hear the latest E63 model is a 2 litre 4 pot with lots of electrical help.  :-X

Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 24 August 2023, 13:16:55
Quite happy with 5.5 litres and 388Bhp of normally aspirated goodness >:D
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Rangie on 24 August 2023, 14:26:02
The original E63 was 6.3 litres of N/A V8 goodness.

It then became 5.5 litres of turbocharged V8 grunt.

Which then became a 4 litre turbocharged V8 lump.

I hear the latest E63 model is a 2 litre 4 pot with lots of electrical help.  :-X
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A colleague of mine had an E63 AMG it sounded superb , beautiful condition and it was an absolute steal from Matthewsons auction company in Yorkshire came with full history & low miles, unfortunately it got sideswiped on his way to work one morning still driveable but never the same he was almost in tears that day.
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 August 2023, 15:30:59
Quite happy with 5.5 litres and 388Bhp of normally aspirated goodness >:D

What's not to like.... ;).
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 August 2023, 15:32:15
The original E63 was 6.3 litres of N/A V8 goodness.

It then became 5.5 litres of turbocharged V8 grunt.

Which then became a 4 litre turbocharged V8 lump.

I hear the latest E63 model is a 2 litre 4 pot with lots of electrical help.  :-X
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A colleague of mine had an E63 AMG it sounded superb , beautiful condition and it was an absolute steal from Matthewsons auction company in Yorkshire came with full history & low miles, unfortunately it got sideswiped on his way to work one morning still driveable but never the same he was almost in tears that day.

Automotive kraken of a noise. :y
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 August 2023, 15:36:36
https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared)

This is how a car should sound.

Jag V8. :y
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 24 August 2023, 15:57:52
https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared)

This is how a car should sound.

Jag V8. :y

Only possible with a super charger, and to a lesser extent, NA engines. Turbos remove to much energy from the exhaust  >:D
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Nick W on 24 August 2023, 17:57:38
https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared)

This is how a car should sound.

Jag V8. :y


Why do European V8s make such a horrible noise? And why is there so much of it, especially at low RPM? The spitting and backfiring on over run is even more annoying. My Sunbeam Ti used to do it until I repaired the stripped exhaust studs.
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Kevin Wood on 24 August 2023, 19:48:41
https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared (https://youtu.be/rXhQZUZPw7k?feature=shared)

This is how a car should sound.

Jag V8. :y


Why do European V8s make such a horrible noise? And why is there so much of it, especially at low RPM? The spitting and backfiring on over run is even more annoying. My Sunbeam Ti used to do it until I repaired the stripped exhaust studs.

Ditto my Westfield until I mapped it properly. Still, the ego-massage option is an important one these days... ;)
Title: Re: V8 engines to return to AMG Mercs.
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 24 August 2023, 21:21:41
Sound can be  a sensory delight which is why you'd prefer a sexy fragrant French woman whispering in your ear rather than Angela Rayner. :)