AMG Declares the Horsepower War Over ...
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Engines, at AMG, are a big deal. Every one is hand-built by an experienced techincian, who signs off on it personally and puts his (or her) stamp on the engine itself. Ford used to do the same thing with the Cobra Mustang engine and the Yamaha V6 and V8 in the Taurus SHO, but that is no longer the case.
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i personally don't really mind the horsepower war...
with the regulations governing carbon emissions, efficiency and whatnot... if anything the horsepower war makes companies study harder on pumping out power efficiently--a technology that will provide very useful with the rising prices of oil...
with the regulations governing carbon emissions, efficiency and whatnot... if anything the horsepower war makes companies study harder on pumping out power efficiently--a technology that will provide very useful with the rising prices of oil...
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It's been amazing to see the HP increases this decade. I remember when 300 HP was considered a high number for a production vehicle, but now mainstream V6 cars are at or near that number.
When I was test driving cars last week, I had a chance to drive a CL65. 604 HP and 738 torque? Crazy figures Although not practical, it's been fun watching MB, BMW and Audi consistently try to one up the other in this HP war.
When I was test driving cars last week, I had a chance to drive a CL65. 604 HP and 738 torque? Crazy figures Although not practical, it's been fun watching MB, BMW and Audi consistently try to one up the other in this HP war.
This is the reason I went to a dedicated sports car, because 500hp is not enough to make major waves anymore, when its saddled to a 4100 or 4700lb car. But 500hp and 3400lb is a different story!
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And, added to that, is all the extra equipment and accessories on board that is dictated by both public demand and government regulations. That, too, adds up.
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Engines, at AMG, are a big deal. Every one is hand-built by an experienced techincian, who signs off on it personally and puts his (or her) stamp on the engine itself. Ford used to do the same thing with the Cobra Mustang engine and the Yamaha V6 and V8 in the Taurus SHO, but that is no longer the case.
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Yup, and thats why I was hoping this would be "AMG Declares the horsepower war over... ...Today Mercedes announced the return of its 7.3l this time with the aid of 2 turbos. Without a doubt the horsepower war is over now that this 850 horsepower beast is under the hood of the new W222 E" or something to that effect.
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#27
I thought the title was going to read:
"AMG declares the horsepower war over //M cars"
Actually what's more disappointing is people with the 65 AMGs driving 50 mph on the freeway.
Not to say that you have to be a speed demon, but at least keep it 65...better yet, just don't get an amg
"AMG declares the horsepower war over //M cars"
Actually what's more disappointing is people with the 65 AMGs driving 50 mph on the freeway.
Not to say that you have to be a speed demon, but at least keep it 65...better yet, just don't get an amg
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I thought the title was going to read:
"AMG declares the horsepower war over //M cars"
Actually what's more disappointing is people with the 65 AMGs driving 50 mph on the freeway.
Not to say that you have to be a speed demon, but at least keep it 65...better yet, just don't get an amg
"AMG declares the horsepower war over //M cars"
Actually what's more disappointing is people with the 65 AMGs driving 50 mph on the freeway.
Not to say that you have to be a speed demon, but at least keep it 65...better yet, just don't get an amg
#29
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Maybe the owner's are still within the 1k "break-in" period. It's been tough for me trying to adhere to these guidelines.
#30
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I think the 43 is still the one that impressed me the most, and certainly not because I had one (given all the problems I had with it, I think I'd be more impressed with it had I never experienced it ). The 302/302 was incredible at the time.