Motor1 says rumor is Mercedes killing almost all V8s for 2022
08-17-21, 10:09 AM
#92
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4 cylinder turbo AMG is laughable..
08-17-21, 12:33 PM
#93
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08-17-21, 01:00 PM
#95
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Interesting perspective- I actually think that motor is great. A bit of lag on the low end but it actually likes to rev. It is half the V8 after all. The 2nd-gen CLA45 is so much better driving than the first.
I am curious to see how the 4-cylinder hybrid C63 turns out...going to miss the V8 sound in that car regardless of the performance.
I am curious to see how the 4-cylinder hybrid C63 turns out...going to miss the V8 sound in that car regardless of the performance.
08-17-21, 01:05 PM
#96
Interesting perspective- I actually think that motor is great. A bit of lag on the low end but it actually likes to rev. It is half the V8 after all. The 2nd-gen CLA45 is so much better driving than the first.
I am curious to see how the 4-cylinder hybrid C63 turns out...going to miss the V8 sound in that car regardless of the performance.
I am curious to see how the 4-cylinder hybrid C63 turns out...going to miss the V8 sound in that car regardless of the performance.
08-17-21, 01:09 PM
#97
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'most people' that live in homes with garages and can actually put their car in them. the rest... not so much. but yes, change is hard.
anyway, this is about V8's not EVs.
yes, nothing will be the same in a few short years. it won't be the end of the world without v8s. 
before my LC my last V8s were my '00 Lexus GS400 and '04 F150. after those i had v6, v6, and v6tt, and none of those bothered me one bit. my santa fe is a 4cyl turbo, and more than adequate for its use. and at cruising speed the car is VERY quiet.
they'll just add some fake sound. 
anyway, this is about V8's not EVs.
before my LC my last V8s were my '00 Lexus GS400 and '04 F150. after those i had v6, v6, and v6tt, and none of those bothered me one bit. my santa fe is a 4cyl turbo, and more than adequate for its use. and at cruising speed the car is VERY quiet.
08-17-21, 01:11 PM
#98
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before my LC my last V8s were my '00 Lexus GS400 and '04 F150. after those i had v6, v6, and v6tt, and none of those bothered me one bit. my santa fe is a 4cyl turbo, and more than adequate for its use. and at cruising speed the car is VERY quiet.
08-17-21, 01:24 PM
#99
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Has anyone tested one yet? I have to see what they say. I just can't get my head around it.
Porsche went 4 cylinder on the 718 I believe, Porsche fans don't generally care for it based on what I know from a few Porsche-obsessed.
Porsche went 4 cylinder on the 718 I believe, Porsche fans don't generally care for it based on what I know from a few Porsche-obsessed.
08-17-21, 01:42 PM
#100
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Depending on how busy a week I have I may have to do it a couple times in a week. With an EV I would never have to worry about refueling my vehicle except on a trip. Day to day it would always have all the power I could possibly need for the day when I get in it in the morning. Thats appealing.
Thats just a mental hangup that you will get over. My cars are sitting in the garage right now, having them plugged in while sitting there is no big deal.
Thats just a mental hangup that you will get over. My cars are sitting in the garage right now, having them plugged in while sitting there is no big deal.
It is not a mental hangup. The reality is the infrastructure and tech isnt ready for mass adoption. It is getting there though.
08-17-21, 02:05 PM
#102
Lexus Champion
Yes, agree totally 100%. PLENTY of extremely high performing four cylinders I'm not questioning ability, but they're still going to sound and feel like s***.
08-17-21, 02:08 PM
#103
Lexus Fanatic
Why would I have to do that? If I drive 700-1000 miles in a week, I will have to fill up twice. But, my car would have 350 miles of range every morning. So unless I drive more than 350 miles in one day, I won't have to do anything but charge it at night.
08-17-21, 02:22 PM
#104
Not necessarily, there are some absolute epic legendary four cylinders, such as the NA b18c5 in the ITR or the F20/22C in the S2000, and of course the turbo fours in the EVO and STI. But these are all out boy racer cars, while the AMG is a mans toy and with a four cylinder its just pathetic on every level.
08-17-21, 02:54 PM
#105
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