Mercedes is batting down the hatches and preparing to balance low emissions with a high output for the next generation AMG. In other words we will see less displacement, more turbo, and even some hybrids. Shocked? So were we when we first heard.
Mercedes will be throwing out the 6.2 liter V8 engine and introducing the new 5.0 liter, twin turbo, V8 which will be designed to push out 570 horsepower and 665 pound-ft of torque. The output is said to hit 700 horsepower and 885 pound-ft of torque instead of the 612 horsepower V12 mil.
For a few weeks now we have heard that Mercedes and Aston Martin would be working with each other to create a new kind of car. Something that would surprise us and take the auto world by storm. This week we have received news that they have officially partnered up.
Mercedes is making up for the poor reaction that was given to the SLR McLaren. Mercedes was hoping to attract consumers with the SLR – but they forgot a key ingredient that every Mercedes-Benz owner looks for – power. The design of the car was truly impressive – but without the right amount of power it doesn’t make it a true Mercedes. Not to mention consumer aren’t willing to pay a hefty amount for something that only looks good.