Send to a frienddieselhead January 25th, 2008 2:19 PM Link
Ja! Of course right now, some of us would be happy with the v-6 diesel in a wider range of platforms (C and S specifically).
AMG Oil-Burner Coming Soon?
Written By: Dustin P. Walsh
Mercedes-Benz, according to Auto Express, is on the verge of launching an AMG-badged diesel model.
With the unwrapping of Ferrari’s Biofuel F430 and Audi’s R8 V12 TDI, Mercedes is, likely, quick to follow suit in the high-performance diesel market. No official word from Mercedes-Benz yet, so we’ll have to wait and see.
However, CAFE standards in the U.S. are pushing automakers to not only adjust its standard models, but its high-ends too.
+ Auto Express: AMG next to turn to diesel engines
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5 Comments
Ducati Minor January 25th, 2008 2:34 PM Link
I don’t believe R8 and AMG buyers care about mileage. I don’t know if I can get excited about an AMG diesel. Sure, the 19 mpg will be better than the 14 on the petrol, but a zero-to-sixty time of seven seconds on what will probably be a six-figure car doesn’t sound so cool.
Tattoo- January 25th, 2008 5:03 PM Link
In 2002 AMG launched their first diesel powered model…C30 CDI AMG based on C-class Sports Coupe!!!
http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/31390/mercedesbenz_c30_cdi_amg_sc.html
Jonathan Fung January 26th, 2008 12:15 AM Link
Bring on the torques!
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