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2016 Mercedes AMG GT will have V8, not V6 Engine

Giancarlo Perlas March 24, 2014

Rumors have been circulating about the 2016 Mercedes AMG GT for quite some time. Among the speculations being passed around online is that it will be carrying a V6 engine. However, a report from GT Spirit recently killed the rumors about the possible integration of the V6 to the car. According to the source, Tobias Moers, the CEO of AMG, revealed during an interview that they would be using V8 engines instead. He cleared out that there won’t be any V6 version for the 2016 Mercedes AMG GT. The AMG chief explained that there is still more room to make the V8 more efficient, so they are sticking with it…. Continue Reading »

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Moers Reveals Next-Gen Mercedes C63 AMG

Giancarlo Perlas January 17, 2014

The 2014 Detroit Auto Show was such as success for Mercedes-Benz as it was able to launch its all-new Mercedes C-Class as well as the S600 equipped with V12 engine and the GLA 45 AMG. In addition to the goods highlighted there, an interview with Tobias Moers, the chief of AMG, revealed some information about the next-generation Mercedes C63 AMG according to a new report from Motor Authority. Based on Moer’s comments, the next Mercedes C63 AMG will likely carry a V8 engine and rear-wheel drive feature similar to its predecessor. However, he pointed out that it will be turbocharged. When asked further if the Mercedes C63 AMG will come… Continue Reading »

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Report Hints At New 4.0-L V8 Engine Being Developed By AMG

Peter Parcon December 28, 2012

An autocar.co.uk report revealed that a new turbo-charged V8 engine may be being developed by AMG for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. Unnamed sources have indicated that the naturally-aspirated 6.2-L V8 engine on the C-Class will be replaced with a turbo-charged 4.0-L V8 engine by AMG. The new V8 engine will feature a similar modular design that is used on the four-cylinder 2.0-L engine of the Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG and the Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG. The two engines will use similar bore spacing, individual cylinder displacement, and other specs. The modification will not reduce the power offered by the vehicle. The 4.0-L forced-induction engine will offer 450HP of power, although it will… Continue Reading »

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Decibel Fight Between the Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 and Porshe 911 GT3

Clarissa March 23, 2012

Where can you hear the best engine sounds? The racetrack of course. But what if you cannot go there? Then, just watch the video above and hear two mighty cars battle it out, as they roar and boast about the V8’s loudness. Which do you think is better? The Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 or Porsche 911?

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