Mercedes AMG New Twin-Turbo 5.5 Litre V8 Engine Revealed

[M2002]

Guys i think we have a problem:

Mercedes-Benz has released details regarding its new lightweight 5.5-litre twin turbo V8 engine. The engine was speculated upon late last year and now is confirmed as reality. It will be used in certain AMG models, the first being the S 63 AMG from this summer.

The new 5.5-litre, codenamed the M157, replaces the current 6.3-litre (6208cc) naturally aspirated V8 which has been doing duty in cars like the C 63 AMG, the CLS 63 AMG, the E 63 AMG, the S 63 AMG and the CL 63 AMG.

Power is rated at 400kW (544 PS / 536 bhp) at 5,500rpm and peak torque is a massive 800Nm (590 lb-ft) made between 2,000rpm and 4,500rpm. An even more powerful version with the AMG Performance Package of the 204kg engine will produce 420kW (571 PS / 563 bhp) and 900Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque. Both will be mated to Merc's 7-speed MCT transmission which helps the less powerful model achieve 26.9mpg (UK) in average fuel consumption.

According to Autocar, a smaller 4.6-litre version of the engine, also sporting two turbos, will be used for the new CLS and S-Class derivatives later this year.

Link: http://www.worldcarfans.com/11003012...ngine-revealed

[LSB_M3]

Mercedes has been known for their production of high HP and massive torque, specially in the their 55, 63, and 65 production cars. This twin turbo is another example of what the AMG team can do! My God that will be fast!

[SSense]

I cant wait for the new M5 cuz Mercs are too boring :yawn:

[springz]

:whathesaid::logic:

[Haissam]

the TT's (pronounced t|tt|es) war has just started :D

[Wazif]

^ +1 :rofl:

[ahmad.alkhalil]

LOOOOL @ Haissam!

this thing seems scary... would be interesting to see what it can do and what it would sound like :drool:

automatic Merc

whatever inside the hood is...

[Ramzi]

So Merc will not have the most powerful NA V8 engine anymore!!!
I do admire AMG and i think they serve a different category than M cars mainly cause they are automatic and have a more refined/luxurious interior, and also i do love the roar of their engine (ex:F1 safety car) but the cars just lack a certain passion factor...for example all AMGs sound alike while every M car has its own character starting from the engine noise to the power delivery etc. Personally, I love AMGs and would recommend it to anyone anyday as a very good car and high performer but I simply would never buy one even the smaller more nible M3 rival, the C63.