New MB bi-turbo V6 planned for Q50?
05-29-2013, 03:43 PM
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New MB bi-turbo V6 planned for Q50?
Just read a review on Autoblog about Mercedes-Benz new bi-turbo V6 engine for the refreshed E-class sedan/coupe.
Has there been any rumors about this being the new shared powerplant between Nissan-MB that could make its way into the Q50? I sure as heck hope so. In the coupe, the engine makes 329hp/354ft-lbs, which to me sounds perfect.
All we need is a little more torque...
Has there been any rumors about this being the new shared powerplant between Nissan-MB that could make its way into the Q50? I sure as heck hope so. In the coupe, the engine makes 329hp/354ft-lbs, which to me sounds perfect.
All we need is a little more torque...
05-29-2013, 07:54 PM
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You're not talking about this article are you?
2014 Mercedes E-Class Coupe - Autoblog
2014 Mercedes E-Class Coupe - Autoblog
05-30-2013, 01:06 PM
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^Yes, that's the article I read on Autoblog.
There was no mention of Nissan powerplant sharing in the article, but I thought this engine would be the perfect replacement for the current 3.7VQ.
This similarly follows the rumors of a twin-turbo 3.0L V6 planned for the next IPL as well. Hoping someone else had more insight than me.
There was no mention of Nissan powerplant sharing in the article, but I thought this engine would be the perfect replacement for the current 3.7VQ.
This similarly follows the rumors of a twin-turbo 3.0L V6 planned for the next IPL as well. Hoping someone else had more insight than me.
05-30-2013, 01:33 PM
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Gotcha. That's quite a stretch to say that will be the next Q60 power plant. I think that engine is probably going to be a very good one and very tunable. It may well end up in the Q60, I don't know. So could a few other MB power plants. As far as any rumors that it will be in the Q50, I think you just started the first one. 
The only confirmed MB engine that we know will find its way into an Infiniti engine bay so far is the 2.5L turbo 4 diesel.
The only confirmed MB engine that we know will find its way into an Infiniti engine bay so far is the 2.5L turbo 4 diesel.
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05-30-2013, 03:32 PM
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I was referring to the XTS. If you having an engine peen measuring contest and talking about mopping the floor, why not compare it to the supercharged LSA V8 powered CTS-V and mop the floor with the that measly turbo V6 LF3?
There's always alternatives. An engine is not the only factor that makes a car what it is.
There's always alternatives. An engine is not the only factor that makes a car what it is.
05-30-2013, 06:20 PM
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If the GM twin turbo V6 makes it into the ATS, it would be the V model. The CTS is already priced/sized at a tier above the Q50, so they are not direct competitors.
I would hope this bi-turbo MB V6 is the "base" V6 engine for the Q50/60, with a higher output version (~400hp) reserved for the IPL.
I would hope this bi-turbo MB V6 is the "base" V6 engine for the Q50/60, with a higher output version (~400hp) reserved for the IPL.
05-31-2013, 03:31 PM
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As far as I know the CTS is a direct competitor to the G/or Q50 until it gets stretched to a 5 series size. I think as of now that when infiniti drops a TT it's gonna be mean as hell. The upcoming IPL will be a notch above the GTR and Nissan doesn't need MB to build bigger motors. The partnership give Infiniti some smaller displacement motors.
05-31-2013, 03:40 PM
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05-31-2013, 05:29 PM
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Here's an article on motortrend talking about Infinitis new direction and the next ipl will have over 530BHP. To actually compete with AMG and M series.
http://m.motortrend.com/future/futur...6_in_pipeline/
http://m.motortrend.com/future/futur...6_in_pipeline/