Mercedes-Benz is supposedly developing a new V12 engine (so much for all the 6-cylinder + turbocharger = V12 performance+lower emissions bull shit theory).
This new powerplant is likely to make appearance in the next S-Class, and Aston Martin has also inked a deal with Mercedes for this engine.
Mercedes-Benz’ V12 unit will be used in the Aston Martin DB9 and upcoming Rapide after its 2012 release.
Aston Martin at present uses a 6.0-liter V12 Duratec engine sourced from Ford (If you are reading this for the first time, your Fiesta immediately develops a Bond car connection).
It is widely believed that the Aston Martin Rapide would use the same Ford-sourced V12 unit when it embarks production. In the future, Aston might swap the Merc engine in place of the Duratec. People are even saying Aston could delay production dates to bring in the Merc V12 from day one.
Things are muddled but one thing is clear. Aston Martins from 2012 will use Mercedes engines.
The German car giant Mercedes Benz’s Luxury S Class has yet again won the Best Luxury Car, this being the 3rd time in a row, at the What Car? Car of the Year 2009 awards.
Since its launch in 1992, Mercedes Benz S class has received many awards. Indian readers will know about the S’ latest award- ‘Most Technologically advanced car’ by Autocar India last year.
Entry posted on January 19, 2009 by
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‘German Luxury Car Trio’ Audi, BMW & Mercedes, are ready to unleash Blitzkreig with each other’s ‘Dictators Cars’ (High-end luxury cars). BMW has already revealed its New 7- Series and Mercedes is slowly but steadily bringing its 2010 S-Class close to completion. Not surprisingly, Audi is also at work designing and testing its flagship A8 luxury sedan set to be released in 2010. The designers of the A8 in a new ‘avatar’ are expected by Audi to keep the looks fresh in the market to compete its rival counterparts – Mercedes-Benz S class and BMW 7 series.
This is another monster from German carmaker – Mercedes Benz’s Stable, called Mercedes Benz S-class ‘Kahn’. Tempered with a delicate red stripe this car bestows an air of serene detachment toward the Mercedes S Class. As part of a unique agreement with German tuning legends Lorinser; Project Kahn will also provide the intricate detail and full bespoke leather interior for the Mercedes S Class. The German based company will provide body styling parts.
The launch of the Facelifted 2009 Mercedes S-Class may be just a few months away, but that does’nt stop the German car giant from making a new S-Class model for 2010 ! Rivalry the way we see it, it just hotting up between the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series.
