| Tri-Turbo Diesel - Click HERE for Original Thread |
| oldraven |
(from DaimlerChrysler Press Release) The SLK 320 CDI tri-turbo is based on the new V6 diesel engine, which achieves new levels of performance thanks to a two-stage supercharging system. It consists of three turbochargers, of which two are located on the outside next to the cylinder banks while the larger third turbocharger is situated between the V of the cylinders. At low engine speeds and loads, air flows through all three turbochargers (i.e., large and small), with the small turbochargers doing most of the work. When engine speed increases and the flow is continuous, the large turbocharger takes over supplying the greatest share of the charge pressure and the smaller turbochargers are turned off by means of a bypass system. At high engine speeds and loads, only the large turbocharger is running. Performance is further heightened as a result of an enlarged intercooler and larger pipe diameters for the charge air and the exhaust.
Sporting a modified tachometer with a red zone extending from 4,500 to 5,000 rpm and the self-confident appearance of the SLK 55 AMG, the vehicle is a proud member of the Mercedes-Benz diesel family. The new engine gives the roadster an impressive boost and allows it to perform prodigious feats: It takes the car but 5.3 seconds to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h, and it can travel a distance of
1,000 metres in just 24.4 seconds from a standing start. The top speed is meanwhile electronically limited to 250 km/h. With this kind of performance, the SLK 320 CDI tri-turbo has a unique standing even among thoroughbred sports cars. And fuel economy is just as impressive, since, despite the incredible driving performance, the diesel roadster consumes only 7.5 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (NEDC overall consumption). |
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| oldraven |
You guys just won't shut up about this. :p
I found some more info.
286 hp, 464 lb-ft of torque, 3.0L, 24-valve, triple-turbocharged DOHC V6 on a 7-spd auto.
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| 2000z |
| Sweet. I would pimp it. What does that economy translate to in MPG? |
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| Malaria |
wow, DaimlerChrysler is still trying to push diesel cars... any news if this will be available in N/A and/or europe.
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286 hp, 464 lb-ft of torque
the HP numbers are gona have to go up if they are to impress its european customers, a high performance euro engine with just 286HP... i can see top gear make fun of this one |
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| oldraven |
| Just over 31 mpg. :bthumbup: |
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| SilverZ24 |
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Originally posted by Malaria
wow, DaimlerChrysler is still trying to push diesel cars... any news if this will be available in N/A and/or europe.
the HP numbers are gona have to go up if they are to impress its european customers, a high performance euro engine with just 286HP... i can see top gear make fun of this one
Your post doesn't make sense. Diesel cars are way more popular in Europe than in North America. There is at least one diesel engine available on almost ever car sold over there.
It is in NA (or Japan) where most people only look at HP that they would have trouble impressing people. |
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| Malaria |
| what i was saying is that they are trying to push Diesel's in NA sorry , i should have read it 1 more time b4 i posted. as for the HP when ever i watch top gear (a british car show) they always boast that euro engines are so efficient and how their TT V6's get 400 BHP where the NA V8's get 300. |
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| red88.n/a.rx |
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Originally posted by Malaria
wow, DaimlerChrysler is still trying to push diesel cars... any news if this will be available in N/A and/or europe.
the new jeep liberty comes with a diesel engine now aswell. |
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| ChromeDragon |
| Always nice to see more and more performance diesel cars!:bthumbup: |
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