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Old 02-23-2013, 01:52 PM   #19 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan View Post
Is there a MB -> Nissan link that I'm not aware of?

A small(er) displacement V6 with forced induction could be just what the chassis needs to gain more favor with the public. Better fuel economy and "dial in power" from boost.
Seems to be a fair amount of hints out there on this.
Mercedes-Benz and Nissan Join Forces to Build 4-Cylinder Engines in the USA - Carscoops

....A third project involves a comprehensive powertrain cross-supply that will see the Alliance giving the Germans 3-cylinder gasoline engines for the Smart and 4-cylinder diesels for their jointly developed LCV and Mercedes-Benz's next generation of premium compact cars, while Daimler will provide Nissan and Infiniti with four- and six-cylinder gasoline and diesel....
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