Mercedes 3.0 twin Turbo v6

TrinityRacer · 02-20-2013, 12:57 PM

Just got home from work, opened up autoblog, and saw this...

2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class [w/video] First Drive

So there's been rumors about the next gen infinti/nissan getting a 3.0tt and a variant of this engine would not only be awesome but would make sense. The new E class weighs just under 3935 lbs and the engine produces 329 hp/354 lbft. Fuel economy is at 19/30 mpg and 0-60 is 5.2 sec.

I can only hope Nissan's next gen Z has this. Even if the car loses no weight the performance, fuel economy, and around town drivability would be great.

Thoughts?

SS_Firehawk · 02-20-2013, 01:17 PM

Maybe turn the boost up to 400hp & tq, then I might get excited.

USAF_troop · 02-20-2013, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS_Firehawk

Maybe turn the boost up to 400hp & tq, then I might get excited.

Agreed. The potential of this is pretty exciting.

fuct · 02-20-2013, 02:15 PM

very interesting indeed.

Sh0velMan · 02-20-2013, 02:32 PM

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.

ZKraken22 · 02-20-2013, 03:02 PM

Nissan and mercedes are sharing technology not engines. Could be wrong. but i dont know of any nissan car right now with a Benz engine, why would the Z be the first?

TrinityRacer · 02-20-2013, 03:07 PM

https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=me...D4eu0QXrsICQDw

http://carscoop.blogspot.co.uk/2012/...forces-to.html

There's a wide range of articles. The only confirmed engine as of now is a four cylinder turbo.

I would love to see 400 hp as well but my assumption would be that if we got this engine the power and torque would be slightly higher in a chassis that weighs maybe 50-100lbs lighter.

ZKraken22 · 02-20-2013, 03:22 PM

seems like every car is going turbo!!

SS_Firehawk · 02-20-2013, 04:17 PM

efficiency rules the roost.

edub370 · 02-20-2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZKraken22

seems like every car is going turbo!!

so many pros. no cons really

One_Quick_Z · 02-20-2013, 05:08 PM

I have heard this for a while now. This is all just hear say until they actually debut something at an auto show I will not get excited, because I dont want to be dissapointed.

DAN

nepali · 02-20-2013, 05:12 PM

I'd love to have a 3.0L Twin Turbo v6 with 400HP/400TQ (oh, and the weight right around 3000lbs).

Nissan can name it whatever Z they want to.

ZKraken22 · 02-20-2013, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by edub370

so many pros. no cons really

i know... i just like ponting out the obvious.

roplusbee · 02-23-2013, 10:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nepali

I'd love to have a 3.0L Twin Turbo v6 with 400HP/400TQ (oh, and the weight right around 3000lbs).

Nissan can name it whatever Z they want to.

How about just Nissan Z? We all call our cars "the Z" or " my Z", so why not drop the numbers all together? Why not standardize the markets and go Fairlady Z across the board?

We all know the reason we have a NA car that is gradually getting minor imporvements is because too many kids/people/bone-heads find the ditch or pole/tree in their Z. Do I want a factory turbo Z? Hell yeah! Is it likely................nope.

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/Angelo350Z/ · 02-23-2013, 10:33 AM

Hope the Nissan doesn't weigh 3935 lbs like the Mercedes.

02-20-2013, 12:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
TrinityRacer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 MB Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	Mercedes 3.0 twin Turbo v6 Just got home from work, opened up autoblog, and saw this... 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class [w/video] First Drive So there's been rumors about the next gen infinti/nissan getting a 3.0tt and a variant of this engine would not only be awesome but would make sense. The new E class weighs just under 3935 lbs and the engine produces 329 hp/354 lbft. Fuel economy is at 19/30 mpg and 0-60 is 5.2 sec. I can only hope Nissan's next gen Z has this. Even if the car loses no weight the performance, fuel economy, and around town drivability would be great. Thoughts?

02-20-2013, 01:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	Maybe turn the boost up to 400hp & tq, then I might get excited. sfearl1 likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-20-2013, 02:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 20	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. __________________ Buy My Car! \| Build Thread

02-20-2013, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	Nissan and mercedes are sharing technology not engines. Could be wrong. but i dont know of any nissan car right now with a Benz engine, why would the Z be the first? __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

02-20-2013, 03:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
TrinityRacer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 MB Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 14	https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=me...D4eu0QXrsICQDw http://carscoop.blogspot.co.uk/2012/...forces-to.html There's a wide range of articles. The only confirmed engine as of now is a four cylinder turbo. I would love to see 400 hp as well but my assumption would be that if we got this engine the power and torque would be slightly higher in a chassis that weighs maybe 50-100lbs lighter. Last edited by TrinityRacer; 02-20-2013 at 03:11 PM.

02-20-2013, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
fuct A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sugar Land Posts: 3,692 Drives: 97' Ranger :) Rep Power: 24	very interesting indeed.

02-20-2013, 03:22 PM	#8 (permalink)
ZKraken22 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 1,115 Drives: 10 Nissan 370Z 7AT Rep Power: 16	seems like every car is going turbo!! __________________ Litespeed Racing Titanium Cold Air intake// GT Haus Axle// GarageLine combo// Nismo sway bars// Nismo Spoiler // Berk TP's

02-20-2013, 04:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
SS_Firehawk Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Tampa Posts: 4,142 Drives: 13' Magma Red Nismo Rep Power: 7335	efficiency rules the roost. fuct likes this. __________________ Old Car:GTM TSC'd 550whp / 410lbft tq @ 11.88PSI New Car: Under Construction

02-20-2013, 05:08 PM	#11 (permalink)
One_Quick_Z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seneca Il Posts: 1,374 Drives: 10 Civic EX Sedan Rep Power: 219	I have heard this for a while now. This is all just hear say until they actually debut something at an auto show I will not get excited, because I dont want to be dissapointed. DAN __________________ -My BRZ with exhaust will decimate all if we overnight parts from Japan- 10 Civic EX Sedan- Current Daily

02-20-2013, 05:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 15	I'd love to have a 3.0L Twin Turbo v6 with 400HP/400TQ (oh, and the weight right around 3000lbs). Nissan can name it whatever Z they want to. fuct and sfearl1 like this. __________________ '11 SR/6MT/T/S

02-23-2013, 10:33 AM	#15 (permalink)
/Angelo350Z/ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Germany Posts: 2,230 Drives: Z34 \| MK7 \| F82 Rep Power: 3660	Hope the Nissan doesn't weigh 3935 lbs like the Mercedes. __________________ 2013 MB NISSAN 370Z SPORT

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