Mercedes 3.0 twin Turbo v6

TrinityRacer · 02-20-2013, 11:57 AM

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, 12:17 PM

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

USAF_troop · 02-20-2013, 12:35 PM

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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, 01:15 PM

very interesting indeed.

Sh0velMan · 02-20-2013, 01:32 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.

irondoc · 02-23-2013, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Sh0velMan

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....

ZKraken22 · 02-20-2013, 02:02 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, 02:07 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, 02:22 PM

seems like every car is going turbo!!

edub370 · 02-20-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKraken22

seems like every car is going turbo!!

so many pros. no cons really

ZKraken22 · 02-20-2013, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by edub370

so many pros. no cons really

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

SS_Firehawk · 02-20-2013, 03:17 PM

efficiency rules the roost.

One_Quick_Z · 02-20-2013, 04:08 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, 04:12 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.

tjlazer · 02-23-2013, 11:39 AM

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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.

Nissan released this already. It's called the 300ZX Twin Turbo. Well with a new ECU tune and stage 3 upgrade anyways.

02-20-2013, 11:57 AM	#1 (permalink)
TrinityRacer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 MB Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	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, 12:17 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, 01:32 PM	#5 (permalink)
Sh0velMan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Dallas/Ft.Worth Posts: 3,349 Drives: Noisily. Rep Power: 21	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, 02:02 PM	#7 (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, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
TrinityRacer Base Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 34 Drives: 2011 MB Nismo 370Z Rep Power: 15	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 02:11 PM.

02-20-2013, 01:15 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, 02:22 PM	#9 (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, 03:17 PM	#12 (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, 04:08 PM	#13 (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: 220	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, 04:12 PM	#14 (permalink)
nepali Track Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 597 Drives: like a maniac! Rep Power: 16	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

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