All Mercedes cars are to be turbocharged by 2010

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All Mercedes cars to be turbocharged by 2010

JAMES FRANEY

AUTOMOTIVE NEWS

JULY 17, 2008 - 4:20 AM ET

DUSSELDORF, Germany -- Mercedes-Benz will introduce turbocharged engines across its entire lineup in the next 2½ years.

"All our vehicles will have turbocharged engines in series production by the end of 2010 at the latest," Thomas Weber, Daimler board member responsible for research and development, told Automotive News Europe at a press event here.

Forthcoming legislation in Europe and the U.S. is forcing automakers to reduce auto emissions.

Demand for turbochargers is growing because they offer a proven and relatively inexpensive way to reduce fuel consumption. With the addition of a turbocharger, Daimler will be able to install smaller, lighter and more fuel-efficient engines without sacrificing performance.

Under current proposals, the European Commission will ask the German automaker to cut its average fleet emissions from 178 grams per kilometer to 138 g/km by 2012. The Commission will fine automakers that fail to meet the targets.

Improving the efficiency of its existing engines is the first part of Daimler's strategy to reduce CO2 emission levels across its fleet. Weber said the medium-term step would be to introduce more hybrid technology. The S class -- Mercedes' flagship sedan -- will be offered as a full hybrid vehicle starting in 2009.

Weber also said that zero-emission driving is the German automaker's long-term goal. To get there, the automaker plans to use technology such as fuel cells and electric-powered vehicles. A full-electric version of the ForTwo from Mercedes sister brand Smart goes into production in 2010.

[g8crasher]

I think the W212 will see the introduction of a turbocharged 1.8 litre engine ala Audi A4 1.8T. Good time to develop aftermarket plug in chips for Mercs. Hehehe

[Guest sy69u]

I think the W212 will see the introduction of a turbocharged 1.8 litre engine ala Audi A4 1.8T. Good time to develop aftermarket plug in chips for Mercs. Hehehe

hahahahaha. we shall wait & see hor....................

[Guest 9339]

All set for turbo charge , start with E and CLS class by 2010, but.........

Waiting for my approval, too busy to fly over lately......hee

[Guest redhood]

wah, bhp shoot up liao! maybe BP also! :clap:

[Guest Otsego]

good lo,

roadtax also cheaper