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08-24-2014, 08:55 AM | #1 |
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Mercedes-Benz to bridge gap with midlevel AMGs
Daimler AG plans a line of vehicles with modified engines and sport-tuned suspensions to bridge the gap between standard Mercedes-Benz models and high-performance AMG derivatives.
Company executives say the new strategy begins with the Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG, which will launch at the Detroit auto show in January. Powered by a twin-turbocharged V-6 and equipped with a torque-converter-type automatic, the C450 AMG will fit between the regular Mercedes-Benz C400 and the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. During the next few years, Mercedes-Benz will launch similar models for its other lines, including the CLA, E class and GLK. The line will not match the performance of regular AMG models, and visual modifications will be restricted to trim, cladding and wheels. Full-fledged AMG derivatives often feature body modifications, such as wider fenders. Mercedes is following the lead of Audi, which has offered S-badged models for several years. They slot between Audi's standard models and high-performance RS versions. BMW and Cadillac have followed the same strategy. BMW now offers M Performance models, which are based on the regular lineup. Cadillac has added the Vsport moniker to more powerful models that don't qualify as V-series models. You can reach Jens Meiners at [email protected].
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08-24-2014, 08:59 AM | #2 |
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The German three are Hora s now
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08-24-2014, 12:24 PM | #3 |
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^^^exactly - image rules
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08-24-2014, 02:37 PM | #4 |
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Huge brand dilution.
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08-24-2014, 02:51 PM | #5 |
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Following Cadillac's lead with V-Sport vs. -V?
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08-24-2014, 08:15 PM | #6 |
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Medieval AMG you say??
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08-24-2014, 09:40 PM | #7 |
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I want an AMG so bad. But used with an extended warranty is the way to go.
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08-25-2014, 08:16 AM | #8 |
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08-25-2014, 10:00 AM | #9 |
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AMG-Sport series, sweet!
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08-25-2014, 10:10 AM | #10 |
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We'll I admit I love my s4 and with my tune it's a cheap rs5 here cris Harris s4 agaisnt the rs5
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2KfMY96v_Gc But the s line crap with just a 2 liter etc. we'll I made my point on that earlier |
08-25-2014, 12:58 PM | #11 |
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They saw the sales of the Msport branded BMW's and said we need some of that.
The new M235i has more M badges than my M3. |
08-25-2014, 02:09 PM | #12 |
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08-25-2014, 07:43 PM | #13 |
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Imagine an AMG-Sport badge on there too
Nothing wrong with the Audi S cars -- they're just equivalent to the 335i or C400 (not sure what MB calls theirs, I hate Benz anyway). The unfortunate part of the S-line and M-Sport cars is that they very often look much, much better than the regular cars. If I bought an A4 or 3-series right now, I would find it hard not to buy the S-line or M-Sport packages respectively. |
08-25-2014, 09:51 PM | #14 |
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08-26-2014, 11:27 AM | #15 |
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