March 2005
http://www.dieselnet.com/
Mercedes Benz unveils the R Class in New York
At the New York International Auto Show, Mercedes Benz will unveil
its new R Class Grand Sports Tourer model. The car--which represents
a new concept fusing elements of such vehicle categories as sporty
Saloon, Estate, MPV and SUV--will launch in the USA in the Fall of
2005, and in Europe in early 2006.
Engine outputs will range from 165 kW/224 hp to 225 kW/306 hp. The V8
gasoline engine propelling the R 500 will achieve 0-100 km/h
acceleration in 6.9 seconds and a top speed of 240 km/h.
From the beginning of 2006, the vehicle will be also available with a
V6 common rail diesel engine. The V6 engine has a peak torque of 510
Nm from 1600 rpm. The fuel consumption of the R 320 CDI is 8.9 liters
per 100 km (combined city/highway).
http://www.daimlerchrysler.com/dccom/0,,0-5-7145-1-477824-1-0-0-0-0-0
-9-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0,00.html
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