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Old 03-23-2005, 02:47 PM   #1
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Officially released today, the info and pics of the new R class. This car will be launched first in North America, in autumn 2005. Deliveries to customers in Europe will begin at the beginning of 2006.

Engines:
  • R 320 3.0 CDI with 224 hp and 510 Nm of torque (0-100 kmh in 8.8s, topspeed 215 kmh)
  • R 350 3.5 V6 with 272 hp and 305 Nm of torque (0-100 kmh in 8.3s, topspeed 230 kmh)
  • R 500 5.0 V8 with 306 hp and 460 Nm of torque (0-100 kmh in 6.9s, topspeed 240 kmh)
  • (R 63 AMG model with 480 hp)
All engines are coupled to a 7G-tronic auto transmission and an electronical controlled 4WD system.
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Old 03-23-2005, 02:53 PM   #2
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What the f*** has happened to the headlights? :shock:
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Old 03-23-2005, 02:55 PM   #3
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I quite like it, front lights looks ... um.... different but its Merc, so could be a good car. Thanx Wutputt 5.0 V8 :shock:
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Old 03-23-2005, 02:57 PM   #4
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WTF is going on with the front end!!
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Old 03-23-2005, 03:24 PM   #5
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horrible, just horrible, and people say bangle is bad...
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Old 03-23-2005, 05:05 PM   #6
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Originally Posted by bmagni
horrible, just horrible, and people say bangle is bad...
lol! i have to say not the most attractive merc i have seen
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Old 03-23-2005, 05:32 PM   #7
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now that is what i call original! i like it, but i wouldnt buy it unless i had to buy a van.
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Old 03-23-2005, 08:05 PM   #8
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its like a van on a car's chassis. i personally done like anything about it except the 5.0 :fadein:
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Old 03-25-2005, 05:52 PM   #9
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Not a fan at all... look at that fugly arse.
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Old 03-25-2005, 07:19 PM   #10
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Hehe the front end is Mercedes Meets Porsche :fadein:
I think this will actually do quite well, especially in Europe. Remember reading an article recently talking about the popularity of people movers there. And seeing there isn't really any luxury brand-made van there, this is a smart move by Benz to get in early. Also, BMW have announced they're developing one also.. Bring on the AMG power house people mover
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Old 03-26-2005, 08:08 AM   #11
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One word..................YUCK :fist:
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Old 03-26-2005, 09:55 PM   #12
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Damn how many models do they have now? It is just like BMW coming out with 50 models. How many times could the pie be sliced?

Personal I do not like the car. I think I would pick either Toyota Sienna or Honda Odyssey over this.
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Old 03-26-2005, 10:17 PM   #13
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Scion xA in the back like seriously close looking
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Old 03-27-2005, 09:49 AM   #14
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some interesting info 5157 mm long, that car will BIG
5157 - 1922 - 1656

funny, if will be AMG version, with car this size ... ,
R 65 AMG
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Old 03-27-2005, 03:24 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by bmwmpower
funny, if will be AMG version, with car this size ... ,
R 65 AMG
Yeah, I was thinking about the exact same thing. Hahaha, freaking AMG Minivan hahahaha.
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