Official: AMG launching high-performance diesel by 2011
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Volker Mornhinweg, the boss of Mercedes' tuning division, has announced that AMG plans to open a diesel version "within three years,". Mornhinweg described the prospective high-performance diesel as an upgrade version of the renowned AMG Hammer, a gas-engined W124 E-class. "This car will be the Super Hammer," Mornhinweg said.
Unlike the CL or S-class, the AMG diesel will not be a large coupe or saloon since the AMG boss has previously announced that he favored the concept of a more dimunitive, lighter and more efficient vehicle. This will probably mean a C-class diesel, like the C320, is in line for the AMG treatment. More details after the jump!
The concept of diesel AMGs will unavoidably extend to other Mercedes versions. The new E-class will most probably end up as an AMG diesel. The latest high-performance model will not be the first diesel-engined Benz to sport an AMG badge. That position was earned by the C30 AMG, back in 2002, which was founded on a Sport Coupe.
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