New York 2009: Clean Diesel E250 Concept Unveiled by Mercedes
May 30, 1999
As part of the Mercedes Benz initiative to make the North American market turn to clean diesel solutions, the automaker has unveiled its new E250 Bluetec concept at the New York Motor Show.
The new Mercedes E250 Bluetec concept runs on a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine capable of 201bhp. The engine is mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. Fuel efficiency figures are at 33.6 mpg in city traffic and 46.8 mpg in highway traffic. With these figures, the car is already well within the new Bin 5 and EU6 emission laws set to be implemented by 2014.
For a more eco-friendly exhaust, the E250 Bluetec concept makes use of a specialized urea solution within the exhaust system, which greatly reduces the car’s nitrogen oxide emissions. With the urea tank’s 25-liter capacity, owners are guaranteed minimal maintenance and refilling.
The E250 Bluetec is still in the concept stages, but Mercedes Benz should be able to finish development soon, given that the new E350 Bluetec will hit European dealerships in autumn. The technology is already out there, so it shouldn’t take too much time for the production E250.
Source: Autocar
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FAB Brings New Meaning to Desire with Custom SLR
May 30, 1999
FAB Design, a Swiss tuner specializing in Mercedes Benz sports cars, has come up with the SLR Desire—a limited-run 750-horsepower machine with stunning body work and extensive performance upgrades.
With some modifications to the standard SLR McLaren’s engine, the Desire has goes over a hundred horsepower better than the base unit. This, along with the extensive aerodynamic improvements on the carbon fiber body, allow the Desire to reach a regulated top speed of 192mph. Additionally, the car has a 0-62mph time of 3.6 seconds.
The Desire’s side skirts have recesses for the six exhaust pipes of the car’s custom high-performance sports exhaust system. There’s also a big diffuser at the back’s redesigned panels and a wide rear spoiler. FAB Designs say the additions were made for improved driving dynamics.
Only 15 FAB Design SLR Desire units will comprise the entire production run, which means the exclusivity alone should make it a sought-after commodity by people with a whole shitload of money.
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Koenigsegg Reportedly One of Saab Bidders
January 30, 1999
Swedish supercar manufacturer Koenigsegg is reportedly one of the last few bidders for Saab, another Swedish firm currently under administration, the counterpart of US Chapter 11 bankruptcy.
A Swedish newspaper report said, “According to sources close to GM the toughest battle is expected between US billionaire Ira Rennert and Swedish carmaker Koenigsegg.” Rennert and his Renco Group, a holding company based in New York City that invests in a variety of industries, is one of the other shortlisted bidders.
News of the Koenigsegg bid comes shortly after Saab confirmed narrowing down the list of bidders to three prime prospects.A deal to get Saab off GM’s struggling hands should be made within a few weeks. GM made it pretty clear that Saab would be let go by the end of 2009, and the sale will definitely come much earlier than that target.
It would be amazing to see what lies ahead for Saab if the Koenigsegg proves to be true and pushes through. What’s better for Saab is that this really will make an entirely Swedish entity out of the company, since Koenigsegg hails from the same land. Of course, this still depends largely on Koenigsegg’s own financial status.
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