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06-19-2009, 10:00 AM
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Three-cylinder coming to next Mercedes-Benz C-Class?
Filed under: Economy, Hybrids/Alternative, Green, Mercedes-Benz
 Mercedes-Benz A-Class - Click above for high-res image gallery According to a report from AutoWeek.nl, Mercedes-Benz is taking a long, hard look at a new three-cylinder engine for its upcoming range of small cars and hybrids. Daimler already offers a 1.0-liter three-banger in the diminutive Smart ForTwo, and this new powerplant would likely be destined for the engine bay of both the next-gen Smart and Mercedes' A-, B- and C-Class vehicles. In addition to the three-cylinder engine, Thomas Weber, director of group research and car development at Mercedes-Benz, says the German automaker plans to offer a hybrid powertrain option on each of its models - from minicars like the Smart to its line of large luxury sedans and commercial vans. To make that goal a reality, M-B is working to reduce the weight of its hybrid drivetrain by 10%. The last interesting little nugget from this report is that Mercedes is looking for a partner to help develop this small engine family. We can't help but recall rumors from last month indicating that BMW was working on its own new three-cylinder engine architecture. Gallery: 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class      [Source: AutoWeek.nl]Three-cylinder coming to next Mercedes-Benz C-Class? originally appeared on Autoblog on Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments More...  06-19-2009 10:58 AM 
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06-19-2009, 11:40 AM
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Calling Briggs & Stratton . . .
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06-19-2009, 11:57 PM
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Can YOu Say VolksWagon LUPO ?
Teeney, Tiny Two Door with 3 Cylinder Turbo Diesel with 5 Speed Tiptronic
(Automatic) Transmission [Never made it to the US] 60 MPG in town.
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