Nowadays, with the stricter emission regulations, AMG's once arrogant large-displacement engine has gradually withdrawn from the historical stage, and the small-displacement 35/45/43 series has gradually become the main model, and the classic 63 series has also been replaced by 4.0L? V8 turbocharged engine, and there are even rumors that C63 will be equipped with a 2.0T four-cylinder engine in the future! The 65 series of V 12 will be withdrawn from the historical stage after the final version is released. Is it true that in this era when large displacement is dead, we will never see the high-performance cars we used to have again?
For Mercedes -AMG, a high-performance brand that has created countless legendary models, although the large displacement is about to disappear and electrification has become a trend, there are still some stubbornness and persistence. You can say that it is to clear the name of performance car enthusiasts, to show strength and muscles, or to replace the position of 65 series. In short, at the last moment of 20 19, AMG threw out AMG? GT73？ 4Matic？ The big egg of the four-door coupe.
AMG？ 73' s previous life
AMG？ Type 73 is not familiar to most car fans. It seems that the highest level of AMG will stop at the 65 series V 12 engine. Perhaps only hardcore AMG players will see the number 73. Because this is the largest displacement engine launched in AMG history.
AMG？ The model of Model 73 engine is M 120, and this series of engines was born in 1992. In that era of crazy horsepower, AMG was not satisfied with its 6.0L? V8 engine, so this classic V 12 engine is built, which is divided into three displacements of 6.0, 6.9 and 7.3. And a 7.3V12 engine was installed on the SL model with the code name R 129. 1999, the only mass-produced model SL73 was officially launched. AMG. This model has a maximum power of 525 horsepower and an acceleration of 4.5 seconds per 100 kilometers. During the period from1999 to 2002, 85 sets of this model were produced.
Although SL73? AMG is only a flash in the pan in the history of its production car, but this engine has experienced a highlight moment in AMG history. In addition to the official mass-produced SL73 model of Mercedes-Benz, the famous Mercedes-Benz refitting factories "WALD" and "Brabus" have also installed this engine on the W 140 Mercedes-Benz S-Class model and launched it as its top modified model S73.
The most famous is Mercedes-Benz Competition 1997 FIA? GT championship, build CLK? GTR racing car, this model can be said to be the existence of "monster" class in that year, and it is invincible in the field. At the same time, in order to meet the requirements of the FIA that at least 25 participating vehicles must be mass-produced, AMG produced 25 CLK? GTR. It uses the same mid-rear engine and continuous 6-speed gearbox as the racing car. Five of them are equipped with a 7.3L engine, which is called "CLK? GTR？ Super? Sports edition.
By 2002, although the entire Mercedes-Benz company did not have 7.3L? V 12 engine model, but this classic engine has changed a way to extend its life. That is, Mercedes-Benz sold this engine to pagani, a famous Italian high-end sports car "workshop". During the 14 years from 2002 to 20 16, pagani? Zonda is equipped with this continuously optimized 7.3L? V 12 engine, and this engine was assembled by hand in AMG factory, with the nameplate of the engineer attached.
AMG？ Life of 73
This AMG was exposed by AMG at the end of 20 19? The earliest concept car Model 73 was exhibited at the Geneva Motor Show in 20 17. Mercedes-Benz once pointed out that the return of the 73 Series will become the new top model in the AMG family. However, with the development of science and technology, the 73 series will no longer be equipped with V 12 engine, but will adopt 4.0L? V8+ EQ? The power hybrid system will have a maximum power of more than 800 HP. The new hybrid system has a faster response speed and can output more power to the rear wheels. Expect this AMG? GT73？ 4Matic 100 km acceleration time will be less than 3 seconds.
Except AMG? GT four-door coupe version, this new powertrain is expected to be mounted on Mercedes-Benz G-class and SL-class in the future, when G73? , SL73 or even S73? Could AMG become G65 and S65? Alternative model of AMG. Although the performance of the new 73 series is stronger, it is inevitable that people will feel a little regret without the blessing of V 12 engine.
Comments:
Whether in the domestic market or the European market, car companies will face stricter emission regulations, so AMG insists on introducing new high-horsepower performance cars. Although our fans are in awe, they are also worried about the pressure they are under. In the future, we may not see the V8 engine on the main models such as C63, and more hybrid systems will appear on the modified models of AMG. Therefore, will a more scientific and more powerful model built by reducing the displacement and electrification drive still be the dish of performance enthusiasts? I just hope that the "boiling water" exhaust sound is real, not simulated from the car stereo.
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