Thought this was interesting from Autoweek, May 23rd issue:
"Laredo, Texas, averaging 139.699 mph to set a world record for a diesel. Mercedes also set diesel speed records for 100,000 kilometers and 50,000 miles with two other E320s. The cars set the records while achieving nearly 18 mpg, thanks to the new 224 hp diesel V6 and it's particulate filter, running on the same low-sulfur fuel we will be able to buy in fall 2006.
The record runs (April 1 - May 1) were done largely to impress upon Americans that new diesels provide clean, economical power. Mercedes engineers encouraged us to stick a finger in the tailpipe of any of the test cars: Not only did our finger come out soot-free, it was downright clean."
The diesels are coming and I'm sure Honda will have one as well (for the States). I would love an RL with a diesel engine that is as good, clean, powerful and economical as the one above!
Anyone else for a diesel?
"Laredo, Texas, averaging 139.699 mph to set a world record for a diesel. Mercedes also set diesel speed records for 100,000 kilometers and 50,000 miles with two other E320s. The cars set the records while achieving nearly 18 mpg, thanks to the new 224 hp diesel V6 and it's particulate filter, running on the same low-sulfur fuel we will be able to buy in fall 2006.
The record runs (April 1 - May 1) were done largely to impress upon Americans that new diesels provide clean, economical power. Mercedes engineers encouraged us to stick a finger in the tailpipe of any of the test cars: Not only did our finger come out soot-free, it was downright clean."
The diesels are coming and I'm sure Honda will have one as well (for the States). I would love an RL with a diesel engine that is as good, clean, powerful and economical as the one above!
Anyone else for a diesel?