AMG to squeeze big performance out of smaller engines: Autoweek TV

HOME   |   CAR NEWS   |   CAR REVIEWS   |   RACING   |   AUTO SHOWS   |   VIDEOS   |   COLLECTOR   |   SUBSCRIBE Wednesday, December 26, 2012                  A report from Autocar suggests that AMG's 6.2-liter V8 will be swapped out for a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine down the road. AMG to squeeze big performance out of smaller engines: Autoweek TV 12/26/12, 3:04 pm et Also in this episode: Jeep has big plans for growth, and Suzuki sales perk up as the automaker prepares to exit the U.S. market. TRANSCRIPT -- The guys at AMG think smaller. -- Jeep has growth plans. -- And there's a rush on the last of the Suzukis. I'm Natalie, cruising through a quiet holiday week with a Wednesday edition of Autoweek TV. Here's some car news: Our friends at Autocar magazine in England report that Mercedes-Benz's AMG performance unit is working on a batch of smaller engines. Specifically, the report says AMG's 6.2-liter V8 will be replaced by a turbocharged 4.0-liter V8. Look for this new engine to show up in cars such as the AMG version of the C-class and the upcoming SLC sports car that will rival the... CLICK HERE TO UNSUBSCRIBE or to sign up for other Autoweek e-mail products. IMPORTANT: Please add Autoweek.com to your E-mail Address Book to ensure you will continue to receive our newsletters. Please DO NOT reply to this e-mail. You will not receive a reply if you use this e-mail address. Crain Communications, 1155 Gratiot Ave. Detroit, MI 48207.