the second website at hyundai has four alphabets missing. There should be "html" after the word common, ie. "………/powertrain_common.html". Anyway this VGT is different from Paul's VGT engine. This VGT means Variable Geometry TurboCharger.

Yes I know they said too expensive to produce. But for a big company like Mercs to come out with such an idea and waste money on this kind of test, it is silly isn't it? Just like previously there were some Malaysian investing in an Australian Company called CMC Systems producing small engine generators to be installed in the boot so as to produce extra electricity for the car of the future. Their argument was future cars with electric seats, sunroof, etc would need more electricity so they came out with this system. Maintaining the engine in front is already a cost and to maintain a small generator in the boot? Silly idea isn't it. Like the latest Mercs, just install 2 batteries for the car solves the whole problem. Batteries are cheap and can be changed anytime, anywhere. But a generator has many parts, Just to troubleshoot will kill. We are slowly moving towards less labour intensive scenario in Malaysia. Time is money. We can't afford to visit the workshop every other month just to replace parts or troubleshoot problems. When C&C or rather Daimler Chrysler gives 3 year unlimited mileage warranty on its cars, it was pointless for me. My car's aircond compressor were replaced twice, once for water pump, once for alternator, twice for recall on the Sensotronic Brakes, and I can't remember is it twice or thrice for the jerkings in the transmission. What we need is durability, eventhough the warranty period can be 1 year but the parts can withstand wear and tear at a longer time frame.

Anyway to your question, please check website http://www.3k-warner.de OR at worldwide.hyundai-motor.com/common/html/innovation/powertrain_common.html

Hope you r not offended. Just trying to make my point. It seems DC maybe going the wrong direction.

(Although I think the Bugatti Veyron has 4 turbos)

Where is a good place to find out more about VGT?

I think electric seems promising too. Toyota is working on an electric supercar. Imagine, each wheel driven by its own motor, with minimal energy loss through heat, or the drivetrain.

still remember this chick of mine who drove a wira 2.0 diesel… hahahaha…

Correct me if I'm wrong – So basically, Mercedes can simplify things by using an inline-six instead of a V6.

I'd like to mention, also the Supra TT and the Mitsubishi 3000GT TT (aka GTO! Fun cars, but 3000GT on the heavy side.

The car goes from 0-100km/h in 5.3 seconds. How does this figure stand up to the SLK350 powered by a petrol engine? The SLK350 does it in 5.1 seconds. Only 0.4 seconds difference. Very impressive.

should be 0.2 seconds difference

paul,you too should learn simple math

Mercedes did not release any torque and horsepower curve charts.

I can imagine that having a concept of tri-turbos is a brilliant way to reduce turbo lag, especially since turbocharging is the only viable way to make diesel engines produce more respectable power outputs. But having more components means a lower overall engine efficiency, and don't mention the cost increase. it would be interesting to see how Merc tackles this problem.