Mercedes-Benz Unveils E63 AMG Estate

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by goof2

For Volvo wagons I prefer the V70R. It had 300hp, all wheel drive, and the option of a 6 speed manual.

Yeah, I wanted one of those.
Sadly, the new ones were beyond my means and all the ones now in my means have more miles than I would like.

[Homeslice]

Originally Posted by z06boy

I'm not much into stationwagons at all BUT I did have a blast in a Dodge Magnum SRT-8 on a closed course a couple of years ago.

It was only 425 hp so I know this Mercedes will be a beast.

The thing about Dodge Magnums and Chargers is, unless you buy the SRT-8, you get mistaken for a rental car.

[Dave]

Originally Posted by karl_1052

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ReaH...eature=related

although, an RS6 wagon would be sweet

fuck yeah doggy. i looove sleepers

[Adeptus_Minor]

Originally Posted by Dave

fuck yeah doggy. i looove sleepers

So did Paul Newman

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/05/l...eir-v8-volvos/

[RACER X]

NICE!

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Intrepid tuner Manhart Racing doesn't just tune BMW's to be faster, it also tunes BMW models that don't necessarily exist. Take, for example, what you see here: a BMW M3 E91 Estate.

BMW never put an M3 Touring into production and by the looks of this final product, maybe they should have. But 'M3' in the eyes of Manhart is an interesting creature. In being a true German tuner, the firm shoehorned in the E60 M5's 5.0L V-10 in place of the high-revving 4.0L V-8 that the M3 usually touts. It's a type of engine transplant Manhart's mechanics have become renowned for in the tuning arena.

On top of that, a significant tweaking was deemed proper, so they installed a full racing exhaust system and ECU controller for a grand total of 542 hp -- or 42 horses more than stock. The coveted 62 mph mark whisks by in a claimed 4.3 secs and its top speed is said to be a mind boggling 201 mph.

Mind you, the M5's seven-speed DCT, as well as its full LSD were also included in the mad scientist conversion in order to attain optimal performance. As icing on the cake, the M3's axles, steering setup, and suspension were all carried over to the E91 Touring chassis.
Like Beverly Hills plastic surgeons, Manhart installed the M3's aerodynamics and fenders for the true M factory look. It sits low, wide, and menacing thanks to an upgraded Bilstein PSS10 coilover suspension matched with 20-in. RAD Monza forged wheels. A set of massive six-pot front, four-pot rear Stoptech brake calipers keep speed in check.

Once inside, front passengers are wrapped in handsome BMW Performance bucket seats, while rear passengers are welcomed by a bench seat donned in Alcantara. Carbon fiber and leather adorn all corners of the "M3's" cabin.

Want one? Well, as you can imagine, scooting your buddies and their luggage to realms usually occupied by exotic cars doesn't come cheap. Try around $177,725 to get one in your garage.




Fuckin' sick!
Source: Manhart Racing

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by Homeslice

The thing about Dodge Magnums and Chargers is, unless you buy the SRT-8, you get mistaken for a rental car.

Old post but just saw it and I agree.

In Hawaii we rented a 300C on one island and a Magnum on another and both were 6 cylinders.

In the SRT-8 version that I drove on the course...totally different animals !! Fun !!


Racer X...now if I was gonna drive a wagon and could afford it...that BMW M car looks killer !!!

[goof2]

Originally Posted by z06boy

Old post but just saw it and I agree.

In Hawaii we rented a 300C on one island and a Magnum on another and both were 6 cylinders.

In the SRT-8 version that I drove on the course...totally different animals !! Fun !!


Racer X...now if I was gonna drive a wagon and could afford it...that BMW M car looks killer !!!

The problem with the SRT-8 models is Dodge does not offer the lifetime powertrain warranty on them. With the SRT models it drops to 2 years/24,000 miles I believe.

[TommyHotWheel]

Real wagons...

[z06boy]

Originally Posted by goof2

The problem with the SRT-8 models is Dodge does not offer the lifetime powertrain warranty on them. With the SRT models it drops to 2 years/24,000 miles I believe.

I didn't know that.

[goof2]

Originally Posted by z06boy

I didn't know that.

Apparently I didn't either.

For 2009 cars it actually drops to 3 years /36k miles from limited lifetime for the powertrain warranty.

It also looks like the new owners may not be fans of the practice. If the Dodge website is to be believed they are going to 5 years/60k miles for their powertrain warranty for all models, including SRT-8 versions.