'03 E320 vs '89 300E

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On Apr 17, 2:11 am, "-->> T.G. Lambach <<--" <"T.G. Lambach at
NoHamorSpamcomcast.net"> wrote:

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Yes and Yes!

The V-6 is machined on the 90 degree machines that also make V-8s and
the 90 degree V-6 has less height than if it were a 60 degree motor.

So they can have a lower hood for better aerodynamics and fuel
economy. Plus, they're shorter, so more space to absorb energy in a
crash.

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As to the power comparison between a contemporary 240 V-6 and the 1970s
280 straight six --- let's be fair these two motors are 30 years apart!
Different fuel injection, different engine controls and different
transmissions and a lighter weight, and more streamlined, car body.

Still, my E350 has the same rated hp (268) as a 1995 C36 AMG!

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That's progress.

As to harshness, the 90 degree V-6 and the "sports sedan" trend with
its, IMHO, oversized tires contribute to that feeling. I was considering
buying a new E350 but passed for those reasons.
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Re: '03 E320 vs '89 300E - 05-17-2007 , 02:52 PM