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Written by Vijay Pattni
You don"t really need tonnes of speed in something weighing many tonnes - well, you do, but you really don"t. Something to do with physics. And until now, your only choice of engine in a Mercedes-Benz X-Class was a 2.3-litre Renault-developed diesel. Maximum horsepower was 187bhp. For the Geneva Motor Show, Merc will show off an X-Class that has more. Specifically, 255bhp, thanks to the company"s 3.0-litre turbo V6 diesel. It helps slash the pick-up"s 0-62mph time down from a wheezy 11.8s to just 7.9s. Much quicker, then. It also gets 406lb ft of torque, allied to a permanent all-wheel-drive setup. And credit to Merc for referencing Formula 1 tech for a diesel pick-up truck engine. That V6 uses cylinder liner coating, just like in motorsport"s top tier.
Date written: 28 Feb 2018
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 11016
You don"t really need tonnes of speed in something weighing many tonnes - well, you do, but you really don"t. Something to do with physics. And until now, your only choice of engine in a Mercedes-Benz X-Class was a 2.3-litre Renault-developed diesel. Maximum horsepower was 187bhp. For the Geneva Motor Show, Merc will show off an X-Class that has more. Specifically, 255bhp, thanks to the company"s 3.0-litre turbo V6 diesel. It helps slash the pick-up"s 0-62mph time down from a wheezy 11.8s to just 7.9s. Much quicker, then. It also gets 406lb ft of torque, allied to a permanent all-wheel-drive setup. And credit to Merc for referencing Formula 1 tech for a diesel pick-up truck engine. That V6 uses cylinder liner coating, just like in motorsport"s top tier.
Date written: 28 Feb 2018
More of this article on the Top gear website
ID: 11016
