Mercedes E250 BlueTEC Concept

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept has been premiered at the New York International Auto Show. Powered by a 2.2 liter four-cylinder CDI engine coupled with a 7-speed automatic transmission, Mercedes E250 BlueTEC may outputs 150 kW/204 hp and 500 Nm (369 ft/lbs) of torque between 1600 and 1800 rpm.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept offer one of the cleanest diesels in the world as it combines the BlueTEC technology with a four-cylinder engine.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept also complies with the European Euro 6 emissions standards and U.S. Bin 5.

Mercedes E250 BlueTEC concept is especially developed for the North American market and it may offers a combined fuel consumption of 43 mpg.

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Mercedes F-CELL Roadster Concept

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster is a fuel-cell-drive concept built by a team of 150 trainees of Daimler AG at the Sindelfingen Mercedes-Benz plant which took a year to be completed. Powered by a 1.2 kW fuel cell system located at the rear, Mercedes F-CELL Roadster will reach its top speed at 25 km/h and has a range of 350 km.

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster design is inspired by the Benz Patent Motor Car from 1886, which features a unique fiberglass front section, large spoked wheels, and also carbon-fiber bucket seats with hand-stitched leather covers. While on the front section, the design is inspired by the F1 race cars.

Mercedes F-CELL Roadster is equipped with a drive-by-wire joystick instead of a steering wheel.

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2009 Audi Q5 in US

Audi has released the complete details of 2009 Audi Q5 complete details which will become available in US from March. With the 3.2 V6 FSI direct injection engine, 2009 Audi Q5 may develops 270hp at 6500 rpm and 243 lb-ft of torque at 3000 rpm.

2009 Audi Q5 engine will be coupled with the quattro all wheel drive system via a six speed Tiptronic transmission. With a top speed limited to 155 mph, 2009 Audi Q5 has an estimated 0-60 mph acceleration time of 6.7 seconds.

2009 Audi Q5 is the first to offer the Generation 3 MMI, and navigation with real-time traffic information.

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