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We will keep making V8 and V12 engines – Mercedes-Benz

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This is good news for fans of V8 and V12 engines from AMG. During its annual results conference recently, Mercedes-Benz announced that it would continue to offer these engines.

For the V12 engine, the German manufacturer plans to keep producing it for the long term, although only for specific markets.

This is not really surprising, as currently, only one Mercedes model utilises the 12-cylinder mill, namely the Maybach S680. With a displacement of 6.0-litres and a pair turbochargers, the engine generates 612 PS and 900 Nm of torque.

Among the trio of German luxury brands, Mercedes will be the last to retain a 12-cylinder engine in its lineup. The last time BMW had a V12 model was in 2022 with the M760i, while Audi exited the segment in 2017 with the W12-powered A8.

Furthermore, Mercedes stated that it is developing a “next-generation, high-tech electrified V8” for models built on the AMG.EA platform. The engine is being developed to comply with stricter Euro 7 emission standards.

It is uncertain whether the next-generation C63 will adopt the new engine, but looking at the lacklustre response to the current four-cylinder hybrid model, it doesn’t seem like such a bad idea.

The automaker made no mention of the inline-six engine used by the S580e and CLS53, hence it’s safe to assume that it will soldier on.

When it comes to four-cylinder engines though, Mercedes said will debut a 1.5-litre 48-volt hybrid engine paired with an eight-speed DCT transmission in the new CLA next month.

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Pagani Huayra Epitome, V12 hypercar with manual transmission!

Good news for manual transmission enthusiasts.

This is because Pagani has just launched a special edition Huayra model that will debut at this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed, and yes, it is the first Huayra model equipped with a manual gearbox!

The Pagani Huayra Epitome – epitomizing the pinnacle of Pagani – was created for an ultra-rich customer who truly desired a Huayra with a manual transmission.

 

 

The Xtrac seven-speed gearbox utilizes a state-of-the-art triple-disc clutch system for transferring torque from the powerful twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 Mercedes-AMG engine boasting 852 hp and 1,100 Nm more effectively.

From a technical perspective, the Huayra Epitome has nearly the same power as the Huayra Utopia, allowing it to reach a top speed of 350 km/h.

Pagani engineers also reworked the suspension aspects of this Epitome model to produce a lower roll and pitch effect compared to the standard Huayra.

 

 

However, there is also a “Super Soft” mode to enable owners to enjoy a more serene driving experience on the roads, which will automatically deactivate at a speed of 150 km/h.

The exterior of this Epitome has received slight design touches, especially on the front and rear bumpers, LED lighting system, and larger grilles for more efficient airflow.

At the rear, there is a large wing, followed by a diffuser and four titanium exhaust outlets capable of producing an alluring exhaust note.

 

 

Upon closer inspection, the blue hue used on the body panels of this Huayra Epitome is actually genuine carbon fiber weave.

Lastly, the Huayra Epitome is paired with gold-colored rims and similar accents in a few areas.

According to Pagani, the Grandi Complicazioni division took approximately nine months to design the Epitome, with an additional 10 months for completion.

Unfortunately, this exquisite design will only be produced once, meaning you may have to seek other alternatives to experience a Huayra Epitome – perhaps in the form of a diecast model.

 

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We’ll keep making V12 engines until they’re banned – Ferrari

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DESPITE the fact that Ferrari has started offering smaller turbocharged hybrid V6 and V8 engines in its cars, the famed manufacturer is determined to keep its V12 engines alive for as long as possible.

Speaking to Car Expert, Ferrari’s head of product marketing Emanuele Carando assured enthusiasts that the company will continue to produce cars with the 6.5-litre engine for as long as the regulations allow them to.

“We will produce naturally aspirated V-12s until the law [no longer] allows us to. We hope the law in the future will continue to show opportunities, probably working on new petrol which is more sustainable,” said Carando.

In the 12Cilindri Coupe and Spider, the Ferrari 6.5-litre V12 engine can rev up to only 9,500 rpm, but technically it is capable of reaching 10,000 rpm.

Ruggero Cevolani, the head of the V12 program, explained that the lower rev limit was deliberately chosen to maximise power delivery and avoid “drop off in the sensation of constant acceleration.”

He further added that Ferrari is first and foremost an “engineering company,” and that’s why performance is a top priority.

Previously, Ferrari’s chief designer, Flavio Manzoni, acknowledged that the V8 turbo engine outperforms the V12 in terms of performance. Not only that, he also stated that the 12-cylinder engine is not the most efficient.

However, the company will continue to fight for the engine to ensure that it lives on for as long as possible, as it is more emotional than smaller engines.

Ferrari is not the only luxury brand still interested in producing V12 engines. Aston Martin also has a similar direction with the upcoming Vanquish model, which is said to have a more powerful twin-turbo V12 engine.