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  name Mercedes-Benz R-Class
  manufacturer DaimlerChrysler AG
  production 2006 &ndash
  length 5157&nbspmm (203&nbspin)
  class MPV / Crossover SUV
  body Style 5-door Wagon
  similar BMW X5 <br> Acura MDX <br> Cadillac SRX <br> Land Rover LR3


The R-Class is an MPV / SUV crossover Automobile offered by DaimlerChrysler in 2006 Model Year under the ''' Mercedes-Benz ''' Brand . A concept was first seen at the 2001 Detroit Auto Show as the '''Vision GST''' (''Grand Sports Tourer'') concept, and the final production vehicle was shown at the 2005 New York International Auto Show . DaimlerChrysler assembles R-Class vehicles destined for the United States , and possibly other countries as well, in Tuscaloosa , Alabama . The R-Class shares its Chassis with the 2006 M-Class replacement. The R-Class slots between the M-Class and the G-Class .

The R-Class is offered in two wheelbases.

Models:
  • R 350 - 3.5 L V6 , 272  PS (268 hp SAE /200 kW)

  • R 500 - 5.0 L V8 , 306  PS (302 hp SAE /225 kW)

  • R 63 AMG - 6.3 L V8 , 510 PS (503 hp SAE/375 kW) (prototype presented at 2005 IAA )

  • R 320 CDI - 3.0 L V6 , 224 PS (221 hp SAE/165 kW) (to be introduced in mid 2006)




R63 AMG


The AMG version of the W251, the R63 AMG, was introduced at the 2006 North American International Auto Show as a 2007 model. It features a 6.2 L '' M156 '' V8 engine producing 503 hp (375 kW) and 465 ft·lbf (630 N·m) of torque. Mercedes-Benz's 7G-TRONIC seven-speed Automatic Transmission is standard.


REFERENCES


  • "2006 Volkswagen C1: Link with Maserati provides platform", an article under "Sketchpad" in the "News" section of the March, 2003 issue of '' Motor Trend '', on page 31



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