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The Mercedes-Benz W211 is an executive car which was produced by the German automaker Mercedes-Benz from 2002 to 2009, under the E-Class model names. The W211 models replaced the W210 E-Class models and were superseded by the Mercedes-Benz W212 in 2009. The car was available in two body types: Sedan and Estate (Estate models were sold in Canada as Wagon). The W219, sold as the CLS-Class "4-door coupe", was introduced as a niche model in 2005, and is based on the W211's mechanical package. The E320 CDI used a 2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) in-line 6-cylinder diesel engine, that made 224 PS (165 kW; 221 hp)@3800 and 510 N路m (380 lb路ft)@1600-2800. The E55 AMG is powered by the M113 ML55 engine, a 5.4 L V8 with a Lysholm type supercharger manufactured by IHI. The W211 was updated for the 2007 model year, to address quality and technical issues raised by earlier models. There was new standard and optional equipment, which enabled the W211 to hold its own against its competitors. Sensotronic was dropped due to customer complaints about its software, while Pre-Safe (w/o brake support) was made standard.
New standard equipment included PRE-SAFE active protection, NECK-PRO head restraints, flashing brake lights, tyre pressure monitor. The optional Intelligent Light System included bi-xenon headlamps and 5 different lighting functions. The bodies were restyled including redesigned headlamps, front spoiler, rear lights and steering wheel. The E63 AMG was the refreshed high-performance model of the W211, replacing the E55 AMG. Besides the Saloon, it was also offered in the Estate body style to compete with the new wagon versions of the BMW M5 (E61) and Audi RS6 (C6), though those two high-performance wagons were never sold in North America. This engine had a high-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block with twin-wire arc spray coated running surfaces. Compression ratio is 11.3:1. According to many auto journalists, the E63 AMG was one of the quickest production sports sedans in the world. Both the sedan (saloon) and wagon had a 0-60 mph (96 km/h) acceleration time of 4.4 seconds. Compared to the previous E55 AMG, the E63 AMG had more horsepower but less torque, enabling it to be mated to the newer 7G-Tronic automatic transmission, making it quicker than the E55 AMG. While the E55 AMG and E550 had the standard Mercedes Airmatic DC suspension with adaptive damping, the E63 AMG had the AMG-tuned Airmatic suspension which with the stability control turned off gave it far better driving dynamics than its predecessors. There was a wider range of engines available in Europe than North America and other markets. E 300 BlueTEC2,987 cc (2.987 L; 182.3 cu in) V6211 PS (155 kW; 208 hp) ? E 300 BlueTEC was sold as E 320 BlueTEC in US, Canada. E 500 was sold as E 550 in US, Canada. E 280 4MATIC was sold as E 300 4MATIC in Canada.
Does your new Porsche Cayenne look and feel great, but not producing the power or sound you were hoping for? We saw an increase of 8hp over the OEM exhaust system and dropped 10 pounds off the back end when using our system. OEM automotive applications has led to standard features such as an extremely durable pneumatic actuators, precision flat sealing faces inside the valve, stiffening ribs and high-temperature bearings at both ends of the butterfly spindle. As manufacturers like Porsche evolve and adapt new technologies into their vehicles, Fabspeed must also keep pace with the changes and innovations that arise with exhaust, intake and tuning. And the latest Porsche models are now utilizing electronic exhaust valve controllers which seems like the standard moving forward. The electronic controllers are directly remounted to the valve body on our exhaust so the functionality is maintained. Valves Closed:When the valves are closed, the exhaust is routed through the muffler, allowing the exhaust gases to bounce around the open chambers and dissipate.
This maintains a volume level similar to stock while slightly increasing overall exhaust tone and reducing weight in the rear of the vehicle. Valves Open: When the valves are opened, the exhaust takes the path of least resistance, shooting down a straight through stainless steel pipe inside the muffler, bypassing the sound chamber, and out of the vehicle. This shortcut that the valves open up is not perforated or restricted, so the air has only one place to go; right out of your vehicle. This results in a more aggressive and pronounced tone. Our Valvetronic exhaust includes the Resonator Bypass X-Pipe to make it the perfect fit for a vehicle that has multiple uses. When we combined the Valvetronic Exhaust with the X-Pipe, the cat-back exhaust was complete and exactly what we were looking for. As stated above, with the valves open, our exhaust provides an exhilarating tone with a pleasing level of volume increase in the cabin without being overpowering. Close the valves, and you can enjoy an improvement in exhaust tone and quality without the significant increase in overall volume.