Report: Mercedes-Benz to Leverage Aluminum for Next E-class

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Mercedes-Benz is apparently going crazy for aluminum in the next iteration of its E-class, planning to make “extensive use

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Cicero

Great ideas, and I like the squared off headlights, and I like aluminum, weight is a big enemy to fuel economy, and I want to see what the tuning they are doing to the diesel

94 Taurus owner

Can't wait too see the results. Also hope the next gen 300/Charger are still based on this.

mbslrm

This would really help with weight, which would help handling, speed, (really, performance in every aspect), and fuel economy.

Mena

Also hope the next gen 300/Charger are still based on this.

Doubt it.

Cicero

I agree with Mena, that was a nasty split they had, and I think Chrysler said that even though the platform satys, all future modifications and updates will be done inhouse

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