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Back in June, Mercedes introduced the Mercedes-Benz GLB crossover. That car came configured with 221 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, and a 8-speed automatic transmission. Now AMG is getting their hands on the GLB and making some performance improvements. First up is the engine, still a 2.0 liter transversely mounted turbo-charge unit, but it now produces 302 horspower and 295 lb-ft from 3,000 - 4,000 rpm. The engine block is made from a lightweight die-cast aluminum to reduce overall weight. AMG also swapped out the standard 8-speed automatic for an 8-speed dual clutch transmission. During upshifts, partial ignition interruption produces a sporty sound experience, while the double-declutch function during downshifts improves shifting comfort. If you're racing for pink-slips, it AMG GLB 35 comes with a Race Start function that offers higher RPMs from a standstill and alters shift points to produce maximum possible acceleration. Race Start stays active as long as the accelerator is kept fully engaged. AMG tuned the all-wheel drive system as well to allow a variable torque split from completely front-wheel drive to a 50:50 front:rear split. The suspension is an adaptive, electronically controlled damping is adjusted depending on the settings of Comfort, Sport, or Sport+. AMG put their final touches on the appearance. An AMG specific grille, AMG specific MBUX screens that feature a "super sport" mode, and a flat bottom steering wheel. The 2021 AMG GLB 35 will make its official debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show and enter the US market sometime in late 2020. View full article
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Back in June, Mercedes introduced the Mercedes-Benz GLB crossover. That car came configured with 221 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque, and a 8-speed automatic transmission. Now AMG is getting their hands on the GLB and making some performance improvements. First up is the engine, still a 2.0 liter transversely mounted turbo-charge unit, but it now produces 302 horspower and 295 lb-ft from 3,000 - 4,000 rpm. The engine block is made from a lightweight die-cast aluminum to reduce overall weight. AMG also swapped out the standard 8-speed automatic for an 8-speed dual clutch transmission. During upshifts, partial ignition interruption produces a sporty sound experience, while the double-declutch function during downshifts improves shifting comfort. If you're racing for pink-slips, it AMG GLB 35 comes with a Race Start function that offers higher RPMs from a standstill and alters shift points to produce maximum possible acceleration. Race Start stays active as long as the accelerator is kept fully engaged. AMG tuned the all-wheel drive system as well to allow a variable torque split from completely front-wheel drive to a 50:50 front:rear split. The suspension is an adaptive, electronically controlled damping is adjusted depending on the settings of Comfort, Sport, or Sport+. AMG put their final touches on the appearance. An AMG specific grille, AMG specific MBUX screens that feature a "super sport" mode, and a flat bottom steering wheel. The 2021 AMG GLB 35 will make its official debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show and enter the US market sometime in late 2020.
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Industry News: NHTSA Testing Mirrorless Cars
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Industry News
More than that, but those of us who have been driving a while have been trained to look in the mirrors. It would take a while to get used to looking at a different spot. The Center rearview mirror like Cadillac and Toyota have is different. You still look in the same spot for that. They don't work as well at night though. -
Toyota News: Toyota and Suzuki Form A New Alliance
Drew Dowdell replied to Drew Dowdell's topic in Toyota
The only one I see would be a next generation Yaris built by Suzuki instead of Mazda. -
From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35
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From the album: 2021 Mercedes-AMG GLB 35