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What is this discussion about? Audi A8, BMW 7 Series, Jaguar XJ-Series, Lexus LS 460, Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Volkswagen Phaeton, Maserati Quattroporte, Mercedes-Benz CL-Class, Sedan



Let's try to define this forum as being limited to luxury performance vehicles where the mainstream version in a typical configuration has an MSRP of at least $60k.

A luxury vehicle with a base price of $59k qualifies because it would typically be bought with some additional equipment, bringing the MSRP over $60k.

Vehicles like the E, 5, A6, M, or GS, even if available in certain versions over $60k, don't qualify because they are cars from companies that have higher end cars in their lineups.

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#18842 of 24723 New MB CL Class by dewey

Sep 12, 2006 (12:53 pm)

More details on the new MB CL Class:
 
In autumn 2006 Mercedes-Benz is launching the culmination of more than 50 years of coupé tradition with the new CL-Class. The new two-door model combines peerless exclusivity and charismatic design with trailblazing technology which no other car brand is able to offer. The luxury coupé enters new dimensions in vehicle safety with PRE-SAFE® Brake, a unique system which automatically brakes the Coupé when a rear-end collision threatens. Standard equipment also includes Mercedes innovations such as an active ABC suspension (Active Body Control), the Intelligent Light System with five lighting functions and the anticipatory occupant protection system PRE-SAFE®. There is a choice of two powerful engines with eight or twelve cylinders. These generate significantly more output and torque, while exhibiting an exemplary smoothness which lives up to the Mercedes heritage of superb motoring refinement.
 
The large Mercedes Coupés have been the epitome of elegance and exclusivity in automotive engineering for many decades. They set standards in design and equipment, combining outstanding safety with the greatest comfort and a superior driving experience. In short, Mercedes Coupés are dream cars of a very special kind – automotive classics.
 
Pardon the above rhetoric in the last paragraph but I just had to include it in this post.
 
link title
 

#18843 of 24723 Re: My future BMW will Be Hydrogen Powered? [lexusguy] by dewey

Sep 12, 2006 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 12, 2006 10:47 am)
That's not really fair to BMW. The Hindenburg disaster was the result of gross negligence in terms of maintenance, improperly cooled engines, bad piloting, and burning diesel fuel. It wasn't the hydrogen.
 
OK Lexusguy I was just kidding. But if BMW ever got into flying Zeppelins as a business I still would never book a transAtlantic flight with them

#18844 of 24723 Re: Audi Q7 [dewey] by blkhemi

Sep 12, 2006 (1:30 pm)

Replying to: dewey (Sep 11, 2006 5:33 pm)
Dewey, I checked out your link on the Audi Q7 V12 TDI. All I can say is wow, and the fun part is Audi is sending this one to our shores next year along with an S variant. Funny thing is, which one is to be the top dog?
 
There also some interesting info on the BMW Z9. A beautiful car judging from the pics, not quite as Bangle-ized as the 6-Series.
 
On the S8 and S600: I don't have anymore fingernails as I've bitten them all off on anticipation of getting these two facinating automobiles. My A of A guy told me just this morning that I'll have the 5th S8 to be imported to the states, 3 of which were press cars that will be scrapped after usage. What a pity.......

#18845 of 24723 Re: Audi Q7 [blkhemi] by dewey

Sep 12, 2006 (1:51 pm)

Replying to: blkhemi (Sep 12, 2006 1:30 pm)
I read (either in the current edition of Automobile or R & T) that the lightweight 4 cyl. turbo Acura RDX achieved a pathetic 14 MPG during a test-drive.
 
In contrast a heavy Audi Q7 V12 TDI can achive 20MPG. That in itself is truly amazing!

#18846 of 24723 Re: My future BMW will Be Hydrogen Powered? [dewey] by houdini1

Sep 12, 2006 (1:59 pm)

Replying to: dewey (Sep 12, 2006 6:45 am)
Yep, I'll be waiting on the helium model!!

#18847 of 24723 Re: My future BMW will Be Hydrogen Powered? [dewey] by lexusguy

Sep 12, 2006 (2:11 pm)

Replying to: dewey (Sep 12, 2006 1:02 pm)
OK Lexusguy I was just kidding. But if BMW ever got into flying Zeppelins as a business I still would never book a transAtlantic flight with them
 
I figured you probably weren't serious, honestly I just wanted to exert my knowledge of the incident as a Hindenburg expert. For whatever reason the topic doesn't show up in conversations all that often.

#18848 of 24723 Re: My future BMW will Be Hydrogen Powered? [lexusguy] by tagman

Sep 12, 2006 (5:39 pm)

Replying to: lexusguy (Sep 12, 2006 2:11 pm)
I just wanted to exert my knowledge of the incident as a Hindenburg expert.
 
You are one amazing fellow, LG!
 
TagMan

#18849 of 24723 Re: My future BMW will Be Hydrogen Powered? [tagman] by lexusguy

Sep 12, 2006 (7:31 pm)

Replying to: tagman (Sep 12, 2006 5:39 pm)
It's just one of those all time great mysteries. I think the electrical\diesel fire theory makes the most sense, but the original conclusion of the "static spark" combined with leaking hydrogen can never be completely ruled out. The Eric Spehl sabotage theory is of course the most interesting, but also the most unlikely.

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