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Mercedes begins sales of the hybrid version of sedan S 400
Mercedes-Benz S 400

In the summer autocompany Mercedes-Benz begins sales of the hybrid version of sedan S-Class — S 400 which has been presented in April of this year.

Mercedes S 400 Hybrid equip with 3,5-litre engine V6 power of 279HP and the 20-strong electromotor which helps at dispersal and can work as the generator at braking. The general twisting moment reaches 385Nm. Dispersal to 100 km/h for 7,2 seconds, the maximum speed — about 250km/h, writes RSTcars.

Sedan equip with system "start-stop" which stops the engine at crossroads or in stoppers, and at braking the system automatically recharges accumulator which is in a motor coupe.

As a result the combined expense of fuel makes only 7,9l on 100km. According to developers, this the lowest indicator in a class. Emission СО2 does not exceed 189/km.

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Saturday, July 18, 2009