LAMBORGHINI
Lamborghini aventador SVJ i i gjelber.
Cmimi: 700K
The Lamborghini Aventador (Spanish pronunciation: [aβentaˈðoɾ]) is a mid-engine, two-seater sports car manufactured and marketed by Lamborghini from 2011 until 2022. Named after a prominent Spanish fighting bull that fought in Zaragoza, Aragón, in 1993,[10][11][12] the Aventador succeeded the Murciélago and was manufactured in Sant’Agata Bolognese, Italy.[13]
History
The Aventador was launched on 28 February 2011 at the Geneva Motor Show, five months after its initial unveiling in Sant’Agata Bolognese. Internally codenamed LB834, it was designed to replace the then-decade-old Murciélago as the new flagship model.[14][15][16]
Soon after its unveiling, Lamborghini announced that it had sold 12 cars, with deliveries starting in the second half of 2011.[17] By March 2016, Lamborghini had built 5,000 Aventadors. At the time, it was the second-best selling Lamborghini model ever.[18]
The Aventador was replaced by the Revuelto in 2023.
Specifications and performance
Specifications
Engine
The Aventador LP 700–4 used Lamborghini’s 700 PS (515 kW; 690 hp) 6,498 cc (6.5 L; 396.5 cu in) 60° V12 engine, weighing about 235 kg (518 lb). Known internally as the L539,[15] it was Lamborghini’s fifth in-house engine and second V12 design since the 3.5-litre power plant found in the 350GT.[19]
| Displacement | 6,498 cc (396.5 cu in) |
| Max. power | 700 PS (515 kW; 690 hp) at 8,250 rpm |
| Min. power to weight | 378 PS (278 kW; 373 bhp) per tonne |
| Max. torque | 690 N⋅m (509 lb⋅ft) at 5,500 rpm |
| Firing order | 1, 12, 4, 9, 2, 11, 6, 7, 3, 10, 5, 8 |
| CO2 emissions | 398 g/km (23 oz/mi) |
| Combined fuel consumption | 17.2 L/100 km (16.4 mpg‑imp; 13.7 mpg‑US)[20] |
| Models | Engine & Displacement | Drive type | Max. Power | Max. Torque | Kerb Weight | Top Speed | 0–100 km/h (0-62 mph) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LP 700-4 Roadster | 6.5 L (6,498 cc) L539 V12 | All-wheel drive | 515 kW (691 bhp) | 689 N·m (508 lb·ft) | 1,625 kg. (3,583 lb.) | 350 km/h (217 mph) | 2.9 seconds |
| LP 700–4 | 1,575 kg (3,472 lb) | ||||||
| SuperVeloce LP 750-4 Roadster | 552 kW (740 bhp) | 1,575 kg. (3,472 lb.) | 350 km/h (217 mph) | 2.8 seconds | |||
| SuperVeloce LP 750–4 | 1,853 kg. (4,085 lb.) | ||||||
| S LP 740–4 | 545 kW (730 bhp) | 690 N·m (509 lb·ft) | 1,575 kg. (3,472 lb.) | 350 km/h (217 mph) | 2.9 seconds | ||
| S Roadster | 1,623 kg. (3,582 lb.) | 350 km/h (217 mph) | 3.2 seconds | ||||
| SVJ LP 770–4 | 566 kW (759 bhp) | 720 N·m (531 lb·ft) | 1525–1575 kg. (3362-3472 lb.) | 350 km/h (217 mph) | 2.8 seconds | ||
| SVJ Roadster | |||||||
| LP 780-4 Ultimae | 573 kW (769 bhp) | 1550 kg. (3417 lb.) | 354 km/h (220 mph) | *2.84 seconds |
BMW
Bmw x5 e re
Cmimi: 100K
The BMW X5 is a mid-size luxury crossover SUV produced by BMW.[1] The X5 made its debut in 1999 as the E53 model. It was BMW’s first SUV. At launch, it featured all-wheel drive and was available with either a manual or automatic gearbox. The second generation was launched in 2006, and was known internally as the E70. The E70 featured the torque-split capable xDrive all-wheel drive system mated to an automatic gearbox. In 2009, the X5 M performance variant was released as a 2010 model.[2]
BMW marketed the X5 officially as a “Sports Activity Vehicle” (SAV),[3] rather than an SUV, to indicate its on-road handling capability despite its large dimensions.[4] The X5 signaled a shift away from the utilisation of body-on-frame construction, in favour of more modern monocoque chassis construction. Although the Mercedes-Benz M-Class was introduced more than a year prior to the X5, the X5 was the first to utilise a monocoque chassis. The M-Class used body-on-frame construction until its second generation.[5][6]
The X5 is primarily manufactured in North America, at BMW Group Plant Spartanburg. Assembly operations also took place in Russia by Avtotor until February 2022, along with operations in India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. The X5 is also modified for armoured security versions, at the BMW de México Toluca plant.[7]
The automaker’s SAV series, which was started by the X5, has expanded with derivations of other number-series BMWs. This began in 2003 with the X3, and continued in 2008 with the X6 (which shares its platform with the X5).
First generation (E53; 1999)
Main article: BMW X5 (E53)
BMW X5 Sport (E53)
The E53 X5 was manufactured between 1999 and 2006. It was developed shortly after BMW Group’s acquisition of British off-road vehicle manufacturer Land Rover. BMW vehicles in turn benefitted significantly from Land Rover’s technology.[8] The first generation X5 shares many components with the Range Rover (L322) model (specifically the hill descent control and off-road engine management systems). The engine and electronic systems were shared with the BMW E39 5 Series.
A series of petrol inline-6 and V-8 engines were offered, along with diesel engines. Engine displacement ranged from 3.0 to 4.8 litres.
Production for the 2004 model year facelift began in late 2003.
TESLA
Tesla cybertruck ngjyre kuqe.
Cmimi: 75K
The Tesla Cybertruck is a battery-electric full-size pickup truck manufactured by Tesla, Inc. since 2023. It was presented as a prototype concept in November 2019, with an angular design composed of flat, unpainted stainless steel body panels, drawing comparisons to low-polygon computer models.
While scheduled for production in late 2021, the vehicle had multiple delays before entering limited production at Gigafactory Texas in 2023, with customer deliveries beginning in November 2023. As of 2026, two variants are available: a tri-motor all-wheel drive (AWD) model marketed as the “Cyberbeast” with an EPA range of 320 miles (515 km) and a dual-motor AWD model with a range of 325 miles (525 km).
As of 2026, the Cybertruck is marketed in the United States, Mexico, Canada, South Korea, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. The Cybertruck has been extensively criticized for its production quality issues, unusual appearance, and safety problems. In response to its disappointing sales, multiple news publications have described it as an “automotive flop“.
History
Background
Tesla CEO Elon Musk‘s presented his ideas in 2012, envisioning building a “Tesla supertruck with crazy torque, dynamic air suspension, and corners like it’s on rails” with load-compensating suspensions comparable to a Ford F-250.[7] In early 2014 Musk predicted 4–5 years before work could start on the product.[7] In a 2015 interview with CNN, Musk said the Tesla pickup would be the equivalent of a Ford F-150.[7]
In mid-2016, the outline for a consumer pickup truck was included in part 2 of the Tesla Master Plan.[8][9][10] Musk suggested that the same chassis could be used for a van and a pickup truck.[11] In late 2017, Musk teased the picture of a “pickup truck that can carry a pickup truck” at the official reveal for the Tesla Semi and the new Roadster.[7]
In late 2018, Musk anticipated that a prototype would be ready to show in 2019.[12]
In March 2019, following the Tesla Model Y launch, Musk distributed a teaser image of a vehicle described as having a cyberpunk or Blade Runner style, resembling a futuristic armored personnel carrier. It was rumored to be named the Model B.[13][14][15] In November 2019, Tesla filed for a trademark on “Cybrtrk”, which was granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office but was abandoned in August 2020.[16]
In mid-2019, the towing capacity of the vehicle was stated to meet or exceed that of a Ford F-150.[17] In June 2019, Musk noted that an amphibious vehicle design concept based partly on Wet Nellie, the submarine car from the 1977 film The Spy Who Loved Me was possible.[18]
In July 2019, regarding a release date, Musk stated “We’re close, but the magic is in the final details. Maybe 2 to 3 months”, indicating late 2019.[19] The unveiling was then scheduled for November 21, 2019 at the Tesla Design Studio, next to the SpaceX headquarters in Los Angeles. The truck was launched under the graffiti-themed logo of “Cybertruck”, and a new trademark request was filed with the graffiti logo.[20]
2019 concept
The window damage caused by the steel ball impacting during the unveiling event
A Cybertruck concept was unveiled in Los Angeles, California, on November 21, 2019[21] — the same month, year, and location in which the 1982 film Blade Runner was set. The Cybertruck was launched under a graffiti-themed “Cybertruck” logo.[22]
During the unveiling, Tesla claimed that the Cybertruck’s “Armor Glass” windows were virtually unbreakable, but the two windows on the truck shattered when Franz von Holzhausen threw a metal ball at each of them.[23] Musk later stated that the windows were damaged because, in an earlier demonstration, the door had been hit by a sledgehammer that cracked the base of the glass.[24] Tesla released a video of the Cybertruck pulling a rear-wheel-drive Ford F-150 uphill in a tug of war.[25] News outlets pointed out this was due to the Cybertruck’s heavier weight.[26][27]
Tesla’s stated goal was to provide a sustainable energy substitute for the roughly 6,500 fossil-fuel-powered pickup trucks sold per day in the United States.[28]
At the end of the presentation, a Tesla Cyberquad all-terrain vehicle (ATV) concept was driven onto the bed of the Cybertruck using a built-in ramp in the tailgate. The Cyberquad was plugged into the Cybertruck’s onboard power outlet to charge its batteries. The ATV was anticipated for sale as a Cybertruck option.[29]
In 2019, many social media commentators criticized the sharp contours and unusual exterior shown in the concept vehicle.[30] The prototype was exhibited at the Petersen Automotive Museum in June 2020[31] and again in November 2022.[32]
In January 2020, The Automobile Magazine named Cybertruck the 2019 “Concept Car of the Year”.[33]
FORD
Ford ranger raptor 2026 specification.
Cmimi: 50K
Raptor is a nameplate used by Ford since 2010 for high-performance off-road vehicles.[1] The Raptor designation is used on the highest-performance versions of the F-150, Ranger and Bronco.
The F-150 Raptor was introduced in 2010, the Ranger Raptor was introduced in 2019, in markets outside of North America, and the Bronco Raptor was introduced in late 2021.
The name comes from both bird of prey and the velociraptor. It is intended to be the street-legal counterpart to an off-road racing trophy truck.[2]
F-150 Raptor
First generation (SVT Raptor; 2010)
| First generation (P415) | |
|---|---|
 2010 Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Ford SVT |
| Also called | Ford Lobo SVT Raptor (Mexico) |
| Production | 2009–2014 |
| Model years | 2010–2014 |
| Assembly | United States: Dearborn, Michigan (Dearborn Truck Plant) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 2+2 door extended cab 4-door crew cab |
| Platform | Ford T1 platform |
| Related | Ford F-Series (twelfth generation) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.4 L Modular 3-valve V8 6.2 L Boss V8 |
| Transmission | 6-speed 6R80 automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | SuperCab: 133.3 in (3,390 mm) SuperCrew: 145.2 in (3,690 mm) |
| Length | SuperCab: 220.6 in (5,600 mm) SuperCrew: 232.1 in (5,900 mm) |
| Width | 86.3 in (2,190 mm) |
| Height | SuperCab: 78.5 in (1,990 mm) SuperCrew: 78.4 in (1,990 mm) |
| Curb weight | SuperCab: 6,016 lb (2,729 kg) SuperCrew: 6,210 lb (2,820 kg) |
For the 2010 model year, Ford SVT introduced the F-150 SVT Raptor, its second vehicle derived from the Ford F-150. In notable contrast to the on-road capability of the 1993–2004 SVT Lightning, the SVT Raptor was optimized for off-road performance, similar to a desert racing vehicle. “Raptor” was initially the vehicle’s placeholder nickname during development, with Ford having to come to an arrangement with Mosler for the Raptor name rights.[3]
The first production Raptor, molten orange with the digital mud graphic, sold at auction for $130,000 with all proceeds above the MSRP going to charity. The race version, the F-150 SVT Raptor R, was built for the Baja 1000 races. It uses a 6.2 L V8 engine rated at 500 hp (373 kW).[4]
Chassis upgrades
SVT fitted the Raptor with Fox Racing internal bypass shocks with external reservoirs,[5] allowing for 11.2 inches of front suspension travel, and 12.1 inches in the rear.[6][7] To accommodate the long-travel suspension design, the rear leaf springs and the front upper and lower A-arms were redesigned, with SVT widening the track by seven inches and raising the ride height by two inches.[8]
The rear axle has a locking differential with a 4.10:1 gear ratio,[9] with an open-differential front axle. For 2012, the open front axle was replaced by a Torsen helical-gear limited-slip differential.[10] In place of the all-season tires of the F-150, the Raptor was fitted with 315/70/17 BFGoodrich KO tires.
Towing capacity is up to 8,000 pounds (3,629 kg) with a 1,770-pound (803 kg) payload (SuperCrew only).[11]
Top of body, showing hood extractors
Front skid plate
Front underbody, showing independent front suspension
Rear underbody, showing rear suspension (and spare tire)
Powertrain
For 2010, the standard engine was a 5.4L V8 with 320 hp (239 kW; 324 PS) and 390 lb⋅ft (529 N⋅m) of torque, while an optional 6.2L V8 (shared with the Super Duty) output 411 hp (306 kW; 417 PS) and 434 lb⋅ft (588 N⋅m).[6][5][9][12] Both engines were paired with a 6-speed automatic transmission.[9] For 2011, the 5.4L engine was dropped from the F-Series as a whole, leaving the 6.2L V8 as the only engine offering for the Raptor.
Driving technology
Alongside other versions of the F-Series, the F-150 SVT Raptor was equipped with anti-locking braking (ABS), stability control (AdvanceTrac with RSC), and traction control. To optimize its capability as both an off-road and on-road vehicle, the SVT Raptor included several design features to maximize traction and control.[13] The first Ford with hill descent control, the SVT Raptor was designed to use ABS to minimize driver modulation of the brakes (to increase control of the steering).[13] In off-road settings, the Raptor can be driven in sport mode (traction control off) and “full off-road” mode (no electronic intervention except ABS; throttle and ABS reprogrammed for low traction).[13]
Body design
Coinciding with the widened track and upgraded suspension, the SVT Raptor received several changes to its exterior. Sharing only its cabin and headlamps with the standard F-150, the SVT Raptor is fitted with a model-specific front fascia, with a composite hood, wider fenders (at 86.3 inches wide,[9] the Raptor was fitted with grille-mounted clearance lamps) and the Ford Blue Oval replaced by “FORD” lettering in the grille.[13] Though not using the Flareside configuration, the cargo bed was redesigned to accommodate the wider rear track and tires; to shorten its wheelbase and maximize its breakover angle, a 5.5-foot bed was used.[9]
For 2010, the F-150 SVT Raptor was offered solely as a 2+2 door SuperCab (a regular cab Raptor was never developed) and was offered in four colors: Tuxedo Black, Oxford White, Blue Flame, and Molten Orange.[13] As an option, Ford offered a “digital mud” vinyl decal for the rear sides of the vehicle.[13] For 2011, a four-door SuperCrew cab configuration was introduced, alongside a fifth color from all other F-150 trims: Ingot Silver.[14]
Largely equipped between the F-150 XLT and Lariat, the SVT Raptor is fitted with several interior features specific to the model line, serving as functional upgrades. Alongside high-bolstered seats, an orange stripe was added to the leather wrap of the steering wheel (serving as a visual centering reference).[13] In line with the Super Duty, the SVT Raptor was prewired for aftermarket equipment.[13]
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCab, rear (showing “digital mud” graphic)
SVT Raptor badging
Ford F-150 SVT Raptor SuperCrew
SVT Raptor interior
F-150 SVT Raptor in use by U.S. Customs and Border Protection as a mobile command vehicle.
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MERCEDES
Mercedes gle cupe ngjyre hiri.
Cmimi: 120K
The Mercedes-Benz GLE, formerly Mercedes-Benz M-Class (designated with the “ML” nomenclature), is a mid-size luxury SUV produced by the German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz since 1997. In terms of size, it is slotted in between the smaller GLC and the larger GLS, the latter with which it shares platforms.
The first-generation M-Class, designated with the model code W163, is a body-on-frame SUV and was produced until 2004. The second-generation M-Class (W164) moved to a unibody platform while sharing most components with the GL-Class, which sports a longer body to accommodate third-row seating.
For a short time, between 1999 and 2002, the W163 M-Class was also built by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, for the European market, and the W166 M-Class from 2011 to 2015 was built in Stuttgart for the European and Australian market, before all production moved to the U.S. plant near Vance, Alabama in 2015 with the release of the facelifted W166 model, in an effort to harmonize Mercedes-Benz SUV nameplates by aligning it with the E-Class.
Nomenclature changes
Although grouped under the “M-Class” naming banner since the first launch, BMW, who sells M models such as the M3, objected to the car being badged “M” with the three-digit engine level afterwards (e.g. M 320). This forced Mercedes-Benz to defer to a double-tiered marketing strategy of “ML” badging (e.g. ML 320) under an M-Class umbrella.[1] There has been some confusion surrounding this nomenclature, with many sources erroneously referring to the series as the “ML-Class”,[2][3] including Mercedes-Benz itself.[4][5]
From 2015, with the release of the facelifted W166 third-generation model at the New York Auto Show in April, the M-Class was renamed to GLE as per the revised nomenclature adopted by the brand. Under this scheme, SUVs use the base name “GL”, followed by the model’s placement in Mercedes-Benz hierarchy. The “G” is for Geländewagen (German for off land wagon or off-road vehicle) and alludes the long-running G-Wagen. This is followed by the letter “L” that acts as a linkage with the letter “E”—the GLE being the SUV equivalent to the E-Class.[6][7]
First generation (W163; 1997)
| Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) | |
|---|---|
_wagon_(2010-09-23)_01.jpg) 2000 ML 320 (pre-facelift) | |
| Overview | |
| Model code | W163 |
| Production | February 1997[8] – December 2004 |
| Model years | 1998–2005 |
| Assembly | United States: Tuscaloosa, Alabama (MBUSI) Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr; 1999–2002) |
| Designer | Bruno Sacco & Peter Pfeiffer (1993) Peter Arcadipane[9] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Chassis | Body-on-frame |
| Related | SsangYong Rexton |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Gasoline:2.3 L M111 I43.2–3.7 L M112 V64.3–5.4 L M113 V8Diesel:2.7 L OM612 turbo I54.0 L OM628 turbo V8 |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual 5-speed 5G-Tronic automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,819 mm (111.0 in) |
| Length | 1997–02: 4,587 mm (180.6 in) 2002–05: 4,638 mm (182.6 in) AMG: 4,636 mm (182.5 in) |
| Width | 1997–02: 1,834 mm (72.2 in) 2002–05: 1,839 mm (72.4 in) AMG: 1,895 mm (74.6 in) |
| Height | 1997–02: 1,775 mm (69.9 in) 2002–05: 1,821 mm (71.7 in) AMG: 1,760 mm (69.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 2,093 kg (4,614 lb) |
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Pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz ML 320 (Australia)
Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG (US)
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Mercedes-Benz ML 55 AMG (Europe)
Development
Mercedes-Benz proposed a plan to replace the G-Class, which at the time had been in production for 11 years. A joint agreement with Mitsubishi Motors to develop and produce a sports-utility vehicle was made in early 1991 and was confirmed publicly that June. Plans were made to base it on the Montero/Pajero platform, with one of them being badged as a Mercedes-Benz and the other a Mitsubishi. In May 1992, these plans were abandoned citing “technical problems” and Mercedes-Benz continued on with in-house development from January 1993.[10][11]
In March 1993, a search for a location to build a U.S. manufacturing plant began. By September 1993, a location in the state of Alabama was chosen and construction started in 1994.
While plans were being made overseas, in Germany development continued. Design work took place from late 1992 to 1994. A design from Mercedes’ Sindelfingen studio was chosen in 1993 and approved by the executive board in February 1994. The design patents were filed in Germany on 13 July 1994, and in the U.S. on 13 January 1995. Prototype testing started with test mules and crash tests using mock-ups in May 1994. First functional prototype’s crash test took place in February 1995, with full testing run from March 1995 to December 1996 in various climates and regions of the world. Pilot production began in May 1996.
In July 1996, construction on the Mercedes-Benz U.S. International plant in Vance, Alabama concluded, with the very first production M-Class rolling off the assembly line the week of 9 February 1997.[12]
Launch
Mercedes-Benz launched the first generation W163 series M-Class on 19 February 1997, in the United States for the 1998 model year, with sales beginning that September. It is a mid-sized body-on-frame SUV with seating for five, or seven with an optional third-row, seven-seat version. Access to the third-row was deemed problematic and the seats were not suitable for large adults. As a result, the seven seater M-Class was discontinued after the 2005 model year and replaced by the larger GL-Class.
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W163) was available with permanent 4Matic four-wheel drive, which routed torque to all four wheels through open front, center, and rear differentials.[13] The system used a two-speed dual range BorgWarner 4409 transfer case with a planetary center differential that provides a 48% front/52% rear default torque split. The transfer case featured reduction gearing, and Mercedes’ new Four-wheel Electronic Traction System (4-ETS). 4-ETS simulated three differential locks on all three open differentials, via aggressively braking one or more spinning wheels.[13]
The M-Class was the first luxury SUV to feature electronic stability control, a system designed to detect loss of control and instantaneously intervene with selective braking to bring the vehicle back on its intended course. Furthermore, the M-Class featured front- and side-impact airbags with advanced occupant detection for the front passenger seat, which helped earn the W163 the highest marks in insurance industry crash tests.
Manufactured in Vance, Alabama, in the United States, the M-Class launched in the North American market first as the ML 320. The ML 320 was sold internationally, with the “320” suffix alluding to the 3.2-liter V6 engine. The engine has a power output of 218 PS (160 kW; 215 hp) and 315 N⋅m (232 lb⋅ft) of torque.[14] An entry-level, manual transmission-only ML 230, fitted with a 2.3-liter inline-four was available in Europe from launch in March 1998 until 2000. From launch in 1998, European markets also received the ML 270 CDI with a 2.7-liter inline-five turbodiesel engine. This unit was made available in Australia in 2000 and continued on in the W163 until being replaced upon the release of the W164 M-Class in 2005.
Later, in 1998, the more powerful ML 430 became available with the newly introduced Mercedes-Benz 4.3-liter V8. This was followed by the February 1999 debut of the 2000 ML 55 AMG, featuring a 5.4-liter V8 engine made by AMG, modified bodywork, and other performance features.
In September 1996, before the vehicle was launched, Mercedes-Benz allowed the producers of the 1997 film The Lost World: Jurassic Park to make use of modified pre-production M-Class SUVs as a way to advertise the W163 when it was launched in 1997. As a result, a Mercedes-Benz advertisement appears before the film on original VHS copies of the film. Jeff Goldblum, the star of the film, received a complimentary ML 320 from Mercedes-Benz as a result of the tie-in. Three versions were used in the movie, two of which of each were built. Two are displayed at the Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida, there is one at the Mercedes-Benz Museum in Stuttgart, Germany, and one at the Visitor Center at the M-class factory in Alabama.
Awards
The ML 320 was Motor Trend magazine’s Truck of the Year for 1998 and was voted the 1998 North American Truck of the Year at the North American International Auto Show, Detroit, in January 1998. It also received the World Car Award in March 1999, voted by an international jury of automotive journalists in Geneva.[15] Despite the accolades, Mercedes-Benz received considerable criticism with respect to the substandard quality of the W163, resulting in the car being nicknamed Alabama Trashcan.[16] Quality improved over the years, especially after the facelift in 2001 for the 2002 model year. DaimlerChrysler spent US$600 million (~$923 million in 2024) on improvements at the Alabama factory before launching the second generation ML in 2005.
Engines (1997–2005)
| Model | Years | Displacement | Configuration | Power | Torque | 0–100 km/h (0–62 mph) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline engines | |||||||
| ML 230 | 1998–2001 | 2.3 L (2,295 cc) | inline-4 | 110 kW (150 PS; 148 hp) | 220 N⋅m (162 lbf⋅ft) | 12.8 seconds | 180 km/h (112 mph) |
| ML 320 | 1998–2001 | 3.2 L (3,199 cc) | V6 | 160 kW (218 PS; 215 hp) | 315 N⋅m (232 lbf⋅ft) | 9.5 seconds | |
| ML 320 | 2001–2002 | 9.0 seconds | 195 km/h (121 mph) | ||||
| ML 350 | 2002–2005 | 3.7 L (3,724 cc) | 173 kW (235 PS; 232 hp) | 346 N⋅m (255 lbf⋅ft) | 8.7 seconds | 205 km/h (127 mph) | |
| ML 430 | 1999–2001 | 4.3 L (4,266 cc) | V8 | 200 kW (272 PS; 268 hp) | 400 N⋅m (295 lbf⋅ft) | 8.4 seconds | 210 km/h (130 mph) |
| ML 500 | 2001–2005 | 5.0 L (4,966 cc) | 215 kW (292 PS; 288 hp) | 440 N⋅m (325 lbf⋅ft) | 7.7 seconds | 222 km/h (138 mph) | |
| ML 55 AMG | 2000–2001 | 5.4 L (5,439 cc) | 255 kW (347 PS; 342 hp) | 510 N⋅m (376 lbf⋅ft) | 6.9 seconds | 232 km/h (144 mph) | |
| ML 55 AMG | 2002–2003 | 6.7 seconds | 235 km/h (146 mph) | ||||
| Diesel engines | |||||||
| ML 270 CDI | 1998–2001 | 2.7 L (2,688 cc) | inline-5 | 120 kW (163 PS; 161 hp) | 370 N⋅m (273 lbf⋅ft) | 11.7 seconds | 185 km/h (115 mph) |
| ML 270 CDI | 2002–2005 | 12.2 seconds | |||||
| ML 400 CDI | 2001–2005 | 4.0 L (3,996 cc) | V8 | 184 kW (250 PS; 247 hp) | 560 N⋅m (413 lbf⋅ft) | 8.1 seconds | 213 km/h (132 mph) |
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