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Old 12-22-2004, 09:32 PM
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Legendary Engines....OM617

Don't know how many of you read Classic and Sports Car or Thoroughbred and Classic Cars magazine, but they occasionally have a feature called "Legendary Engines" in which they do a 2-3 page spread about some powerplant that in some way changed the automotive world, whether it be in racing, design, or even plain old simplicity. I think we need to lobby to get them to include the Mercedes OM617 turbodiesel engine in that feature. Sure, it might not be as pleasing to the eye as a Jaguar XK engine or as a Ferrari V12, but hey, they did a feature on the BMC B-series engine (of MGB and Morris fame) which isn't exactly a "beauty" either. How many votes to I have to send off a letter indicating our praise of this fine lump of German iron?

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Old 12-22-2004, 09:34 PM
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Don't know how many of you read Classic and Sports Car or Thoroughbred and Classic Cars magazine, but they occasionally have a feature called "Legendary Engines" in which they do a 2-3 page spread about some powerplant that in some way changed the automotive world, whether it be in racing, design, or even plain old simplicity. I think we need to lobby to get them to include the Mercedes OM617 turbodiesel engine in that feature. Sure, it might not be as pleasing to the eye as a Jaguar XK engine or as a Ferrari V12, but hey, they did a feature on the BMC B-series engine (of MGB and Morris fame) which isn't exactly a "beauty" either. How many votes to I have to send off a letter indicating our praise of this fine lump of German iron?
I think its a good idea....
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Yeah- nothing sounds quite like 5 cylinders for one good reason!
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Old 12-23-2004, 07:11 AM
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Sure- add my name to the list. Especially when you consider how many of these engines routinely last over a million miles according to ebay sellers.

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Old 12-23-2004, 10:45 AM
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Hear hear! And I don't even own one.
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Old 12-23-2004, 01:33 PM
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You have my vote.
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Old 12-23-2004, 02:02 PM
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some recognition is definately overdue.how about the enviormentalists award for better design,engineering and compassion for the ozone layer?
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Old 12-23-2004, 02:34 PM
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Don't forget the C-111. The OM617 broke some speed records. This is the engine's claim to fame.

Here is a link to an article:

http://www.pistonheads.com/doc.asp?c=103&i=6730
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Old 12-23-2004, 04:52 PM
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Bravo! Mercedes Man, that's a great link!

I'd get a kick out of seeing a multi-page article on Mercedes diesels in a car magazine (other than Diesel Car Mag.).
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Old 12-23-2004, 05:35 PM
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Thumbs up Yes!

Spo says so.
Happy Holidays to all!
Lets keep those diesels firing...
Best wishes always,
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Old 12-23-2004, 06:46 PM
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You've got my vote on this issue!!

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Bravo! Mercedes Man, that's a great link!

I'd get a kick out of seeing a multi-page article on Mercedes diesels in a car magazine (other than Diesel Car Mag.).
Are there any diesel car magazines in existence? While I haven't quite embarked on a search for one, I'd be stunned to hear of any that are sold in North America.
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Old 12-23-2004, 07:13 PM
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Sure, it might not be as pleasing to the eye as a Jaguar XK engine or as a Ferrari V12, but hey, they did a feature on the BMC B-series engine (of MGB and Morris fame) which isn't exactly a "beauty" either.
I'm not so sure about that.

I think it looks mighty fine.

Louis.

PS: should have added this:Count me in.

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Old 12-23-2004, 07:50 PM
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You've got my vote on this issue!!



Are there any diesel car magazines in existence? While I haven't quite embarked on a search for one, I'd be stunned to hear of any that are sold in North America.
Yup! In Europe, they're treated to a wonderful publication called Diesel Car Magazine. The subscription is somewhere around $100/year to get it in the US.
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Old 12-23-2004, 07:58 PM
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You have my vote as well. No other engine has the combination of durability, economy, and power. The OM 617.952 with a few tweaks, set some world records for speed and fuel economy in the C-111.
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Old 12-24-2004, 09:03 AM
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My vote as well but I would also like to add the OM 616 in the list if possible, what is creditable is that IMHO, this is the hardest working 2.4L 65bhp 4 on earth, it has been used and is still being used in LCV rated for 3.5 tons but regularly overloaded to 5 tons and still manage to survive for over 300,000Km with poor maintenance and really bad quality fuel and oil.

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