FEV Engine Technology Helps Power AMG SLK

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., April 12 -- A new, V-8 engine designed and developed by DaimlerChrysler for the new, top-of-the-line Mercedes SLK 55 AMG will be showcased by FEV at the 2005 SAE World Congress in Detroit, Mich., April 11-14 at Cobo Center.

Mercedes-AMG GmbH developed the high performance engine, with FEV managing calibration and knock-control mapping, as well as calibration of drivability and diagnostic functions. FEV also participated in performance tests in Sweden, Spain, South Africa and the United States.

The 360-bhp output and 376 foot-pounds of torque that are generated by the SLK are unmatched by any other model in this vehicle class. The V-8 engine is the only eight-cylinder unit available in this market segment.

"We worked very hard to help AMG showcase an engine that befits this magnificent vehicle," says Gary Rogers, FEV president and chief executive officer. "AMG means high performance all over the world, and FEV is thrilled to be part of it."

The culmination of years of development effort, the 5.5-liter engine for the AMG-SLK is not only powerful but also environmentally friendly. It meets European EU4 and the U.S. LEV II emissions standards.

FEV is an independent engine and powertrain systems research, design and development company. Globally, it provides complete concept-to-production (C2P)(TM) support to the transportation industry, commercial engine manufacturers and the emerging fuel-cell industry. FEV designs, prototypes and develops advanced gasoline-, diesel- and alternative-fueled engines, along with advanced vehicle powertrain concepts, including hybrid-electric vehicles. FEV also is a global supplier of advanced test cell, instrumentation and measurement equipment.

Additional information is available at http://www.fev.com/ .