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liter turbocharged M139 engine featuring an electric exhaust gas turbocharger. Mercedes-AMG SL 43 (European model shown) The new form of turbocharging guarantees spontaneous throttle response across the entire rpm range to deliver an even more dynamic driving experience. An electric motor around 1.6
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