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tdiidman
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Jul 09, 2014

New 2.lL 4 cyl diesel engine offered in Mercedes sprinters

Winnebago is offering for 2015 the option of a 2.1L, 161 hp (I think it has ~265 ft-lbs of torque) 4 cylinder diesel with its 7 speed automatic transmission in its Winnebago View and Itasca Navion 24 ...
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tpi
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Jul 09, 2014
Just reading the specs I'd say the 2.1 four cylinder is more suitable for unmodified sprinter vans used in urban setting. It would appear to me the larger V6 would be more suitable for motorhome duty with weight, wind resistance, higher speed and mountainous terrain.

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