Rlent got me doing some research.....
Daimler invests in expansion of Sprinter production
Daimler is expanding the Sprinter plants in D�sseldorf and Ludwigsfelde due to demand. So that the panel van can also be produced in Ludwigsfelde in the future, both a new bodyshell facility and a new painting plant will be installed. The assembly area will be enlarged by around 9500 sqm. The alterations will be completed by mid-2011 and will bring an increase in capacity in Ludwigsfelde by around 50 percent. At the D�sseldorf factory there will be additions to plant and equipment. For instance, the dryer and cooler of the cathodic dip painting facility will be extended to raise the capacity and efficiency of the facilities. The additional production capacity of around 12 percent already will be available at the end of 2009. The good, successful cooperation with partner Volkswagen also will be further enhanced by the increase in production, said Daimler. Daimler builds the Crafter for Volkswagen.
this is a PDF file....but interesting stuff....all about Sprinters..
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/ap/auto-ap004_-en-p.pdf
I don't know if this is going to be available in the US...
New OM651 engine for Sprinter
Mercedes now offers its new four cylinder diesel OM651, together with a 6 speed manual transmission especially developed for commercial vehicles, in its Sprinter models. The OM651 replaces the OM646. The six cylinder diesel OM642 was further refined, and like the OM651 now meets Euro 5. The new OM651 is available in three power levels:
May 5, 2009
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/sprinter.html
Daimler invests in expansion of Sprinter production
Daimler is expanding the Sprinter plants in D�sseldorf and Ludwigsfelde due to demand. So that the panel van can also be produced in Ludwigsfelde in the future, both a new bodyshell facility and a new painting plant will be installed. The assembly area will be enlarged by around 9500 sqm. The alterations will be completed by mid-2011 and will bring an increase in capacity in Ludwigsfelde by around 50 percent. At the D�sseldorf factory there will be additions to plant and equipment. For instance, the dryer and cooler of the cathodic dip painting facility will be extended to raise the capacity and efficiency of the facilities. The additional production capacity of around 12 percent already will be available at the end of 2009. The good, successful cooperation with partner Volkswagen also will be further enhanced by the increase in production, said Daimler. Daimler builds the Crafter for Volkswagen.
this is a PDF file....but interesting stuff....all about Sprinters..
http://literature.rockwellautomation.com/idc/groups/literature/documents/ap/auto-ap004_-en-p.pdf
I don't know if this is going to be available in the US...
New OM651 engine for Sprinter
Mercedes now offers its new four cylinder diesel OM651, together with a 6 speed manual transmission especially developed for commercial vehicles, in its Sprinter models. The OM651 replaces the OM646. The six cylinder diesel OM642 was further refined, and like the OM651 now meets Euro 5. The new OM651 is available in three power levels:
- 95 hp and 250 Nm (basic version)
- 129 hp and 305 Nm
- 163 hp and 360 Nm
May 5, 2009
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/sprinter.html
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