European Stars And Stripes (Newspaper) - September 8, 1988, Darmstadt, Hesse                                Thursday septembers 19b8 the stars and stripes Page 13 r,.rm.rctt-�r-Lmsfc Mercedes developing ?2-c./nder engine new German cars Power aplenty today lets take a look at some new German automobiles the German Industry in the midst of a horsepower race deluxe. The race started last year when Bow came out with its 12-Cyiinder Bow 750i luxury Sedan. After that it was obvious Sci automotive observers thai Daimler Lien would have to follow this act with a 1 2-Cybndcr Power Plant of ill own. After All world Preslie plays a big role with German car makers and Bow won a to of image and prestige with its 5-Litcr. 12-Cylinder, .100-Hnrse Power engine designed for the big Tsoi luxury performance is Dan. Not to lie outdone. Daimler Benz announced recent it is working on a 12-Cyl Inder engine one that will be larger and More powerful than Bow s. The Mercedes 12 thai won the Paris Dakar in 1986. The new l i Carrara 4 zips from Aero to 62 Mph in 5.9 seconds and has a top Speed of 161 Mph. The fastest and most pow Raul porsche in the 1989 lineup is the big 928 s4.which is powered by a 5-liter avg engine that turns out 320 horsepower. The 928 s lop Speed is 161 Mph. And ils Price is 133.00 1 Marks Aboul $72.0110 Volkswagen meanwhile has produced a sleek new sports car called the Corrado and this one has a pm 10 62 Mph Lime of k.7 seconds and a top Speed of 140 Mph not had for a vow. It costs 43.000 Marks about $23,000so this could he the sports Cir Hal replaces the porsche 924 s where entry level buyers Are concerned. We plan to have a report on the new Volks Wagen Corrado soon. Randy Barnet Auto columnist