When it comes to the E-Class Coupe, Brabus’ EV12 Coupe, which was unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show, is as awesome as it is wallet-burning. Priced at $650,000, it’s one of those cars that we’ll have a pretty hard time affording. Still, just because we can’t afford it, it doesn’t mean Brabus has turned its back on those people with a far cheaper budget. The tuning house is now offering another tuning package for the new E-Class Coupe - priced at a we-can-afford price of just a few thousands dollars.
For the E-Class’ top-end version, the E550, the engine’s output has been raised to 462 hp and the peak torque to 453 lb-ft at just 3,100 rpm. The result is a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in just 4,7 seconds and a top speed of 196 mph. Likewise, the tuner is offering similar power upgrades for all the other versions in the line-up.
The aerodynamic package includes: front spoiler with integrated LED daytime running lights, new aluminum front sport quarter panels with integrated clear-coated carbon-fiber inserts, a rear apron and light-alloy wheels with diameters of 17, 18, 19 and 20 inches.
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The German tuner Kicherer has revealed the E50 Coupe tuning kit based on the Mercedes E500 coupe. Thanks to an software update and a sports exhaust system, the V8 engine’s power has been increased by 42 hp and 20 NM. And while in the standard model the top speed has been limited to 155 mph, in the tuner version it goes up to 205 mph.
The aerodynamic kit includes: a front lip, side skirts, a rear diffusor and special mirror casings. All components are made of top quality and ultra-light carbon. The car sits on 20 inch wheels.
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In addition to the forthcoming Prime Edition, Mercedes will also offer an
AMG Sports package for the newly launched E-Class Cabrio. Unlike the Prime Edition, which seems to have an entire catalog of Mercedes models to choose from, the AMG Sports package will only be available for the E500 model.
The rather exclusivity of the AMG Sports package comes to the fact it comes with some pretty nifty additions, not the least of which includes an AMG sports steering wheel, multicontour front seats and – in conjunction with an automatic transmission – shift paddles on the steering wheel.
In addition to that, the exterior gets light-alloy wheels featuring AMG six-twin-spoke styling, a special front and rear apron, and side sill panels. As well as providing the car with a dynamic appearance, the AMG Sports package also includes AGILITY CONTROL sports suspension, whose speed-sensitive sports steering has a more direct ratio. Perforated brake discs are also included in the package.
The first customers to buy the new Mercedes E-Class Cabrio will have the pleasure to choose an attractive special edition with tenorite grey metallic paintwork. This special edition will be available for E 250 CDI, E 350 CDI, E 250 CGI, E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY and E 500 models.
The Prime Edition E-Class Cabrio is distinguished by: a two-tone designo leather appointments (platinum white pearl/black), memory package for front seats, steering column and exterior mirrors, heated seats, AMG 6-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels and AGILITY CONTROL sports suspension including speed-sensitive sports steering with more direct ratio.
Prices will be announced at a later date.
Mercedes unveiled their first ever hybrid diesel model at the Geneva Motor Show. The E 300 BlueTEC combines a a 2.2-liter four-cylinder diesel engine developing 204 hp with a powerful hybrid module. Sales will begin at the end of 2011.
The 4-cylinder diesel engine in combination with a 15 KW compact electric motor deliver a total of 224 hp and a torque of over 580 Nm. All this with a fuel consumption of 4.1 liters of fuel per 100 km (NEDC), equivalent to CO2 emissions of 109 g/km.
The electric motor gets its energy from a high-voltage, lithium-ion battery, which has already proven itself in the S 400 Hybrid.
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