It takes a Japanese tuner to make a German luxury limousine look this good. This is Wald International’s take on the Merceds Benz S Class; they call it their Black Bison treatment. The body kit gives the Benz a much more aggressive appearance, what normally looks like an oversized boat has been transformed into a menacing machine with its fair share of vents and additional lighting.
The body kit consists of a redesigned front bumper spoiler, lower side skirts, a new rear bumper spoiler, a trunk spoiler, a roof spoiler and sports inspired ducts in the fenders. All made from lightweight fiberglass reinforced plastic. Finishing off the back end of the vehicle, Wald offers a high performance exhaust tuned for either the S350 or the S500. Wald offers a variety of wheels in all sorts of styles and sizes to complete the package.
Although not taking part in the New York Auto Show festivities, the updated Mercedes S-Class is making its debut. The S-Class is the technology flagship for Mercedes, and many times features premiering on S-Class cars are usually innovations that will be part of every car in the next few decades. So while the exterior only gets minor tweaks for the 2010 model year, it’s what is under the skin that’s important.
The engine lineup will have the same four carryover models: 382-hp V8 S550, 518-hp V8 S63 AMG, 510-hp V12 S600 and, 604-hp V12 S65 AMG. Although none of the diesel engine will make it to North America, there is a new interesting V6 gas unit being added to the lower end. The S400 Hybrid takes Mercedes 275 hp 3.5-liter V6 and combines it with a ithium-ion battery pack, which gives up to a 20 hp boost. The S400 should have a combined fuel economy of 29 mpg.
Inside the technology revolution is mostly about safety. This includes Adaptive Highbeam Assist (lights that adapt to exact road conditions), Lane Keeping Assist (departure warning sensors), Active Body Control with automatic crosswind stabilization, and the PRE-SAFE brake system linked to the proximity regulating radar, which intervenes autonomously before an impending rear-end collision and acts like an invisible crumple zone. The most innovative piece of technology on the new S-Class is the Attention Assist driver drowsiness monitor (hit the link for full info).
As mentioned before, the exterior got the least amount of attention in the refreshening. It just got subtile modification that included new front and rear fascias, including LED indicator lamps.
The new S-Class will start European Sales in June and will be in the U.S. by August.
Aside from the seat back, the only object that the driver is constantly in contact with when behind the wheel, is the wheel. MEC Design has released their multi-function steering wheel, it is thicker and more luxurious than the standard offering. Hand-made from the finest leather and wood available, drivers will be impressed with the level of quality.
Mercedes is offering the opportunity to watch the new S63 and S65 AMG high performance limousine in action. You might as well get some popcorn because there are 22 minutes of high quality footage, so sit back, relax and enjoy!
Just so that you know, the S 63 AMG is powered by the naturally aspirated 6.3 Liter AMG hand built V8 making 518 HP in the luxurious four door that allows it to hit 60 MPH in only 4.5 seconds. For ultimate baller status the S 65 AMG gets the 6.0 Liter twin turbo V12 boosted to 604 HP and brings the 0-60 time down to 4.3 seconds.
The German Mercedes Benz specialists MEC Design have just released a new wide body kit for the S Class luxury sedan. The kit features a customizable front bumper to suite the owners taste. A mandrel bent Earthquake exhaust, as well a more neighborhood friendly silenced version. The MEC creation rolls around on a set of very blingtastic three piece 20 inch rims.
