Mercedes SL-Class:
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One of the most well-known tuners in Germany, Brabus, proposed a special work for the new Mercedes SL-Class. The biggest change represents the 730hp high performance engine of found also on the Brabus Rocket. The powerful engine inforces a five-speed automatic transmission and a special Brabus limited-slip differential. The package is completed with a new sports exhaust system, a special suspension kit and a high performance brake system. With all this added the SL can reach now 0-60mph(0-100km/h) in just 4 seconds flat and up to 124mph(200km/h) in 10.5 seconds with a top speed of 219mph.
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The body kit was aerodynamically-enhanced due to a very customized look completed by Brabus. The front bumper was replaced by the front apron and features LED daytime tunning lights and high beam and fog lights. The rocker panels have three entrance lights which illuminate the floor around the vehicle. The interior of the SL also receives the an increased level of luxury. Press release after the jump! >> read
The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights.
In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.
The SL 63 AMG Edition IWC will be powered by a AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine engine that delivers 525 hp and a peak torque of 630 Nm. The engine is mated by an all-new AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT seven-speed sports transmission. It makes the 0to 60 mph sprint in 4.6 seconds and has a top speed limited to 186 mph. >> read 2008 Mercedes SL 63 AMG Edition IWC Picture Gallery .
Recently launched, the facelifted Mercedes SL is already receiving some attention from the well-known Mercedes tuners. After Brabus unveiled its R230 tuning kit last week, Carlsson unveiled today its CK50 pack for the SL. The CK50 kit contains new carbon fiber front-lip spoiler, rear air diffuser, new side skirts as well as new alloy wheels. The most important upgrade was received by the engine which now develops 436 hp and 600 Nm of torque, a good improvement comparing it to the stock 388 hp. The vehicle is now capable to sprint from 0-100 km/h in just 5.1 seconds and has a top speed limited to 300 km/h.
Even if not actually a real success, the SLR McLaren is a dream car for many of us, and of course its price don’t let us hope that one day might drive it. But a car like Mercedes SL has a much more affordable price. So by a SL and go to Ukraine. Why? Because in here there is this small company that take your SL and magically deliver you a SLR.
The car you see in the picture was, before conversion a Mercedes SL 55 AMG, but you can full many people by saying its a SLR. The front lights and front bumper quite match the original car. The only thing so far we don’t recognize are the little "eyes" around the engine hood. If we check the rest of the car, we see the SLR tail lights but what we are missing are the exhausts on the side. Well, yes, I still want a real SLR!
Although only a month have passed since the launch of the facelifted Mercedes SL-Class, Brabus unveiled its latest body kit for the latest coupe cabriolet from the German manufacturer: the R230. The new body kit features a two-piece 20” forged Monoblock VI alloy wheels, a completely new front bumper and re-designed rear diffuser which includes an upgraded exhaust system. Another premiere would be also the daytime running lights which include the LED technology.
Brabus did not reveal any technical specs, but if we look at the 730 hp V12 engine of the previous Brabus SL that was able to hit 100 km/h in less than 4 seconds and had a top speed limited to 350 km/h, the performances of the new vehicle will be way better than these.
Prior Design unveiled its latest customization programme for the Mercedes-Benz SL 500. The stylish body kit consists in: a front bumper, new hood, side skirts, modified side fenders featuring SLR-style air grills, 21” alloy wheels and a rear air diffuser. With the help of ECU tweaking the engine of the vehicle also received 90 hp featuring now a total power of 477 hp. The sprint from 0-100 km/h is under 5 seconds while the top speed achieved 300+ km/h.
This afternoon, Mercedes invited a handful of automotive journalist to a little gathering in Miami Beach to introduce the new AMG SL 63..
As you already know, the new SL received a facelift and a big 6.3L 525HP engine. The exterior appearance is mostly the same as the old SL except for new head and tail lights, a much more angular front facia with a taler grille and some nice side vents. The new SL63 will be available as of May 1st 2008, for a mere $132,000. The most important update in the new SL is the ’Speedshift MCT’ seven-speed transmission, replacing the conventional torque converter for dual wet clutch plates controlled electronically. A knob allows you to decide how fast you want to change gears. But with this system you are supposed to get the best of both worlds. Ultra smooth gear changes as only an automatic gear box can do, but also lightning fast shifting as only the sequentially activated manual gearbox can provide. As we believe that driving a non manual gear box is just evil, we can’t wait to put our hands on the new SL! SL63 AMG presentation
Click the following link for more information about the new Mercedes SL 63 AMG.
It is known that soon a new “baby” of Mercedes-Benz will hit the markets but even though it’s not out yet, we were still able to find out some interesting details on the new- coming SL65 AMG Back Series. The most important detail is that the engineers managed to bring out 66 extra horsepower from the car’s twin- turbo 6.0 V12 achieving a total of 670 horsepower, 20 more than the SLR McLaren 772. The lighter curb weight is due to the extensive use of carbon fiber in the car’s front fenders and the hood and new fixed roof. This brought a loss of 570 pounds bringing its curb weight down to 4080 pounds. For the performance package, Mercedes plans to equip the new SL with a wider track, larger brakes, a deployable rear spoiler, a lower hood and new adjustable suspension. For the inside of the Black Series, Mercedes will feature carbon fiber shell racing seats, a flat bottom steering wheel and lots of Alcantara leather. In order to save some weight they also removed the SL’s back seat. The expected time for the debut of the SL65 AMG Black Series is next year, in white, black, red or silver and with a price starting from $200.000.
The future SL65 AMG Black Series that will make its world debut this summer is believed to be one of the most extreme Mercedes ever built. And the 670 HP are the testimony! The SL65 AMG Black Series will be powered by the same 6.0-liter twin turbo V12 engine found in the standard SL65 AMG, but for the Black Series the output is increased to 670 hp. The torque peak won’t increase, but given that it already sits at 738 pound-feet, there’s really isn’t a need for more. It will be offered with the same five-speed automatic transmission and the torque converter from the standard version, but will also get two Sport shift programs, with the second delivering quicker gearchanges timed at just 250 milliseconds. In addition to the added power, the engineers at Mercedes-Benz concentrated on reducing the car’s weight. AMG’s engineers chucked the heavy airbag suspension setup on the standard SL65 for steel coil springs, lost the Active Body Control system and made the Black’s trunk, vented hood, roof, vented front fenders and bumpers out of carbon fiber. It will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in less than 4 seconds and will hit a top speed of 198 mph.
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