Priced at over a quarter of a Million dollars, if you are part of the crowd that can afford the new AMG SLS then you are part of an elite group of gull wing enthusiasts that will go from 0 to 60 MPH in 3.8 seconds and hit a top speed of 196 MPH thanks to a very special version of the AMG hand built 6.2 Liter V8. In order to further separate your new super car from the rest of the SLS owner’s registry an owner could leave the amazing German engineered internals alone and focus on the new retro Benz’s appearance. How would a modern day Gullwing with even more styling cues from the original sound. If that sounds like your cup of tea then you might be interested in knowing about the automotive re stylers Gullwing-America.
Their latest creation is called the SLS Panamerica, a seven piece body kit made from Hybrid Aluminum and carbon fiber that emphasizes the classic car’s signature side vents with a wider stance and include a few chrome details emphasizing accents like the grill frame. The new Gullwing rides on a set of staggered wheels measuring 19 inches up front and 20 inches out back. On the inside, Gullwing-America added Alcantara inserts into the sport buckets that resembles the original car’s plaid upholstery which is offset by modern touches like a set of illuminated brushed Aluminum door sills. What would be better than pulling up to a Silver Arrow car show in a truly retro 2010 Gullwing.
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Now that McLaren has revealed the MP4-12C supercar, its greatest competitor has also leaked on the internet, even if Mercedes announced the SLS AMG supercar will make its world debut tomorrow. Sales will begin in early 2010, with prices starting from €177,310.
The SLS AMG will be powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine located front-mid that will develop 571 hp and up to 650 Nm of torque. The engine will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, and will sprint the car from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, while top speed will go up to 197 mph.
As previously reported the SLS AMG will feature an aluminum, double-wishbone suspension, and will have a 47/53 weight distribution, with a low center of gravity. It will be offered in either Alanite Grey, Alubeam Silver, Syvanite Grey, and a shade of red for the exterior colors, with leather and alcantara on the interior.
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The German car builders at Mercedes Benz are going that extra step to make the very popular and powerful C63 AMG a much more potent performance machine. By concentrating on a few specific parts, the engineers at AMG have raised the output of the Baby AMG up to nearly 500 HP while adding in a very exotic braking setup as well as a few aesthetic touches.
The C63 AMG Performance Package Plus is easily identifiable by its subtle carbon fiber spoiler perched atop the rear deck lid and red AMG branded brake calipers all around. With the performance upgrades that AMG had in store for the C63 Plus, a very sophisticated set of front brakes were in order. The result is a specially designed carbon composite rotor that connects to a unique aluminum hat that is designed to not only stop the car more efficiently but transfer heat more effectively as well. On the inside, the Mercedes Benz design team decided to set this C63 apart from the rest by incorporating a nappa leather/Alcantara steering wheel and some of their signature black Designo leather for the upholstery.
Under the hood, AMG’s engine builders swapped out a few of the 6.2 Liter V8’s moving parts in favor of lightweight forged units like the pistons from the SLS super car, new connecting rods and a new crankshaft that together drop about 6 pounds off the internal assembly’s reciprocating mass. This means that the engine not only makes an additional 30 HP, bringing maximum output up to 487 HP, but the V8 will rev a little easier as well. This means that the C63 AMG Performance Package Plus is able to sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.4 seconds, however the compact super sedan’s top speed is still limited to 155 MPH.
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The most powerful Mercedes Benz station wagon of all times made its world debut today at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The new E63 AMG Estate will go on sale starting in February 2010, with prices to be announced at a later date.
The E63 AMG Estate is powered by a variant of the high performance hand built 6.2 Liter AMG V8 that delivers 525 HP, 11 HP more than the previous model, which is enough to send the estate from 0 to 60 MPH in 4.6 seconds, and reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 MPH, or 173 MPH with the optional AMG Driver’s Package, all while consuming 18.3 MPG. The engine is mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7 speed sports transmission equipped with four drive modes that include: "C" (Controlled Efficiency), "S" (Sport), "S+" (Sport plus) and "M" (Manual).
In order to keep the powerful estate under perfect control, Mercedes is offering the E63 with an improved version of the AMG Ride Control as well as a sports tuned chassis, ceramic brake discs, individual 3-stage ESP system and a set of 18 inch titanium grey AMG five spoke light weight alloy wheels to finish off the package.
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The luxury automaker Mercedes Benz has just revealed the official details about the 2010 E-Class Estate, a model that will go on sale in Europe starting November priced at €44,803 for the diesel powered E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY version.
Based on the new theme of Mercedes styling that was introduced with the S-Class and then showed up again in the restyled C-Class, the new E-Class Estate brings the new flavor of German styling full circle. The estate model has a length of 4895, width of 1854 and a height of 1471 millimeters, offering a total cargo capacity of 1950 liters.
In November the new model will be offered with a choice of three diesel and two gas burning engines. The petrol lineup will include a 288 HP E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY and the 382 HP E 500. The alternatively fueled lineup will include a 168 HP E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, the 201 HP E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and the 228 HP E 350 CDI Blue-EFFICIENCY. In 2010 Mercedes will add another two diesel engines to the mix.
With the new E-Class Estate Mercedes is offering the latest in safety technologies with systems like attention assist, Distronic Plus (cruise control on steroids), and Pre-Safe braking (automatic braking in emergencies), but also nine airbags fitted as standard, four belt tensioners and belt force limiters, and NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints for the driver and front passenger.
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The German automaker Mercedes Benz will unveil the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID at the Frankfurt Motor Show next week. This particular S 500 will be the first three liter car in the full sized premium class. This is because the S 500 Plug-in HYBRID consumes just 3.2 liters of gasoline for every 100 kilometers traveled, that equates to an average of 74 MPG, the same as a Volkswagen Golf Bluemotion. This is possible because the engineers at Mercedes have managed to combine a powerful direct injected V6, a 60 HP electric hybrid module and a next generation lithium ion battery pack with more than 10 kWh of storage capacity which allows the hybrid S Class to run for up to 30 Kilometers as an all electric zero emissions vehicle.
According to Daimler’s Dr. Dieter Zetsche, the S 500 Plug-in HYBRID "is a luxurious and safe S‑Class that offers superior driving performance while at the same time consuming less fuel than current compacts. All of this shows that our top models will also be able to combine automotive fascination with responsibility for the environment." Unlike traditional hybrids that sacrifice performance for efficiency, the Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID is able to accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in 5.5 seconds and reach an electronically limited top speed of 155 MPH.
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The German automaker Mercedes Benz will unveil the pre-production version BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS Electric Car at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The E-Cell is an electric vehicle that according to the manufacturer can travel ut to 100 kilometers on electricity alone.
The BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS is powered by a 18 kWh lithium-ion battery that is recharged by a 1.0-liter turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine that produces 67 hp. The battery is connected to an electric motor that produces 100 kw. The concept sprints from 0 to 60 MPH in just 11 seconds and can hit a top speed of 93 MPH.
During rapid charging with a charging capacity of 20 kW, the high-performance, 18 kWh lithium-ion battery of the BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS can store enough power within around 30 minutes for a 50 kilometre cruising range. The complete electric range of 100 kilometres requires a charging time of somewhat more than an hour. Charging time with a standard charge cycle at a conventional household outlet with 3.3 kW is approximately 6 hours.
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Mercedes has added two new models to the GLK line-up: the GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY and the GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.
The GLK 250 CDI 4MATIC is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 204 hp and 500 Nm of torque. It sprints from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.9 seconds, and can hit a top speed of 132 mph.
The GLK 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY is powered by a four-cylinder diesel engine that delivers 170 hp and 400 NM of torque. It sprints from0 to 60 mph in just 8,5 seconds, while top speed go up to 127 mph.
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The Australian market has just received a special edition of the Mercedes Benz C63 AMG. Although it may look like the standard offering from the outside, officials claim that it is far from ordinary. Now the C63 is an incredible vehicle in showroom trim, with its boxed fenders and hand built power plant in between the redesigned strut towers, however this limited run of only 63 units adds a little bit more mechanicals into the mix as well as a dash of high end styling.
The Mercedes C63 AMG Edition 63 is powered by the same 6.2 liter V8 engine developing a maximum output of 450 HP and 442 lb-ft of torque which allows the baby Benz to accelerate from 0 to 60 MPH in just 4.5 seconds, an impressive feat for any four door sedan. However that is where the similarities end.
The Edition 63 C63 is easily recognized by a pair of matching black stripes left by the soft rubber wrapped around the new 19 inch AMG multi-spoke light weight alloy wheels whenever the gas pedal is put all the way to the floor. Thanks to the new AMG rear locking differential one tire fires and peg legged burn outs will be a thing of the past. The special edition comes with a choice of two designo metallic paint colors that are exclusive to this model as well as the option of designo magno matte paint in allanite grey, illuminated door sills and some high class comfort features.
The press days for the New York Auto Show are a week away, but Mercedes can’t wait that long. The company revealed today the first official details and images on the most powerful model in the E-Class line-up.
The quickest of the E-Class is powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine plucked directly from the SL63 AMG. Although rumors had the power up to 525 hp, the E63 makes the same 518 hp as found in the SL63 (European versions of both cars make 525 hp). This is a 10 hp bump from the predecessor, and fuel economy has still improved by twelve percent to 22 mpg.
Also from the SL63 is the Speedshift MCT seven-speed double-clutch automatic transmission. This is coupled into four driving modes: Controlled Efficiency, Sport, Sport Plus and Manual. The whole package should be good for a 0 to 62 mph (100 kmh) time of 4.5sec, and top speed is limited to Germany’s standard 155mph.
Sales should begin in Europe in August, and the U.S. should follow soon after.
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