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It has been a year since the first “C197” was spotted testing in the States, at that time it was a cobbled together mule with several Viper parts bolted on. This time – with obvious gullwing doors – this would be considered an early or developmental prototype. The “ Mercedes Gullwing” has often been referred to as the SLC , but we’re expecting the production version to have a new name and quite possible be under the AMG brand. While the details are sparse, the bright silver paddle shifter is visible directly behind the steering wheel. Whether this supercar will have six, seven or maybe even eight gears is still unknown. We can see a strip of LED, daytime running lights along the bottom of the headlight clusters. There also seem to be additional LEDs in the top section of the headlight cluster. Other details that pop out are the large cross-drilled, slotted rotors. Those large rotors will be stopping a set of Pirelli tires. We’re also pretty sure a large Mercedes star will be dead centre...
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Mercedes yesterday launched the latest addition to its line-up - the CLC-Class . Naming it the Sports Coupe, Merc has declared it an entry level coupe in the three-pointed star’s local offerings. In an insight into the demographic this car is aimed at, Mercedes say that this car satisfies the “discerning requirements of young drivers looking for an athletic car.” Proudly boasting that there are greater than 1100 improvements over the last Sports Coupe we saw in Australia, Mercedes is pushing the economy barrow, with a claimed seven percent reduction in fuel consumption from its supercharged four-cylinder - combined cycle is 8.4-litres/100km for the automatic. But it also says that power is now up, to a healthy 135kW from the 1.8-litre engine. There’s also a new direct-steer system, which it’s claimed offers more agile cornering. Curiously, though, an automatic transmission is standard. If it’s supposed to be more sporty, wouldn’t the no-cost option manual have been a better fit? Not according...
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German giant Mercedes-Benz has announced today that it will introduce turbocharged engines across its entire model lineup by the end of 2010. The announcement comes amid upcoming legislation in Europe and the U.S. which is pushing manufacturers towards more CO2 friendly cars. The European Commission will need all German auto-manufacturers to reduce their average fleet emissions from 178 grams per kilometre to 138 g/km by 2012. Those that fail to meet the target wilo pay hefty fines. “All our vehicles will have turbocharged engines in series production by the end of 2010 at the latest,” Thomas Weber, Daimler board member responsible for research and development said Turbocharging petrol cars has till recently been a speciality of Japanese manufacturers, but demand for forced induction is growing as it provides a relatively cheap way to reduce fuel consumption without a performance loss. Fans of BBC’s TopGear would remember Jeremy Clarkson mentioning some time ago, that since the Mercedes...
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Mercedes-Benz ’s philosophy of making a car suited for nearly every single person on earth has worked to a degree, except for the R-class MPV. But as these pictures prove, Mercedes is apparently planing to give it another try with a new R-class . This prototype was snapped in the U.S. by our photographers today and wears massive camouflage on front and rear. It is rumoured the car will receive a front-end facelift in a style more we are more accustomed to, one that might resemble the more friendly B-class people mover. Whether or not a facelift will increase sales is still to be seen. There are currently four variants of the R-class available. The R280 CDI, R320 CDI, R350, R500. The car retails from $80,835 for the entry model and goes all the way to $129,111 for the 5.5-litre V8. © Source: caradvice We need your comments below >>
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Spy photographers have captured exclusive photos of the all-new Mercedes E63 AMG - the high performance version of the as yet unrevealed Mercedes E -Class. Both cars are still at least two years away from showrooms, with the E-Class not due to make its first public appearance until the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show . Codenamed the W212, Mercedes will be abandoning its Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system for the new E-Class in favour of conventional brakes. Although it will boast other features such as wet-weather disc wiping and wheel-selective cornering brake control on all variants instead. Optional ceramic-composite discs could be introduced from top-down, starting with the AMG model pictured here for the first time, on its way to the legendary German Nürburgring race circuit. Driver assistance will be a major theme for the new E-Class which is likely to feature lane-departure warnings, an eye-movement monitor, traffic-sign identification, road-condition sensors, and stability control...
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The Mercedes G-Class is like the tux and tails -- its remains in vogue no matter what's happening in the world around it. And like the tux, it looks pretty much like it did when it first arrived, and changes to it still don't come quickly. For the '09 model, the G has been given Mercedes ' new corporate face, so you can better associate it with that CL65 you've got parked next to it in the garage. The big news, though, is in the engine bay. The base V8 engine gets a whopping 90-horsepower bump from 292 to 382. Torque also gets seriously goosed from 336 ft-lb to 391. The boosted V8 and the AMG G55 get a much more modest boost of 7 horsepower for an even 500. Otherwise, the squared one gets new wheels and electronics, including a new Telematics system. There is no word yet on whether the celebrity chariot will come to the U.S., but we're sure Britney really wants one. © Source: autoblog We need your comments below >>
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(from Carlsson Press Release) Power-Roadster: Carlsson CK50 * Carlsson CK50 based on the SL 500 with 435 HP/600 Nm * Top speed 293 km/h, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds * Intelligent electronic C-Tronic SUSPENSION lowering gear * Light forged metal wheels from the 1/16 Ultra Light series For the newly-arrived, comprehensively reworked Mercedes SL , Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH in Merzig can already offer an individualisation programme transforming the SL 500 into the Carlsson CK50 . Coming on strong: the Carlsson CK50 engine kit Specially developed by Carlsson for the current 5.5 Litre V8, the CK50 engine kit, which includes the adaptation of the electronic control unit, allows the elegant roadster to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds. Following their boost by Carlsson, the output and torque data are quite impressive: 435 HP/ 320 kW (standard model: 388 HP/ 285 kW) at 6000 rpm. The torque of the tuned V8 is 600 Nm/ 2800-4800 rpm (electronically regulated), the top speed is 293...
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Auto Driven: Mercedes C 63 AMG Models tested: Mercedes C 63 AMG Saloon, Mercedes C63 AMG Estate Price as tested: £51,425 Range price: £51,425 - £52,675 Insurance group range: 19A Date and place tested: May 2008, Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground, Leicestershire The C63 AMG boasts a seven-speed automatic gear box offering comfort, sport and manual settings and we work our way through each through the course of the day. Comfort mode supplies swift, effective gear changes. Sport mode makes those changes 30 per cent quicker with a double-declutching function blipping the throttle when shifting down. (This both sounds good and carries safety benefits as stability is enhanced – in particular when entering a corner). Paddle shift gears cut comfort gear change times in half and are great for the track – though switching to automatic means I am able to concentrate more on the steering and handling. There are three ESP settings and we start the day with full ESP which ensures the car’s technology “steps...
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Mercedes-Benz USA is reporting today that for the month of April, sales at the company dropped three percent to 20,271 new units (compared to 20,895 units in 2007). Despite the decrease, sales at the division remained positive for the first four months of the year, with MBUSA's YTD total up 1.4 percent over 2007 (77,918 vs. 76,880). As for the models making headlines, the new C-Class was once again the company's volume leader, with sales of the sedan up 33.5 percent in April to 6,850 new units (compared to 5,131 units in April 2007). This figure brings YTD sales of the C up to 23,991 units, a 37.8 percent increase over 2007. Two members of Mercedes' SUV family also managed to stay in the black, with sales of the M-Class increasing 8.4 percent in April to 2,582 new units and sales of the GL jumping 3.9 percent to 1,938 units. Looking for another bright spot in last month's sales figures? Separately, Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned managed to achieve an impressive 78.3 percent...
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The most powerful Mercedes-Benz SL roadster ever goes on sale next year — and this morning Motor Trend spilled their guts on the details of the new 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 Black Series . The Black Series takes the AMG V-8 engine and twists it until it screams — upping horsepower by 66 to a total of 670 hp, MT reports, and torque to 738 lb-ft. Though it’s capable of 220 mph, Benz will limit top speed to 186 mph. The buff book estimates the SL65 Black Series can rocket to 60 mph in less than 4 seconds. A five-speed automatic is the sole gearbox, and the Black Series gets a fixed roof, along with flared fenders made of carbon fiber. The electronic suspension in the standard SL range is dumped in favor of an adjustable coil spring suspension, and 19-inch front and 20-inch rear wheels are fitted. Overall the Black Series loses 570 pounds versus the stock SL-Class, but still pushes 4080 pounds. Expect a sticker price well over $200,000 this fall — and a relatively brief window of opportunity...
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(from ART Press Release) G-tuned the A.R.T. way: Complete tuning suite for Mercedes G -Model • Extensive exterior tuning suite with fender flares • Various performance boosts for gasoline and diesel engines • Top performance: 427 kW (580 bhp), 790 Nm • monoART1 rims in 10x22 inch • Comprehensive interior tuning suite with optional extras • Special requests catered to For those drivers who cannot get used to the latest GL from Mercedes , it is possible to choose the predecessor, which has been constantly refined over the years from the product range of this Stuttgart-based automaker. For the all-terrain vehicle that is anything but obsolete, A.R.T. is offering a complete tuning suite that goes by the name of “PROGRAM463”. Everything from the exterior to the interior thru to the engine can be customized. Absolute power! A.R.T. boosts the performance of diesel and gasoline engines significantly. Leading the way is the A.R.T. performance kit “A55K” for the G 55 K. After optimizing the supercharger...
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Mercedes-AMG has unleashed the highly anticipated C 63 AMG derived from the highly acclaimed and award winning Mercedes-Benz C-Class range. The C 63 AMG is far from out of place at the iconic home of the bent-eight, boasting an AMG-designed and developed 6.3-litre V8 petrol engine. Developing peak output of 336kW at an enthusiastic 6,800rpm and maximum torque of 600Nm, the C 63 AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. Power is left in the more than capabale hands of AMG’s Speedshift Plus 7-Tronic transmission, equipped with steering-wheel mounted shift paddles and an automatic throttle blipper for rapid downshifts. Driving agility is enhanced with AMG speed-sensitive sports steering and the new, 3-stage ESP, along with specially-developed AMG sports suspension components and 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. Distinguishing the AMG deviation from the standard C-Class is a new bonnet with power domes, the distinctive AMG radiator grille, flared front wings, the AMG rear apron...
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Seller: autoquest Address: 710 West 7th Street City: Tifton State: Georgia Country: USA Price: $31,995.00 Date Added: February 29, 2008 Expiration: June 28, 2008 Link: www.auto-quest.com Views: 410 Description: 1971 Mercedes 280 SE 3.5 California car. Two door hard top. Tobacco brown with saddle interior with coco mats. White steering wheel, new wiper system and new headliner. Becker radio with working clock. New tires. Power steering, power windows, power brakes and working AC. For more information please call Roger or Bob at 229-382-4750. © Source: seriouswheels We need your comments below >>
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(from Daimler Press Release) SL 63 AMG : exclusive with AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission: The sportiest SL-Class ever – AMG dream machine with revolutionary transmission and 386 kW/525 hp V8 engine Affalterbach – Emotional performance courtesy of cutting-edge engineering: the new Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG in a nutshell. The roadster is powered by an AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine developing 386 kW/525 hp and 630 Newton metres – which makes it today’s most powerful model with a V8 naturally aspirated engine in its class. The SL 63 AMG comes exclusively with the all-new, innovative AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. The newly developed power transfer concept features a compact, wet start-up clutch that replaces the conventional torque converter. The resulting direct connection to the powertrain, together with the double-declutching and Race Start functions, guarantees an extremely emotional, supremely dynamic driving experience. The SL 63 AMG sets new standards in the open...
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We're not sure if there are actually any more of these available to buy (only 40 were made total), but this special edition AMG Benz really shines. The Mercedes Benz CL 65 AMG 40th Anniversary Edition ( $295,000 ) offers the usual AMG upgrades — perfected styling and a 6.0-liter V12 Biturbo engine that's good for 612-hp — along with a paint finish that you won't find on any other production model car. Called Alubeam, the silvery paint is made with pigment particles that measure just 30 to 50 nanometers (much smaller than normal metallic paint), allowing it to coat the surface more evenly and reflect the light more intensively. Basically, it "gleams like liquid metal" and seems to be "stretched over the vehicle body like a metallic skin," as Mercedes says. © Source: uncrate We need your comments below >>
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