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2014 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG – Full Specs

After the teaser video yesterday, Mercedes-Benz AMG has unveiled the new S 63 AMG performance luxurious saloon. This is the most powerful car in the luxury segment, which sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency.

2014 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG is powered by the new 5.5 liter V8 bi-turbo with 585HP (430) at 5,500 RPM and 900Nm (667) at 2,2500 RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 4Matic Long Wheelbase accelerates to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, which means that the almost two-ton luxurious saloon is as fast as Porsche 997 GT3 RS. What is more, the new S 63 AMG returns 27.9 mpg on combined cycle.

“Following the successful launch of the A 45 AMG and the CLA 45 AMG, the new S 63 AMG highlights our expertise in the automotive high-end segment. Lightweight construction and absolute performance are among the key strengths of the new flagship model from Mercedes-AMG.”, commented Ola Källenius, CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“We have unquestionably achieved our aim of making the new S 63 AMG more powerful, lightweight and efficient than its predecessor. In terms of driving dynamics as well, the S 63 AMG has made giant leaps forward.”, finished Tobias Moers, Head of Overall Vehicle Development and Board Member of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

Standard equipment for all S 63 AMG models includes:

AMG door sill panels
AMG floor mats
AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs
Ambient lighting
Attention Assist
Collision Prevention Assist
COMAND Online
10 loudspeakers with Frontbass
Metallic paintwork
Pre-Safe^® Plus
Tyre pressure loss warning system
LED High Performance headlamps

Options list:

AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package
AMG ceramic high-performance composite brake system
AMG carbon-fibre engine cover
AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather / Dinamica, black
AMG trim in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer
Brake calipers, painted red

Additional optional extras include:

Air-Balance package
Burmester^® surround sound system
Burmester^® high-end 3D surround sound system
Business Telephony in the rear
Chauffeur package
designo appointments packages
Executive seat
Exclusive package
First-Class rear suite
Folding tables in the rear
LED Intelligent Light System
Seat Comfort package incl. Energising massage function
Warmth Comfort package

The models at a glance:

	S 63 AMG Short wheelbase	S 63 AMG Long wheelbase*	S 63 AMG 4MATIC Long wheelbase
Displacement	5,461 cc	5,461 cc	5,461 cc
Output	585 hp at 5,500 rpm	585 hp at 5,500 rpm	585 hp at 5,500 rpm
Max. torque	900 Nm at 2,250-3,750 rpm	900 Nm at 2,250-3,750 rpm	900 Nm at 2,250-3,750 rpm
Fuel consumption NEDC combined	27.9 mpg	27.9 mpg	27.4 mpg
CO₂ emissions	237 g/km	237 g/km	242 g/km
Kerb weight (according to EC)	1,970 kg 2,045 kg*	1,995 kg 2,070 kg*	1,995 kg 2,070 kg*
Acceleration 0-62 mph	4.4 s	4.4 s	4.0 s
Top speed	155 mph****	155 mph****	155 mph****

* Only available as right-hand drive; ** Ready-to-drive condition (Fuel tank filled 90%, without driver and luggage); *** Kerb weight (fuel tank 90% full, with driver (68 kg) and luggage
(7 kg));**** Electronically limited

Source: Mercedes

July 17, 2013

Eleven Supercars Auctioned for €3.1 million

A really lucky buyer got eleven supercars for only €3,100,000 (around $4 million) from an auction. The fleet includes two Bugatti Veyrons, a Ferrari Enzo, Porsche Carrera GT, Maserati MC12, Ferrari 599GTO, a Rolls-Royce, an Aston Martin, a Maybach and two Bentleys.

All these cars were owned by Teodoro Nguema Obiang Mangue who is the son of Equatorial Guinea President Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo.

During an investigation back in 2011, the vehicles were seized by French authorities after an alleged theft of public funds at home in the African nation. All eleven supercars were seized at the president’s incredible 101-room mansion, which is located near Champs Elysees.

Some of the supercars were barely driven or not at all, so the value is several times that buyer paid. A second hand Veyron starts from €800,000, an Enzo costs at least €1 million and the Carrera GT is around €300,000, if the buyer decides to sell all of them he will make fast several million €.

The 11 vehicles were part of a more extensive 26-supercar fleet which was shipped from United States to France in 2009. We wonder what happened to other 15?

July 17, 2013

Jaguar F-Type RS [render]

The Theophiluschin has published two render pictures of the upcoming high-performance Jaguar F-Type RS.

The sports convertible is inspired by the Project 7 Concept and comes with an aggressive front bumper with large air intakes and honeycomb mesh grille inserts. There is also a ventilated hood, a front spoiler and aerodynamic side skirts. Other highlights include a carbon fiber rear diffuser and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system.

Under the hood, there is a 5.0 liter supercharged V8 with 550HP (405 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph).

July 17, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG [teaser video]

Described as “A New Member of the AMG Family”, the updated 2014 S63 AMG has been teased by Mercedes-Benz in a video published on Youtube. The luxurious performance saloon is expected to hit the market sometime in the beginning of the next year.

The video doesn’t show much, but it is clearly that the S63 AMG will be powered by the new 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 with 557HP (410 kW) and 585HP (430 kW) for the “S model”. The engine will be coupled with a 7-speed AMG Speedshift gearbox sending the power to 4Matic AWD system.

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG will be officially unveiled at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show.

Stay tuned!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2u0v1uFrjq8

Source: Mercedes-Benz

July 16, 2013

Alfa Romeo 4C at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Alfa Romeo 4C Sports Car make its long-awaited public dynamic debut at 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. The car made a series of runs up the estate’s famous hill climb.

The two-seater sports car is powered by a 1.8 liter turbocharged petrol with 240HP (176 kW) and 350Nn (258 lb-ft) of torque. It is mated to a 6-speed dual-clutch gearbox sending the power to an LSD (limited-slip differenetial) at the rear wheels. 0-100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.

At the event, Alfa Romeo also presented 33 TT 12, 8C 2900B Speciale tipo “Le Mans”, and a 1750 GT Am.

Source: Alfa Romeo

July 16, 2013

Audi A1 S-line Style Edition

Audi has introduced A1 S-line Style Edition, which will include around £2,200-worth of design and technology-oriented options for a premium of £950 above the equivalent S line model. 2013 Audi A1 S-line Style Edition 1.2 TFSI 6-speed manual is priced from £18,125 OTR.

The exterior of Style Edition can be finished in a choice of Ice Silver, Phantom Black, Misano Red or Glacier White colour schemes. There are xenon headlamps with distinctive LED daytime running lights and 17” five V-spoke alloy wheels with a bi-colour finish. A bi-colour five-arm design is also available as a no-cost option.

The interior comes with part-leather sports seats and three-spoke S line sports steering wheel. There are also powered windows and mirrors, a split/folding rear seat, air conditioning, a Concert CD audio system incorporating an SD card reader linked to a 6.5” retractable display screen, a Bluetooth mobile phone interface and a Driver’s Information System.

The engine range includes a 1.2 liter TFSI with 86HP, 1.4 TFSI with 122HP and 1.6 liter TDI with 105HP (can achieve up to 74.3 mpg with CO₂ emissions of just 99g/km).

The new Style Edition specification is the second in the A1 range to be based on the popular S line trim level. Range-topping Black Edition models, including upgrades such as 18” titanium finish alloy wheels, the 180-watt Audi sound system, privacy glass and electronic climate control, also build on the S line foundation, and are available in conjunction with two 1.4-litre TFSI engines – the 140HP version with Cylinder-on-Demand technology and the supercharged and turbocharged 185HP option – plus the 2.0-litre TDI with 143HP.

Audi A1 S line Style Edition – UK OTR Pricing

1.2 TFSI 86PS	six-speed manual	£18,125
1.4 TFSI 122PS	six-speed manual	£18,535
1.4 TFSI 122PS	seven-speed S tronic	£19,985
1.6 TDI 105PS	six-speed manual	£19,185

Audi A1 Sportback S line Style Edition – UK OTR Pricing

1.2 TFSI 86PS	six-speed manual	£18,745
1.4 TFSI 122PS	six-speed manual	£19,155
1.4 TFSI 122PS	seven-speed S tronic	£20,605
1.6 TDI 105PS	six-speed manual	£19,805

Options list:

Metallic or pearl effect paint (choice of Glacier White, Phantom Black, Ice Silver and Misano Red)

17-inch five V-spoke bi-colour alloy wheels

Xenon headlamps with LED daytime running lights and LED rear lights

Black styling package

Exterior mirrors in gloss black

Interior air vent sleeves in body colour (or gloss black if Ice Silver or Phantom Black body colours are specified)

July 16, 2013

2013 Honda Accord Coupe Performance Package

Honda has introduced a limited edition Accord Coupe V6 Performance package. The car was presented at the 2012 SEMA Show in Las Vegas and recently performance tested by Honda’s North American racing company – HPF.

The Performance packaged includes a set of 19” alloy wheels, a decklid spoiler, sport suspension (lowers height by 15mm and enhances handling), front/side and rear spoilers, red interior illumination, special floor mats and HFP badegs for each side and the trunk.

The HFP package, like all Honda Genuine Accessories, carries a 3-year/36,000-mile limited warranty when installed at the time of new vehicle purchase, and is engineered to be fully compatible with the vehicle.

The Performance package is priced at $4,620 (not including installation)

“The new Accord Coupe V6 is already a natural on twisty roads, but the HFP package really takes it to a new level. With a lowered ride height, sport suspension and more performance-oriented tires, the HFP kit definitely provides more controlled body motions and enhanced stability.”, commented Lee Niffenegger, program senior engineer at Honda Performance Development.

Source: Honda

July 16, 2013

2014 ‪Peugeot‬ 308 – EU Price €17,800

Peugeot has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 Peugeot 308. The affordable small vehicle will hit the market later this year with pricing starting from€17,800 in Europe.

There are four trim levels: Access, Active, Allure and Feline. The engine range includes a 1.2 liter VTi with 82HP (60 kW), a 1.6 liter HDi FAP diesel with either 92HP (70 kW) or 115HP (85 kW), a 1.6 THP with 125HP (92 kW) and 155HP (114 kW).

The options list includes 17” or 18” alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires, panoramic roof, metallic paint, uprated audio system, along with various packages like Driver Assistance and Comfort.

The new generation of the Peugeot 308 will be available in France in four trim levels: Access, Active, Allure and Feline.

Depending on trim level, optional goodies include 17- or 18-inch alloys, panoramic roof, metallic paint, uprated audio system, along with various packages like Driver Assistance and Comfort.

Source: Peugeot

July 16, 2013

Porsche 911 Turbo Mk2 vs Lamborghini Gallardo LP560 and Chevrolet Corvette Z06

More drag racing, but this time with stock sport cars – Porsche 911 Turbo Mk2 6-speed manual with 500HP against Chevrolet Corvette Z06 with 505HP and Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 with 560HP.

In the first start, the 911 Turbo owned the Z06. The Porsche finished in 29.289 seconds with 281 km/h and set personal absolute record on ¼ mile – 11.625 seconds with 197 km/h.

The second start was also owned by the Porsche. It crossed the 1 mile mark in 29.341 seconds with terminal speed of 281 km/h, while the Gallardo needed 30.712 seconds.

The third start was free, but the Porsche 911 Turbo Mk2 set personal absolute record on 1 mile – 29.231 seconds with 282 km/h. Andrey N. behind the steering wheel is winner of 2^nd place in Super Stock Class 2013.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZS4yHXnY1No

Source: Dragtimesinfo

July 15, 2013

2013 Skoda Octavia RS and Octavia Combi RS [video]

The 3^rd generation of Skoda Octavia RS made its official debut at the 2013 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This is the fastest production Octavia ever made not only in straight line, but in the corners, too.

There are two engines in the range – a 2.0 liter TDI and a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol. The 2.0 liter petrol delivers 220HP (162 kW), which means 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds and a top speed of 248 km/h (154 mph), while the 2.0 liter TDI has only 184HP (135 kW) – 0-100 km/h in 8.1 seconds and a top speed of 232 km/h (144 mph).

The standard extras include sports suspension, MacPherson strut, Electronic differential lock XDS and electronic stability control (ESC).

Other highlights include an aggressive front bumper with LED DRLs, honeycomb mesh grille inserts, bi-xenon headlights, a dual exhaust system and 18” alloy wheels. The interior boasts sports seats, a three-spoke steering wheel and ambient lighting. There’s also dual-zone climate control and a touchscreen infotainment system.

Enjoy the video!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BnHA9wlUTA

Source: Skoda

July 15, 2013

2014 Skoda Rapid Spaceback

Skoda has introduced the all-new 2013 Rapid Spaceback offering as manufacturers says “Simply Clever” solutions.

For example, the new Rapid Spaceback has an optional double cargo floor in the trunk, permitting the trunk to be divided into two horizontal levels providing double utility. What is more, there is no need to leave the double floor behind when using maximum trunk space as it can simply be moved into the lower position.

Other practical features include parking ticket holder, multimedia holder, cup holders in the front and rear or parcel shelf that can be stowed behind the rear seats.

The 2013 Rapid Spaceback comes with front, side and head airbags, height-adjustable three-point safety belts with pre-tensioners and height-adjustable head restraints. In EU countries, the ABS and ESC systems are standard. Other active safety features are optional xenon headlights, tire pressure control, fog-lights with corner function or the ‘hill-hold control’ assistant.

The engine range includes 4 petrol and 2 diesel power units with power between 55kW to 75kW. The 1.6 liter TDI Greenline ahieves 3.8 l per 100 km with just 99 g/km CO2.
The Rapid Spaceback will celebrate its premiere at this year’s Frankfurt Motor Show, while its launch in the European markets is scheduled for October 2013.

Source: Skoda

July 15, 2013

60th Anniversary of Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet has marked the 60^th Anniversary of the iconic sports car – Corvette. The first model went into production in Flint, Mich. on June 30, 1953 and since then, the Corvette has become an American icon that continues to offer the best in today’s technology and performance.

“During the past six decades, the Corvette has been woven into the fabric of American culture, as the sports car of choice for movie stars, musicians and astronauts. The very best Corvettes represent the state-of-the-art for their eras in terms of design, technology and performance.”, commented Chris Perry, vice president, Chevrolet Marketing.

The latest model is the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, which comes with Z51 performance package as standard. It includes an LSD (limited-slip differential), aerodynamics package, a set of big wheels and brakes as well as performance gear ratio. Other highlights include sport suspension (shocks, springs and stabilizer bars), magnetic ride control suspension tuned for European roads, along with a performance exhaust and traction management systems.

The Stingray is powered by a 6.2 liter V7 LT1 with 460HP (343 kW) at 6,000RPM and 630Nm (465 lb-ft) of torque at 4,600RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The engine is mated to a 7-speed manual gearbox with active rev matching.

Source: Chevrolet

July 15, 2013

Author: Victor Ivanov