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German Special Customs Tunes Mercedes-Benz S-Class

We are all familiar with the fact that the Mercedes-Benz vehicles are one of the most exclusive and luxurious ones. This is very true especially for the series called “S-Class“. Since five decades, the series is present on the automotive market, and a few weeks ago we have seen the introduction of its latest member.

And now German Special Customs is presenting its own design of an optically as well as technically clearly re-sharpened S-Class luxury limousine. Some of the most striking modifications are the bulky aprons on the front and rear sides.

To be more precise, the GSC front spoiler bumper bar with integrated LED daylight running light bars seems to be virtually sucking in the air stream with its massive cooling air openings. On the other hand, its counterpart on the rear creates a frame on the trapezoidal end-pipes of the new sport exhaust system.

There are also connecting links of the new bumper bars which form side skirts that also contribute towards an optical sense of lowering. Furthermore, the engine hood embodies signs which give a hint of the power concealed beneath it, thanks to its powerful contours and integrated ventilation openings.

An engine modification is expected in the future. The GSC professionals aim to tune the Biturbo V8 Sports S63 AMG unit so that it provide up to 850 horsepower (625 kW). At last, the company will offer XL wheel/tire combinations with diameters of up to 21 inches for the wheel houses of the S-Class.

Source: German Special Customs

September 24, 2013

Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series vs BMW M6 F12 and Porsche 911 Turbo

Dragtimesinfo has published an interesting video with Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series – 670HP going against BMW M6 F12 PP-Performance Stage 2 – 680HP and Porsche 911 Turbo Mk1 Evotech Stage 2 – 620HP.

The first start is versus the BMW M6, which is named “winner” but its time of 1 mile is slower than Mercedes’ one. The SL 65 AMG Black Series covered 1 mile in 31.787 seconds with 266 km/h terminal speed. The time of the M6 is 32.341 seconds, but the terminal speed is wrong.

The seconds start is versus the mighty 911 Turbo, which covered 1 mile in 28.594 seconds with a terminal speed of 285 km/h. The SL 65 AMG Black Series set personal absolute record on ¼ mile and on 1 mile. The ¼ mile is covered in 13.008 seconds with 184.52 km/h and 1 mile in 31.494 seconds with 270 km/h.

Enjoy!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2vgrOPjuUV4

Source: Dragtimesinfo

September 23, 2013

Mercedes CLA 45 AMG Black Series [render]

Here is a render picture of Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Black Series. The possible look of the sports sedan is given by Anton Gjorsev.

Despite that is just a rendering image, it looks almost production ready featuring a complete aggressive body kit including modified bumpers, wide fenders and extended side skirts. Other noticeable features include high-performance brakes and carbon fiber elements.

The “normal” CLA 45 AMG is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 360HP (265 kW) at 6,000RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque at 2,250RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The Black Series is expected to have slightly more power.

Stay tuned!

Source: antongj.devianart

September 20, 2013

Carlsson Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class

Carlsson has exhibited their tuned Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The Carlsson tuning programme ranges from aerodynamic components, sports exhaust, uprated suspension, alloy wheels solutions, performance kits for petrol and diesel engines and interior trim upgrades.

The exterior features a new front spoiler, aerodynamic side skirts and a new rear bumper. There are also stainless steel grille insert and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system. The stance is improved by a set of lowering springs (-35mm) or an adjustable coil-over suspension. Carlsson CLA rides 1/10 and 1/16 RS wheels available in 18”,19” and 20”.

The interior boasts alloy pedals, illuminated sill plates and special floor mats. Upon request, Carlsson can create a bespoke cabin with premium leather and Alcantara upholstery.

The CLA200 can be boosted to 187HP (138 kW) and 300Nm (221 lb-ft) – an increase of 31HP and 50Nm. The CLA250 now produces 253HP (186 kW) and 420Nm (309 lb-ft) of torque – boost of 42HP and 70Nm. The top-of-range CLA45 AMG coming standard with 360HP (265 kW) can produce up to 450HP (331 kW) turning the compact four-door Coupe into a supercar killer.

Source: Carlsson

September 11, 2013

2013 Frankfurt International Motor Show: Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe Concept

Mercedes-Benz has exhibited the all-new S-Class Coupe Concept at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The successor of the CL-Class boasts gorgeous appearance and self-assured style and embodies the design philosophy of sensual clarity. In the interior with its spectacular architecture and truly exclusive appointments the four-seater defines the state of the art of modern luxury.

The big coupe measures 5050 mm in length, 1958 mm in width and 1409 mm in height with a 2945 mm wheelbase. It is characterised by typical rear-wheel drive proportions, which are emphasised by the Mercedes-typical signature, the dropping line. The long bonnet with distinctive lines and powerdomes, the cowering greenhouse with high beltline. S-Class Coupe rolls a set of 21” alloy wheels fitted with 265/35 R 21 front and 295/35 R 21 rear tires.

The engine is the well-known 4.7 liter twin-turbo V8 from S500 – 455HP (339 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft). 0-100 km/h in 4.8 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

The interior features new layout with a white instrument panel and a more sculpted shape of its lower area. There are aluminum ventilation nozzles with ceramic-like inserts. There are two 12.3” screens, which are slimmer than the ones in the regular S-Class.

We are expecting a production ready version in January, next year at the 2014 NAIAS.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

September 10, 2013

Brabus 850 6.0 Bi-Turbo iBusiness based on Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

Brabus will exhibit its super-fast and super-powerful 850 6.0 Bi-Turbo iBusiness based on the new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG at the 2013 Frankfurt Motor Show in few days. Brabus iBusiness comes with styling and performance upgrades, especially under the hood.

The 6.0 liter twin-turbo V8 is boosted to whopping 850HP (625 kW) at 5,400RPM and 1,150Nm (848 lb-ft) of torque at 2,500RPM. 0-100 km/h in 3.5 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph). The result is thanks to enlarged displacement (by 0.5 liters), two bigger turbochargers, forged pistons, a billet crankshaft, a larger air filter box, a stainless steel sports exhaust system and an optimized ECU.

The exterior boasts a complete aerodynamics package including new front and rear bumpers, a pair of modified side skirts, carbon fiber fender vents and a rear diffuser. There are also carbon-ceramic brakes and an electronic lowering module, which can reduce the ride height by 15mm. The big saloon rolls tailor-made BRABUS Monoblock alloy wheels with diameters of 19”, 20”, 21” or even 22”.

The BRABUS Monoblock G “Platinum Edition” forged wheels feature a combination of size 9J x 22” wheels and size 255/30 ZR 22 tires on the front axle with size 10J x 22” wheels and size 295/25 ZR 22 tires in back, and make full use of the available space below the wheel arches.

The interior features an iPad mini, an iPod touch, a Mac mini and an Apple TV (iBusiness). Other highlights include premium leather upholstery, a mobile hotspot and a custom rear center console. There are also a 15.2” TFT display, a rear seat entertainment system and fiber optic lights that are mounted in the leather headliner.

The BRABUS 850 6.0 Biturbo “iBusiness” is built to order. The multimedia system and all other BRABUS tuning components are available for all current S-Class models. BRABUS engine tuning is also available for all other engine variants.

Source: Brabus

September 9, 2013

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Hits the US Market

Mercedes-Benz US has announced the pricing of the all-new 2014 S-Class. The luxurious saloon is expected to hit the US market next month with pricing starting from $92,900 for the entry level S550.

With its beautiful interior craftsmanship that features heated armrests and hot stone seating massage, ionized air purification via the Air Balance Package, First Class rear-seat luxury, and a Burmester sound system, its character and overall presence is unmatched. Its fresh, confident, and sophisticated exterior design goes hand-in-hand with an intelligent suspension system called Magic Body Control, which sees the road ahead and adjusts the suspension accordingly.

“The S-Class is the embodiment of the four words which have served as the inspiration for our company since its inception – The Best or Nothing. Every time we introduce a new generation, we have the opportunity to deliver more power, greater efficiency and unmatched safety, backed with an improved value proposition. Not only is the new S-Class the most intelligent car on the road, it’s also a smart choice”, commented Steve Cannon, President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA.

A month later, the manufacturer will receive orders for the S550 4MATIC priced at $95,900 and the top-of-range S63 AMG 4MATIC – $139,500.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

September 9, 2013

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series To Debut In Frankfurt

At the official Facebook page of Mercedes-AMG was just revealed a unique vehicle – the Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series. Not many details have been revealed so far, however it is visible that the car has the authentic racing attributes, competitive technology and spectacular design.

It was also announced that this special Mercedes-Benz is close-to-production and it is planned for the highly popular racing series with 2-liter turbocharged vehicles. The CLA 45 AMG on which the current model is based was launched in 2013 and was equipped with the most powerful series production 4-cylinder engine.

The race car version would probably adapt the engine performance and technical specifications. A possibility is also to be included here a permanent all-wheel drive and pure front-wheel drive. The engine of the sports car will be mated to an AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed sports gearbox takes.

Body panels made of carbon-fiber reinforced plastics (CFRP) and specific aerodynamic components will make possible the lightweight design of the car and will also provide top-level racing competitiveness. As one can see, the interior is focused on pure function with numerous safety and race car features.

Mercedes-Benz CLA 45 AMG Racing Series will debut at Frankfurt Motor Show.

Source: Mercedes-AMG Official Facebook Page

September 4, 2013

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Caravan Concept – Safer, Cleaner, More Comfortable and Striking

Mercedes-Benz will be showcasing the new Sprinter Caravan Concept at the Caravan Salon in Dusseldorf from 31^st August to 8^th September. The special Sprinter is now even safer, cleaner, more comfortable and more striking.

The exterior boasts tenorite grey metallic, high-roof and a cutaway section revealing a living area with front seats turned around and a spacious side-facing bench seat – which can be pulled out to form a double bed – a kitchen to the left of the opening and a bathroom with integrated wardrobe fitted in transverse position in the rear.

The cut-away model is fitted with furniture featuring a hard-wearing HPL coating in high-gloss white, grey laminate flooring, and seats featuring white genuine automobile leather from Mercedes-Benz. This combination lends the interior the elegant character of a yacht. Side walls and ceiling are covered in Alcantara, with LED lighting throughout. On the outside, the Sprinter sports the new tenorite grey metallic paint finish.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 30, 2013

Mercedes-Benz ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 1st Anniversary Edition

Mercedes-Benz is going to offer ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 1st Anniversary Edition specially for Japan. Production will be limited to 100 units and pricing starts at ¥8,600,000 (around €66,000).

The special edition ML boasts an AMG styling package that includes aggressive front and rear bumpers, a pair of revised side skirts and a set of 20” alloy wheels. There are also stainless steel running boards and privacy glass. The color range includes Obsidian Black or Diamond White metallic.

The interior comes with AMG sports seats, an AMG steering wheel and brushed aluminum trim elements. There are also special floor mats and new pedals.

The ML350 BlueTEC is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 diesel with 258HP (190 kW) and 620Nm (457 lb-ft). It is connected to a 7G-TRONIC PLUS transmission and a 4MATIC AWD system.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 28, 2013

M&D Exclusive Cardesign Transforms Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe

M&D Exclusive Carstyling has presented to us a complete conversion done on the Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe. The Mercedes is powered by the classical 5.5 litre V8 engine.

The main highlight of this conversion is the multi-part PD850 Black Edition wide body construction kit. In addition to the front of the coupe were also added front bumper bar, engine hood attachment, a set of completely new fenders and a front spoiler lip painted in red.

The connection between the front and the rear was made by the curved side skirts. On the other hand, the rear was broadened with the help of new side panel extensions and new rear fender skirt with integrated diffuser.What is more, a trunk cover spoiler delivers compacting pressure on the rear axle.

The engine under the hood – the V8 one with a cubic capacity of 5,461 ccm, generates 387 horsepower (285 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque. However, this wasn’t enough neither for the designers nor for the customers. Hence, there was made a performance boost up to 401 horsepower (295 kW) via a software optimization. The torque was also enhanced and it is now 560 Nm (413 lb-ft).

To make the tuning even more exquisite, the M&D manufactured especially for this car a sports exhaust system from stainless steel. Its ends were fitted with a set of original SL65 AMG end-pipes. Additionally, the cover of the engine compartment was fitted with bicoloured painting in red and black to match the colour concept.

M&D Exclusive Cardesign Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe runs on light alloy wheels in the format 9×20 inches and 10.5×20 inches for the front and the rear, which were then fitted with 235/30R20 and 285/25R20 Falken FK452 tyres. Next, performance springs delivered by H&R Company contributed for the lowering of the chassis. Moreeover, two individualised brake callipers painted in red are visible behind the rims.

The tuning did not stop here however. M&D thus constructed an AMG facelift airbag steering wheel with shift paddles and an AMG gear selector lever and painted all decorative wooden parts in deep black. A complete LED surroundings illumination was also added.

Source: M&D Exclusive Cardesign

August 27, 2013

Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid To Debut In Frankfurt

Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is the third hybrid model of the new S-Class. It comes to new standards in terms of efficiency, drive-system and climate comfort. The new Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicle emits only 69 g/km of CO2 and returns 94.2 mpg.

In fact, the new S-Calss can cover 100 kilometres with just three litres of fuel. It is equipped with 80-kW electric drive with externally rechargeable battery which contributes towards emission-free driving for about 18 miles. The electric motor is coupled 3.0-litre V6 turbocharged engine.

Some additional features included in the new model are the second-generation recuperative braking system and the anticipatory Intelligent HYBRID energy management system. What is more, the high-voltage lithium-ion battery of the car offers the option of being recharged from an external source with a charging socket located on the right side of the rear bumper.

Four hybrid operating modes can be selected at the push of a button, these are HYBRID, E-MODE (electric power only), E-SAVE (fully charged battery is reserved to be able to drive on electric power alone later), CHARGE (battery is charged while driving).

However, the most important highlight of the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is its power output of 333 hp (245 kW) of the combustion engine plus 109 hp (80 kW) electric motor and torque of 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of the combustion engine plus 340 Nm (250 lb-ft) of the electric motor.

These figures make it possible for the vehicle to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h for only 5.5 seconds. The top speed here is 155 mph.

The second-generation S-Class hybrids include an anticipatory energy management system which serves in terms of enhancing the energy efficiency. The operating strategy of the hybrid drive system accounts for the current driving condition and driver input. Additionally, it also adjusts to the likely route for the next five miles.

Moreover, the new S-Class is the first to use a recuperative braking system (RBS) of the second generation. It basically ensures an unnoticeable overlapping of the conventional mechanical brakes and the electric braking performance of the electric motor in alternator mode.

Mercedes-Benz S 500 Plug-In Hybrid will make its official debut in Frankfurt next month, while the market launch of the car will in 2014.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 22, 2013

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