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Mercedes G-Class refined Prior Design

Prior Design has announced their tuning package for the new facelift of Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The luxurious off-road vehicle will get a complete styling package as well as some interior modifications.

Outside Prior G-Class boasts a new front bumper with four fog lights and LED daylights beneath the headlights. The vehicle also comes with a ventilated hood and a roof-mounted air intake. Last, but not least, the tuning company has installed a new rear diffuser.

The big vehicle rolls enormous 23” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

The interior features a complete carbon fiber package.

Nothing is mentioned about performance packages, but probably some will be available.

Source: Prior Design

July 31, 2012

Cars are probably the most precious toys for men

Cars are probably the most precious toys for men and sometimes we spend a lot of money for improving or restoring our vehicles, instead of buying things for ourselves.

People like different cars depending on their nature. Some of them prefer super sports vehicles bringing a lot of adrenaline, other like big cozy limousines or even old-school cars having a real spirit. However, all auto lovers want to improve their vehicles, because neither the speed is never enough nor the comfort.

A very good opportunity to upgrade your car is buying parts online, because most of the times you’ll find the needed spare fast and even cheaply than in normal conventional store. EcklersChevelle offers a wide range of car spares at decent prices for Chevrolet, Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Porsche and even for some old Chevy models.

Whether you need a single car part or you run a major restoration project, Ecklers will provide everything you need in order to repair your vehicle. All car parts are individually selected for quality and value, so you don’t need to worry if you need ultra-rare or historical pieces.

Customizing parts are also available including sports suspensions, brake kits, seat-covers, gifts, and carbon fiber trim kits. Practically, you can fully redesign your vehicle in order to make it look better as well as the performance.

Using online parts suppliers like ecklers is a great way to customize your car quickly and inexpensively. soon, youll have the tricked out car youve been dreaming of and can show off your toy with pride!

July 26, 2012

Gunther Holtorf’s 23-year road trip in Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen

Mercedes-Benz--G-Wagen-T Gunther Holtorf has unique destiny. Since 1989 he has been traveling the world and has visited many place, explored variety of cultures and had experiences which many of us can’t even imagine. This is a story which I find insightful an inspiring and it is definitely worth viewing it.

What makes Gunther’s around-the-world traveling so unique is that he has done this with unfailing “friend” Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen. In fact, in the short film below he reveals that the “Otto” (as he calls the car) never had a serious breakdown and the engine always started!

The Mercedes-Benz called "Otto"

The story began back in 1989, when the Berlin Wall fell. This was the time when Gunther Holtorf and his wife Christine decided to go on an 18-month tour of Africa in their Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen.

Twenty-three years later and more than 800,000km (500,000 miles) driven, Gunther is continuing visiting places. The German former airline executive has travelled the equivalent of 20 times around the planet in this Mercedes. Recently in Vietnam, the photographer David Lemke joined Gunther on one section of his epic journey.

Video Source: Vimeo

Source: BBC

July 25, 2012

ADV.1 Wheels Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

ADV1-Wheels-Mercedes-Benz-SL65-AMG-Black-Series-T The next exciting project for today from ADV.1 Wheels is the ADV.1 Wheels Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series.

First of all we have to reveal that the SL65BS is a rare car to find. Furthermore, finding this Mercedes-Benz in matte teal color is nearly impossible.

This vehicle is in fact Mercedes’ most powerful production car ever. It comes equipped with the double-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 engine under the hood, pumping out 661 hp (486 kW) and 738 lb-ft (1000 Nm) torque. The car comes with electronically limited top speed of 320km/h

ADV.1 Wheels Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

What makes it one-of-a-kind however, is the set of ADV5.0 Track Spec’s. Furthermore the flared Mercedes wheel arches hide a 20″ staggered set of ADV.1 wheels, 9.5″ in the front and a massive 12″ footprint in the rear. A simple gloss black lip, spoke, and inner were added to contrast off the fantastic paint job.

Source: ADV.1 Wheels

July 25, 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Pricing Announced

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake is the next innovative luxury vehicle from the brand, which combines the proportions of the five-door coupe and a roof which continues through to the rear.

The new Shooting Brake is currently making its debut and at the same time is available to order. According to Mercedes-Benz this model has the potential to become the icon for a new market segment.

What is very special of this vehicle and grabs the attention immediately is the extravagant and unique designo wooden luggage compartment floor, which serves to underscore the hand-finished nature of the interior.

To go further into details, the floor of the luggage compartment was made from American cherry tree wood. The veneer sheets were glued and pressed together by hand in five cross-bonded layers. This of course is made with the purpose to achieve high dimensional stability.

The innovative lighting system of dynamic LED High Performance headlamps is also available for the CLS Shooting Brake. In addition, more than a dozen driving assistance systems in the new Mercedes-Benz vehicle enhance the security of the car. Some of the include Active Blind Spot Assist, Active Lane Keeping Assist, DISTRONIC PLUS, BAS PLUS and the PRE SAFE® Brake.

The entry-level model in the Shooting Brake range is the CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY which generates 150 kW (204 hp) and has a combined fuel consumption of 5.3 litres per 100 kilometres. The CO2 emissions here are 139 grams per kilometre.

Above this model are the two six-cylinder models – the CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY, which produces 195 kW (265 hp) and the CLS 350 BlueEFFICIENCY, which in turn produces 225 kW (306 hp).

The CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY has a V8 biturbo engine. Thanks to it the CLS 500 generates 300 kW (408 hp). In addition, two models are also available with all-wheel drive: the CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY and the CLS 500 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY.

Furthermore, there will be released a special edition version of the model named CLS Shooting Brake “Edition 1”. It will be available only for a limited period of one year following its market launch.

The Edition 1 includes some special featues such as designo magno allanite grey matt paint finish, designo platinum white pearl leather appointments, floor mats with “Edition 1” lettering, black designo roof liner and aluminium pedals. Three alternative paint finishes are also available to choose from: obsidian black metallic, palladium silver metallic or cavansite blue metallic.

More importantly, the Edition 1 is distinguished by powertrain figures of 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 Nm

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake

At last, but not least, the most dynamic model in the Shooting Brake range is the CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake. This one has an AMG V8 biturbo engine which generates 386 kW (525 hp) and 700 Nm (517 lb-ft) of torque. It is equipped with the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission.

The market launch of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake is scheduled for 6th of October this year.

2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake Pricing:

Model	Displacement	Transmission	Output	CO2 emissions	Price
Diesel engine, direct injection, Euro 5 emission class
CLS 250 CDI BE*	2143 cc	7 G-TRONIC PLUS	150 kW (204 hp)	139 g/km	€61,761
CLS 350 CDI BE*	2987 cc	7 G-TRONIC PLUS	195 kW (265 hp)	159 g/km	€65,628.50
CLS 350 CDI 4MATIC BE*	2987 cc	7 G-TRONIC PLUS	195 kW (265 hp)	174 g/km	€68,365.50
Petrol engine, direct injection, Euro 5 emission class
CLS 350 BE*	3498 cc	7 G-TRONIC PLUS	225 kW (306 hp)	169 g/km	€66,818.50
CLS 500 BE*	4663 cc	7 G-TRONIC PLUS	300 kW (408 hp)	214 g/km	€82,229
CLS 500 4MATIC BE*	4663 cc	7 G-TRONIC PLUS	300 kW (408 hp)	229 g/km	€84,966
CLS 63 AMG	5461 cc	AMG Speed-shift MCT	386 kW (525 hp)	235 g/km	€117,512.50

Source: Mercedes-Benz

July 19, 2012

Vorsteiner Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG – Aggression and Style

Vorsteiner has announced their project based on Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe back in April and now they are ready with the official photos and information about this amazing car.The full aerodynamics package include a new front splitter, which is added to the original bumper. There is also a new front grille with a two-bar design giving a prominent look and finishing the style of the front end.There is also a pair of new side skirts with integrated vents for the rear brakes. They improve the cooling as well as the overall aerodynamics of the vehicle.Last, but not least is the rear end, which gets a lot of upgrades. First is the new lip spoiler on the boot lid. There is also a quad sport exhaust system housed by a new redesigned diffuser.All part are made from carbon fibre for maximum strength and lightness.The C63 Coupe rolls enormous 10-spoke VS-160 alloy wheels in 19” or 20” sizes fitted with low-profile high-performance tires.No upgrades for the engine, though.

July 16, 2012

2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Spy Video

Here’s how the 2014 Mercedes-Benz-S Class might look like. Well, not exactly like that. This one is camouflaged but that makes us a bit more certain: no scams here despite the rouge nature of the video.

What we managed to gather from was the prevalence of LED technology and the discreteness of the exhaust pipes.

The current Mercedes flagship lineup has a wide variety of engines but the 5.5-liter V12 BiTurbo and the 6.0-liter AMG V12 BiTurbo stand out as most impressive. The former brings out 517 PS while the latter – 612 PS and 1000 Nm of torque.

So will this be the next Mercedes-Benz S-Class? We don’t know. We do know however, that if you plan on evading camera armed bicyclists in an urban environment, this is not the car for you.

The world debut of the 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is due to happen at the start of 2013 so there’s still time for speculations.

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Source: INDOORKARTINGBCN via YouTube

July 13, 2012

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series offers unique driving experience

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series will be “unleashed” on the circuits at Mercedes-Benz World with the aim to bring the driving experiences to another dimension. In fact, this is the most powerful C-Class up to date, which was designed especially for those keen on bringing the adrenaline levels higher ad higher.

Did you know that only 600 units from the Black Series will be produced? This means hat during this event many people will have the chance to experience dynamism and driving excitement of this stunning Mercedes-Benz.

But let’s talk in details. The full power of the special edition C 63 comes from the AMG 6.3 liter V8 engine. Therefore it is no surprise that it can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h for only 4.2 seconds. Furthermore, the vehicle comes equipped with track-honed aerodynamics which further improve the driving experience.

During the exclusive experience at the Mercedes-Benz World, which will happen after the 14th of July, the drivers will have the opportunity to develop their circuit craft behind the wheel of a Mercedes AMG.

Next, with the circuit ingrained on the mind and a professional Mercedes-Benz Driving Specialist in the passenger seat, the next 30 minutes the driver will spent in the C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series, where he or she will indulge fully, driving one of the most powerful cars in the world.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

July 13, 2012

Wimmer Rennsporttechnik Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG with 624 horsepower

Wimmer Rennsporttechnik Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG is an interesting project which deserves some attention. It stays under the guiding principle of AMG’s handmade engineering art and luxury philosophy, and in addition is able to produce the great amount of 624 horsepower (460 kW).

However, before the tuning from Wimmer Rennsporttechnik, the Mercedes-Benz got only 487 hp (358 kW). The professionals from Wimmer achieve this enhancement of power through various means such as the upgrade of the cylinder heads, the sport cam shafts, throttle and the optimization of the intake manifolds.

Furthermore, they have added a larger fuel pump, which additionally works very efficiently. Next, onto the C 63 AMG were added also especially crafted headers from Wimmer and special sport catalysts from HJS Company, as well as sport exhaust system made from stainless steel, again by Wimmer. The wider audience can enjoy the sound of the engine thanks to the 84-mm- wide Y-pipes.

Wimmer Rennsporttechnik Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

The Mercedes runs on 19 inch BBS rims fitted with Dunlop tires. A club sport suspension from KW, spacers from H & R, plus limited slip differential of Drexler Company, must also be recognized in this tuning.

The exterior color of the vehicle has been modified by the tuners from Kempener. They have covered a Mercedes with material of the film manufacturer BRUXSAFOL in shiny “electrical- yellow”. The floor mats Ronsdorf of the interior stress the origin of this powercar by Wimmer logo.

Source: Wimmer Rennsporttechnik

July 12, 2012

VATH Takes on the Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Roadster

The Mercedes-Benz SLS is an AMG engineering pinnacle. A completely separate project which managed to fit all of the company’s prowess in a single car. Under it’s hood there hides an AMG enhanced Mercedes-Benz V8 engine that spurs out 563 naturally aspirated, rampaging horses. Obviously, that doesn’t work for the guys at VATH who have taken a SLS and made it a bit over the top… although there really isn’t any top. It’s the VATH Mercedes-Benz AMG SLS Roadster.

What’s the first thing they did? Slot in a supercharger of course. How did that affect the performance? 690 hp and a 0 to 100 km/h time of 3.6 seconds. The supercharger however, is not the only force at work here. VATH have also changed the air box, remapped the engine electronics and enlarged the transmission’s oil cooler.

The newly equipped brake discs that measure up to 405 mm and have extremely robust steel flax lines will be good enough to handle 850 Nm of torques coming through, right? Zoom out a little and you’ll find three piece forged VATH 9.5×20-inch wheels with a set of tires of the following dimensions: 265/30-20 on the front and 315/25-20 – on the rear axle (the wheels there are 12×20-inch). Another handling highlight are the threaded sports springs which lower the stance with 20 – 45 mm, yet work in a complete unison with AMG‘s Ride Control. The shock absorbers on the other hand, are height and hardness adjustable.

It goes without saying that some carbon fiber has been used as well. Shamelessly naked carbon fiber front spoiler, trunk spoiler and side skirts all add to the appeal. You can hove some inside as well as an option. If not, you still get a leather/leather combination, a sporty steering wheel and a speed counter that’s been increased to 400 km/h.

It is evident then, that VATH have been hard at work. That’s exactly why the complete programme will cost you. 85.130 Euros ($104.097) to be precise.

Source: VATH

July 12, 2012

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake combines practicality and elegance

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake is the new AMG high-performance vehicle, which combines performance with style and practicality in a completely new way. It comes euipped with 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a power output range of from 386 kW (525 hp) to 410 kW (557 hp), the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission and the AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension.

On the other hand the generous interior and luggage compartment with a volume of up to 1550 liters reveal the practical sides of this Mercedes-Benz model. And as a truly exceptional offering there is also the time-limited CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake “Edition 1” which adds further 24 kW (32 hp) of power and 100 Nm of torque.

The AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine has the ability to combine direct petrol injection with spray-guided combustion, piezo injectors, biturbocharging, air/water intercooling, generator management and ECO start/stop function. This undoubtedly will reveal some of its unique features.

It has a power output and torque levels of 386 kW (525 hp) and 700 Nm respectively. In conjunction with the Edition 1 these figures are enhanced up to 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 Nm.

The first one accelerates from zero to 100 km/h for 4.4 seconds, while the second one for a second less. The top speed of both is 250 km/h (electronically limited).

Despite the great power output the consumption figures remain low. Fuel consumption of 10.1 litres per 100 kilometres (NEDC) corresponds to a CO2 output of 235 g/km and is identical for both power units.

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake key data:

	CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake
Displacement	5461 cc
Bore x stroke	98.0 x 90.5 mm
Compression ratio	10.0:1
Output	386 kW (525 hp) at 5250-5750 rpm 410 kW (557 hp) at 5250-5750 rpm*
Max. torque	700 Nm at 1750-5250 rpm 800 Nm at 2000-4500 rpm*
Engine weight (dry)	204 kg
Fuel consumption, NEDC combined	10.1 l/100 km
CO2 emissions	235 g/km
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	4.4 s 4.3 s*
Top speed**	250 km/h

The AMG eight-cylinder engine is mated to the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, thanks to which the levels of performance and efficiency are further enhanced. In addition it is equipped with four individual transmission modes as well as automatic double declutching and RACE START functions.

For example, in “Controlled Efficiency” (C) mode, the ECO start/stop function is enabled and switches the eight-cylinder engine off when the vehicle is at a standstill. When the car is in “S” (Sport), “S+” (Sport plus) and “M” (Manual) modes, the engine and transmission are significantly more responsive.

Good contact with the road the Mercedes makes thanks to the titanium grey-painted, high-sheen AMG light-alloy wheels featuring a triple-spoke design and fitted with 255/35 R 19 tyres on the front and 285/30 R 19 tyres on the rear.

Another highlight here is the interior of the CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake, which includes: AMG sports seats in nappa leather with multicontour seat and memory functions, AMG black piano lacquer trim and the AMG-specific analogue clock featuring an IWC design, AMG instrument cluster with AMG main menu including RACETIMER and AMG start-up screen.

Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake Interior

Next, the AMG Performance steering wheel is wrapped in nappa leather and includes a three-spoke design with flattened top and bottom sections, a special shape, perforated leather finish and silver coloured aluminium shift paddles.

A highlight among the extensive range of optional extras is the designo wooden luggage compartment floor. Additional optional extras from designo include: designo metallic paint finish available in three colours, designo magno paint finish available in two colours, designo leather available in ten colours, designo roof lining in DINAMICA microfibre, available in three colours.

The AMG Performance Studio optional extras include the following: AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package, AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/black piano lacquer, AMG ceramic high-performance composite braking system, AMG rear axle differential lock, white Illuminated AMG door sill panels at the front, lightweight forged AMG light-alloy wheels featuring a 5-twin-spoke design, painted in titanium grey with a high-sheen finish, and fitted with 255/35 R 19 tyres at the front and 285/30 R 19 tyres at the rear, AMG light-alloy wheels in a 10-spoke design, painted in matt black with a high-sheen rim flanges, and fitted with 255/35 R 19 tyres at the front and 285/30 R 19 tyres at the rear, Bang & Olufsen BeoSound AMG high-end surround sound system with 16-channel DSP amplifier, ICEpower amplifier, total output of 1200 watts and 14 high-end loudspeakers.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

July 9, 2012

2015 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Concept by Slimane Toubal

2015 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster is an incredible Gullwing vehicle which is a design creation by Slimane Toubal. Exactly with this project the designer won the Design !ndex Awards Contest 3rd Edition. And if you take a look at the pictures below you will definitely know why!

Undoubtedly, the model of Mercedes-Benz 300SL is one of the most beautiful cars in the whole world. Since the first version, which was presented to the world in the distant 1954, this car became a dream car for millions of people around the globe.

2015 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster Concept by Slimane Toubal

It is amazing how after 58 years, this Mercedes-Benz is still a big legend and has captured the minds and hearts of so many. Obviously, a lot of designers are keen on working over design concepts on this particular model.

2015 Mercedes 300SL Roadster by Slimane is one of the best that we have ever seen. Slimane is an automotive design modeler, which has an experience of over 20 years in the different cars company as clay modeler or digital modeler. This definitely gave hime the freedom to effortlessly design this version of the popular Roadster.

The 300 SL Gullwing is one of his favorite car and this is why he decided to enter the contest with and interpretation on it. In fact, he didn’t use any sketch to build the car, just the blueprint of the actual Mercedes SLS as package.

Some pictures of the original one Slimane used to keep the DNA of the car. We can see how he preserved the three stripes on the body side, which are symbol for the 300. The wheels have a vintage outlook and give the supercar a special character. This could be a nice 60 years anniversary version for 2014, what do you think?

July 3, 2012

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