Tag: Mercedes-Benz

  • MEC Design Mercedes SLS AMG Sneak Peak

    MEC Design, the famous Berlin-based tuning specialist has finally released some final 3D images of its highly-anticipated program for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which are kind a late and instead of showcasing us fully the brand’s complete designs, they are just giving us another sneak peak of their upcoming SLS conversion.

    Re-scheduled to debut later in May, the MEC Design’s SLS program will offer customers a bold front bumper with optional 1 or 2 piece front spoiler that will available in either body color or carbon finish, front LED lights, rear bumper with 3 different looking diffusers – Extreme, GT3 or Formula style, side skirts with LED lighting, rear spoiler and window spoiler, as well as a roof air intake.

    Cem Altun, MEC Designs CEO, shared: “We are naturally disappointed that we have to put back the launch of the MEC Design SLS but it will definitely be worth the wait. We have had some amazing feedback already and feel that the SLS will be very popular once it has been released.”

    MEC Design SLS Front bumper with 1pc spoiler

    MEC Design SLS Rear bumper with GT3 diffuser

    MEC Design Mercedes SLS AMG detail options:

    • Front bumper with optional

    – 1pc. Front spoiler (also in Carbon)
    – 2pc. Front spoiler (also in Carbon)
    – LED Lights

    • Rear bumper with optional

    – Extreme diffusor (also in Carbon)
    – GT3 diffusor (also in Carbon)
    – Formula diffusor (also in Carbon)

    • Side skirts
    • Rear spoiler (also in Carbon)
    • Rear window spoiler (also in Carbon)
    • Roof air intake (also in Carbon)

    MEC Design SLS Front bumper with 2pc spoiler

    MEC Design SLS Rear bumper with Extreme diffuser

    Source: MEC Design

  • Speedriven EV12 Mercedes E Class

    Speedriven has tuned Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2002-2009). The tuning company has released some pictures and details about the brutal luxury saloon. The name of the project is EV12.

    Speedriven E-Class is powered by a huge V12 twin-turbo engine with some modifications, which stay in secret. However, the tuner reported that EV12 has a maximum output of 700HP, which are send to the rear wheels.

    The results is thanks to top-mounted water-to-air intercoolers, Scorpion air intakes, larger fuel injectors and billet-wheel turbochargers. To make sure that all upgrades work properly, the tuner re-mapped the ECU.

    Outside, EV12 features Brabus aerodynamics package and the blacked-out front grille.

    Price list is not announced, yet.
    Speedriven EV12 Mercedes E Class

    Source: SpeedDriven

  • Wimmer RS Mercedes C63 AMG Performance

    Wimmer RS Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Performance is another masterpiece conversion prepared by the renowned German tuner, and as its name suggests this refined Mercedes C63 AMG is a pure-blooded performance athlete. (more…)

  • Mercedes Sprinter Brilliant Van

    Here is a special edition of Mercedes-Benz Sprint, which is tuned according to the taste of an American businessman. The vehicle is prepared by Brilliant Transportation, which was founded last year to provide luxurious and comfortable transportation to a host of clients.

    The exterior of the tuned Sprint is not something amazing, but the real deal is inside the vehicle. It boasts hardwood floors, large leather seats, refrigerators, stowaway desks for working on and built-in cabinets for storage. On the top of this, Brilliant Van comes with not one, but two 32” flat-screen TVS with satellite Direct TV service, 3G WiFi, color printers and a conference-call system.

    Moreover, the Brilliant Van has a maximum range of 644 km (400 miles), which is more than enough.

    Check out the interior pictures!

    Source: Mercedes-Benz USA

  • VATH Mercedes CL500

    VATH has introduced the auto scene its latest, masterful conversion, based upon the luxurious grand tourer Mercedes-Benz CL 500. (more…)

  • Wald Mercedes CLS W218

    Wald International has released a styling package for the new Mercedes-Benz CLS-class alongside the tuning of the BMW 5-Series F10.

    The body kit of the CLS includes an aggressive front bumper, ventilated fenders and aerodynamic side skirts. Probably, the rear bumper is also revised, but the tuning company didn’t release any pictures of it.

    However, the suspension is lowered and a huge wheels are added to complete the exterior of the four-door coupe.

    The new CLS is not so attractive as the old one, but Wald made it way better. The car is included in the Black Bison series of the tuning company.

    There is no information about the prices, so stay tuned!

    Source: Wald International

  • Mercedes SLS AMG with Lorinser RSK8

    Sportservice Lorinser, the aftermarket expert from Germany renowned for its astonishing Mercedes conversions has introduced its latest development, the Lorinser RSK8 wheel design for the latest incarnation of the Gullwing – Mercedes–Benz SLS AMG. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz Zetros 6X6 truck

    Mercedes-Benz are famous with manufacturing not only road cars, but heavy duty machines like this one – Zetros 6×6 truck. The vehicle is specially produced for several customers in Mongolia. However, all units have already been delivered to Ulan-Bator, where two businessmen friends collected them.

    Zetros is not only the ultimate off-road machine, but it also features extreme luxury like a bathroom with heated marble floors and two large flat-screen TVs – one for the sleeping berth and one for the seating area. The truck also has an on-board generator, a shower, a safe for valuables and a gun-safe for the hunting firepower. Practically, everything that you need, when you go hunting.

    Mercedes Zetros is powered by a 7.2 liter in-line 6-cylinder engine with an output of 326PS (240 kW) and 1300 Nm (959 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to either G 131-9 nine-speed manual box as standard and a six-speed automatic as an option. The power is sent to three mechanical differential locks on every axle. Zetros has a curb weight of 25 tonnes.

    Zetros is a pure fun vehicle!

    Mercedes Zetros

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • 2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe sales start

    Mercedes-Benz has officially announced that its fresh, youthful, sporty two-door model – 2012 Mercedes C-Class Coupe is now ready for test drive and order at the brand’s showrooms. (more…)

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG and SLS AMG Safety Cars

    Mercedes-Benz has prepared to special vehicles, which will take a part at the 2011 Formula 1 World Championship in Melbourne. This is the starting event and it will be held on March 25-27th.

    The Official F1 Safety Car will be SLS AMG with some modifications and the Official F1 Medical Car is going to be special C 63 AMG Estate. AMG has been continuously active in Formula 1 for 15 years.

    SLS AMG Safety Car is driven by 39 year old German racing driver Bernd Maylander, who has been doing this work for FIA since 2000. During the racing, SLS AMG Safety Car will be on stand by in the pit lane and in case of emergency, it will take control of the situation fastly.

    C 63 AMG Estate has been a Medical car from 2008 to 2010. The new one features AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed transmission. The special car follows the F1 cars during the starting lap, because this is the most critical phase of the race.

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • BRABUS iBusiness2 – Mercedes S-Class

    BRABUS premieres iBusiness 2.0, the second version of its extraordinary Apple-packed “office on wheels”. (more…)

  • 2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe

    2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG will have its official debut at the New York Auto Show next month. However, the manufacturer has revealed the model a little earlier. The monster will compete its true nightmare – BMW E92 M3.

    C63 AMG is powered by the famous 6.2 liter V8 engine with 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). The engine is mated to a 7-speed SpeedShift MCT gearbox. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and the top speed is electronically limiter to 250km/h (155 mph). However, the car will easily go up to 300 km/h. The big engine is not so thirsty – 12.0 l/100 km on combined cycle.

    If this power is not enough, you can order AMG Performance Package, which boosts the engine to 487PS (358 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). The acceleration is slightly increasd 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h.

    The interior boasts AMG sports seats, door panel centers and armrests upholstered in black designo leather with contrasting porcelain seams on the sports seats. It also has AMG performance steering wheel.

    The exterior features AMG 5-twin-spoke light-alloy wheels painted in matt black. An exclusive option is available – a matt finish in designo magno night black or diamond white metallic BRIGHT.

    2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is priced at €72 590. . The optional AMG Performance package costs additional €7116.20.

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    Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe:

    C 63 AMG Coupé
    Displacement 6208 cc
    Bore x stroke 102.2 x 94.6 mm
    Compression ratio 11.3 : 1
    Output 336 kW (457 hp) at 6800 rpm

    358 kW (487 hp) at 6800 rpm*

    Max. torque 600 Nm at 5000 rpm
    Engine weight (dry) 195 kg
    192 kg*
    Fuel consumption NEDC combined 12.0 l/100 km
    CO2 emissions 280 g/km
    Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 4.5 s 4.4 s*
    Top speed 250 km/h**

    * with AMG performance package; ** electronically limited
    Options:

    • AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish, with 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) tyres
    • AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey with a high-gloss finish, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres
    • AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in matt black with a high-gloss finish on the rim flange, with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres
    • AMG Exterior Carbon Fibre package
    • AMG rear axle differential lock
    • AMG trim elements in carbon fibre/high-gloss black piano lacquer
    • Illuminated AMG door sill panels
    • AMG floor mats

    Safety features:

    • ABS anti-lock braking system (standard)
    • Adaptive Highbeam Assist (optional)
    • Active Lane Keeping Assist (optional)
    • Active Blind Spot Assist (optional)
    • ATTENTION ASSIST (standard)
    • DISTRONIC PLUS including BAS PLUS (optional)
    • Electronic Stability Program ESP® (standard)
    • Headlamp Assist (standard)
    • Speed Limit Assist (optional)
    • ntelligent Light Systems ILS (optional)
    • PARKTRONIC including Parking Guidance (optional)
    • PRE-SAFE® (optional)
    • PRE-SAFE® Brake (optional)
    • Lane Keeping Assist (optional)
    • Cruise control with SPEEDTRONIC variable speed control (standard)
    • Blind Spot Assist (optional)

    Source: Mercedes