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2013 Mercedes E63 AMG powered by Hennessey – Dyno Testing [HD video]

Hennessey Performance has released a video with their tuned 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. The mighty saloon received full performance package caller HPE700 and as you may suggest, it produces 700HP.

The 2013 E63 AMG is powered by a newly developed 5.5 liter twin-turbocharged V8 originally producing 525HP (386 kW) and 557HP (410 kW) with the AMG Performance Package. The torque is 700Nm (516 lb-ft) and 800Nm (590 lb-ft), respectively.

However, the HPE700 E63 AMG has 700HP (522 kW) at 5200RPM and whopping 1083Nm (800 lb-ft) of torque at just 3800RPM. The interesting thing is that power is achieved with 93 octane fuel, which is great.

The HPE700 performance package includes a new air induction system, a full engine management system, which is carefully calibrated.

There are also other nice upgrades like sets of big alloy wheels fitted with performance tires, carbon fiber trim accessories and sport suspensions.

The tuning program is offered with a 3-year or 36,000 mile limited warranty.

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

Source: HPEdesign via Youtube

August 10, 2012

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Matt Limited Edition

Mercedes-Benz will offer SLS AMG Matt Limited Edition in Japan. It will be priced from ¥30 000 000 (around €299 000).

The special edition SLS will come with a exterior with a black soft top and red accents on the grille, wheels and fuel-filler cap. The interior will boasts red and black leather upholstery, a sports steering wheel and special floor mats.

Only 5 Magno Night Black AMG Matt will be produced as the first deliveries are slated to begin in September.

The white variant of the car will have a designo Magno Cashmere White exterior with contrasting black accents. It also has porcelain and black leather upholstery, a sports steering wheel and special floor mats. Again, it will be run in limited series of just five units.

AMG RIDE CONTROL sports suspension enhancing comfort and maneuverability electronically controlled damping force of the damper depending on driving conditions is available on all models and also a set of Matte black paint AMG 10 spoke aluminum wheels.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Matt Limited Edition

Source: Mercedes-Benz

June 11, 2012

Lorinser Mercedes-Benz S70 with Power Kit

Lorinser has announced their latest creation – the S70 6.0 V12 Bi-Turbo based on the Mercedes-Benz S600 L V12 Bi-Turbo, M275. The car comes with styling and performance modifications… lots of them.

The exterior boasts full aerodynamics body kit including new front and rear bumpers, a pair of modified side skirts and ventilated fenders. There is also a rear roof-mounted spoiler, a rear diffuser and a set of huge 20” light alloy wheels fitted with Yokohama Advan Sport tires. The front wheels are 9J x 20” and the rear 10J x 20” in multi piece Lorinser RSK6 design.

The interior is also fully restyled. It comes with special Nappa leather and wood in piano black lacquer. There are also Lorinser crests found on the head rests, seats, steering wheel. The instrument clusted is now revised to show speed up to 360 km/h.

The well-known 6.0 liter V12 bi-turbo engine received complete rebuild including – new camshafts, bigger turbochargers, an updated ECU and a full sports exhaust system, which you can hear in the video below. The rear axle is reinforced, so it won’t get away from the car, when you step on the gas pedal.

The result is sensational – 805HP (592 kW) and 1270Nm (936 lb-ft) of torque t 1900RPM. The top speed is limited to 300 km/h (186 mph) or 330 km/h (205 mph) upon request.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwaYFFl7qGQ

Source: Lorinser

June 6, 2012

CFC Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG – Fast and Aggressive

CFC has announced their tuning program for the mighty S65 AMG. The big saloon is the top-of-range model of Mercedes and comes with brutal 6.0 liter V12 bi-turbo engine delivering 612HP and 1000Nm of torque. It is mated to 5-speed automatic gearbox.

The tuning company offers complete restyling exterior package including foiling the hood, top and boot lid with KK-Cocoon Xirallic KKCO X50. The rest of the body shimmers in CFC Carbody Coloring Pearl White.

The modification includes new front and rear bumpers, new door sills, new radiator case and also new door mirror; they have changed front and back lights and widened the wheel arches. The “Lambo” doors are little too tufty, especially on a saloon car.

The interior is also restyled by S&N Design GbR company from Sindelfingen, which is responsible for the grand interior in black-and-white Nappa quilting.

Source: CFC

May 10, 2012

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 [HD video]

The entry level ML 250 is powered by a 2.1 liter four-cylinder diesel with 204HP (150 kW) and 500Nm (369 lb-ft). It is mated to a 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox delivering the power to an all-wheel drive system.

The new M-Class has a selective damping suspension, while the Airmatic self-leveling air suspension and an Active Curve System with dynamic roll stabilization is available as an option. The SAV equipped with this is a real pleasure to drive.

The safety is at extemely high level – Night View Assist Plus including pedestrian recognition, Speed Limit Assist, Lane Keeping Assist, Blind Spot Assist, Active Park Assist and Distronic Plus and some other intersting systems.

Although the big SUV weighs 2.2 tons, the performance is at decent level as well as the fuel consumption. Check out the video below to see the test.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SaboGMXREJ8

2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class:

	ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC	ML 300 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY 4MATIC (Predecessor)	ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC	ML 350 CDI 4MATIC (Predecessor)
Number of cylinders	4	6	6	6
Displacement cc	2143	2987	2987	2987
Rated ouput hp	204	204	258	231
Max torque Nm	500	500	620	540
NEDC combined mpg CO₂ / km	43.4 – 47.0 158	31.4 – 33.6 224	38.1 – 41.5 179	30.0 – 31.8 235-246
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph s	9.0	8.3	7.4	7.6
Top speed mph	130	130	139	136
Emissions standard	EU6	EU5	EU6	EU5

Source: Autocar co uk via Youtube

April 26, 2012

Mercedes McLaren SLR vs Aston Martin DBS Mansory and Nissan GT-R [HD video]

Here is another very interesting video by Dragtimesinfo posted on Youtube. This time, the Sport, Leicht, Rennsport” McLaren Mercedes-Benz is coming against two slightly tuned sports cars – Nissan GT-R and Aston Martin DBS Mansory.

The SLR is powered by an all-aluminium supercharged SOHC 5.4 liter V8 engine delivering whopping – 626HP (460 kW) at 6500RPM and 780Nm (580 lb-ft) of torque at just 3250RPM. The engine runs on just 0.9 bar of boost. The engine is mated to a 5-speed automatic transmission delivering all that power to the rear wheels. The curb weight is 1 768 kg (3,900 lb).

Performance– 3.8 seconds 0-100 km/h, 10.7 seconds 0-200 km/h and 0-300 in 30.6 seconds.

The price of the beast is $750 000.

How the mighty SLR copes with the tuned beasts? Check out in the video below.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D72oc1ggvpE

Source: Dragtimesinfo via Youtube

April 10, 2012

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL500 [video]

Autocar has released a new video review of Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R231). The SL-class is firstly launched in 1952 and this year the model celebrates its 60^th anniversary.

The 2012 SL-class features entirely changed exterior, chassis, drivetrain and interior. That’s why, when Mercedes states “all-new”, they mean it. The platform is different and the model is the first to get all-aluminum body shell, which weighs a 110 kg less than if it was built from steel. The folding hard-top is also lighter, because it is made from magnesium. Other innovation is the Magic Vision Control, which consists of washing nozzles in the wipers of the car.

So, the new SL is lighter, faster and more efficient. It is simply a better car, than the outgoing version. Still, we don’t appreciate the exterior look, but hopefully we will get used to it.

2012 Mercedes-Benz SL500 is powered by a 4.7 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 430HP (316 kW) and 699Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Despite all that power, it will return 31 mpg on combined cycle. The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic gearbox with three modes – Manual, Sport and Economy.

The standard suspension of the vehicle includes semi-adjustable dampers delivering comfort ride.

The SL500 is expected to cost around £82 000, when it hits the UK market.

Check out the full video review made by Vicky Parrot.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vARHe8vtvNw

Source: Autocar.co.uk via Youtube

March 21, 2012

Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350

Vath has released further details and high resolution images of their latest project based on the SLK 350 R172.

The exterior modifications include a new radiator grill with one of the stars carrying the centre strut, modified front lip spoiler, a new rear diffuser and carbon fiber trunk lip spoiler. The black sports car rides lower to the ground thanks to a set of new springs and new alloy wheels in dimensions – 8.5J x 20” front with 235/30 ZR20 tires and 9.5J x 20” rear with 265/25 ZR20 tires. When adjusted to hardness the adaptive suspension allows lowering the car within 20 and 65 mm range.

The interior modifications include a lot of carbon fiber, some aluminum and velour floor mats. As an option you can also order a new speedometer graduated up to 330 km/h (205 mph).

The performance modifications include some engine upgrades, a modified brake system, limited slip differential (LSD) and a stainless steel sport exhaust system.

There are engine upgrades for the 200 CGI, 250 CGI and 350 CGI. The most powerful model can be tuned to 330PS (243 kW) and 390Nm (288 lb-ft) of torque.

The brake system can be refreshed by a new steel braided hoses and Castrol SRF oils.

Left and right headers of the exhaust system are made from VA stainless steel. And the same car features double flow muffler with two oval muffler tips on the right and on the left side: 145 x 95 mm with flanged edges of the muffler tips. The total cost of the complete package is €25 192.

Source: Vath

March 7, 2012

2012 F1 Season – McLaren MP4-27

Vodafone McLaren Mercedes has unveiled the new Mp4-27 ahead of the 2012 FIA Formula 1 World Championship. The Formula 1 car was presented at the McLaren Technology Centre.

Maintaining the belief in the validity of strengthened continuity, Vodafone McLaren Mercedes is the only team in Formula 1 whose driver line-up consists of two world champions: Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. Between them, they have scored 22 grand prix victories for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes and are the strongest and most consistent driver line-up in the sport. Maintaining the partnership into a third successive season was merely a formality.

While the all-new Vodafone McLaren Mercedes MP4-27 closely resembles last year’s multiple race-winning car, the 2012 chassis has been substantially revised from the ground-up, with all major systems updated or re-designed for the new season. The most evident visual differences include more tightly waisted rear bodywork, developed to improve flow to the rear of the car, and a revised cooling system, which re-directs the gearbox oil-cooler. Last year’s U-shaped sidepods have also been re-designed – a legacy of the FIA’s new exhaust regulations that redefine the shape of the rear bodywork.

On the technical front, our exemplary engineering trio Tim Goss (director of engineering), Paddy Lowe (technical director) and Neil Oatley (director of design and development programmes) once more remain at the forefront of the drawing office. For 2012, they will be joined by sporting director Sam Michael, whose arrival coincides with the re-organisation of our trackside personnel roster to ensure both growth and development within the group.

Check out the technical specification below!

2012 F1 Season - McLaren MP4-27 — 2012 F1 Season – McLaren MP4-27

MP4-27 technical specification:

Chassis – Monocoque McLaren-moulded carbonfibre composite incorporating front and side impact structures
Front suspension – Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pushrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Rear suspension – Inboard torsion bar/damper system operated by pullrod and bell crank with a double wishbone arrangement
Electronics – McLaren Electronic Systems. Including chassis control, engine control, data acquisition, dashboard, alternator, sensors, data analysis and telemetry.
Bodywork – Carbon-fibre composite. Separate engine cover, sidepods and floor. Structural nose with integral front wing, Driver-operated drag reduction system
Tyres – Pirelli P Zero
Radio – Kenwood
Race wheels – Enkei
Brake callipers – Akebono
Master cylinders – Akebono
Batteries – GS Yuasa Corporation
Steering – McLaren power-assisted
Instruments – McLaren Electronic Systems
Paint solutions – AkzoNobel Car Refinishes using Sikkens products

Engine

Type – Mercedes-Benz FO 108Z
Capacity – 2.4 litres
Cylinders – 8
Maximum rpm – 18 000
Bank angle – 90°
Piston bore maximum – 98mm
Number of valves – 32
Fuel – ExxonMobil High Performance Unleaded (5.75% bio fuel)
Spark plugs – NGK racing spark plugs specially designed for Formula 1
Lubricants – Mobil 1 – combining greater performance, protection and cooling with increased economy and lower emissions
Weight – 95kg (minimum FIA regulation weight)

KERS Hybrid

Type – Mercedes-Benz
e-Motor Engine-mounted electrical motor/generator
ESS Integrated energy storage cells and power electronics
Power – 60 kW

Transmission

Gearbox – McLaren-moulded carbon-fibre composite
Integral rear impact structure
Gears – Seven forward and one reverse
Gear selection – McLaren seamless shift, hand-operated
Clutch – Carbon/carbon, hand-operated
Lubricants – Mobil

Source: McLaren

February 1, 2012

2012 Mercedes ML 63 AMG US Price – $95 865

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG will hit the US market in March. It is priced at $95 865 including $875 destination charge.

It’s characteristics are the same as the EU version – a new 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 engine with 525PS (386 kW) and 700Nm (519 lb-ft), which can be boosted to 557PS (410 kW) and 760Nm (563 lb-ft) with the AMG Performance Package.

The performance is great for such big and heavy SUV – 4.7 seconds to 100 km/h and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Still, the engine is not very thirsty – 11.8 liters per 100 km on combined cycle.

The engine is mated to AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC system – a 7-speed automatic gearbox with several functions – C (Controlled Efficiency), S (Sport) and M (Manual).

The AMG Performance package also includes an engine cover in high-quality real carbon, callipers in red painted finish and the AMG Performance steering wheel in Nappa leather/DINAMICA.

The five-spoke light-alloy wheels in dimensions 9J x 20” with 265/45 R 20 up front and 10J x 21” with 295/35 R 21 at the rear axle give extreme stability. The brake system includes discs all-round in size 390 x 36 mm – front and 345 x 26 mm – rear.

The interior comes with electrically adjustable AMG sports seats, four-spoke AMG Performance steering wheel with aluminium shift paddles. There are also aluminium trim elements, leather upholstery and some AMG badges. The distinctively designed instrument cluster with colour TFT monitor, AMG welcome logo and AMG main menu is exclusive to the ML 63 AMG. The designo Exclusive package features Nappa leather upholstery on the AMG sports seats with an unusual diamond pattern. It is available in designo marron, designo porcelain and designo black.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

January 28, 2012

2012 Mercedes SLK 55 AMG Price – £54 950

Mercedes-Benz has released the price list for the new SLK 55 AMG (R173). It is now available in the UK with highly competitive price of £54 950 OTR.

The new version of the roadster is powered by a naturally aspirated, direct-injected 5.5 liter V8 with 421PS (310kW) at 6800RPM and 540Nm (399 lb-ft) at 4500RPM. From 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. The 2012 SLK 55 AMG features an ECO stop/start system delivering exceptional fuel consumption of 33.6 mpg with CO2 emissions of 195g/km.

The engine is mated to a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission.

The SLK 55 AMG is fitted as standard with AMG sports suspension featuring Torque Vectoring Brake and the AMG Direct-Steer system

The interior boasts unique AMG styling and trim inspired by the SLS.

The standard specification includes AMG body kit with exclusive front and rear aprons and side skirts, AMG high-performance internally ventilated and perforated disc brakes, AMG sports suspension, Nappa leather upholstery, 18” five-spoke AMG alloy wheels, the Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Light System, COMAND Online with Media Interface, a DAB digital radio, AMG Cylinder Management System and ECO stop-start function. Advanced safety features include PRE-SAFE, NECK-PRO, ATTENTION ASSIST and HEADLAMP ASSIST.

Options list includes the AMG Performance Package – £4 105 and the AMG Driver’s Package, which raises the limited top speed and includes attendance at an AMG Power and Passion driver event – £2 755.

The AMG Performance package includes revised suspension and brakes with a rear differential lock. Nice!

Source: Mercedes-Benz

January 17, 2012

BRABUS Mercedes CL 500

Brabus has announced the special tuning program for Mercedes-Benz CL 500 BlueEFFICIENCY. The big luxury coupe gets both styling and performance modifications.

The 4.7 liter twin-turbocharged V8 can get two performance packages – BRABUS B50 – 490 and BRABUS B50 – 520.

The first one boosts the engine to 490PS (360 kW) and 780Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque. The results are thanks to optimized engine electronics – recalibrating mapping for ignition, injection and the electronic boost pressure control.

The more powerful variant features an additional intercooler and the result is astonishing – 520PS (382 kW) at 5250RPM and 820Nm (604 lb-ft). This is an increase of 85PS (63 kW).

The all-wheel-drive coupe accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.5 seconds. The BRABUS Vmax unit eliminates the standard 250-km/h (155-mph) speed limit. The two-door car equipped with Vmax unit and BRABUS B50 – 520 PowerXtra performance kit reaches a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The new top speed requires the installation of a BRABUS speedometer with 360-km/h (220-mph) dial.

The BRABUS stainless-steel sport exhaust system with butterfly valve and four distinctive BRABUS-design tailpipes provide the V8 engine with a sportier exhaust note that never becomes intrusive.

The aerodynamics package features BRABUS front spoiler, a pair of side skirts with integrated LED entrance lights. There are also BRABUS rear fascia with features a central reflector and a custom-tailored cutout on each side for the two dual tailpipes of the BRABUS sport exhaust system.

The CL 500 can be equipped with BRABUS Monoblock wheels in various designs and with diameters between 18 and 22 inches. The Monoblock F cross-spoke design is available in size 9J x 21” mounted with tires in size 265/30 ZR 21 from BRABUS technology partners Continental, Pirelli and YOKOHAMA.

The BRABUS lowering module for the standard ABC suspension is specifically calibrated to these ultra-low-profile tires. The module lowers the ride height of the two-door car by some 25 mm.

A BRABUS high-performance brake system that comes in various versions. Version IV, the largest one, consists of vented and cross-drilled discs measuring 405 x 35 mm and 6-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the front axle. The rear axle stops on steel discs measuring 380 x 34 mm and 4-piston aluminum fixed calipers.

The interior of the all-wheel-drive Mercedes coupe also offers numerous possibilities for exclusive BRABUS refinement. The list of accessories ranges from scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo and an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel to aluminum pedals, footrest and shifter.

The BRABUS upholstery shop offers countless exclusive options for trimming the interior of the CL-Class to suit the owner’s personal taste. A giant selection of especially soft yet durable BRABUS Mastik leather and finest Alcantara in any desired color is available for that purpose.

Source: BRABUS

December 6, 2011

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