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BRABUS Mercedes ML W166

Mercedes-Benz M-Class W166 has received a full tuning package from the famous tuning company – Brabus. The big SUV comes with complete aerodynamics package, performance upgrades and interior modifications.

The exterior boasts a new spoiler for the front bumper of the sport version and attachments for the air inlets in the front fascia. There are also new sill skirts and BRABUS lettering in the fender attachments. At the rear, the tuner installed BRABUS On Road rear fascia that is available in two versions. Depending on the type of engine the rear fascia comes with a cutout on the left or with a cutout on either side to provide the perfect backdrop for the BRABUS dual or quad sport exhaust system. A BRABUS rear spoiler that attaches to the liftgate will be available in the near future. The entire appearance package is manufactured in OEM quality from high-grade Pur-R-Rim plastics.

The big vehicle stands on BRABUS Monoblock wheels with diameters ranging from 18 to 22 inches. The largest are 10J x 22” in three different designs as Monoblock VI, E and Q wheels. They are fitted with 295/30 ZR 22 tires front and back from either Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA.

The suspension is also upgraded – a set of sport springs for a ride-height lowering by some 30 mm. For M-Class vehicles with AIRMATIC air suspension the BRABUS suspension engineers have developed a custom control module that lowers the ride height of the SUV by some 30 to 40 mm.

You can also opt for a high-performance brake system. It consists of 6-piston aluminum calipers with vented and cross-drilled discs measuring 405 x 34 mm for the front wheels and 4-piston fixed aluminum calipers and brake discs measuring 380 x 28 mm for the rear wheels.

The performance is boosted by the BRABUS ECO PowerXtra D6S module for the direct-injection engine. It adds 70Nm (52 lb-ft) and 48PS (35 kW) to the ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC. From 0 to 100 km/h in just 6.0 seconds and a top speed of 229 km/h (142 mph).

Finally, the interior can be exclusively ordered with bi-color stainless-steel scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo as well as matte-anodized aluminum pedals, door-lock pins and foot rest are part of the refinement repertoire as are exclusive BRABUS interiors masterfully crafted from a combination of the finest Mastik leather and Alcantara. In addition, there are exotic-wood and carbon-fiber trim sets in any desired color and with a variety of surfaces from open-pored and matte to high-gloss finishes.

Source: Brabus

November 25, 2011

Wald Mercedes-Benz R230 Black Bison Edition

Wald International has revealed the new Black Bison Edition R230 SL. The vehicle is based on Sports Line version of the model and comes with some exterior improvements. However, there is no data about boosting the new superefficient engines.

The aerodynamics package includes a new front bumper, front fenders, a pair of modified side skirts, a new rear bumper and quarter panel wheel arch extensions. Finally, to complete the aggressive exterior, Wald installed a trunk lid spoiler, which is also available in carbon fiber and a DTM sports muffler with twin exhaust pipes.

Black Bison Edition R230 SL stands on enormous Renovatio R12 wheels – 9J x 20” at the front and 11J x 20” at the rear fitted with ultra-low profile performance tires.

Wald International will exhibit the tuned car at the 2011 SEMA.

Wald Mercedes-Benz R230 Black Bison Edition

Source: Wald International

October 20, 2011

Brabus vs G-Power (part 2)

To continue the epic battle between the two of the most brutal tuning companies on the market -G-Power and Brabus, now we will compare BMW M3 E92 SK II and BULLIT. Both cars are extremely powerful and expensive, of course, especially the Mercedes.

Let’s start with the less powerful G-Power BMW M3 E92 SK II, which is based on the sports compact executive M3 Coupe. It is powered by the well-known high-revving 4.0 liter V8, which is now boosted to the exquisite 570PS (419 kW) and 565Nm (417 lb-ft) of torque.

The performance is awesome – 4.4 seconds to 100 km/h and just 12.9 seconds to 200 km/h. The top speed is somewhere around 333 km/h. Actually, you can check the tuned M3 doing that in the video below.

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pXrWx2CV3g

Besides the incredible acceleration, G-Power SK II also has incredible deceleration system consisting of 396 mm diameter discs on the front axle with 6-piston calipers and 380mm discs at the rear axle with 4-piston calipers. The high-performance brake system alloys decellerations beyond 1.0g.

Other upgrade is the GM3 RS coilover suspension and Silverstone alloy wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Super Sport road tires.

The overall price is not calculated, but BMW M3 E92 starts at €68 750 and the “Sporty Drive” supercharger kit is priced at €11 500.

Continuing with Brabus Bullit based on the mighty Mercedes AMG C 63 AMG originally producing 457PS and 600Nm of torque from the most powerful naturally aspirated 6.2 liter V8 in the world. However, Brabus decided that this engine is not good enough and they fitted the small C-Class with enormous bi-turbo V12. It develops 730PS (540 kW) at 5100RPM and 1320Nm (970 lb-ft) of torque from 2100RPM.

The performance – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, to 200 km/h in 10.5 seconds and top speed of more than 362 km/h (225 mph). The car is way more powerful and faster than the G-Power SK II and still it is street-legal.

Brabus Bullit also features a modified 5-speed transmission, a LSD, full aerodynamic body kit, huge brakes and an adjustable rear suspension. The car also has an aluminum hood with ventilation slots and Brabus wheels fitted with high-performance tires.

The interior boasts custom sports seats with carbon fiber covers and carbon fiber elements.

The price for this pleasure is no less than €348 000.

The conclusion is easy – Brabus Bullit rocks!

September 14, 2011

Brabus vs G-Power

Brabus was founded back in 1977 and specializes in tuning for prestigious vehicles from Mercedes-Benz, Smart and Maybach. The tuning company is famous with the performance upgrades offered for the most powerful Mercedes’ engines. Furthermore, Brabus offers entire aerodynamics packages for almost every available model as well as a number of interior modifications.

G-Power was founded 6 years later than Brabus. The specialists from G-Power specializes in tuning BMW cars. The tuning company became very famous recently with their several world records like that one for fastest saloon car in production – M5 Hurricane RR.

It is difficult to say, which tuning company is better, but one thing is for sure – both are just brutal. They fit extremely powerful engines to production cars, enormous rims with ultra-performance tires, huge brakes and proper suspensions. The exterior and interior customization is also at decent level.

To make things more interesting, we can check G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RR and Brabus Rocket Mercedes-Benz CLS.

Firstly, Brabus Rocket is powered by a 6.2 liter twin-turbo V12 with staggering 730PS (540kW) at 5100RPM and 1320Nm (970 lb-ft) at 2100RPM. Because of safety reasons for the gearbox, the torque is limited to “just” 1100Nm (810 lb-ft). The engine was modified from a 5.5L V12 engine block -M275.

The performance is superb – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds flat, to 200 km/h in 10.5 seconds and to 300 km/h in 29.5 seconds. The top speed is 365.7 km/h as this is a world record for fastest street-legal saloon.

The price for this pleasure is 348 000 EURO.

The opponent is G-Power BMW M5 Hurricane RR having twin-supercharged 5.0 liter V10 with 800PS (588 kW) at 7500RPM and 800Nm (593 lb-ft) at 5000RPM.

The hurricane is slightly slower to 100 km/h – 4.35 seconds, but a lot faster to 200 and 300 km/h – 9.5 seconds and 25.8 seconds, respectively. The top speed is 372 km/h, which is 6.3 km/h faster than the rocket.

G-POWER Hurricane RR stands on 255/35 ZR 19 at the front and 305/30 ZR 19 at the rear high-performance Michelin Pilot Sport tires.

Hurricane RR is priced at 251 100 EURO.

So, Hurricane RR is the fastest street legal saloon on the planet … for now!

September 2, 2011

VATH Mercedes CL63 AMG

The new Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG – C216 received another tuning package, but this time from VATH. The tuner offers both – styling and performance upgrades.

The V63S package includes an ECU re-map and a sport exhaust system, which boost the mighty 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 to whopping 630PS (463 kW) and 930Nm (685 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of 86 PS (63 kW) and 130 Nm (96 lb-ft). Not bad at all. This reflects to 4.3 seconds to 100 km/h and a top speed of over 330 km/h (206 mph).

Other performance upgrades are a sport suspension module and a high-performance braking system.

The styling boasts – 20” alloy wheels fitted with ultra-low profile high-performance tires and a carbon fiber styling package.

Also, the leather interior gives the car a prestigious looks. By the way, the carbon or precious wood lining is available in accordance with your desire.

Source: VATH

August 31, 2011

Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC meets EURO 6

Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC is now fitted with ECO start/stop as standard making it even more efficient than before. To be more precise – 10%, which means 45.6 mpg on the combined cycle while CO₂ emissions have been reduced by 7% to 164 g/km.

So, the S 350 BlueTEC is the first model, which meets EU 6 regulations, which will come into effect in the UK until 2014.

S 350 BlueTEC is powered by a 3.0 liter V6 diesel with hefty 258PS (190 kW) and 620Nm of torque. 0 to 60 mph in 7.1 seconds and has a limited top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph).

“The Mercedes still reigns supreme…what sets it apart is the astonishingly comfortable ride, it is the most relaxing saloon in the business. Nothing can match the S-Class’s imperious refinement and the array of gadgets help make this car one of the safest and most hi-tech models money can buy,” commented Auto Express, Acting Editor, Graham Hope.

In addition to its BlueTEC technology, the S 350 BlueTEC also enjoys the full benefits of Mercedes-Benz innovative range of bespoke BlueEFFICIENCY economy-boosting measures.

The S 350 BlueTEC rides on low rolling resistance tires having a 10% improvement, while still retaining good handling and braking characteristics.

The vehicle also comes with a smooth under body panelling, allowing the car to cleave cleanly through the air at speed thanks to reduced aerodynamic drag and lower wind resistance.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

August 3, 2011

2012 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe “Figure Eight Drift”

Mercedes-Benz USA has released a nice video, where the sports coupe – 2012 C63 AMG makes some “Figure Eight Drift” around two cars of the same model.

Seems not that difficult with its 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 delivering 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a 7-speed SpeedShift MCT gearbox, which delivers all power to the rear wheels. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). Still, the car is capable of returning 24 mpg on combined cycle (12 litres per 100 km).

The car stands on new 18” AMG alloy wheels painted titanium gray with 235/40 R18 front tires and 255/35 R18 rears.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe is priced at £57 000.

Check out the video, below!

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5l7UKVX864

Source: Mercedes-Benz USA via Youtube

August 2, 2011

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series

Mercedes-Benz has announced the most powerful and brutal C-class, ever. The C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series boasts 517PS (380 kW) and 620Nm (460lb–ft) of torque. This is a 29PS more than a C 63 AMG equipped with performance package.

The performance is breath-taking: 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and top speed somewhere beyond 300 km/h (without speed limiter). Furthermore, the 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 need just 12.2 litres per 100 km on combined cycle and emits 286 g/km of CO2. So, you can have an economical super sports car. Great!

The engine is mated to the well-known AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission, which has four modes. The double-declutching function and RACE START promise maximum motoring pleasure and a high degree of variability.

“AMG has its roots in international motorsport. The new C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series is the best proof there is for the permanent transfer of technology from the race track to the road. The numerous successes in the DTM, the customer sports range featuring the SLS AMG GT3 and our commitment to Formula 1, where we have been providing the Official F1^TM Safety Car and the Official F1^TM Medical Car for the past 15 years, continuously spur on our engineers and technicians. The C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series embodies the new AMG brand claim, Driving Performance, like no other AMG model,” said Ola Källenius, the CEO of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series Front

The C 63 AMG Black Series comes with a greater track width and with enormous tires – 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 19 mounted on 9.0J x 19” and 9.5J x 19” wheels, respectively. The alloys are finished in titanium grey.

The 3-stage ESP offers the ideal solution for all driving situations: via the ESP button the driver can choose from the “ESP ON”, “Sport Handling Mode” and “ESP OFF” stages.

The ABS system has been completely retuned and the AMG high-performance braking system has also been redeveloped. At the front axle you’ll get 390 x 36 millimetres brake rotors and integral discs at the rear axle 360 x 26 mm. Red-painted 6-piston fixed callipers at the front and 4-piston fixed callipers at the rear reliably decelerate the perforated, fade-resistant brake discs, which are ventilated all round.

The interior matches to the exterior – black with red highlight elements, displaying the functional atmosphere of a true racing vehicle, whilst at the same time positively glowing with high quality and lovingly crafted details. The steering wheel is wrapped in Nappa leather and features aluminium shift paddles for manual gear changes. There are also red seat belts and red contrasting topstitching on the steering wheel, on the seats, door centre panels, armrests on the doors, the centre console and on the shift lever gaiter add some interesting highlights. An exclusive “Black Series” logo adorns the trim on the dashboard, which sports a high-gloss black piano-lacquer look.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series Interior

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe Black Series:

	C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series
Displacement	6208 cc
Bore x stroke	102.2 x 94.6 mm
Compression ratio	11.3 : 1
Output	380 kW (517 hp) at 6800 rpm at 6800/min
Max. torque	620 Nm at 500 rpm
Engine weight (dry)	196 kg
Fuel consumption, NEDC combined	12.2 l/100 km*
CO₂emissions	286 g/km*
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	4.2 s*

The standard specification includes:

AMG door sills in stainless steel, brushed, with AMG logo
AMG sports pedals in brushed stainless steel, with rubber studs
Audio 20 CD radio with double tuner, colour display, Bluetooth^® interface, hands-free function, USB interface and eight loudspeakers
Automatic climate control

Optional extras include:

AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package (cross strut in front apron, exterior mirror housing, inserts on the side sill panel, diffuser insert and spoiler lip in genuine carbon fibre)
AMG light-alloy wheels featuring forging technology, painted in matt black with a high-sheen finish on the rim flange, with 255/35 R 19 and 285/30 R 19 tyres
AMG carbon-fibre trim
Fire extinguisher
Intelligent Light System ILS
KEYLESS-GO
Tinted side/rear windows

Source: Mercedes

July 25, 2011

Lorinser Mercedes CLS C218

Lorinser has introduced a new styling packaged for the 2011 Mercedes CLS C218. Despite, the new CLS was released back in June last year, Lorinser is new first to announce a personalization program for the car.

Lorinser Mercedes CLS C218 received a new front bumper with LED daytime running lights, a pair of modified side skirts, a new rear apron, a trunk lid spoiler and a rear window spoiler. The new CLS also gets new front fenders with vents for cooling the brakes and a new sport exhaust system with quad tail pipes.

The tuner also offers two new sets of rims, available in a silver a matt black finish. The car has been lowered for better stance and handling.

No details released about performance packages, but the new turbocharged diesel and petrol engines are perfect to get ECU re-maps.

Source: Lorinser

July 19, 2011

Mercedes G-Class “BA3 Final Edition” and “Edition Select”

The iconic G-Class of Mercedes-Benz will be available in two new special editions – BA3 Final Edition and Edition Select.

The first – Edition Select costs €6 735 for the long-wheelbase model. It includes two-tone paint scheme, an AMG sports exhaust and black 18” alloy wheels. The interior boasts two-tone designo leather upholstery and piano black wood trim.
The second – BA3 Final Edition is based on the short-wheelbase model and celebrates its end of production. It includes AMG flared wheel arches in the vehicle colour, 5-twin-spoke 18” light-alloy wheels fitted with 265/60 R 18 tires. There are also a 3D Mercedes-Benz star in stainless steel and an AMG radiator grille in a 3-louvre design with chrome highlights. The interior comes with black leather seats, burr walnut trim and ambient lighting.

There are two engine available – G 350 BlueTEC comes with a six-cylinder diesel with 211PS (155 kW) and 540Nm (398 lb-ft). The G 500 has a 5.5-liter V8 petrol with 388PS (285 kW) and 530Nm (391 lb-ft).

Mercedes-Benz G 350 BlueTEC BA3 Final Edition is priced at €90 511 and the more powerful G 500 has a price tag of €100 685.

G-Klasse - BA 3 Final Edition

Source: Mercedes

May 5, 2011

2012 Mercedes SLS Roadster

Mercedes-Benz has released first official photos of the all new 2012 SLS AMG Roadster. After the Gullwing version, the luxury open-top variant is the second car, which will be independently developed by AMG.

The new SLS AMG Roadsters are slightly disguised as they cover their test routes. However, it is easily to identify the vehicles, because of the two seats and a fabric soft top. The proportions are well-known: a long bonnet, large wheels and a short rear end.

The SLS AMG Roadster gets a soft-top roof made of cloth that can be retracted or closed in 11 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h (31 mph). Despite losing the gullwing doors, the weight of the roadster didn’t suffer at all. The weight of the bodyshell is just 2 kilograms more.

2012 Mercedes SLS Roadster is powered by a 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 571PS (420 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h takes 4.0 seconds, flat and the top speed is electronically limited to 317 km/h (197 mph). Whether open or closed, even at top speed the SLS Roadster is perfectly stable.

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster will make its official debut at the Frankfurt motor show in September and it will hit the market in the end of the year.

2012 Mercedes SLS Roadster

The endurance testing at a glance:

Long-term testing on a variety of different roads:

All the components and systems are tested together in everyday operation. Loaded up to their permitted gross vehicle weight, the test cars are put through a precisely defined test programme on country roads, on motorways and in city traffic.

Endurance testing on heathland:

In this case, the developers focus on the durability of the chassis and suspension components, the entire bodyshell and the integral subframe on which the front axle, steering and engine are mounted. The test cars are loaded up to their permitted gross vehicle weight.

“Accelerated” endurance testing:

Testing of the entire vehicle, focussing on the powertrain, chassis and suspension. Special features of the AMG programme include 10,000 kilometres on the Nürburgring’s North Loop and 10,000 kilometres in city traffic.

Full-load endurance testing:

Extreme acceleration and braking manoeuvres with a high proportion of full-load operation, making extreme demands on the cooling, fuel-delivery and braking systems.

Long-term corrosion testing:

Corrosion testing of the entire vehicle simulates the toughest dynamic and climatic environmental influences.

Final board approval:

All-inclusive verification of the degree of development and production maturity.

Source: Mercedes

May 5, 2011

2011 DTM season: Bruno Spengler is the first winner

Mercedes-Benz began the new 2011 DTM season with a victory. Bruno Spengler with Mercedes-Bank AMG C-Class was the fastest on the race track at Hockenheim and he won the first round of the championship with a margin of 3.7 seconds over Mattias Ekstrom (Audi).

After 191 races in the new era of the DTM series, Mercedes-Benz lead their rivals Audi by 106 races to 55.
Five of the drivers with AMG Mercedes C-Class cars finished among the points-scoring positions. Gary Paffett climbed from 18th on the grid to 6th at the final. Jamie Green and Maro Engel also scored points, finishing 7th and 8th, respectively. David Coulthard achieved a top ten result and Susie Stoddart crossed the line in 12th position. Christian Vietoris, who is a rookie in DTM championship finished 13th and Renger van der Zande was forced to retire on Lap 30.

Bruno Spengler also set the fastest race lap – 1:35.230 minutes, his ninth in DTM.

The race track had a total of 58 000 visitors during the weekend.

“What a start to the season! I’ve been waiting since 2006 for my second win in Hockenheim, so it was high time. I’m looking forward to a long night of celebration with my team. The crew were excellent today, keeping me well updated with what was happening on the track and helping me to defend my lead. It was a great job all round.”, commented Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG C-Class) – Winner.

Check the summary, below!

2011 DTM season - Mercedes-Benz Bank AMG C-Class

Race summary:

The start: Bruno Spengler starts from pole position for the eighth time in his DTM career. On the first corner, he defends the lead against Audi driver Mattias Ekström. Ralf Schumacher holds on to third. Maro Engel improves his position on the first lap, moving up from seventh to fifth, while Gary Paffett charges forward from 18th (his grid position) to 13th.

Lap 3: Susie Stoddart receives a drive-through penalty for jumping the start.

Lap 5: Spengler heads the field with a two-second lead on Ekström. Schumacher remains in third place, Engel up to fifth. Paffett has meanwhile worked his way up to tenth.

Lap 10: No change at the front, with Spengler leading from Ekström and Schumacher. Engel advances to sixth. The pit-stop window opens and Paffett, now in tenth place, dives in first for a change of tyres and to refuel. Renger van der Zande also pits.

Lap 11: Jamie Green and Christian Vietoris now make their first pit stop.

Lap 12: David Coulthard and Susie Stoddart also decide it’s time for a new set of tyres. Stoddart drives off with the fuel can still attached; this gets jammed on her rear wing before later falling off. After his pit stop, Paffett sets the fastest lap so far.

Lap 13: Ralf Schumacher makes his first pit stop.

Lap 14: Spengler pits as race leader and emerges with his lead intact. Schumacher remains in P3 after the first round of pit stops. Engel also pits.

Lap 15: Spengler is leading the race by 3.9 seconds. Schumacher in third, Engel in sixth. After just 15 laps, Paffett has climbed from 18th to eighth.

Lap 20: At the front, Spengler maintains a 3.4-second lead. Schumacher remains on course for a podium and is successfully defending third place against Martin Tomczyk (Audi). Engel is in sixth position, while Paffett is now only 0.7 seconds behind seventh-placed Miguel Molina.

Lap 21: Paffett is the first driver to come in for the obligatory second pit stop, which doesn’t go quite as smoothly as it should. Coulthard also pits for a second time

Lap 22: Green and Christian Vietoris make their second pit stops from tenth and 14th respectively.

Lap 23: Engel enters the pit lane from P6 for fresh Hankook tyres and fuel. Stoddart also makes her second scheduled stop.

Lap 24: Schumacher pits from third and is shadowed by fourth-placed Tomczyk. The Audi driver drags a fuel can with him on the way out and it falls on the track. Paffett demonstrates superb reactions to avoid the obstacle. The race stewards deploy the safety car.

Lap 25 : Spengler and van der Zande take advantage of the safety car period to come in for their second compulsory pit stops. Spengler retains the lead.

Lap 28: The safety car heads for the pit lane. Spengler defends his lead; Schumacher is in third place ahead of Timo Scheider (Audi). Paffett overtakes Molina; Green seizes the opportunity to sail past the Spaniard as well.

Lap 29: Paffett overtakes Engel. Sixth to eighth places are occupied by AMG C-Class drivers Paffett, Engel and Green.

Lap 30: Following a collision, Van der Zande returns to the pits minus bonnet; race over for the stern AMG C-Class.

Lap 32: Green passes Engel to take seventh position.

Final lap: After 38 laps and a total distance of 173.81 kilometres, Bruno Spengler wins the opening race of the 2011 DTM season at Hockenheim. Ralf Schumacher claims the first podium of his DTM career in his 33rd race. Gary Paffett, Jamie Green, Maro Engel and David Coulthard finish in the top 10.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

May 2, 2011

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