Tag: saloon

  • Mercedes-AMG C 63 Saloon and Estate

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    Amazingly, the V8 has a lot of power and handles pretty good. With a muscle car feeling. The visual modes are different. There are working air vents for the V8 engine

    The all new C63 has a 4.0-litre biturbo engine, allowing excellent performance, with 3 stage adjustable dampers and custom steering set-up, the car remains agile, making it one of the most popular AMG models.

    The unique technology installed in the Mercedes-AMG C 63 makes the car high-performance and as exciting as it can get but viable for everyday use as well. The C63 engines reduce vibration from themselves and the gearbox when you are driving in normal conditions. Of course, on the other side, if you want to go faster, they intensify so they can provide and improve performance and handling.

    The C 63 is equipped with a genuine suspension set-up. With independent steering, 4-link suspension and improved stability, while the rear system uses increased negative camber. AMG RIDE CONTROL system is connected to both of these, through three stage dampers, which are electronically controlled, provide comfort and track settings.

    The S model comes with 245/35 R19 (front) and 265/35 R19 (rear) tyres while the C 63 gains 245/40 R18 (front) and 265/40 R18 (rear) tyres.

    A masterpiece M177 engine, equipped with twin turbochargers is implemented in the AMG C63 series.The four different models come with very different characteristics:

    Model Power Torque 0-62mph (secs) Top speed (mph) Economy (mpg) CO2(g/km)
    C 63 Saloon 476 hp at 5,500-6,250 rpm 650 Nm at 1,750-4,500 rpm 4.1 155 34.5 192
    C 63 Estate 476 hp at 5,500–6,250 rpm 650 Nm at 1,750-4,500 rpm 4.2 155 33.6 196
    C 63 S Saloon 510 hp at 5,500-6,250 rpm 700 Nm at 1,750-4,500 rpm 4.0 155 34.5 192
    C 63 S Estate 510 hp at 5,500-6,250 rpm 700 Nm at 1,750-4,500 rpm 4.1 155 33.6 196

    Outstanding changes to appearance, both on the inside and the outside. An unique AMG grille, front wings featuring a quiet V8 biturbo engine, front bumpers and rear bumpers, designed to handle the new quad exhaust pipes, give the vehicle all that exciting, shiny new look.A new version of the ”AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT” 7-speed transmission is installed on the C 63 – now with quicker shift times.As a Saloon, the C 63 AMG weighs from 1,715 kg while the Estate weighs from 1,785 kg.

    New visible changes are noticed inside. A small original AMG wheel with AMG dials. You can get your AMG with sports seats option along with different leather settings. A optional active AMG performance exhaust system and the “AMG ride control buttons”.

    Mercedes-AMG C 63 Saloon and Estate will be available for sale next month in the UK. First delivers will be in Spring 2015. Pricing and specifications will be unveiled when the ordering opens.

    Source: Mercedes-Benz

  • SAAB 9-5 SALOON – Design and Technology

    This premium saloon will be a new era for Saab.

    The styling is inspired by the Aero X concept car. Clean shape, smoothness and in the same time aggressive front and back ends. Combined with high performance engines this car will be an amazing thrill.

    Saab has great traditions in turbo-charging their cars. They used this experience in developing the new low emissions petrol and diesel engines. At launch, the four-cylinder diesel comprises a 160 hp, 2.0-litre turbo engine with CO2 emissions of just 139g/km and the 2.0-litre petrol turbo engine develops 220bhp.  A top-of-the-line 2.8 V6 turbo, generating 300hp and 400Nm of torque, is offered exclusively with Saab XWD. (more…)

  • BMW 316d ES Saloon

    June 2009 heralds the launch of the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series the marque has ever produced. The new BMW 316d ES Saloon sets a new benchmark in the premium sector with its heightened blend of high economy, low emissions yet rewarding driving experience.

    The BMW 316d is powered by a 1,995cc four-cylinder diesel engine that records 62.8mpg on the combined cycle. This class-leading economy figure is enough to give the car a possible range in excess of 800 miles between fill-ups. Factor in its CO2 emissions of just 118g/km and the vehicle becomes the most fuel efficient and cleanest BMW 3 Series ever. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Saloon

    AMG is kicking off the new 2009 motoring season with a new dynamism: shortly after the launch of the new E-Class, the high-performance brand within Mercedes-Benz Cars is presenting the new E 63 AMG. This dynamic sports saloon with day-to-day suitability impresses with outstanding performance, thrilling handling characteristics and a technology transfer from the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster. (more…)

  • BMW ALPINA D3 Bi-Turbo Saloon

    The new BMW ALPINA D3. Saloon car evolution of the acclaimed D3 Coupe is now in the showrooms. A four cylinder four-door car, arguably the cleverest buy for all discerning UK drivers, delivering more than any larger engined counterpart in terms of performance, economy, low emissions and sheer exclusivity. (more…)

  • New Lexus Rx 450h To Make European Debut At Geneva

    The all-new RX 450h will make its European debut as the centrepiece of the Lexus stand at the Geneva motor show on 3 March.

    Significant revisions to the Lexus Hybrid Drive powertrain will deliver substantially lower carbon dioxide emissions when the luxury crossover goes on sale in the UK this summer, setting a new benchmark in its class, well below the figures achieved by the current best-performing diesels.  At the same time it will also be more fuel efficient and more powerful than its predecessor, the RX 400h, the model which first introduced hybrid power to the premium market. (more…)