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top convertibles 2011

Top Convertibles 2011

Always pointed as the category cars that gives drivers the most thrilling experience on the road, the convertible rides have walked a long way from the early ragtops with leaky roofs till the nowadays quiet, fast and extremely comfy cabrios. Chevrolet Camaro Convertible After circulating the most renowned auto shows for four years as a Convertible Concept, the looooong awaited Chevrolet Camaro drop top finally hit the market in February this year. Well, we all can admit that this car defin

kicherer mercedes c63 t amg supersport

Kicherer Mercedes C63 T AMG Supersport

Mercedes-Benz C63 T AMG Supersport is one of the latest creations of German auto tuner Kicherer. The car is based on the latest C63 AMG T and the “Supersport” in the end of the tuned vehicle is not coincidence. The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world – AMG’s 6.2 liter power unit is boosted to 550PS (405kW) and 640Nm (472 lb-ft) of torque, instead of factory’s 457PS (336 kW) and 600Nm (443 lb-ft). 0 to 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph), which

wald mercedes-benz r230 black bison edition

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

vath mercedes-benz cls 63 amg

Vath Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

Vath released a new tuning package for Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. The second generation of CLS-Class was first introduced to the public in Paris in 2010. The four-door coupe received refined interior and exterior by Vath. 2012 CLS 63 AMG is powered by a 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 with 525HP (386 kW) at 5250RPM and 700Nm of torque between 1750 and 5000RPM. The V63RS tuning kit boosts the mighty engine to whopping 658PS (484 kW) and 960Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque. The performance is just brutal – 0 to

mkb p670 mercedes gl-class

MKB P670 Mercedes GL-Class

MKB has announced its tuning version of the biggest Mercedes-Benz – the GL-class. The engine swap is available for both GL 500 and GL 450.The total result is 668 PS (491 kW) and 1200Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque from the huge V12 engine. Furthermore, it fits perfectly in the engine bay as well as the automatic gearbox, the electronic control systems and 4-Matic drive system.The huge vehicle accelerates like super sports car – 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph) –

mercedes-benz concept a-class national tour

Mercedes-Benz Concept A-Class National Tour

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Concept is really a staggering vehicle. It boasts dynamic and sporty styling in the compact class. It is powered by a 2.0-liter engine with 210PS. Concept A-CLASS is going on view for the first time in the UK as part of an exciting and interactive display that is set to capture the imagination and interest of the public. The Concept A-CLASS National Tour will visit the Bullring Shopping Centre, Birmingham - Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th September; Westfield London - Saturday 1st and Sunday

kubatech mercedes-benz sls amg

Kubatech Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Kubatech has announced their tuning program for the astonishing Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world is further optimized by installing an ECU re-map giving additional 54PS (40 kW) and 30Nm (22 lb-ft) of torque. The overall figures are 625PS (460 kW) and 650Nm (479 lb-ft). Obviously, the 6.2 liter engine has a lot of resources for optimization. Kubatech didn’t release any information about aerodynamics package or any interior upgrades. Still, we

mec design mercedes-benz sls 63 amg

MEC Design Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG

The SLS 63 AMG is a living legend even now – there is no doubt about it. Of course, it is anything but simple for any Mercedes-Benz refiner. The Berlin refiner MEC Design thought long and hard about the subject of the SLS and specifically had one imported from American Orlando. Now they present a breathtakingly beautiful complete conversion Of course, this masterpiece includes a customised body kit. The front bumper is either a single- or two-part construction with attached spoilers, with o

kicherer sls roadster supersport gt/r

KICHERER SLS Roadster Supersport GT/R

In matters of individualisation the traditional tuning house Kicherer has taken on the new AMG Mercedes SLS Roadster. True to the company‘s philosophy to consistently only supplement the AMG‘s basic shape and to retain its basic lines, a new, more sporty version of the Roadster was in essence created. Especially the aerodynamics benefited from the high quality final touch. For this the developers created and mounted a sporty front spoiler, side skirts and a specially hand-made GT front gr

brabus vs g-power (part 2)

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

brabus rocket 800

BRABUS ROCKET 800

BRABUS has been building the world’s fastest street-legal sedans for many years. This tradition started in 1996 with the BRABUS E V12 that had a top speed of 330 km/h (205 mph), and continued in 2003 with the E V12 Biturbo that reached 350.2 km/h (217.6 mph). In 2006 the BRABUS ROCKET, built in small-series production based on the first edition of the Mercedes CLS, improved the world record to 365.7 km/h (222.7 mph). The BRABUS E V12 "one of ten" based on the latest E-Class, pushed the record

carlsson ck63 rs

Carlsson CK63 RS

The automobile manufacturer Carlsson uses the stylish shapes of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz CLS models (type C 218) to underline the vehicle’s elegance and sportiness. At the top of the line is the Carlsson CK63 RS based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG with Performance Package which will have its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011. Carlsson incorporates coupé-style contours and lends the vehicle’s exterior a touch of sophistication with the comprehensive aerodynamic