22 July 2013, 03:36 PM
Mercedes-Benz make very strange decisions... sometimes. The manufacturer decided to introduce the all-new 9G-Tronic automatic gearbox with the E-Class as we all expected it with the new S-class.
However, the 9G-Tronic (replacing the 7G-Tronic) is avaialble in the facelifted E-Class and particularly for E350 BlueTec model. The acceleration time remains the same - 0-100 km/h in 6.6 seconds, but the two additional ratios and Stop/Start function have improved fuel efficiency in the combined cycle
17 July 2013, 02:09 PM
After the teaser video yesterday, Mercedes-Benz AMG has unveiled the new S 63 AMG performance luxurious saloon. This is the most powerful car in the luxury segment, which sets new standards in terms of driving dynamics, lightweight construction and efficiency.
2014 Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG is powered by the new 5.5 liter V8 bi-turbo with 585HP (430) at 5,500 RPM and 900Nm (667) at 2,2500 RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The 4Matic Long Wheelbase accelera
16 July 2013, 06:55 PM
Described as “A New Member of the AMG Family”, the updated 2014 S63 AMG has been teased by Mercedes-Benz in a video published on Youtube. The luxurious performance saloon is expected to hit the market sometime in the beginning of the next year.
The video doesn’t show much, but it is clearly that the S63 AMG will be powered by the new 5.5 liter twin-turbo V8 with 557HP (410 kW) and 585HP (430 kW) for the “S model”. The engine will be coupled with a 7-speed AMG Speedshift gearbox sending th
15 July 2013, 09:52 AM
Mara Hoffman is a swimwear designer who is famous for her originality of designs and fearless approach to print and color. Now she is not only receiving the distinguished title of "Mercedes-Benz Presents" designer this season, but also she is designing her own 2014 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet.
In addition, Hoffman will also showcase her collection alongside over thirty of the industry's most influential swimwear designers during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Swim at The Raleigh Hotel in Miam
12 July 2013, 03:11 PM
Al Ain Class Motors in Dubai offers an almost brand new Hamann Volcano Mercedes-Benz SLR. The super sports car was introduced back in 2008, but this one has only 1,800 km (1,118 miles) on the clock, which means that it is barely driven.
The engine 5.4 liter supercharged V8 is boosted to 700HP (515 kW) and 830Nm (615 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 348 km/h (216 mph). The result is thanks to an ECU re-map, performance exhaust manifolds and an amended belt pu
11 July 2013, 03:15 PM
Inden Design and Binz has announced their latest project based on 2013 Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The collaboration between the two companies resulted in two really special A-Class models - both coming with the optional AMG package.
The exterior boasts carbon fiber flap at the bottom front section, a carbon fiber side skirts, a new carbon fiber diffuser at the rear and quad exhaust setup borrowed from the C63 AMG Black Series.
The dark grey A-Class stands on a set of 8.5J x 19” and 9.5J x
10 July 2013, 10:01 AM
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled B180 Northern Lights Black Limited Edition. The luxurious manufacturer continues to release special edition vehicles for Japanese market. After the G550 Night Edition and C63 AMG Performance Studio Edition, Mercedes-Benz has announced this one.The B180 Northern Lights Black is limited to just 250 units with starting price of around $33,420.The special features include attractive purple exterior paint, bi-xenon headlights, folding mirrors and LED DRLs. There is also a l
08 July 2013, 09:47 AM
The battle of the naturally aspirated monsters!
2013 Dodge Viper SRT is powered by an 8.4 liter naturally aspirated V10 engine producing 640HP (477 kW) and 814Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. It is connected to a 6-speed manual gearbox. The curb weight of the vehicle is just 1,521 kg (3,354 lbs), so 0-100 km/h takes 3 seconds and a top speed of 331 km/h (206 mph). The ¼ mile is covered in 11.5 seconds. If that’s not impressive enough, the model can go from 0-160-0 km/h in less than 12 seconds.
05 July 2013, 03:17 PM
Here are some interesting races between Audi RS6 Gorilla Racing with 720HP versus Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Gorilla Racing with 820HP, Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 SL Total Race TT with 1800HP and Porsche 911 Turbo Mk.1 Evotech Stage 2 with 620HP.
In the first start versus the CLS 63 AMG, the RS6 won with time of 29.776 seconds and terminal speed 279.93 km/h.
In the second race, the RS6 set personal absolute record on 1 mile – 28.579 seconds and personal absolute speed record on 1 mile –
04 July 2013, 02:28 PM
Mercedes-Benz US has announced the pricing of the 2014 SLS AMG Black Series. The super sports car will hit the US market next month with price tag of $275,000 (excluding $1,800 destination fee).
The SLS AMG Black series is powered by an updated 6.2 liter AMG V8 with 631HP (464 kW) at 7,400RPM and 635Nm (470 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 315 km/h (196 mph). The SLS-AMG Black Series is just 1550 kg, so the power/weight ratio is 2.45 kg/hp.
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04 July 2013, 01:45 PM
Alpha Performance has announced their latest project based on the previous Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG. The name of the project is Alpha 9, because the power of the performance saloon is around 900HP.
The mighty E63 AMG is powered by a 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 – 525HP (386 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited.
The Alpha 9 package boosts the engine to more than 850HP (634 kW) and 1218Nm (900 lb-ft) of torque
03 July 2013, 11:40 AM
KW Automotive has recently put some attention on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake. It has given the vehicle a brand new visual stance. The suspension manufacturer has created a coilover spring kit for this AMG which adds to the versatile alloy wheels that the driver can chose.
As a matter of fact, the KW coilover spring kit offers the opportunity of continuous lowering. This means that the person behind the steering-wheel of this Mercedes-Benz can set the lowering according to thei