New Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG

In its third consecutive take on the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, German tuner Kicherer has released a new package with performance and styling modifications for Stuttgart’s supercar, and just to capture our attention, the company threw a beautiful female model into the picture (not included in the package).
Called the Kicherer SLS 63 AMG Supersport GT, the package adds more power through a revised engine management unit and a custom exhaust system that help boost the V8’s output from 571HP and 650Nm to 630HP and 700Nm. As a result, Kicherer’s SLS completes the 0-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 3.5 seconds and goes up to a top speed of 320km/h (199mph).
The exterior modifications include a matte black wrap and a carbon fiber aero kit that consists of a bespoke front grille with vertical fins, a front lip spoiler, side air vents and a rear diffuser. The look is complemented by a set of three-piece deep-dish alloy wheels size 20-in. up front and 21-in. at the back. There’s also a height adjustable suspension kit with a lift-up function that allows the chassis to be lifted or lowered by around 30 mm at the touch of a button.
Finally, the interior gets an array of custom made carbon fiber accessories for the door panels, center console, the seats, door sills, and even the boot.

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Mercedes A-Class Concept

Following a world premiere at the Shanghai Auto Show earlier this week, Mercedes-Benz showed off its dynamic A-Class concept to the crowds of New York, and confirmed that the production model will head to North America.
In Europe, the production A-Class will launch next year. As for the US, Autonews reported that Joachim Schmidt, executive vice president of sales and marketing for Mercedes-Benz Cars, would not specify a time frame vaguely stating that the A-Class would arrive “some time in this decade.”
The three-door A-Class concept sports an impressive design with lines inspired from the F800 Style study and the latest CLS, however, it remains to be seen if the production model will remain faithful to the radical study. The concept model is built on Mercedes-Benz’s new MFA platform architecture with power being provided by a 210HP 2.0-liter turbocharged unit linked to a dual-clutch transmission.
The same platform will form the based for at least three more body styles in the segment including a five-door hatchback and possibly, roadster and sedan variants. The A-Class will compete against the BMW 1_Series and the Audi A3.

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2012 Mercedes E63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz used the 2011 New York Auto Show to reveal the updated 2012MY E63 AMG, which now features the new 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine instead of the old naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter unit. The new powerplant, already known from the CLS63 AMG, delivers 525 horsepower as standard, with an additional 32 ponies for a total of 557HP with the AMG Performance package. In base form, the 5.5-liter unit produces 7 more horsepower than the previous 6.2-liter engine.

The new V8 engine has a peak torque of 700 Nm (516.3 lb-ft) available between 1750 and 5000 rpm, with the AMG Performance kit adding another 100 Nm (73.7 lb-ft) of torque. Needless to say, the AMG-badged E-Class is super fast reaching the 100km/h mark in 4.3 seconds (4.4 s for the Estate) with its top speed restricted to 250 km/h (155 mph). The AMG Performance models shave 0.1 seconds of the 0 to 100 km/h time, while posting the same average fuel consumption.

Enthusiasts will appreciate the 3-stage ESP system with Sport mode, as well as the AMG Ride Control sports suspension, which now has a wider front track (by 56 mm) that increases grip in high speed corners.

Equally impressive is the improvement in fuel economy. The new E63 AMG sedan posts an average fuel consumption of 9.8 liters/100 km (24 mpg US), while the Estate version settles for 10 liters/100 km (23.5 mpg US). This represents an increase of 22 percent in fuel-efficiency compared with its predecessor, as the new car uses 2.8 liters less per 100 kilometers. CO2 emissions stand at 230 g/km for the sedan and 234 g/km for the estate.

Among the fuel-saving measures Mercedes quotes is the newly developed electromechanical AMG sports steering system, which only uses power when the car is steered, and the efficient AMG Speedshift MCT 7-speed sports transmission fitted with a stop/start system.

Visually, the E63 AMG with the new M157 engine has new light-alloy wheels and the “V8 Biturbo” badge on the front wings. Inside, the car gets the flat-top and -bottom steering wheel from the CLS63 AMG, a new E-Select shift lever with embossed AMG badge and a 3-D TFT color display in the center of the speedometer.

The market launch is scheduled for September 2011, with prices in Germany to remain unchanged at €105,971 ($154,540) for the E63 AMG sedan and € 108,409 ($158,100) for the Estate. The AMG Performance package adds an extra €8,306.20 ($12,100) to the base price.

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Mercedes S 350

Mercedes-Benz has announced that the S 350 BlueTEC will be offered from now on with a standard ECO start/stop function. As a result, average fuel economy is rated at 6.2 liters/100 km (37.93 mpg US), down 9 percent from an already impressive –for the size and type of car- 6.8 liters/100 km (34.59 mpg US).
The 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine develops 258 horsepower and 620 Nm of torque (457.3 lb-ft). This unit already complies with the Euro 6 emissions standard that goes into effect from 2014 onwards, thanks to BlueTEC technology with AdBlue exhaust treatment. The start/stop system helps improving the efficiency of the S-Class even further, with CO2 emissions dropping from 177 to 164 grams per kilometer.
The ECO start/stop technology switches the engine off when the vehicle comes to a halt and starts it again as soon as the driver takes his foot off the brake pedal. Even with the engine stopped, all of the car's functions and comfort systems continue to operate thanks to the intelligent control system.
Mercedes has managed to make the V6 diesel engine more fuel-efficient through the use of TWAS (twin-wire-arc-sprayed) coating technology. Pioneered by AMG on the 6.3-liter V8 petrol engine, this solution has now been applied to the diesel engine in the S 350 BlueTEC, with interesting results: this technology alone contributes to a 3 percent lower fuel consumption, while also reducing the engine weight by 4.3 kilograms.
The price of the updated S 350 BlueTEC model remains unchanged at €76,517 or $110,445 at current exchange rates, including 19% VAT in Germany..


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