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2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Gran Turismo®5

Before few days we told you that the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing will be highlighted in the latest Gran Turismo®5 video game for PlayStation®3. Here are the first game screens featured the new Gullwing. The new Gullwing made its debut at the Frankfurt Motor show and it was pointed from many as "best of show" car. Whit its unique technology package: aluminium spaceframe bodywork with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front centre engine with a maximum power of 420 kW/571 hp, 650 Nm of torque and dry sump

Lorinser SLS AMG Gullwing - aggressive or elegant

Lorinser designers are not wasting their time, dedicated to the highlite of the Frankfurt Motor show 2009 - Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing, they have already rendered the first design studies. The first Lorinser SLS AMG Gullwing rendering is more racing orientated, it shows the aggressive coolness of the carbon fibre, which contrasts beautifully with the special red painted aluminium components. The Mercedes star from the middle of the grill is replaced by the Lorinser family crest from the 15th century. A furth

carlsson ck50 based on e 500 coupe

Carlsson CK50 based on E 500 Coupe

At the Frankfurt Motor show, Carlsson showcased an entire individualisation programme for the new E-Class Coupe (Type C 207). The performance of the E 500 based vehicle is increased to 435 hp with a maximum torque of 600 Nm. In addition, Carlsson has mounted a sport rear exhaust silencer, which is made of stainless steel and with its two oval end pipes it guarantees a sportive sound and an extra output of eleven hp. The supreme engine kit is effectively completed by a sport centre exhaust silenc

Gran Turismo®5 starring The New Gullwing

The all-new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG which world debut was held at the Frankfurt Motor show 2009, is now ready to conquer the hearts of the virtual racers. Highlighted in the latest - Gran Turismo®5 video game for PS3, the new Gullwing will try to excite the gamers worldwide with its breathtaking performance. Always distinguished as one of the most realistic games , the new Gran Turismo®5 is set to provide even extreme rendering techniques. Drivers of the new SLS AMG can look forward to taking part in thrilling h

brabus e v12

BRABUS E V12 "one of ten"

BRABUS E V12 – The fourth E V12 generation based on the latest Mercedes E-Class once again sets new standards as the world’s most powerful high-performance sedan.  At the heart of this exclusive small-series-production car is the newly developed BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 800 twelve-cylinder displacement engine. With a rated power output of 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW and a peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) this engine catapults the four-door car from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 se

Mercedes-Benz S 500 HYBRID

Recently, Mercedes-Benz hit the market with their S 400 Hybrid, which is very successful and most fuel-efficient car in its class. Now they will present the new S 500 Hybrid at IAA Frankfurt. The Vision S 500 Plug-in HYBRID can drive for up to 30 kilometres solely on electricity and therefore without producing any local emissions. The car has all strengths of a typical S-class: unique comfort, extraordinary safety and good performance. The drive system in the concept car consists of th

Mercedes Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes Benz 300SL Gullwing was introduced in 1954 and it became a legend during the years. The design of this car is intransitive. It is believed to be the most beautiful car of 20th century. The 300SL was best known for both its distinctive gull wing doors and being the first-ever gasoline-powered car equipped with fuel injection directly into the combustion chamber. The gull wing version was available from March 1955 to 1957. The new model from Mercedes Benz is Gullwing SLS AMG. It is

Zytek's electric A-Class

In just ten weeks, Zytek Automotive has developed an electric version of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class. The reason for building the Mercedes demonstration vehicle is to show the flexibility of the production-ready 55kW E-Drive electric powertrain in vehicles up to 1700kg. For the A-Class demonstrator, Zytek has developed a new version of the proven 55kW E-Drive, which has incresed values of maximum torque from 120 Nm to 160 Nm, and maximum motor speed from 12,000 rpm to 13,000 rpm to provide the

Kicherer E-Class Performance tuning package

Kicherer E-Class Performance is the latest and the first complete tuning package from Kicherer for the new E-Class with AMG. Seems like Sport and Luxury are the two leading tuning directions at the moment, and Kicherer definitely know that. For the sporty look of the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class AMG the Kicherer specialists have added a new front spoiler made of carbon, a mirror cover also made of carbon as well as a rear skirt and small rear spoiler (naturally also made of carbon fibre). Kicherer has also upgra

carlsson e-ck63 rs

Carlsson E-CK63 RS

No doubt Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is the most dynamic business limousine in the brands range. Already AMG refined, the vehicle combines the irresistible 525 hp (386 kW) with very luxurious interior equipment. But for the high-end tuners from Carlsson this is neither dynamic nor luxurious enough, and that is the main reason for the birth of the new E-CK63 RS based on the E 63 AMG. For the Dynamic part or should we say Power part, the Carlsson engineers accomplished to boost the performance fr

Carlsson daytime running lights for the ML-Class

After the Mercedes-Benz C-Class and S-Class, the specialists at Carlsson Autotechnik are now ready to emphasize the shapes of the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (type W 164) with their new LED Daylights. The new Carlsson daytime running lights (DRL) pack not only supports the appearance of the Mercedes all-rounder and guarantees perfect fitting and easy assembly, but also refines its design and enhances the safety of the vehicle by combining daytime running lights and fog lights. The Carlsson DRL pack fits the original

brabus sv12 r

BRABUS SV12 R

BRABUS SV12 R is the latest state-of-the-art creation by the premium Mercedes-Benz tuner – BRABUS. The BRABUS SV12 R is a business car (office on wheels) that combines two of the most significant auto qualities in new dimension – Power and Luxury. With its BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 twelve-cylinder engine producing 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW and a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft), the Mercedes S 600 facelift based BRABUS reaches a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph) electronically limited. The