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All we know that this accident happened in Qatar on the 15th when a 22-year old driver lost control of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR.
We don’t know did the driver survive. We hope for the best, but looking at the pictures it is hard to believe anyone would survive a crash like that.
Money should not be the issue as Qatar is a very rich oil country and it comes to us no surprise that 22-year old ones drive supercars that most of us can only dream of.
No information on what was the speed, what the car hit and did it explode(looking at the pictures it seems that it has exploded).
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We have brought you pictures of the Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR Speedster from the Nürburgring before.
This time the car is back on the Nürburgring with a new detail on the rear. For some reason it has a rear spoiler that it did not have on the first tests. We assume that the car before had some problems and did not have enough downforce. It looks to be a fixed-type spoiler that is not adjustable.
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New Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series is powered by the AMG 6.0 litre V12 biturbo engine, with a maximum output of 493 kW/670 hp and 1000 Newtonmetres of torque.
These extraordinary engine specifications make the SL 65 AMG Black Series the most powerful AMG model yet. It takes just 3.9 seconds to reach 100 km/h; 200 km/h is attained after 11.0 seconds. The top speed is 320 km/h (electronically limited).
Click here to see the video of the New Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series on the track
As promised here are the pictures of the upcoming SLR McLaren Speedster on the Nürburgring.
These are additional pictures to the ones we brought you this morning when the car was heading to the ring. Check also video and details on the new supercar here.
Click here to see the car in action on the famous Nürburgring
Say no to windscreen and roof. This here is the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Speedster.
To keep the weight down a plastic body will be used. It will not have power windows or air conditioning.
Speedster version is 200kg lighter than the SLR 722 Edition.
The 5.5-liter supercharged V-8 is believed to be left untouched, but will be mated to an all-new exhaust system that will allow the motor to churn out more that the stock 617 horsepower.
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Here we have newest pictures of the Mercedes Benz CLK that our spy photographers captured in Germany last night.
Headlights look like snake eyes and will be migrated to other Mercedes models as well. Next one getting the new lights will be E-class.
The car also has a strange looking spoiler on the trunk, but it is hard to say much as it is hidden pretty well.
Also the tail lights are something totally new with its Duplo style. To be honest they seem to stand out too much.
Click here for more spy pictures of the new CLK
A while ago we brough you a story about a modified 6-series BMW that had 26 inch rims. The car was built by Audronis Gestautas in Lithuania.
In addition to that 6-series BMW Audronis has built another custom car called AG Excalibur.
This fully custom car is based on Mercedes-Benz CL Class and is mainly constructed from PU foam.
Continue to read the interview with the owner and check out the interior and exterior pictures
Boasting an upgraded performance of 373 kW/507 hp, this offroad classic has also been given
a fresh look, incorporating a reworked radiator grille and new 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels.
Inside, the exclusive interior features the latest generation of telematics equipment and optional climatised seats in combination with designo leather upholstery for enhanced passenger comfort.
Continue to read: Mercedes-Benz upgrades G 55 AMG
By mounting LSD wing door hinges, the actual Mercedes CL luxury coupé becomes the absolute looker. The wing doors hinges are available with immediate effect.
The LSD wing door hinges for the Mercedes CL feature the new GRS+ (Guided Roller System). It offers an adjustment possibility with the roller guidance of the roller bearing integrated in the hinges and additional stability through a catch which that locks in fully-opened condition. This results in more safety and more precise opening and closing of the door.
Continue to read: Wing doors for Mercedes CL by LSD
The new Mercedes SLC/Gullwing will be aimed primarily at the Porsche 911 Turbo with a target price of roughly €150,000 – both a coupe (codenamed C197) and a roadster (codenamed R197) will be produced and it will be slightly smaller than the outgoing SLR.
Mercedes will introduce a new advanced aluminium spaceframe technology which will contribute towards a target weight of 1650kg distributed 48% to the rear and 52% to the front which is 45kg less than the SLR. Mercedes are also reported to be developing a new composite brake system which is not just lighter but also stronger and less fade-prone than the conventional set-up.
Continue to read: More Info on Mercedes SLC/Gullwing Uncovered
Limited edition model offered in cooperation with IWC Schaffhausen: SL 63 AMG Edition IWC: Exclusive AMG Roadster with Choice Interior Appointments and Compelling Technological Features
The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition vehicle, the exclusive SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface.
Continue to read: Limited series: Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC
The top-of-the-heap BRABUS power source for the SL 600 is the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine, developed originally for the BRABUS ROCKET, the world’s fastest sedan. 730 hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537 kW of power and a whopping peak torque of 1,320 Nm (973 lb-ft), electronically limited in the car to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft), are the result of numerous modifications.
During the displacement increase from 5.5 to 6.3 liters the engine’s interior is completely reworked. In addition the engine is fitted with a more efficient turbocharging system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts.
Continue to read: Regular SL too slow? Get yourself Brabus SV12 S Biturbo
* Carlsson CK50 based on the SL 500 with 435 HP/600 Nm
* Top speed 293 km/h, acceleration 0-100 km/h in 5.1 seconds
* Intelligent electronic C-Tronic® SUSPENSION lowering gear
* Light forged metal wheels from the 1/16 Ultra Light series
For the newly-arrived, comprehensively reworked Mercedes SL, Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH in Merzig can already offer an individualisation programme - transforming the SL 500 into the Carlsson CK50.
Continue to read: Power-Roadster: Carlsson CK50
Powered by a 268-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 engine the 2010MY GLK350 will form the basis of the U.S. lineup, and will be offered in both 4MATIC and two-wheel-drive versions, riding on standard 19-inch 10-spoke wheels with 235/50 tires.
The GLK features a 108.5-inch wheelbase and boasts unique design language which sets it apart from the rest of the highly successful Mercedes-Benz family of SUVs that includes the M-Class (which spurred the trend toward more car-like SUVs), the larger GL-Class, the crossover R-Class and the iconic G-Class.
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Engine Tuning With up to 445 hp (438 hp SAE net) / 327 kW and Exclusive Accessories
Concurrent with the market launch of the updated Mercedes SLK-Class, BRABUS presents an exclusive customization program. The palette of products ranges from engine tuning with up to 445 hp (438 hp SAE net) / 327 kW of power to a sporty-yet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement program, and includes custom-tailored light-alloy wheels and suspensions as well as individual interior options.
Continue to read: New SLK Models by Brabus
With the SLR coupé already out of production (it quietly slipped away at the end of last year), the SLR’s five-year run is scheduled to finish next year when the last roadster rolls off the line.
It is a clear sign that two partners are getting ready to part ways as McLaren has its own supercar in the making.
Continue to read: Mercedes Ends SLR Production in 2009
The new-generation A-Class will be stepping into the limelight at the “Auto Mobil International” (AMI) motor show in Leipzig from 5th - 13th April, 2008. Following an extensive facelift, the successful compact car is younger, more attractive and more environmentally friendly than ever before.
The convenient ECO start/stop function is available for the first time for the high-volume A 150 and A 170 models, which reduces fuel consumption of these BlueEFFICIENCY vehicles by up to nine percent when driving in city traffic. Mercedes-Benz has developed an additional BlueEFFICIENCY package for the three-door A 160 CDI, reducing the Coupe’s fuel consumption to just 4.5 litres per 100 kilometres.
Continue to read: World premiere of the new-generation Mercedes-Benz A-Class in Leipzig
Japanese luxury cars tuner WALD presented a special program for Mercedes-Benz S-Class W221 named Black Bison Edition Sports Line. The car features black forged wheels and new side skirts, front grille, side gills and rear air diffuser.
No information was given on engine and interior modifications. We guess that WALD has prepared only a styling package for the exterior. So enjoy the photos.
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After three successful years, Mercedes-Benz has overhauled the design and engineering of the B-Class. The facelift programme focused on environmental compatibility, economic efficiency and comfort, with further advances being made in each of these areas. Thanks to a series of detailed improvements, the four-cylinder engines now burn up to seven percent less fuel than previously, and distinguish themselves with remarkably low exhaust emissions that undercut the current EU limits by as much as 90 percent.
Continue to read: Mercedes-Benz shows updated B-Class
Five units are available in the new-generation M-Class ranging from 140 to 285 kW (190 to 388 hp).
The engineers’ meticulous attention to detail has reduced fuel consumption by up to 0.4 litres per 100 kilometres compared with the outgoing models.
Moreover, the most powerful engine developing 375 kW/510 hp is available in the guise of the ML 63 AMG 4MATIC.
Continue to read: Mercedes-Benz updates M-Class & ML 63 AMG
