2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Price

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3

2011 Mercedes SLS AMG GT3

Interested teams can now order the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3. The Gullwing model for the racetrack is being delivered on time for the coming motorsport season, starting in February 2011. The sales price is €334,000(net) / €397,460 (incl. 19% VAT). Developed in accordance with the GT3 regulations of the FIA (Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile), the SLS AMG GT3 is designed as a customer sports car for sprint and endurance races. These races for GT cars which are similar to their roadgoing counter-parts have diversified starting fields and are always filled with excitement. They are becoming increasingly important on the world stage, not least thanks to their relatively inexpensive cost structure. The development and testing programme for the SLS AMG GT3 is proceeding as planned. Bernd Schneider, who has been a Mercedes-Benz works driver for many years and has won more DTM championship titles than any other driver, is at the wheel for the bulk of the test drives, which started in June. The first competitive action for the car, as part of the testing programme, will be in the VLN race at the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife (North Loop) at the end of September.

2011 Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet First Impressions

In Canada, no convertible can be considered a year-round, practical car unless it is quiet, warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Mercedes has introduced a few novel items on the 2011 E-Class cabriolets that contribute significantly to this type of motoring.

Pricing starts at $67,900 for the 268-hp E350 and rises to $77,500 for the 382-hp E550. (Photo: Charles Renny/Auto123.com)

Convertible Conversion
Starting with the rounded of tail, Mercedes provides a trick trunk. With the top down, there is a special separation panel to make sure the trunk still is useable. Put the top up and move the panel out of the way, and there is a significant increase in trunk volume. When the top is down, two roll aboard-sized cases will fit along with a couple of other smaller carry-on-type soft siders. Top up driving provides enough extra space for another backpack and computer case with room to spare.

The top, which is a conventional soft top, is both insulated and sound proofed. Normal conversations can be held inside, and the car would cool right off without having to run the A/C at full blast. Another feature that has always been on a convertible owner’s wish list is that the top be able to go up and down while moving. Mercedes engineers have done this and it can be performed at speeds up to 40 km/h in less than 20 seconds.

Interior Innovation
Interior innovations have been blended in with existing technology so that their use is seamless. AIRSCARF is what it says, a scarf of air that comes out of two vents in the headrest to keep your head and shoulder area warm in cooler top-down driving (think November). On the E550, AIRSCARF can be combined with heated and cooled front seats (part of the Premium Package) for the ultimate in top-down temperature control.

Another interior feature isn’t quite in the interior, but it has a huge effect on driving comfort. The AIRCAP is actually a laminella which is a device that looks like a spoiler when raised. Mounted on the top of the windshield frame, its job is to adjust the laminar air flow over the car so that the air goes over the rear seat and off the back of the car rather than swirling around to make rear-seat passengers uncomfortable. To complete this “management” job, Mercedes has added a small wind blocker between the headrests of the rear seat.

GWA-Tuning Mercedes E63 AMG Wagon

GWA-Tuning is a new name in the business, but the first project they’re presenting is a rather interesting one. It’s a full body kit for the new Mercedes E63 AMG Station Wagon, consisting of modified bumpers, spoiler lip, side skirts, carbon side vents, roof wing, huge rear diffuser and a pair of twin mufflers. The best part of it however, is the new front grille which looks really good.

The body can be garnished with LED and fog lights, a few graphics, and carbon fiber cover for side mirrors and pillars. As for the wheels and tires, GWA is proposing a set of 19X8.5 in front and 20X10 in the rear, in combination with a suspension lowering module which drops the car by a few inches.

The full GWA kit for Mercedes E63 costs up to 22,000 Euros.

First Look: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype

the all-electric Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell Prototype has slightly less horsepower than its gas-powered sibling. But it still has a very impressive 526 horsepower and 649-pound-feet of torque -- the latter available from the moment you mash the pedal to the floor. When you do stomp the E-Cell's accelerator, it will blast 60 mph in four seconds, according to the Benz AMG folks.

Despite the E-Cell's impressive numbers, why remove the SLS AMG's 6.2-liter, 563 horsepower V-8, one of the most sonically rewarding supercar mills in production? It's all part of Mercedes' AMG Performance 2015 strategy, the goal of which is to "continually reduce the fuel consumption and emissions of new models in the coming years, while at the same time enhancing the core brand value of performance," says Ola Källenius, Mercedes-AMG GmbH's new chairman.

The electric drivetrain allows AMG to place weight efficiently and required no modifications to the SLS' aluminum spaceframe. The lithium-ion polymer battery modules sit in front of the firewall, in the center tunnel, and behind the seats, aiding in both lowering the E-Cell's center of gravity and better balancing its weight. The motors, though not mounted on the wheel-hubs, are low in the chassis and close to each wheel. Each motor can achieve a maximum of 12,000 rpm.

The two motors up front did require AMG to redesign the front suspension. The present SLS has a double wishbone while the E-Cell employs an independent multilink suspension with pushrod damper struts. Still, Mercedes maintains that the E-Cell retains the handling characteristics of the gas-powered SLS. It should sure stop like one: The E-Cell wears the SLS's optional ceramic composite brakes, sized 18.5-inches front and 14.2-inches rear. The rotors are 40-percent lighter than the standard set of binders, and they also charge the battery during braking.

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: fascination and high tech

The new 'Gullwing' from Mercedes-Benz Stuttgart/Affalterbach – The new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which is about to celebrate its world premiere on 15 September 2009 at the In-ternational Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt/Main, embodies a blend of consummate automotive fascination and high tech. The super sports car delivers a compelling mix of purist styling, consistent lightweight design and superior driving dynamics. At the same time, the SLS fully lives up to all the expectations of hallmark Mercedes everyday practicality and optimum safety. In essence, the new 'Gullwing' offers the ideal synthesis of the strengths of Mercedes-Benz and AMG.

The new super sports car from Mercedes-Benz and AMG makes for an al-luring proposition with its unrivalled technology package: aluminium space-frame body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front-mid engine develop-ing 420 kW/ 571 hp peak output, 650 Nm of torque and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration, sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones and a kerb weight of 1620 kilograms based on the DIN standard – this superlative combination guarantees driving dynamics of the highest order. The ideal front/rear weight distribution of 47 to 53 percent and the vehicle's low centre of gravity are testimony to the uncompromising sports car concept. The 'Gullwing' accel-erates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds, before going on to a top speed of 317 km/h (electronically limited). The fuel con-sumption of 13.2 litres per 100 kilometres (combined) puts it at the front of the competitive field (all figures provisional).

"Mercedes-Benz is presenting an exhilarating super sports car in the guise of the new SLS AMG, which is bound to set the pulses of all car enthusiasts racing that extra bit faster. The brands Mercedes-Benz and AMG have joined forces to create the SLS AMG – which is set to become one of the most al-luring sports cars of all time", says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and Head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

"Our customers will experience with the SLS AMG the expertise of Mer-cedes-AMG, built up over 40 years of motor racing. The unrivalled technol-ogy package delivers outstanding driving dynamics coupled with moderate fuel consumption figures – part and parcel of the modern-day AMG," says Volker Mornhinweg, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

"The styling of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is not only very special because of the exclusive gullwing doors. Our aspiration is to utilise this in-terpretation to create the classic of tomorrow and roll out the most alluring sports car of the 21st century. Our aim is also to create a new design icon, which shapes the incomparable legend of our brand, alongside Mercedes models like the CLS or the SL. At the same time, the new SLS paves the way for the design phi-losophy of forthcoming Mercedes-Benz sports cars", says Gorden Wagener, Head of Design at Mercedes-Benz Cars.
Design: purist, distinctive and passionate
The distinctive styling of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG enthrals with its passionate sportiness and reinterprets the breathtaking lines of the Mer-cedes-Benz 300 SL – one of the outstanding design icons of the Mercedes-Benz brand. With its purist design the new SLS AMG reflects the philosophy of contemporary sports car engineering: the bonnet which measures just under two metres, the low greenhouse positioned well to the rear and the short rear-end with an extendable aerofoil are just as powerful a reminder of the superlative dynamism as the long wheelbase, the wide track and the large wheels. The short overhangs feed through into the proportions, just as does the design of the super sports car with its low-slung front-mid engine set well back and dual-clutch transmission in transaxle configuration. An un-doubted styling highlight comes courtesy of the gullwing doors which lend the SLS AMG its incomparable charisma – making a unique statement in this vehicle segment.

Brabus T65 RS

Brabus T65 RS Picture

Brabus is offering an assortment of performance upgrades to the already-potent Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series, many of which have been bundled in a special one-off treatment for a private customer.

The chief modification to the customer's car is the application of the Brabus T65 RS tuning kit, which fits twin turbochargers, four intercoolers, s reprogrammed ECU and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts.

The result is a kick in output and torque, to 789 hp and 811 pound-feet, respectively. The modifications enable the SL 65 AMG Black Series to sprint from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.6 seconds and to reach 124 mph in just 9.8 seconds. Top speed is electronically governed to 200 mph.

2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Road Test Review

It's all too easy to get caught up in the gullwing door feature of the new 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. In fact, this entire road test could focus on nothing more than the design, construction, use of and reaction to these exotic doors and be quite entertaining. But that would ignore the truly unique aspects of this Mercedes-Benz AMG model. Much better to simply state that the doors are a beautiful example of form following function, with no real issues regarding clearances or entry/exit difficulty, and move on to the good stuff.

See, the gullwing doors, though highly compelling, are far from being the most impressive part of the SLS AMG's total package. The real magic of this vehicle starts when the doors are closed, the 563-horsepower, 6.2-liter V8 engine is fired up and the seven-speed dual-clutch transmission is set in Sport Plus mode.

Said transmission is mounted at the back of the drivetrain, between the rear wheels, to shift weight toward the rear of the car. And all of this performance technology resides in a lightweight aluminum shell (weighing just 532 pounds before assembly) that rides on an independent double-wishbone suspension.

Of course, one would expect an exotic car with such a pedigree to deliver world-class driving performance. And it does. But the real treat we discovered while enjoying Mercedes' SLS is what it delivers when not accessing those ultimate performance capabilities.

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Australian pricing revealed

Living down under and craving for a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG? Well, guess what? Mercedes-Benz recently revealed how much it would take for an Aussie to own an SLS. Starting at around $464,000, more than 40 SLS vehicles have been paid for, in Australia, and are set to be delivered this August.

Mercedes-Benz Australia Managing Director Horst von Sanden gave out the scoop on the current demand for the SLS in the country, which was far greater than expected. Even while they’re still waiting for the units to arrive and with months to go before deliveries go underway, orders are already piling up fast.

With reservations and payouts flooding in, Sanden fears they may run out of SLS units and not be able to keep up with the year’s demand.

REVIEW: Mercedes-Benz's E-Class Cabrio

For 2011, the E is channeling something more intriguing; a convertible. Of course anyone can plainly see that the CLK-Class, that made an appearance for give or take 10 years, was essentially an E cabriolet. Although you would not know it because Mercedes neglected to mention anything CLK related during our press briefing. It was good for a chuckle.


Nomenclature aside, the E convertible is taking the E coupe's solid foundation and impressive driving dynamics then lopping off its top. For those who enjoy getting a tan, blasting around town with a couple of friends and a three-pointed star adorning the grille, this is one monster vehicle.


And it happens to look miles better than the E coupe. Lacking that fixed rear window and adding a delicate looking top, it accentuates the rear fender
that reminds me of a Bentley Continental GTC. The rear 3/4 is this vehicle's best angle.
If you have not been up to speed on the E coupe, let me summarize. The coupe drives like a scaled-down CL but deletes the boat-like quality and adds some liveliness. Sure its steering is numb and on the lighter side, but it remains direct and demands for you to play in the twisties.

It will not probably not sway a BMW driver from their 335i but it is not intended to do so. It is far more refined.

The E coupe makes for an excellent GT cruiser. Its suspension is stiff without punishing your derrière and its not so soft as to lull you to sleep. Body roll is kept in check for the most part during aggressive cornering and the coupe is a quiet highway roller.

Now, the convertible does all of the above but like a magician with a trick up its sleeve -- more like several.

For instance, Mercedes has continued to go forward using its AIRSCARF technology. My first encounter with it had me skeptical because when you synthesize what it is actually during, merely blowing warm air on your neck, the first reaction is that it is a gimmick. Low and behold, when you are driving top down in 35 or 40 degree weather, it makes convertible driving in winter months possible.

Mercedes Benz exquisite new estate

Mercedes are entering a new era. There's a ton of stuff going on in Stuttgart at the moment, with the firm at its most creative and dynamic for decades.

Witness their new CLS Shooting Break. Radical enough for any car manufacturer - let alone the ­three-pointed star - it's the horniest estate for miles.

Forget any ideas of competing with the E-Class, and hauling dogs, children and dirty nappies to and from the local gymkhana.

This is a new genre altogether, a Merc tourer that's low, aggressive, irresistible, and swathed in uptown materials and technology.

Traditionalists will like the oak and hide cabin with its art deco ­flourishes, while there'll be new, ultra-efficient and frugal 3.5 V6 and 4.6 V8 petrol engines mated to a seven-speed box, plus possible hybrid and electric versions.

The slippery styling's likely to ­become current across the whole range and will form a major element of MB's aesthetic grammar. So don't think this is just another concept, spinning pointlessly on a Beijing turntable.

I'll bet my trousers the sensual CLS Shooting Break won't just make into production.

Mercedes G55 AMG

Mercedes G55 AMG

Smallest Mercedes SUV is sales star

2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz has found a silver lining to the economic recession: It's helping boost sales of its smallest sport utility vehicle in the United States.

In fact, the 2010 GLK has been outselling the other Mercedes SUVs in this country in 2010.

Shorter than most major competitors, including the Lexus RX and Infiniti's EX35, the compact GLK appeals with a starting retail price that's $11,800 lower than the previous lowest-priced and smallest Mercedes SUV, the M-Class.

The five-seat GLK also is a recommended buy of Consumer Reports magazine and offers the status of a Mercedes, plentiful standard safety equipment and a comfortable ride without all the heft of the bigger Mercedes SUVs.

Just don't try to fit more than five people inside — four is best — and don't expect a low price if you insist on a GLK with all the bells and whistles. Also, don't look for big savings at the gas station.

Less than 15 feet long from bumper to bumper, the GLK has a starting manufacturer's suggested retail price, with destination charge, of $34,775 for a two-wheel drive version and $36,775 for a model with four-wheel drive.

This compares with the starting MSRP, including destination charge, of $46,575 for a rear-wheel drive Mercedes M-Class SUV.

But the test GLK had a final price of more than $48,000 with a navigation system, power liftgate, garage door opener, leather seat trim, premium sound system and other goodies added in.

Meantime, GLK competitors include the 2010 Audi Q5 (with standard all-wheel drive, and 270 horsepower); its starting retail price is $38,175. The 2010 Infiniti EX35 starts at $34,665 with rear-wheel drive and 297 horsepower. An all-wheel drive EX35 starts at $36,065.

The 2010 Lexus RX 350, which has been the segment leader for years, has a starting retail price of $38,500 with front-wheel drive and $39,900 with all-wheel drive. The RX has a 275 horsepower, 3.5-liter V-6.

2011 Mercedes S63 AMG Official Detail

The 2011 Mercedes S63 AMG showcar is a homage to the impressive history of powerful AMG V8 engines: visually this high-performance saloon resembles the spectacular 300 SEL 6.8 AMG, the racing car that won a class victory and second place in the overall ranking for AMG at the 24-hour race in Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) in 1971 – and made the company world-famous overnight.

MercedesSport product range for E-Class features

The MercedesSport product range for E-Class features:

-Intelligently designed front aprons, spoiler edges and side skirts ensure an elegant and sporty appearance. Unlike conventional products on the market, the sophisticated “add-on principle” makes it unnecessary to replace the original components.
-Optional rear and roof spoilers, a diffuser-look rear apron insert and fog lamp louvres round off this finely coordinated package of visual and aerodynamic features for the exterior.
-Striking eighteen-inch light-alloy wheels in a trendy bicolor version. These have sections painted in high-sheen black and bear the MercedesSport logo. They are enhanced and protected by a clear varnish coat.
-A sporty suspension, with noticeably stiffer damping, transverse stabilisers and shorter springs to lower the suspension by up to 15 millimetres. This sports suspension kit makes for more direct and sporty handling without compromising the high level of comfort.
-A sports braking system with perforated brake discs and grey brake calipers bearing the Mercedes-Benz logo, for outstanding deceleration and a sporty look.
-A grippy four-spoke sports steering wheel with perforated leather and a silver contrasting seam, optionally available with shift paddles and heating. For a sporty touch in the cockpit, right at your fingertips.
-A stainless steel pedal cluster, stainless steel door entry panels illuminated in white and bearing the MercedesSport logo and black velours floor mats with an edge border and silver contrasting seam, likewise bearing the MercedesSport logo, are further eyecatching features in the interior.It is with these retrofitted features that Mercedes-Benz meets the wishes of customers who wish to enhance and individualise their cars even further.

2010 MercedesSport E-Class Mercedes-Benz new label

2010 MercedesSport E-Class

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its new label MercedesSport, under which title the famous luxury car manufacturer will showcase a brand-new range of elegant and sporty individualization products at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.

As the label’s name suggests, the new line of products will be aimed at underlining even further the sporty and elegant character of the stellar Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Among the MercedesSport specially designed elements will be newly styled light-alloy wheels, sports suspensions, aerodynamic and styling components. All MercedesSport labeled elements are designed and produced by Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH in cooperation with the in-house designers and engineers responsible for the standard production models.

Mercedes F800 Concept Pictures

Mercedes F800 Concept

2010 MercedesSport E-Class

Mercedes-Benz is presenting its new label MercedesSport, under which title the famous luxury car manufacturer will showcase a brand-new range of elegant and sporty individualization products at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show in Switzerland.

As the label’s name suggests, the new line of products will be aimed at underlining even further the sporty and elegant character of the stellar Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Among the MercedesSport specially designed elements will be newly styled light-alloy wheels, sports suspensions, aerodynamic and styling components. All MercedesSport labeled elements are designed and produced by Mercedes-Benz Accessories GmbH in cooperation with the in-house designers and engineers responsible for the standard production models.

The first class that benefits from the new MercedesSport components is the E-Class with its Saloon, Estate, Coupe and Cabriolet versions.

The MercedesSport product range for E-Class features:

-Intelligently designed front aprons, spoiler edges and side skirts ensure an elegant and sporty appearance. Unlike conventional products on the market, the sophisticated “add-on principle” makes it unnecessary to replace the original components.
-Optional rear and roof spoilers, a diffuser-look rear apron insert and fog lamp louvres round off this finely coordinated package of visual and aerodynamic features for the exterior.
-Striking eighteen-inch light-alloy wheels in a trendy bicolor version. These have sections painted in high-sheen black and bear the MercedesSport logo. They are enhanced and protected by a clear varnish coat.
-A sporty suspension, with noticeably stiffer damping, transverse stabilisers and shorter springs to lower the suspension by up to 15 millimetres. This sports suspension kit makes for more direct and sporty handling without compromising the high level of comfort.
-A sports braking system with perforated brake discs and grey brake calipers bearing the Mercedes-Benz logo, for outstanding deceleration and a sporty look.
-A grippy four-spoke sports steering wheel with perforated leather and a silver contrasting seam, optionally available with shift paddles and heating. For a sporty touch in the cockpit, right at your fingertips.
-A stainless steel pedal cluster, stainless steel door entry panels illuminated in white and bearing the MercedesSport logo and black velours floor mats with an edge border and silver contrasting seam, likewise bearing the MercedesSport logo, are further eyecatching features in the interior.It is with these retrofitted features that Mercedes-Benz meets the wishes of customers who wish to enhance and individualise their cars even further.