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Spotted: SL65 AMG Black Edition At The ‘Ring

May 26th, 2008 • 8 comments • Link to Article

Germany’s major manufacturers must be a bit miffed that a bunch of foreigners are attempting to earn the title of fastest sports car on the hallowed ground that is their Nurburgring Nordschliefe. Nissan’s GT-R, Lexus’ LF-A and Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1 have all been spotted turning in hot laps at the world-renowned circuit, but now Mercedes-Benz’s SL65 AMG Black Edition has taken to the track to demonstrate that when it comes to building fast cars, the home team still has a few tricks up its sleeve.
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Rumourmill gathers steam on Mercedes SLR replacement

May 12th, 2008 • No comments • Link to Article

CAR Online claims to have the scoop on the rumoured development of a new gullwinged Mercedes super-coupe that will take the place of the Mercedes-McLaren SLR (above) as the top-of-the-range performance flagship.

Codenamed the C197 and previously referred to as the SLC, the gullwinged coupe is expected to debut at the 2010 Geneva Motorshow where it’s said it will be badged as an AMG rather than a Mercedes-Benz - making this the first stand-alone product of M-B’s tuning division. CAR’s source says that the C197 will be 4650mm long, 1950mm wide and 1250mm high with a wheelbase of 2700mm and an estimated weight of 1650kg - 45kg less than the SLR. Power from the 6.3-litre AMG V8 is expected to be around the 550hp mark while torque will most likely be close to 445lb/ft, which should be sufficient to propel it to 100kph in 3.8 seconds. » Read Article

Mercedes-Benz looking to buy into Aston Martin

Apr 7th, 2008 • 1 comment • Link to Article

Recent murmurs concerning a strategic alliance between Aston Martin and Mercedes-Benz are now escalating into suggestions that there will be a full financial partnership between the two manufacturers.

Autocar are reporting that Mercedes-Benz and Aston Martin are looking to become stake holders in their respective businesses. Mercedes-Benz are looking to buy a big chunk of Aston and the rumoured deal would see Aston inherit a fairly hefty 7 percent interest in Daimler AG.
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Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG and SL 65 AMG

Feb 13th, 2008 • No comments • Link to Article

Following on from Mercedes-Benz’s recent reveal of their updated SL-Class comes the AMG versions. The Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is one of those cars that suits in equal measure, the enthusiast or the poseur. AMG’s version on the other hand is really only suited to the hardcore enthusiast with a love of horsepower and no concern for fuel consumption.

You can choose from two AMG versions of the SL, the entry level SL 63 AMG and the range topping SL 65 AMG. The SL 63 AMG is as the name suggests powered by a Mercedes-Benz 6.3-litre V8 producing 386kW and 630Nm, enough to see it lead its class in the power stakes. But remember, this is just the entry level SL and it’s the SL 65 AMG where things start to get a little raunchy.
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2008 SLK55 AMG facelift

Dec 26th, 2007 • No comments • Link to Article

Just prior to Christmas we showed you the official images and provided some of the details concerning the facelifted 2008 Mercedes SLK range. At the time the only mention of the SLK55 AMG version was that the same supercharged 5.5-litre V8 used in the outgoing model was being carried over, unchanged – not that it needs more power.

The changes made by AMG appear to be largely cosmetic as you can see in the images. The largely revised and more Formula 1’ish front bumper that the “standard” non-AMG four and six-cylinder models have inherited in the facelift have been slung over the right shoulders of the folks at AMG and an altogether more menacing and purposeful unit clipped into place.
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AMG C63 v BMW M3 v Audi RS4 - Top Gear comparo

Dec 26th, 2007 • No comments • Link to Article

A sensational comparison by Clarkson and the Top Gear team, pitting the E92 M3 Coupe against the insane AMG C63 and Audi RS4. In three parts, the Top Gear team leave no stone unturned in their attempt to agree on the pick of the trio. Click through for the vids.
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2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK update

Dec 22nd, 2007 • No comments • Link to Article

Mercedes-Benz has released details of its updated 2008 SLK Roadster and are claiming it is more powerful yet more fuel efficient than the outgoing model. The SLK series Roadsters have, according to Mercedes come to symbolise the three pointed stars “dynamic band image”, and have successfully sold nearly half a million units since the release of the first generation model in 1996.

Incorporating around 650 newly developed parts, the SLK models of 2008 include a re-modelled front bumper that builds on the outgoing models F1 inspired nose and a rear diffuser-style lower section in the rear. The rear also benefits from trapezoidal exhaust tailpipes and AMG-inspired darkened tail lights. The now larger exterior mirrors feature LED indicators with a pronounced arrow shape, while the range of light-alloy wheels is also almost entirely new.
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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate official release

Sep 5th, 2007 • 3 comments • Link to Article

We’ve shown you the “leaked” images of the new AMG C63 Estate and can now provide you with the official press release information and images. Due to be unveiled next week at the Frankfurt Motor Show the Estate is the wagon version of the C63 sedan, itself officially released a day before BMW took the wraps of their new V8 M3 in July this year.

Released today, the press release confirms that the new super wagon will be powered by AMG’s 6.3-litre V8. In C63 tune the big V8 manages to produce a spirited 336kW/457hp at 6800 rpm and maximum torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm, enough to ensure that this is one seriously quick family hauler. Try 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 250 km/h.

Power is transferred to the rear wheels via AMG’s Speedshift Plus 7G-Tronic, seven speed automatic transmission. Equipped with steering wheel mounted paddles there are three modes of operation including “C”, “S” and “M”, Comfort, Sport and Manual.

AMG have upgraded the suspension to cope with the prodigious performance and fitted a high-performance braking system. Standard specification includes 18-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels with 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear) wide-base tyres while 19-inch AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels shod with 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear) tyres are available as an option.

To differentiate the C63 Estate from its lesser C-Class brethren AMG have fitted a unique bonnet with power domes, a distinctive AMG radiator grille as well as flared front guards (fenders) an AMG rear apron with a black diffuser insert and an AMG performance exhaust with dual twin chromed tail pipes.

The interior also benefits from the AMG magic wand and receives AMG sports seats with integral head restraints, a three spoke AMG performance steering wheel and tube-style AMG instrument cluster. AMG carbon fibre trim can be optioned in place of the standard fit aluminium interior trim elements.

Expected to be on sale in Europe at the start of 2008 the recommended retail including VAT is EUR 69,853. Australian pricing and delivery details are not yet available.

Steane

[Source: DaimlerChrysler]

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