Thursday, July 30, 2009

Mercedes-Benz is preparing a special version of C-class



This car is a high-quality cabin trim, as well as innovative technologies available in the base.

In particular, the system is installed on your machine improving management Agility Control, an adaptive braking system is Adaptive Brake, a system of fuel economy Blue Efficiency and intelligent lighting system Intelligent Light System. Mercedes-Benz C-Class Special Edition comes in two variants: sedan and wagon. At the model is possible to install any engine line.
A special version of 17-inch alloy wheels with tires 235/60 R17 (front) and 255/55 R17 (rear). An alternative is also possible to set the 16-inch alloy rims with a diameter tires 205/55 R17.
In the car are leather seats, built specifically for the Special Edition. In standard equipment includes: a multifunctional steering wheel with leather trim, 4.5-inch display on the dashboard, which are three circular scale beveled wells, as well as CPR with leather trim and heated seats

Tuning company modified super-autol Mercedes-Benz

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG
The company's specialists Edo Competition upgrade extreme high-speed sedan Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG. The primary objective was to increase capacity and dynamic capabilities supercar.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG is a sportsedan at the "Mercedes" C-Klasse. The car charged V-shaped eight-cylinder engine volume of 6.3 liters. In standard configuration, it develops the power of 457 hp at 6800 rpm and torque of 600 Nm at 5000 rpm. Sports capable accelerate to 100 km / h in 4.5 seconds and its maximum speed limited to 250 km / h. As reported on the official site of Edo Competition, tuners reconfigure the control electronics, set low resistance air filter and sports exhaust system, which ensures the growth of traction at low revs and does not limit the power at the "top".

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Complex completions increased power to 555 power and torque to 680 Nm. On the sprint to the first hundreds of frantic C-Klasse need 4,3 seconds and its top speed of around 320 km / h. Among the most notable differences between the works of the Edo Competition among the original wheels, diameter 19-inch special design tires Michelin Pilot Sport Cup.

Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Wednesday, July 29, 2009

Mazda is preparing a super-compact sports roadster

Mazda MX-2
This story was repeated hundreds of times. The manufacturer creates a compact car. He likes it succeeds, it is sold. And then the producer of all ports, making it bigger and heavier, I am sure that it is the buyer's needs. The fact that this is the need of the manufacturer - to sell more expensive cars are usually not described. And, as a rule, the second car is not very successful.

Fortunately, in the case of the roadsters Mazda MX-5 that did not happen. Even when she appeared rigid folding roof, MX-5 remains the same.

Now, engineers and marketers Mazda decided to go even further to meet the customers and create more compact roadster - MX-2.

Given the fact that the MX-5 does not have a lot of surplus places, the only thing through which you can reduce a car, this engine. It was expected that the new engine will be from 700 cubic centimeters to 1.6 liters. However, due to turbocharger power will be at a decent level - about 160 liters. with.

The drive is likely to be a front. However, closer to the launch of a car, the 2010, this issue will be more clarity.

Supercar Lexus LF-A will cost 290 thousand euro

Lexus LF-A
The company plans to Lexus, in October of this year to begin on the European market selling super LF-A, which cost in the UK will be about 250 thousand pounds sterling (about 290 thousand euros). This tells the British magazine Autocar.

New items to be built on the carboxylic chassis, which will be attached aluminum body panels. According to Autocar, under the hood of the front-engine super will be a ten-cylinder petrol engine volume of five liters and output of 550 horsepower. According to other information, Lexus LF-A will get 4.8-liter "G-like capacity, who will be able to work together with the six-step" robot. "

Lexus LF-A

Expected that the dynamic characteristics of the Japanese cars will be similar to those of one of the main novelties of competitors - 620-strong Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano. As previously reported, the maximum speed of LF-A will be approximately 350 kilometers per hour, which is 20 kilometers per hour more than the "Ferrari".

Lexus LF-A

In the next two or three years a total of 500 copies will be issued Lexus LF-A, while only 20 of these machines are intended for the UK market. The debut of the Japanese super scheduled at the October MOTORSHOW in Tokyo.

Tuesday, July 28, 2009

British police carried on with a Subaru "loaded" Lexus IS

Lexus IS-F

Traffic police British Humberside County obtain the first "loaded" sedan Lexus IS-F, which would replace the garage department vehicle Subaru. Specially prepared for the police car was chosen by inspectors from several other bidders after the 12-month probationary period. Police manned Lexus LED mayachkami necessary means of communication and computer.

Rear wheel drive Lexus IS-F is equipped with a 420-strong eight-volume of five liters of the engine, eight-speed automatic transmission, upgraded suspension, with an extended gauge and powerful braking mechanisms Brembo. According to the manufacturer, from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour sedan accelerated to 4.8 seconds, and 200 - for 15 seconds, while its top speed is 270 kilometers per hour.

As elaborated by representatives of the County of Humberside Police, the cost of all equipment installed on the vehicle, including a computer and a variety of special devices, is 30 thousand pounds sterling (about 34 thousand euros). Prices for the base Lexus IS-F in the UK starts from 45 thousand 443 pounds sterling.
Lexus IS-F
Lexus IS-F

Mercedes and Renault are working on a new smart forfour?

Smart forfour

There were rumors hinted that the company Mercedes-Benz began work on creating spacious Smart fortwo, a model that was designed several years ago and has already started preproduction. But, beyond this, and reported that the Mercedes-Benz found a partner for this project. It says that the Mercedes-Benz leads the preliminary talks with Renault, to create four new car, which is sold under the brand of smart.

No details as yet, no, because all this is in the very early stages of conception, so no one now can not say for sure whether there is a partnership between the two companies to develop new smart forfour. Worth noting that rumors about such cooperation go a relatively long time.

Back in March, it was reported that the so-called fortwo +2 was launched into the work. Design the car will remain roughly the same, except for the back door, while the engines remain exactly the same. A bit will be extended wheelbase, which will accommodate two more passengers. The car was supposed to appear in 2012 or even later, but this model is still no confirmation.

However, Daimler actually hinted that a more spacious model could indeed be released, but refused to talk about the details of the project.

«Changing the wheel base, with the current of the additional 2 +1 or 2 +2, we can get a new model» - said Anders-Sundt Jensen, head of branch of Daimler.

Exclusive: Mercedes SLS AMG roadster 2011

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster 2011

When you see the first prototype coupe Mercedes SLS, brand fans waited with anxiety the news from the German automakers, all of a sudden will not continue the model number of the super-car. But in rebuttal of the assertions on the road appeared cabriolet. Now the news is even better - in the United States photo-spies caught Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster 2011.

The main difference between the roadsters and coupe (in addition to the retractable roof, of course) is that the roadster will not use the door - «gull wing», and have a traditional door.

Regarding the engine, it has about them in general is not known. For information - the engine compartment has the AMG V-8, the volume of 6.2 liters., Which produces 571 hp (420 kW) at 6 800 rpm and maximum torque of 650 Nm at 4 750 rpm. It is possible that this engine under the hood and a roadster. However, Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster 2011 can receive the V-10 engine, with an output of between 550 ... 650 hp

By the way a week ago, the company reported a Mercedes that have plans to develop an electric version of SLS AMG. According to Mercedes, the car will be faster than the Tesla Model S, acceleration to the first «hundreds» less than four seconds, with the same unit V-8. This innovation should appear at the coupe, which can later be also on the roadster.

Taking into account that the coupe debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010, the convertible with the roadsters may appear even later.

Mercedes SLS AMG Roadster 2011

There were spy photos Mercedes SLK 2012

Mercedes-Benz SLK models of 2012

Internet publication WorldCarFans publishes photos and video test prototype coupe Mercedes-Benz SLK models of 2012. As writes edition, despite the abundance of camouflage on the car, you may want to consider that at this stage, the designers did the front part of the future SLK-like model of SLR, and the grille is the same coupe Mercedes-Benz E-Class.
As writes edition, citing sources at the company, the future SLK in the base will be equipped with 3.5-liter gasoline engine from AMG. At the same time, no-cost and environmentally friendly versions of the model has not yet been provided.

Mercedes-Benz will bring to Frankfurt Estate E-Class

Universale Mercedes-Benz E-Class


The company Mercedes-Benz officially confirmed previously appeared on that in September at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt, held the world premiere of Universal's new E-Class generation. Currently, E-Class is presented only as a sedan and coupe, which were presented this year at MOTORSHOW in Detroit and Geneva, respectively.

Detailed information about Universale Mercedes-Benz E-Class has not yet been reported. So far only known that the range of engines that avtombilya be similar to that proposed for other versions of the model, namely: four-and six diesel engines with power from 136 to 231 horse power and six gasoline units, including the "quartet" with direct injection and turbocharging.

It was expected that the sale of the Universal E-Class in the European market will begin immediately after the premiere of the car in Frankfurt.

As previously reported, Mercedes-Benz is also considering setting up with three versions of the Universal E-Class. This car will be done in the style of concept-kara Fascination and, according to some sources, it comes on line in 2011.

Saturday, July 25, 2009

Family Mercedes "resting" in the United Arab Emirates

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Tin Estate Mercedes-Benz E-Class was caught paparazzi on the test trials in the United Arab Emirates. This country is becoming more and more popular place to test new cars. Perhaps the reason for this - high temperatures, allowing to test the car in extreme conditions, 40-degree heat.
New Mercedes E will be presented to the public at the Geneva Motor Show in 2010.
In the range of engines are likely to include the same engines that are installed on the sedan E-Class. Tyuningery of AMG with foam at the mouth has already promised to release the "charged" version of the Universal E-Class with the "Eight" power of 525 horses.

Mazda will bring in Frankfurt updated RX-8 coupe

Mazda RX-8

In September this year at the International Automobile Exhibition in Frankfurt Mazda company plans to submit an updated version of the sports coupe RX-8, the German publication Auto Motor und Sport. The car will be new elements of body, improve aerodynamics, as well as small changes in the exterior and interior.

An updated version of the current car will be different the new front and rear spoiler, the other "skirts", the exhaust pipe of larger diameter, ie the rear LED lights, and painted dark gray 19-inch light-wheel discs. In the car, and change materials have a new dashboard.

Expected that the novelty will be offered only with the 1.3-liter rotary engine output of 231 horsepower, which will be aggregated with six mechanical gearbox. The current version coupe RX-8 also is equipped with a 192-strong version of the same engine.

Immediately after the premiere in Frankfurt updated Mazda RX-8 will be on sale from European dealers. According to some sources, the cost of the car in a basic version of about 38 thousand euro.

Thursday, July 23, 2009

30 years said the most beautiful Mercedes

Mercedes-Benz W126
In the late 1980's, my neighbor - the coach on the Olympic team rowing academic - brought from abroad Mercedes. Limousine with a light beige leather interior, automatic gearbox and speedometers, marked up to 260 km / h, long remained the most cool "cars" in the yard. In summer 2009, this model turns 30 years old.

After the premiere in 1979, Mercedes-Benz S-Class W126 in the body met mixed reactions. The conservative audience did to the car with a grain of salt, but someone did and was shocked. "Did Daimler-Benz launched a undecked, naked cars with plastic bumpers? - These phrases can be found in the German press 30 years ago. Not surprisingly, as the previous flagship (W116) decorated double chrome bumpers. New cost the same false weight of plastic.

Nevertheless, the 126-th body for many years became the standard design, comfort and safety. The body of the aerodynamic shape combined classical elements with the design of the new era. And polyurethane bumper did not become an obstacle on the path to success. Model prostoyala on line until 1992 and was released to impressive luxury edition of 892 thousand 123 pieces.

By the way, this generation S-Class was born in a difficult time for the world economy. The oil crisis of 1970 (the price of oil at that time greatly increased) furrow left in the economy and the mood of society: start talking about the ecology and luxury limousines have been condemned by society. The new "Mercedes" was to become not only more comfortable and safer than the predecessor, but also had to put ekonomichnee.Konstruktoram S-class on a rigid diet. Limousine "skinul" 280 kg. Helped, by the way, and I still have the same bumper, improving aerodynamics. The engines were to issue more torque at low revs, which will also help save fuel. When driving on the highway at a speed of 160 km / h pyatilitrovy motor rotated at speeds lower than 3000 per minute, and spent the entire 12 liters of gasoline.

The pride of the model system has been Anti-Lock Braking System, anti-lock system - does not allow blocking (or "EEIG") wheels during braking, while maintaining exchange rate stability avtomobilyaABS, which now does not even surprise buyers, "Lada". For the first time on a serial car airbag for the driver. With the development of technology has received a limousine, in addition the system Dynamic Stability Control and other helpful options.

Now, live classical music in the body W126 is now known as "yangtaymer", ie edakoe "new retro". In Germany you can find the model 500 SEL with full "ground meat" and is in good condition for 8-10 thousand euro. Luxury coupe 560 SEC found in a position close to the ideal, but cost about 20 thousand. Is not difficult to find the modified sedans 300 SE or 420 SE for 5-6 thousand euro. In Russia there are machines that have "millions" odometer went to the second circle. The price of these items - 200-300 rubles.

Mercedes-Benz 200CDI has delivered high-speed standards

Mercedes-Benz 200CDI
Specialists from the tuning-studio Mcchip-DKR long thought about how you can surprise the public road. As a result of these thoughts, the light was "charged" diesel version of Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

For his project studio Mcchip-DKR chosen sedan Mercedes-Benz 200CDI. This car is equipped with a diesel engine that develops 136 hp and 270 Nm of torque. In the studio, it was decided to tighten a little performance cars, which worked on the electronic tuner unit. After the power of the diesel engine grew to 170 hp and maximum torque of 350 Nm. Maximum speed sedan with upgraded "engine" is now at almost 220 km / hr.

The value of their work in the studio Mcchip-DKR rated at 579 euros. Masters Obuchi offered a model in the new discs dimension 19 or 20 inches, and lower ground clearance Mercedes-Benz C-class, writes 4wheelsnews.