At the beginning of the week it became clear that performance division of Mercedes-Benz, AMG, has started working on Black Series modification of its new super-car SLS, which is expected to be available in the 2013th. The main difference between standard and Mercedes SLS Black Series version will be the effectiveness of the 6.2-liter V8. In the standard model of the power unit is 563 h.p. and maximal torque reaches 649 Nm., While AMG SLS Black Series promise to have a minimum 600 h.p. power and 680 Nm torque. The chief engineer driving the Germans, Friedrich Ayhler said that this unit has much greater opportunities that are yet to be developed. It is expected that Mercedes SLS Black Series can accelerate from 0-100 km/h. for 3.5 sec and to develop more than 330 kilometers per hour, while the standard model, these indicators are 3.8 sec and 312 kilometers per hour. Mercedes SLS Black Series will also receive improvements in aerodynamics and of course lower by at least 50 kilograms. weight by using more composite materials. Will most likely be changes made in the differential, which will be new to self-locking until the transmission is again 7-stage dual clutch transmitting drive to the rear wheels.
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ABT tuning company continues to become models of Audi in the artwork and then present the TT Roadster AS5 coupe, based on the new A5. For the A5 base is made with 3-liter TDI engine. However, AS5 has all the features you would expect from ABT – altered vision, a new set tires / wheels, a choice of more powerful engines, new exhaust system, etc. The new aerodynamic kit of AS5 is typical for Abt by “touched” aprons and spoilers. There is also a rear diffuser and an air of wings. The four exhaust pipes give a lot of muscular type rear and sound only adds impression. TDI engine is available with C 272 or 300 hp after intervention by Fakir ABT, but its power will be felt more clearly thanks to the sports suspension and brakes, more sophisticated.  “Icing on the cake” is an opportunity for two colored dye.
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