Brabus spread of more official images and information about the unique car Vanish, which is based on the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series and will become property of the client in the Middle East. As we have noted, Brabus Vanish created only one copy of engine power is increased to 800k.s., which is almost 20% more than the production model. This is achieved by package T65 RS, including new compressors and improvements ECU-it and cooling systems and exhaust. Information that was not known until now is that the maximum torque of 1 420 Nm unit reaches even at 2 100 rev/min. but for security reasons it is limited to 1 100 Nm. It is now also known that Brabus Vanish accelerates from 0-100 km/h for 2.6 sec and 0-200 km/h for 9.8 sec and the maximum speed is limited to 320 km/h, but according tuners machine can develop over 330 km/h. The modifications on the exterior are mostly in the hood and the interior fully meet the black exterior and leather upholstery and Alcantara is embroidered with red thread, and the door sill and has inscriptions Brabus Vanish.
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Less than a year presented its model Hamann Volcano, which is based on the Mercedes SLR and white color of the cabin, but is offered as an option and silver. Clearly the interest in Volcano is quite large, the German tuners Tuck presented his two versions (Yellow Edition and Red Edition), which, as is clear from their names were in yellow and red. Both cars have exactly the same technical characteristics as the first, namely the 5.4-liter V8 engine with a power 700 h.p. and a maximum torque of 830Nm. allowing them to develop more than 350 kilometers per hour and to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 3.6 sec. Optical package Hamann Volcano is made entirely of carbon, as it includes front and back cover, air on the roof, an additional lip on the front bumper, widened wheel arches and massive rear spoiler and diffuser improving the stability of the car.
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The car tuning is thematically attractive in the spirit of Pikes Peak mountain race. The full name of the study is RENNtech Mercedes-Benz GLK Pikes Peak Rally Racer. Besides striking appearance is the interest in the car The drive tract. Unlike all plant modifications GLK RENNtech e specimen of a hybrid. V6 petrol engine has a displacement of 3.5 liters and has a modified cylinder head, camshafts, ECU. Its power is about 350 hp, but his work is assisted by an electric motor. He did “give” 54 Nm of additional, as powered by batteries with a total voltage of 72 V, located under the bark of the trunk. Rally Racer of the interior has undergone drastic transformations. The four factory seats were replaced with racing carbon, insulation is almost completely eliminated. Roll bar was installed and some components are removed from the back to achieve mass distribution of 50:50. Suspension is fully adjustable and comes from professionals KW. The braking power is also a very serious level of production is Brembo, a disc with an enormous size.
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From Mercedes Benz set fire to directly market 4-door compartments when presented in a seemingly distant in 2004 his model CLS. Since then a series of competing in the luxury segment are trying to imitate the design. A perfect example of fierce competition models have been recently detected as a Porsche Panamera and Aston Martin Rapide, and the upcoming Audi A7. From Mercedes did not reveal old laurels and has already tested the next generation of CLS. That test pattern was seen during the tests, revealing a series of interesting design elements around the new model. The car is expected to be released in late 2010 as a representative of the mock-up in 2011. Accordingly, the model will be positioned higher, so that it can compete with other representatives of the premium segment. This will also allow Mercedes Benz to launch a second 4-door coupe, which however will be more accessible and are said to be based on a smaller platform. Accordingly, the new CLS will have a wider track, and talk about the wider fenders. Rumors are that the platform will be borrowed from this flagship S-Class.
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From Mercedes-Benz presented a special version of the C 63 AMG, which is available only in Australia. The car is called Edition 63, as is clear from its name, from him shall be made only 63 copies, a price of each one of them will starts from 172 900 Australian dollars (about 120 000 euros). Although at first sight C63 AMG Edition 63 looks like a standard model of implementation can boast a unique 19-inch wheels in DTM style and choice of three exclusive colors – Platinum Black, Mystic White and Allanite Grey. The only difference in mechanics in AMG locking differential, which optimizes the stability of the posterior at sharp turns. The car will be offered in sedan and wagon versions.
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The German tuning company Hamann presented a new program tuning of Mercedes-Benz G-Class, which is called Typhoon and is based on the G55 AMG. The program includes outdoor body-kit consisting of new bumpers and radiator grille, spoiler at the rear of the roof and a carbon side mirror covers. Appearance of the car is supplemented by massive wheels and six codend of the exhaust system located in three of the two countries. The Hamann specialists have increased the power of the 5.5-liter engine AMG, which has increased from standard 500 to 600 h.p., while the maximum torque increased to 782Nm. Under normal 700Nm. This is achieved through modernized injectors, rescheduled block management unit and advanced transmissions. According to Hamann, developed their Typhoon is capable of accelerating from 0-100 kilometers / hr for 5.1sec and to develop maximum speed of 261 kilometers / hr Note that the standard Mercedes G55 AMG acceleration from 0-100 kilometers / hr occurs 5.5sec and the maximum speed limit is 210 kilometers / hr.
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