We all know what he is capable German tuning company Brabus, as tackle some models of Mercedes, but when SLS AMG, and not dare to think what the monster will come out eventually. The experts are now ready with its first package SLS, which in terms of engine tuning offers only increased by 10 h.p. power of the 6.3-liter engine with which it reaches 573 h.p. From Brabus however ensure that work hard on the unit and will surely see an extreme program for him. The additional power is achieved through a titanium exhaust system with four 84 mm nozzle, which weighs only 12 kg and has two modes of issue of sound. Curiously, one is quieter than the standard exhaust system and the other heard the normal roar of this kind of car. Mercedes SLS has received from Brabus also adjustable suspension Ride Control, which allows clearance to be reduced by up to 40 mm and offers comfortable and sporty mode. We end tuners and its function Front Lift, which will make it possible to raise the front of the car with 50mm. This will be particularly useful when passing through the bumps and parking. The new body kit designed for SLS, has been tested by engineers from Brabus in a wind tunnel. It improves the aerodynamics and includes new front and rear spoilers, air scoops on the front valance and rear bumper. The look is complemented by light-alloy wheels with 20-inch front and 21 inches rear.
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The GT3 racing version of the Mercedes SLS AMG, pictures of which expired in Internet last week, was officially presented to journalists in New York, the day before the exhibition would be open to visitors. SLS AMG GT3 is intended solely for private clubs, it is licensed to participate in a series GT3 FIA. Car sales will start this year, but the tracks will see him in 2011. Although initially believed that SLS AMG GT3 V8 engine is standard with increased capacity to 600 h.p. in the official press release states that he has not suffered any changes and again delivered 571 h.p. Competitive SLS, however, is about 300 kg lighter than the serial model, which is achieved by using a composite material in its manufacture and removal of all unnecessary elements from the interior. Due to their low weight, the car accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h for 3.7 sec, which is 0.2 sec faster than the standard model. The maximum speed is developed AMG GT3 300 km/h, but the German company noted that it is likely to be increased.
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Today, the exhibition opened Dubai International Motor Show, where the price of cars with less than 100 000 euro will be seen by funny smile, but Mercedes knows that great. The German company has prepared a special version of showroom models SLS AMG and G 55 AMG. SLS AMG Desert Gold features an attention matt golden color of the cabin, highlighting details in black and glossy black wheels AMG, size ahead 19 inches and 20 inches rear. The color is created specifically for the exhibition in Dubai, but with sufficient interest, he may begin to be offered to customers. “Golden” Mercedes SLS is driven by the standard model for 6.2-liter V8 engine that has a power of 571 h.p. and a maximum torque of 650 Nm allowing the machine to accelerate from 0-100 km/h for 3.8 sec and develop 317 kilometers per hour. G 55 AMG Edition 79 is a second car that will stand the Mercedes Krassy in Dubai. This version of the classic Jeep is intended for the Middle East, as it will be produced 79 copies. The engine of the special G 55 AMG is the 5.5-liter as the standard model, whose power is 507 h.p.
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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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Texas tuning specialist Arturo Alonso and his team Gullwing America have created a unique new project revealed to both the form of computer graphics. It comes to Mercedes Benz SLS Panamericana, which makes the new SLS looks much more like its legendary predecessor classic Gullwing 300SL. This is not the first time that Alonso looks to the past and the traditions. GW America created a previously optimized version of the Gullwing with 5.5-liter V8 engine and power of 370 hp. Like his previous project, SLS Panamericana has specific hybrid panels to the body. This time the Americans have opted for aluminum and carbon fiber for both material which can be made seven different components of the body. There are also chrome. And not that the car does not look good, but probably would have been even better if he had a little more chrome accents on the grille, as in their previous project.

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The super-car SLS AMG Gullwing, which is the successor of the legendary car from 50 years of the last century – 300 SL Gullwing, will debut in September at the exhibition in Frankfurt. Furthermore, at the end of last week it became clear that in 2015. Mercedes-Benz plans to launch its electric version, and, the first tests will be carried out in the end of this year. The Electric SLS will be called eDrive and has four motor Brusa, the total power of which is 532 PS. Two of them, together with Li-ion batteries will be located to the rear axle, and the rest will be found to replace the internal combustion engine. Distance, which will SLS eDrive traveling with fully charged batteries will be between 150 and 180 kilometers. But the time required for their full load will be 5-6 hours in specialized stations around 8 hours in a standard outlet. The car is expected to accelerate from 0-100 kilometers / hr about 4 seconds and develop maximum speed of 193 kilometers / hr.
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