Mercedes-Benz Revealed A New Sports Car is in The Works

Reports say that Mercedes-Benz is working on a front-engined sports vehicle. The car which is still using a codename as MB officials are still not keen on revealing everything to the public. But it is said to be known as SLC, a name used by a 1971 4th generation SL which is a fixed-roof version.

The new SLC will be totally different from the 70s version as they plan on really making new interior and exterior parts. We have to wait for the coupe and roadster version as the company is also planning on developing these models.

The price is said to be around £ 75,000 and will be officially out by 2014. The AMG engineered car will based on Mercedes’ passenger car with AMG performance division and will be sharing electrical and mechanical components with the 7th generation SL.

Check out the photo below and start being excited.

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New Tuning Kit for E-Class Coupe Gives It An AMG Look

We have blogged about new tunes for the Mercedes-Benz C63 from McChip and MEC Design. Now, it is our honor to tell you about a new tuning package for the E-Class Coupe brought to you by Prior Design called PD70 kit.

The PD70 kit includes Prior Design front bumper , side skirts, rear trunk spoiler, roof spoiler, rear bumper, TUV parts certificate and mounting material all of which also fits all E-Class coupé c207 models. Now because of the E63 original styled bumper, rear bumper with integrated diffuser, tailpipes looking like AMG’s and carbon fiber trunk lid spoiler, the E-Class coupé is now bearing AMG’s look. But visual feasting (for the matte gold wheels as well) is not the only thing you’d do when you get a hold of this tuning kit, you will also have an adrenaline lifting experience as they pumped up the engine to 75 horsepower.

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New Tune for the Mercedes Benz AMG C63 by McChip and MEC Design

Mercedes-Benz- AMG has been popular in the tuning world, the C63 particularly. The car is said to have been the eye of tuning companies. Like now, the first-rate tuning company, McChip reveals a new kit for the C63 called “Stage 3“ while the Merlin-based company, MEC Design also released their own version.

The €10,000 kit by McChip consists of a new and excellently improved engine is 583 PS and has 692 Nm of torque. The horsepower has been raised from 451 to 575 raising the top speed to 193 mph. The AMG ECU were replaced by McChip ECU and installed with a Cargraphic exhaust system. Owners may want to have a matte black 19-inch alloy rims from Michelin, but this will cost another €7,474.

The new kit takes some time to install so you’ll have to leave your precious car to them for 3 days.

Meanwhile, MEC Design upgraded the front bumper with a lower lip or optional LED Lighting in carbon finish. Using the same material, the rear bumper diffuser and rear spoiler has been changed as well. Other carbon trimmings are found on the seat shells, center console, sports steering wheel and door panels.

The wheel is pumped up with a tire size of 235/30 ZR 20 and mecxtremeIII 9x20, in 3mm spacers front and 7mm rear. A stainless steel exhaust has been added to 6.3 liter engine. Finally, the company boasts of giving the Mercedes AMG C63 a max speed of 250kph by reprogramming the ECU.


Source: Fancytuning.com

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Mercedes GP Petronas’ Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg Finished the Monaco GP Practice

The drivers of Mercedes GP team, Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher just finished their practice for the Monaco GP. And although Schumacher got into a small accident which caused his session to end early, he still placed seventh and completed 33 laps in P2.

Schumi compared some part of their performance in Barcelona GP with how they performed during the practice session, in his comment he said, ““Our gap to the front seems to be less here than in Barcelona. With my crash this morning, we had made a set-up change for the run and I locked up braking for turn one. After that, my decision to go down the escape road was too late, which is why I hit the barrier. The mechanics did a super job and the car this afternoon was just as quick as this morning. What Nico showed in terms of one-lap pace looks good, and our long runs were also quite reasonable.” Other teammates are also happy with their productive day at the track.

The team’s time and performance is always being checked at every practice session, however, aside from tracking time and checking performance, the team was also tasked to compare the soft and super soft Pirelli tyre compound and set-up development for this practice session in Monaco GP.

Photo from Mercedes GP Petronas' Official Site.

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Mercedes-Benz Launches Driver Training In Germany

According to accident statistics, drivers of Benz cars get involved in fewer road accidents compared to the drivers of other car brands. This is due to Mercedes-Benz safety philosophy. The statistics prove that the car manufacturer is serious in providing peace of mind to their loyal customers. In line with this thrust, the company is sponsoring driving safety training events all over Germany. These events are made to foster awareness of typical danger situations and to know how to respond.

According to Ulrich Mellinghoff, Head of Mercedes Safety Development, getting in the training is quite affordable, the half-day compact training event is priced at €89. They also made it available in twelve venues and four off-road locations so that participants do not need to travel far to learn driving techniques.

The training is set to target people from different expertise, from learner drivers, professionals and chauffeurs. The only requirement is a class 3/class B driver’s license. There’s no need to bring a car as the company will provide the training vehicles. This poses several advantage according Wolfgang Müller, Chief Instructor Mercedes-Benz Driving Events, the student “don’t need to worry about tire wear” and “their instructors know the cars intimately.” Car models to be used ranges from A-Class to S-Class and some Mercedes-Benz SUV and off-roaders.

For further information about their events visit : www.mercedes-benz.de/driving-events

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Got iPad? Configure Your Own CLS!

Configuration programs are springing all over the Internet and with that in mind, the US Mercedes-Benz applied this new marketing strategy, an iPad app that allows users to configure their own CLS. This is an effort to promote the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS.

The application is initially available for dealership sales associates, however, they made it available recently through the Apple App Store. Customize your virtual car, get vehicle information plus videos and images and get virtual tours of the car’s interior and exterior. All these features available at the App Store free. So those who can’t afford the price tag of the Mercedes-Benz CLS this is already a great thing to have.

This is not the first time that Mercedes-Benz used the iPad technology as they have already shown new ways of attaching the device in their cars but this is their first time to launch an application and the company is expected to launch more application for different car models throughout the year.

Photo credit: Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes GP Team Performance at Spanish GP is Okay According to Schumacher

Mercedes-Benz GP team Nico Rosberg and Michael Schumacher placed sixth and seventh in the 2011 F1 Spanish GP. And According to Schumacher that is all that the team can do right that moment.

“We managed to make the most out of our possibilities today which is good news, especially for our guys who I am happy for,” Schumacher said about the race, admitting also that “ (he)had a good start; going right through the middle was tight but fortunately it worked out. “

Rosberg lost his radio after the 66-lap race and faced difficulties that he decided to stay behind his veteran teammate. Rosberg said, “I had fun in the battle with Michael for P6, although I wasn’t able to attack him fully and was therefore stuck behind him for most of the race.”

Sebastian Vettel won followed by Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button at the 2nd and 3rd place.

Source: F1 Pulse.

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