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Selasa, 03 Agustus 2010

2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Photos And Review

The Mercedes-Benz S-Class, an evolution of nine lines of Mercedes-Benz models harking since the mid-1950s, is still the world’s best-selling luxury flagship sedan. The current generation, the W221 S-Class, premiered in 2005. As in previous S-Class models, the current S-Class is sold in standard and long wheelbase versions and offers V6, V8, V12, and diesel powertrains.

2011 should bring us a full redesign of the S-Class. From the renderings, the heavy influence from the F700 is visible in the front end and in the tail lights. If this rendering is accurate, they’ve thankfully smoothed out some of the more funky design elements from the F700. The body takes the CLS-style sedan-that-thinks-it’s-a-coupe roofline and terminates it in a Bentley-esque trunkline and fenderline separation.

Performance wise Mercedes will carry over the V6, V8, V12 and diesels, but with the new CAFE 35 regulations (and the success of the Lexus LS600hL), hybrids will become a priority. Mercedes has already confirmed plans for the 275hp mild-hybrid S400 variant for 2009. The S400 will be the first hybrid car that uses lithium ion batteries.

Also in the works is the S300 Bluetec Hybrid, which the company showed at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show. The S300 Bluetec Hybrid is powered by a 4-cylinder hybrid module that produces 224 horsepower with a maximum torque 560 Nm. Even with that performance the Mercedes S300 Bluetec Hybrid will deliver 44 mpg.

So look out for the hotter and greener 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class in late 2010 as a 2011 model year. In the meantime, look out for a refresh to the front end of the current S-class in 2009 that mimics the two-boxes headlight theme that will also come on the next CLK.

Minggu, 21 Maret 2010

The Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Cars Pictures and images

The Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG is a unique creature, in that despite its impressive performance attributes, it's received a rather mixed reaction from the automotive community as a result of its updated exterior. At first even I was hesitant of the changes made to the model, but as time has progressed, I will admit I like the current SL range, and I do consider the new styling to be an improvement over the old.

Enter Kircherer.

In an attempt to make the Mercedes SL63 AMG even more appealing, the German tuning firm has taken the route many tuners do, enlisting the help of some carbon fiber and added horsepower to make the model even more dynamic. Specifically, they've bumped horsepower by 40 (increasing total output to 565 hp), thrown on a new carbon fiber rear diffusor and side mirrors, added new 20-inch light alloy wheels, and equipped it with a new exhaust system. The end result is a Mercedes SL63 AMG that can accelerate from 0-62 mph in 4.3 seconds (0.3 seconds faster than a standard SL63 AMG), looks substantially worse, and costs roughly $30,000 more.

Worth it?

I hate to judge, but I can think of many, many ways I'd rather spend thirty grand. A month in Fiji sipping tropical cocktails, a down payment on that used Cessna I've been considering to finally take up flying lessons, a Bengal tiger à la Scarface to to impress my house guests... the list is really endless.

Anyways, should you hold a different opinion of the Kicherer Mercedes SL63 AMG and wish to part with the extra $30,000 it will take to procure one, keep scrolling to see a number of photos highlighting exactly what the added money will get you. As always, click any photo to enlarge.

Enjoy ladies and gentlemen.