2009 Brabus Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

2009 Brabus Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG
The worlds most extensive high-performance tuning program for Mercedes-Benz automobiles comes from BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet www.brabus.com). High performance made by BRABUS is now also available for the new C 63 AMG. The BRABUS B63 S performance kit adds a whopping 73 hp (72 bhp) / 53.7 kW to the rated power output of the 6.2-liter V8 engine, and propels the car to a new top speed of 315 km/h (197 mph). In addition, BRABUS offers a wide range of exclusive accessories from a limited-slip rear differential to custom-tailored 19-inch wheels complete with corresponding high-performance tires, from a height-adjustable coil-over suspension and generously dimensioned high-performance brakes to exclusive interior options.The BRABUS engine specialists have developed the B63 S performance kit specifically for the fast-revving engine of the Mercedes C 63 AMG. It consists of free-flow high-performance metal catalysts, sport air filters and newly programmed engine electronics with custom mapping for ignition and injection. Together these components result in an increase in power output from 457 hp (450 bhp) / 336 kW to 530 hp (523 bhp) / 390 kW. Peak torque grows from 600 Nm to 650 Nm (442 to 479 lb-ft).

Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss

This is the first set of official press photos of the upcoming Mercedes Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss. We can expect to see it live in person at the 2009 NAIAS in mid January. A JAW DROPPER ill have to say yes, a MIND BLOWER another yes. It seems to me that they really let loose with this one. Deadly aggressive are the only words that come to mind. No top ads that extra edge of exotic that no car right now has. Only 75 will be made.

£920,000 Mercedes SLR ?Perfectus? revealed

German design house ASMA has revealed an evil-looking version of the Mercedes McLaren SLR hypercar ? the Perfectus.

The black Perfectus was originally developed for the Abu Dhabi royal family and has been extensively modified and features a hugely protruding front, new side sills and alloy wheels.
The SLR?s 5.5-litre supercharged V8 engine has also been tuned with power increased to 700bhp from the car?s standard 626bhp.

Mercedes-Benz Can’t Quit The R-Class

Hey, wasn’t there an American political party that was real big with the whole “stay the course” mentality that recently got its butt handed to it, voice of the people wise?

Looks like Mercedes hasn’t been paying attention, because they’re going that route with their R-Class Seda- wago-… just what IS this thing anyway.

You all know what the R-Class is right? Mercedes calls it a crossover, but it looks like cross between an SUV, a minivan and a Pontiac Vista Cruise station wagon from the late 60s. Only HUGE. Really really big.

Somewhere along the line, the product planners at Mercedes decided that what America really wanted was something as big as an SUV, but shaped like a wagon. Why they thought this was a good idea, nobody knows, but the market has spoken, more or less, and up to this point sales have been “disappointing”

R-Class sales peaked in early 2006, when Mercedes dealers were selling the R-Class at a rate of 2,500 units per month. Sadly, sort of, that figure has decreased in almost every succeeding month, resulting in a total of just 7,733 R-Class sales for all of 2008. A 40.7 percent drop off from 2007. Mercedes-Benz sold about 18,000 R-Classes in 2007, which was a 28 percent decrease from 2006.

Mercedes-Benz was planning on selling 25,000 R-Class sales per year.

Watch out for that rock skipper!

Mercedes refuses to give up on the R-Class though. They’ve updated it twice and there’s another update on the way for 2010. Mercedes-Benz isn’t too optimistic that things will get better anytime soon though. They admit the R-Class tries a bit too hard to be all things to all people.

Ernst Lieb, CEO of Mercedes-Benz USA, told Automotive News, “We have reached the level we can sell it, we plan to stay at this volume.”

2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Special Edition offers more exclusivity

Mercedes-Benz today unveiled the new 2009 Special Edition model of the A-Class.

Standard exterior features on the 2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Special Edition models include fog lamps, metallic paint finish, black radiator louvers and 16-inch titanium silver alloy wheels with 9-spoke design. On the inside, the 2009 Special Edition A-Class comes with a two-tone color scheme in black and grey, shiny black trim and black velour floor mats with the edition label. Buyers will also get, Bluetooth, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, Seating Comfort package and much more.

The exclusive A-Class variant is available to order now. However, if you’re looking to get one, you better act fast because Mercedes-Benz will only be producing a total of 5,500 units.

2009 Mercedes-Benz A-Class Special Edition:

Press Release:

A-Class Special Edition 2009: Excitingly sensible, sporty and attractive

Stuttgart - Mercedes-Benz is ushering in the spring with a new special model of the A-Class. With design features reserved only for this edition, plus extensive, high-grade appointments, the Special Edition 2009 is not only eye-catching. It also combines the well-proven basic virtues of this compact Mercedes-Benz model with more than a touch of passion. This exclusive new model variant in the A-Class is available now.

To date the A-Class with its distinctive and versatile concept has captured the hearts of around 1.8 million customers. The strengths of this true trendsetter above all include a generous, variable interior despite compact external dimensions, a high level of reliability, impressive safety and environmentally friendly engines. The new special model in the A-Class has an emotionally appealing, enhanced appearance for a combination of the excitingly sensible with the sporty and attractive.

The unmistakable, striking appearance of the special model is characterised by exclusive features such as the black radiator louvres, 16-inch titanium silver light-alloy wheels in a new 9-spoke design (tyre size 195/55 R16) and a “Special Edition” badge on the mirror triangle. Standard exterior features also include fog lamps and a free choice of metallic paint finish.

In the interior, the special status of the Special Edition 2009 is emphasised by a two-tone colour scheme in black and grey, carefully finished, high-grade materials and stylish features. These include dedicated, shiny black trim with a pattern and black velour floor mats with grey edging and an embroidered Edition label. The multifunction steering wheel, shift/selector lever and parking brake handle are lined in leather. The appointments also include an Audio 20 radio with CD player and Bluetooth hands-free system and the Light and Sight package with a rain sensor, automatically dimming rear-view mirror, an illuminated vanity mirror in the sun visor, separately adjustable reading lights in the rear, a reading light for the driver and illuminated front footwells. A Seating Comfort package is also standard equipment, with a height-adjustable front passenger seat, seat cushion angle adjustment and lumbar supports for the driver and front passenger.

The extensive standard appointments of the new special model amount to a price advantage of 36 percent.

The advantages of the Special Edition 2009 are available for all model variants of the A-Class. Including the versions equipped as standard with the BlueEFFICIENCY package, which e.g. further improves engine efficiency, aerodynamics, rolling resistance, energy management and weight in the A 160 CDIBlueEFFICIENCY saloon. With an output of 60 kW/82 hp, it consumes only 4.5 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres, with CO2 emissions of 119 grams per kilometre. The A-Class is also the first compact car to have been awarded an environmental certificate according to the stringent, international ISO standard 14062.

The new Special Edition 2009 of the A-Class is a limited edition of 5,500 units.

Avus Performance Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG gets 585-hp

It’s not like the 457-hp Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG wasn’t powerful enough already, but Avus Performance felt it can offer those looking for a little more power something to look forward to.

The German tuner is offering a performance upgrade for the C63 AMG that give the 6.3L V8 engine the ability to produce 585-hp with a maximum torque of 545 lb-ft. Avus has also gotten rid of the C63 AMG’s speed-limiter, taking the top speed up to 199 mph. Other performance enhancing features include 8-piston brake calipers with 380mm diameter, a new set of springs and coilovers and a stainless steel exhaust system that is sure to deliver some aggressive tones.

Avus is also offering some visual upgrades including a new front grille, black finish mirror covers and 19-inch multispoke AMG wheels (a 20-inch option is also available).

Brand Spankin’ New Images: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe Gallery Galore

Mercedes-Benz has just dropped a bunch of new press photos of the 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe and we’ve updated our gallery for you.

Refresher: The 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe will go on sale this summer in the U.S. It will be available with two variants including the 292-hp E350 Coupe and the 388-hp E550 Coupe. Prices start at $48,925 for the 2010 E350 Coupe and $55,525 for the 2010 E550 Coupe.