Carlsson CGL45 Revealed, Based on Mercedes GL Grand Edition

Carlsson CGL45

Carlsson decided that the Grand Edition of the Mercedes GL isn’t “grand” enough so they’ve come up with this CGL45 model that will make its official debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show which will open its doors next month.

As you can see, the GL has been fitted with massive flared wheel arches, a chrome grille, a fresh new front spoiler; those LED daytime running lights fitted in the front spoiler lip while looking at the car’s back we notice a new apron and stainless steel exhaust system that has an oval quad-pipe configuration.

They also tweaked the V6 3.0-liter diesel engine and it now manages to produce 306 hp (310 PS / 228 kW) and a peak torque of 516 lb.-ft (700 Nm) of torque, up from the standard 261 hp (265 PS / 195 kW) and 442 lb.-ft (600 Nm). If you have the GL 500 model that has the more powerful V8 engine, they can lift its power to 430 hp (435 PS / 320 kW) and 442 lb.-ft (600 Nm) of torque.

In addition, the Mercedes-Benz GL Grand Edition can be lowered by 30 mm thanks to the intelligent suspension-lowering system and the car can get 22-inch alloys that have a 1/5 Brilliant Edition design and are covered in high-performance rubber that measure 305/35ZR22 on all four corners.

Inside the cabin, the CGL45 comes with Alcantara and leather upholstery, along with stainless steel and wood trims, Carlsson-badged door sills, aluminum foot pedals. On the headrests, you’ll find the logo of the tuner.

Source: Carlsson via WCF

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Mercedes SLK Tuned By Brabus

Mercedes SLK by Brabus

You all know how Brabus has a soft spot for Mercedes and it shouldn’t come as a surprise that their latest project is based on the sexy SLK. Design-wise, they’ve come up with a new front lip spoiler and a whole bunch of wheels that are available in sizes from 17 to 19 inches. At the back, they can fit your SLK with a trunk-mounted spoiler, a four-tailpipe sport exhaust system and a diffuser. In addition, they’ll also throw in a suspension lowering kit that brings your car closer to the ground by 30 mm. Inside the cabin, you can order aluminum pedals, Alcantara or Mastik leather, along with stainless steel scuff plates.

The major update is under the hood where Brabus can equip the 4-cylinder power units with ECO PowerXtra CGI auxiliary control modules, increasing the hp figure of the 200 BlueEFFICIENCY model by 26 hp (25 hp / 19 kW) and 22 lb.-ft (30 Nm) for a grand total of 207 hp (209 PS / 154 kW) and 206 lb.-ft (280 Nm).

If you own the SLK 250 BlueEFFICIENCY model, they can dial up the power output from the standard 201 hp (204 PS / 150 kW) to 226 hp (230 PS / 169 kW). If this isn’t enough, you can opt for the wastegate valve and the special intercooler that raises the power to 236 hp (240 PS / 176 kW) and 273 lb.-ft (370 Nm) of torque, allowing the SLK to do the 0-62 mph sprint in 6.2 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 154 mph (248 km/h).

Source: Brabus via WCF

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Mercedes Viano Vision Pearl Announced

The German automaker Mercedes-Benz has revealed a couple of days ago a luxury version of its popular Viano van, named the Vision Pearl, which aside from the exterior changes, comes with a bespoke interior design that features a maritime theme. The car will make its official debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show which will be organized next month.

The interior is wrapped around in white and grey leather, and it comes with brushed aluminum parts, a wooden floor, Bang & Olufsen sound system, tinted windows, along with onboard WLAN connectivity. Without any doubt, the highlight of this special version is this sound system that outputs a whopping 1320 watts through the 18 speakers. You won’t get that kind of power in the S-Class!

Source: Mercedes-Benz via ZerCustoms

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Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Discontinued

One of our favorite cars here on rpmGO is the Mercedes SL65 AMG and it seems that the German automaker has decided to stop making it anymore. This decision follows the death of the SL600 and is one of the steps that MB is taking in order to prepare the redesigned model. If you remember, the car had a massive V12 6.0-liter twin-turbo engine that churned 604 hp (612 PS / 450 kW) and had an impressive peak torque of 737 lb.-ft (1,000 Nm).

We don’t know for sure if Mercedes-Benz will stop making V12 engines for good, but according to previous reports the chances of this happening are quite big, mostly because of the increasing standards as far as CO2 emissions and fuel efficiency are concerned.

Source: Dupontregistry, Motor Authority via WCF

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Spy Shots – 2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG

Our esteemed colleagues from WorldCarFans have managed to grab a couple of spy shots with the upcoming AMG version of the Mercedes-Benz ML63. These photos were taken near the automaker’s Nurburgring testing facility and we can see that it will have an updated front grille, restyled bumpers and a very nice four-tailpipe exhaust system. Aside from these, expect to see AMG wheels, bigger brakes and a sport-tuned suspension.

The 2012 Mercedes ML63 AMG will probably be powered by a twin-turbo V8 5.5-liter that will produce 518 hp (525 PS / 386 kW) and a peak torque of 516 lb.-ft (700 Nm). This engine is going to be mated to a 7-speed Speedshift MCT gearbox which should be enough for a 0-62 mph sprint in less than 5 seconds.

Source: WCF

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Mercedes-Benz Work at Building the Future of Multimedia

Mercedes-Benz are known for their investment in innovation and technology. After many work to get where they are, internet access on-board Mercedes-Benz vehicles was introduced this year. But this was not the moment for them to stop developing their cars. So they’ve came with the idea of holistic and natural interaction. The company has showed at the TecTalk “@ your command” how their engineers think multimedia future would look like in telematics and infotainment.

The result of their vision: a COMAND infotainment with apps, search and advanced navigation incorporated, which offers to the driver the possibility to interact with the system.

How they are going to do that: by expanding voice commands with natural language dictation for different options, such as emailing, text messaging, internet browsing. By simply asking a question, the device tells you exactly what you are looking for. Additionally, the user interface will feature fluid transitions and displays which can be customized for navigation, climate, media control and others.

The surprise comes from the fact that Mercedes-Benz also works on a technology based on handwriting recognition and gesture controls for interior lighting. Cool, uh?

As about the applications, Mercedes intends to introduce Twitter and Facebook into COMAND system too, along with Stitcher radio and Pandora. It will even use Google Street View technology and Panoramio, in order to help drivers find the exactly destination of their journeys.

All these by the end of the year in Europe and probably in 2012 in USA, on SLK, C-Class, E-Class, CLS and M-Class models.

What do you think about these innovations?

[Source: Autoblog, Photo]

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tuned By Carlsson

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Tuned By Carlsson

The latest tuning program developed by Carlsson is for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W221) and as you can see from these pictures it comes with a new design of the front bumper, more aerodynamic side skirts, updated rear apron as well as a trunk-mounted spoiler. In addition, they also installed a suspension lowering module that brings the car closer to the ground by up to 30 mm, along with 20-inch alloys wrapped around in high performance Dunlop rubber.

They also did a number of updates to the massive twin-turbo V12 5.5-liter engine by installing a high-flow air filter; remapping the ECU and fitting a stainless steel sport exhaust system. After these modifications, the power unit is able to output 591 hp (600 PS / 441 kW) and a peak torque of 755 lb.-ft (1024 Nm) which is electronically limited.

With such power available under the hood, no wonder that this tuned S-Class is able to do the 0-62 mph sprint in only 4.3 seconds, on its way to a top speed of 199 mph (320 km/h).

Source: Carlsson via WCF

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Mercedes CLS By Lorinser

Mercedes CLS By Lorinser

The German tuners over at Lorinser have managed to take one of the most beautiful cars on sale today and turn it into an even more exquisite automobile.  They took the Mercedes-Benz CLS and created a new aerodynamic package that consists of a much more attractive front spoiler, wider wings, and more aggressive side skirts, along with a new rear lip, rear skirt and a roof spoiler. This entire bodykit costs 8,230 Euros.

It wouldn’t be a proper tuning if it didn’t come with more muscles under the bonnet. They offer a wide variety of engine tuning, including one for the CLS 350 GDI that increases the output of the engine to 318 hp (322 PS / 237 kW) and 295 lb.-ft (400 Nm) of torque. In addition, they can raise the maximum speed of the car to 165 mph (265 km/h), up from the standard 155 mph (250 km/h).

Other goodies that they can offer for the sexy CLS include a stainless steel sport exhaust system that has an imposing quad pipe configuration, various designs for the 19- or 20-inch alloys, along with new suspension springs that bring the four-door coupe closer to the ground by 25 mm at each axle.

Source: Lorinser via WCF

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Mercedes W219 CLS 500 By MEC Design Revealed

The German tuners over at MEC Design have decided to come up with a more sinister look for the Mercedes CLS 500. This new bodykit is called “2Face” and features a redesigned front bumper that incorporates LED fog and daytime running lights, along with head light units that have a black background finishing.

Other modifications brought over the standard version include the LED mirror covers, a new grill, side skirts that have LED lights, rear bumper that has a diffuser made out of carbon fiber, rear spoiler, rear window and a 3-piece trunklid spoiler.

The car now rides on one-piece wheels that have a full matt black finish and measure 20 inches, wrapped around in 285/25 ZR 20 on all four corners. Other extra goodies of the car worth mentioning include the 4-pipe stainless steel exhaust system as well as an adjustable electronic lowering module. Inside the cabin, the Mercedes W219 CLS 500 by MEC Design comes with new floor mats and a carbon & leather steering wheel.

Source: MEC Design via GTSpirit

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Grand Edition Announced

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Grand Edition

60 years have passed since the original S-Class was launched and for this occasion Mercedes unveiled this week a “Grand Edition” of the model that celebrates this anniversary. The model was developed by the AMG Performance Studio and comes with a bunch of aerodynamic addons. In addition, several interior customizations are available.

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Grand Edition

This S-Class Grand Edition comes with a redesigned front spoiler that incorporates LED daytime running lights as well as a lower air intake, along with updated side skirts, a new rear apron and rear bumper. As you can see, the car rides on 19-inch AMG rims that have a double 5-spoke design and hiding behind these wheels are the 350 mm disc brakes with 8-piston calipers in the front and 6-piston calipers out in the back.

The German automaker is going to sell this Grand Edition for the S250 CDI model that is fitted with an engine that generates 204 hp (150 kW), a more powerful S350 BlueTEC with 258 hp (190 kW) and the S350 BlueEFFICIENCY that offers 306 hp (225 kW).

Inside the cabin, the Mercedes S-Class Grand Edition comes with a steering wheel wrapped around in leather, along with several wood styling inserts and stainless steel pedals.

The price for this special S-Class will be announced at a later date.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via ZerCustoms

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Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series Unleashed

The most powerful C-Class is here. Set to go on sale next spring, the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series will have a base price of around 100,000 pounds. Under the hood of this monster rests a massive AMG 6.3-liter V8 aspirated engine that has a new engine control unit, crankshaft and conrods, forged pistons as well as 50% bigger oil cooler.

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series

This engine produces 619 hp and the power is sent via a 7-speed AMG Speedshift gearbox that uses a wet, dual-clutch instead of the regular fluid coupling. The transmission comes with four control settings and is able to change the gears in 100 miliseconds while in the Manual and Sport Plus modes. The C63 AMG Black Series benefits from a limited slip differential that improves handling and increases traction while the ESP stability control has three stages (one of these disables the system).

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series

The chassis of the car has been updated and it now has wider tracks (40 mm more in the front and 75 mm in the rear), along with stiffer suspension anti-roll bars as well as “numerous setting options.” More hp requires more braking power and for this reason the German engineers have fitted the car with 390 mm disc brakes that are stopped by the 6-piston calipers for the front wheels while the ones in the back have 360 mm discs with 4-piston calipers.

Mercedes C63 AMG Black Series

As standard, the car comes with a two-seat cabin but customers are able to order it with a rear bench that has individual seats. Speaking of the race-style bucket seats, these have red-trimmed seatbelts with contrasting stitching.

The car will be available with an optional Track Package, a premiere for the Black Series, which consists of very sticky Dunlop tires along with a revised cooler installed in the rear bumper apron. In addition, it can also be equipped with the AMG Aerodynamic Package that has carbon fiber aerodynamic addons for the front bumper as well as a fixed, rear spoiler made out of carbon.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Autocar.co.uk

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Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG Will Get New V8 5.5-Liter Engine

It seems that the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is going to be powered by a new V8 5.5-liter engine. The car with this engine is set to make an official debut at the upcoming Frankfurt Motor Show which will be organized this September. This hand-built 5461 cc power unit is in fact a normally aspirated version of the massive V8 5.5-liter twin-turbo unit that powers the CLS63 AMG as well as the E63 AMG models.

They had to remove the twin turbos in order to keep the weight of the engine down to a minimum and now it weighs only 187 kg. In addition, according to a Mercedes-Benz inside, they didn’t want to make the more affordable SLK faster than the SL.

In comparison to the old V8 5.5-liter engine, the new engine is 60 hp more powerful which means that it is able to generate 416 hp and torque has also risen from the previous 376 lb.-ft to 398 lb.-ft. The good news don’t end here as the German engineers have managed to improve fuel economy by a whopping 30% while the CO2 emissions stand at 199 g/km. As standard, the new SLK55 AMG gets the stop/start system.

The new generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is going to be offered with a brand new exhaust system with two independent silencer flaps in the back that at engine speeds below 2,000 rpm will stay closed and after that progressively open as the driver of the car applies more throttle. The aforementioned new V8 engine benefits from an F1-inspired AMG Cylinder Management shut-off system that allows the power unit to run on only four cylinders under partial loads in order to reduce the fuel consumption.

Also at Frankfurt, the German automaker will present a diesel version of the SLK, which will be a premiere as Mercedes has never installed a diesel engine in the sexy roadster. This SLK 250 CDI is going to be powered by a 4-cylinder turbodiesel that generates 201 hp, an engine that the company has been using on a lot of its models.

Both cars will arrive in the showrooms in early next year. According to various reports, the SLK55 AMG will have a base price of about 55,000 pounds while the diesel version will cost from 34,000 pounds.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Autocar.co.uk

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Spy Shots – 2013 Mercedes S63 AMG

The guys over at WorldCarFans grabbed a few spy shots this week with a 2013 Mercedes S63 AMG prototype while undergoing some tests on the Nurburgring. We can’t tell you anything about the design as the car is wearing a lot of camouflage but hopefully soon we’ll have more photos of the flagship performance sedan wearing less makeup.

The car is expected to feature a V8, twin-turbo 5.5-liter engine that should produce somewhere around 537 hp (544 PS / 400 kW) in the standard AMG variant and 563 hp (571 PS / 420 kW) for the model fitted with the AMG Performance Package. Most likely, this engine will be linked to a 7-speed Speedshift MCT transmission

The car will be out sometime next year, after the arrival of the regular S-Class.

Source: WCF

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2012 Mercedes M-Class Pricing Revealed

The new generation of the Mercedes M-Class will arrive at the European customers starting with this November. The entry-level model costs 46,200 Euros, without taking into account the 19% sales tax in Germany. For this money you get the ML 250 CDI BlueTEC model. For 2k Euros more, you can opt for the ML 350 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY model.

There are also a couple of diesel-powered variants of the SUV, the ML 250 BlueTEC 4 MATIC along with the more powerful ML 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC that are already EU6 compliant, although these requirements will be applicable starting with 2014. There isn’t a V8 engine available upon launch, but in the months to come Mercedes will launch the AMG version of the new ML which will feature a bi-turbo V8 engine.

The first customers who decide to buy the car will benefit from the limited “Edition 1” which consists from an AMG sports package for the outside and a few extra enhancements for the interior cabin.

In the United States, the SUV is going to be available only with the 350 engine, in two gasoline and done diesel variants. The latter will provide 240 hp and a peak torque of 455 lb.-ft for the ML 350 BlueTEC model and has a starting price of $51,365. The ML 350 4MATIC, priced from $49,865, is powered by a V6 engine that churns 302 hp and 273 lb.-ft.

The new generation of the SUV benefits from a revised transmission that has a more advanced torque convertor lock-up clutch that manages to improve fuel efficiency and make the car more responsive and quieter at the same time.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via Motor Ward

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2012 Mercedes B-Class, Specs & Teaser Revealed

Set to make its official debut this September at the Frankfurt Motor Show, Mercedes has revealed the specifications of the upcoming 2012 B-Class, along with a couple of teaser shots. The all-new model is going to be 4359 mm long, 1786 mm wide and 1557 mm tall. After 1,000 hours of wind tunnel testing, the German engineers have managed an impressive drag coefficient of only 0.26.

In addition, the car will benefit from an ECO Technology package that includes underbody cladding, reduced ride height and improved window seals – all of which are meant to lower the drag coefficient to 0.24. Moreover, Mercedes-Benz will throw in a sports package that features modified dampers, a 20mm reduced ride height and a “direct-steer” system, whatever that means.

Tech-wise the upcoming generation of the B-Class is going to be offered with a lot of “Assist”: Active Parking Assist, Speed Limit Assist, Attention Assist, Blind Spot Assist & Lane Keeping Assist as well as Adaptive Headlamp Assist and Collision Prevention Assist (with Adaptive Brake Assist).

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz B-Class is going to be available with a wide selection of 4-cylinder turbocharged power units. The 1.6-liter gasoline unit develops 121 hp (122 PS / 90 kW) and has a peak torque of 147 lb.-ft (200 Nm) in the first configuration as there is a more powerful one that produces 154 hp (156 PS / 115 kW) and 184 lb.-ft (250 Nm).

If you prefer diesels, Mercedes offers a 1.8-liter unit that generates 107 hp (109 PS / 80 kW) and 184 lb.-ft (250 Nm) or 134 hp (136 PS / 100 kW) with 221 lb.-ft (300 Nm) of torque. Later on, a more powerful 2.0-liter gasoline engine will be offered.

All of these engines will get as standard the stop/start system and can be mated to either a 6-speed manual gearbox or the all-new dual-clutch 7-speed transmission. Mercedes also hinted something about some green variants of the B-Class, like an EV, a hybrid or a fuel-cell, but nothing is certain at the moment.

Source: Mercedes-Benz via WCF

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