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Before us is another tuned version of the SLK 55 AMG. This time with the car has taken up experts models from Mercedes-Benz company Vath, they have created a V58. The standard model has a V8 engine with a volume of 5.5 liters, 360 hp maximum power and a maximum torque of 510Nm. Vath from increased business volume to 5.8 liters and at the same time added a supercharger and a new sport exhaust system. Is readjusted and electronic engine management (ECU). All this increased power to 565 hp and maximum torque is 770Nm. The new power has allowed V58 SLK to reach a maximum speed of 310 km / hour. Changes in dynamics are remarkable as well as changes in price. The tuning of the engine only costs 30 785 euro. In addition to new and more powerful engine than Vath offer a special body kit for the car at a price of 5 224 euros. Developed by Vath cooler fuel costs another 2 070 euro, 19 inch alloy wheels with adjustable suspension is a price 3 677 Euros, a sports braking system costs 6 009 euros, of carbon front spoiler – 1 404, rear diffuser – 1 952 euro. The changes in the interior are estimated at 2 975 euros, but they shall not wheel of sports Vath, which has a separate price of 1 416 euros. If you calculate the total price of the package tuning of Vath, obtained quite an impressive amount – 55 515 euros.
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The new spy photos of the modernized Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Unlike the vague images of cars in heavy camouflage, now spy photos show the redesigned C-Class much more clearly and be better able to judge the changes in him. Modernized C-Slass which will be available until late this year or early next, will have a difficult task to compete with the revised Audi A4 and the new BMW 3-Series. The model of Mercedes with new LED daytime running lights, a new bonnet and new front bumper. Are updated headlights and radiator grille. In the rear of the changes are fewer, slightly modified bumper and rear lights. Any changes in the appearance of the C-Class are in the style of the larger Mercedes E-Slass which is on sale since last year. Yet we know nothing about possible changes to the interior or engine. It is expected, however, from Mercedes to reduce emissions and fuel consumption on all engines offered with the redesigned C-Class. First sedan will be upgraded to C-Slass, then it will come renewed coupe, which will see the first half of 2011, both cars use the same platform as the passenger compartment will be relatively conservative substitution model CLK, it will be beneath the passenger compartment of E-Slass.
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There were spy photos of the new Mercedes CLS, which will be available later this year. The car was produced on the basis of E-Slass and will retain a distinctive profile of the coupe. The main stylistic features, however, will come from the new E-Class. At the same time, the bumpers and grille have taken anything from the style of the SLS. Lighthouses are typical of the new models of Mercedes. Chief designer of the Mercedes, Vagener Gordon (Gorden Wagener) says that the company aims to raise the style of the design of its new models to more “artistic levels. To confirm this, during the Detroit Motor Show last month, Mercedes presented a sculpture that is a Mercedes CLS. “My goal is to make sure that Mercedes to offer the most beautiful cars in the world, but they also have their own style,” says Vagener.
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The tuning workshop Carlsson, famous for its dorabotkite models from Mercedes-Benz, will present a supercar called the Carlsson C25.
This will happen on the Geneva Motor Show in March. According to German AutoBild, this model will be produced in a short series of 25 pieces. Carlsson C25 was established on the basis of convertible Mercedes-Benz SL, it is a petrol engine having 12 cylinders. The appearance of Carlson C25 has nothing in common with that of SL (except the roof). The car has a wide wheel arches over, a completely new front, new headlights and tail lights. The base engine with 12 cylinders is further elaborated, as power is increased to 753 hp and maximum torque reaches 1320 Nm. To be able to withstand such loading automatic transmission with five degrees of AMG, between 2000 and 4000 rpm, maximum torque is limited to 1150 Nm.
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And new spy photos of new-generation Mercedes SL, showing the car during winter testing. The next generation of the Mercedes SL has to be on the market after just over two years, in 2012. For him to know that will be one of the first models of the company from Stuttgart, which will be the new “artistic” design style. Even with the new Mercedes CLS, chief designer Gordon Vagener company, plans to raise the level of design in the new Mercedes to a more “artistic” levels. To demonstrate this, he showed an sculpture at the Detroit Motor Show earlier this month. Despite the heavy camouflage shot of a prototype of the SL, it shows that the front of the car with a volume radiator grille and logo will repeat the ideas enshrined in the concept. Proportions in the new generation SL will be similar to those of the current model, but the future car will be much easier because it will use more aluminum in its construction. The range of engines will be a little different than now known, as we will see more highly efficient and compact aggregates.
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The German tuners from AK-Car Design joined himself numerous attempts to be further elaborated Supercar Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing. So far, what the company offers only affects the appearance of the car. In the special body kit includes a new grille, new front and rear bumpers, new and revised thresholds diffuser with integrated two pairs of exhaust tips. The company offers and new alloy wheels, but also change column and behind the door. On the front fenders have emerged as new air intakes. Still from AK Design reported no plans to change the technical part of the supercar. The super-car got many comments in the latest months, because it will be quite more attractive, aggressive and faster than all other super-cars till that moment.
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Comparative test of two German vehicles. Once again, BMW 5-series and Mercedes E-class face off against each other. This time the arena is available from the magazine Autocar, which has the honor to be among the first testers of new versions of the elegant German vehicles. “In the past 23 years, every generation of 5 Series, standing against the E-class, showed class and superiority, but this time as though Bayern are facing very severe battle,” commented test Andrew Frankel. Test vehicles were equipped with 3.0-liter diesel units – one of the most preferred market.
Exterior and interior:
Both cars seem disappointing, said Frankel. Mercedes E-class is weird, but BMW 5-series – boring and unimaginative. The interior of the BMW 530d is noticeably better than the previous generation. Is very well organized, the buttons are intuitive and the new IDRIVE is preferable to a competitive Command of Mercedes. What is missing is the feeling and emotion, says a trial. When Mercedes find plenty of fine items made of wood and leather, which are used in significantly smaller dose BMW. This time, however, BMW 5-series is closer to E-class, in terms of space in the cabin. For the first time in the gym of the 5 Series can comfortably accommodate four large passenger notes Frankel.
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