The spiritual successor to the 300SL Gullwing has officially arrived and the good news is that it has hit the production floor. The Mercedes Benz SLS AMG, factually speaking, the successor to the SLR McLaren, is now being produced with sales beginning in March this year. It is the first Mercedes automobile designed in-house by AMG and the gamers know that the luxury automobile is the cover car for GT5 on PS3. The very tangible version features a 6.3-liter V8 AMG engine capable of churning 563hp with 650Nm of torque. Courtesy of this stunning power, the car pelts from 0 to 100km/h in 3.8 seconds and it has an electronically limited speed of 317km/h. Power transmission happens through a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, which is ideal for a heavy-duty powerplant like the AMG V8. On the outside, a lot of aluminium has been used (space, dual wishbone suspensions) but the SLS AMG still weighs 1620kgs, which is a good 60kgs heavier than the Audi R8.
Mercedes four wheeles that house the naturally aspirated 6.3L V8 unit will have a different variant under the hood, come 2010. The 6.3-liter AMG V8 will make way for a twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine and the new engine models will start selling in the last quarter of 2010. The official unraveling of the engine will happen at next year’s Paris Motor Show following which the engine will hit the production facility. Mercedes wants to focus on better fuel economy whilst also reducing the emissions however performance is something the brand will not like to sacrifice as that could hurt the sales figures. The naturally aspirated V8 variant renders between 450 and 520hp with 440 lb-ft of torque. As far as the economy goes, the city numbers reflect 12mpg which are bettered on the highway by 7mpg.
The Mercedes Benz C63 AMG super Sedan from Daimler got hotter for the coming season courtesy of the performance package plus treatment. The tuning kit for the C63 AMG borrows a few essential traits from the SLS AMG supercar pushing the power to 487hp (30hp more than the standard version). The treatment ensured that the 6.3L V8 beast got new forged alloy pistons, a new set of crank rods and a lightweight crankshaft all from the SLS territory. To top it all, a titanium-colored intake manifold and recalibrated computer module were mated to complete the package that now helps the car pelt from 0 to 62mph in 4.4 seconds. The braking ought to improve with a package such as this and therefore the brake package was upgraded with composite rotors. On the outside, the sedan version gets a carbon fiber spoiler. The upgraded Mercedes Benz C63 should be available in Europe later this year. Sleek, eh? [via Autoblog]
Our advice for those looking for an unique ride, who still have the “pocket” to buy a supercar should choose between the McLaren beast and the Mercedes SLS AMG. As far as the latter is concerned, the AMG gull-wing coupe will come with a 6.3-liter V8 engine capable of producing a whopping 563hp with 480lb-ft of torque. This stunning engine power will be mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox which is ideal to harness the horses. The SLS AMG clocks 3.7 seconds to hit 60mph while the overall top speed is 197mph. The high resolution images of the AMG have gone public and the car will be unveiled at the upcoming Frankfurt event. [via MotorCrave]
The Australian car market will soon be embracing a limited edition Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG edition 63. The Edition 63 will have the same features such as those of the standard Mercedes Benz C 63 AMG giving it s similar look. There will be a few things different from the standard model including unique 19-inch DTM-style alloy wheels, three exclusive color choices Platinum Black, Mystic White, and Allanite Grey, and dark tinted privacy glass fitted to estate models. The interior will have a number of unique design features that include two rare upholstery colors- designo sand or designo classic red, extended black leather appointments with contrast stitching, illuminated door sills, AMG floor mats, and an AMG shifter.
The performance hasn’t been much toyed with and the only change is the addition of an AMG locking differential that helps with optimizing rear grip when accelerating out of turns. The engine choice includes the standard C63 AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine that produces 451hp and 600Nm of torque. It can pelt from 0 to 100 in 4.5 seconds, the estate variant clocks the same distance in 4.6 seconds. Only 63 of these units will be produced each selling for $169,900 AUD.
Edo Competition sure loves the Mercedes Benz C63 exterior for even though it came out with its trimming scissors, there was hardly any change made on the outside. Just the wheels were changed into black 19-inch lightweight alloys with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup high-performance tyres that measure 235/35 19 at the front and 265/30 19 at the rear. Even the interior has been spared however better leather upholstery and unique trims can be rendered on order.
So basically the trim concentrated on the engine. The ECU was recalibrated and upgraded for higher performance numbers. Also, a new high-performance exhaust system, exhaust headers, high-flow catalytic converters and new air filters were added to assist the engine cool-off faster. Though the 6.3-litre naturally aspirated V8 wasn’t touched, the small changes have helped it churn more power. As a consequence it now produces 555hp at 680Nm of Torque, whereas the original does 457hp at 600Nm of torque. The 0 to 100Km/h dash now clocks 4.3 seconds while the needle on the meter can touch 320km/h.
Some details of the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG are out. The E 63 is at the top of the class and sports some equipment that other E-Class models don’t. First and foremeost is the 6.3-litre (6208 cc) V8 engine with natural aspiration. Power maxes out at 386kW (525hp) and peak torque is 630Nm.
The E 63 also has the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission from the SL 63 AMG. No more conventional torque converter. Instead there is a wet start-up clutch – Controlled Efficiency, Sport, and Manual. The manual allows the driver to change gears using paddles or the gear shift.
The E 63 AMG goes from 0 – 100km/h (62mph) in just 4.5 seconds. It is electronically limited at a speed of 250km/h (155mph). Stopping power is helped by the optional ceramic brakes. The car has lightweight forged 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. There is a spoiler lip on the boot lid and a roller blind for the rear window. Nappa leather all around. AMG has a new speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion steering system for more direct responsiveness without compromising the day-to-day use of the car.
There is a perfectly good reason why Mercedes chooses to introduce the AMG versions at the New York Auto Show— the fact that Manhattan loves and can afford these luxury pieces. The ultra-luxurious 2010 Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is an improvement over the E 63 with a 6.3 liter V8 whose output has been increased by 11hp, to a total of 525 hp. With an even-speed automatic transmission, widened track, better suspension, body modifications and a rear air suspension, the E63 AMG is a mix of agressiveness and classy looks. Yours for a whooping €90,000. [via auto-motor-und-sport.de]
For those looking for golden cars (yes, those cars clad in gold), Dubai is a great place to start looking. One of the best ways to prove your wealth in those rich oil countries of the Orient is to get the cars covered in gold, silver or platinum. What got our eyes however, is this chrome-finished Mercedes C63 AMG that was recently posted on a web forum. With a large normally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 engine that outputs 451hp (336kW), torque of 443 lb-ft (600Nm) and reaching 100km/h in 4.5 seconds, that must be a sheik’s dream. Don’t you think? [mbworld.org]
Based on Mercedes C63 AMG, German tuning company Carlsson, came up with their own version. A highly potent version dubbed Carlsson CK63 S that boosted power to 565 hp from 565 hp, and peak torque to 685 Nm, from 600 Nm. All these help the little beast to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, which is a LOT better if you compare it with the 4.5 seconds needed by the C63 AMG.
But the engine is not everything on the new CK63 S, because Carlsson also packed a sports air filter, a coil-over kit that features step-less height adjustment and adjustable damping, ultra light wheels (33% lighter than the standard) and a few design improvements that include new spoilers for the back and the front (high-quality polyurethane or carbon fiber).
I love the carbon fiber Carlsson motor cover, the sport rear muffler, and definitely hate the electronic speed limiter that won’t allow it over 300km/h.
I wasn’t expecting it so soon, but it looks like the first images and specs of the new Mercedes SL 63 AMG are now live. There is a potential 6.2-liter V8 engine that goes up to 450 kW / 603 bhp with other models using more powerful engines, comes with a MCT 7-speed sports transmission that changes much quicker than the 7-speed G-tronic, AMG sports suspension and a a speed-sensitive steering wheel system.
It comes with a new AMG spoiler lip, darkened bi-xenon headlights and a radiator grille that is painted gloss black. As you can see in the image it looks pretty “bad” (as in very mad, as in very powerful/fast) and the 19-inch alloy wheels, darker rear tail lights with an AMG logo and chrome twin oval exhaust pipes.
On the inside, the new Mercedes SL 63 by AMG we have sports seats, sports steering, nappa leather and carbon fiber trim.
