Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition September 26, 2006
When 617 horsepower and 0-to-60 mph in 3.8 seconds just isn’t fast enough, take a lesson from Mercedes-Benz and simply add more power. Enter the SLR McLaren 722 Edition that packs 33 more horsepower for a grand total of 650, and a 0-to-60-mph time of 3.6 seconds, two-tenths quicker than the standard SLR. Maximum speed is also bumped from 208 mph to 209 mph, which required improved stability through a modified front spoiler and rear diffuser. Elsewhere, the 722 adds a stiffer dampening suspension, drops 10 millimeters over the new 19-inch alloy wheels that conceal the 20-millimeter-larger brake rotors. Mercedes says …
The BRABUS Tuning Program for the new Mercedes CL Coupe
Concurrent with the market introduction of the new Mercedes CL-Class, BRABUS already presents an extensive and exclusive tuning program.
Engine tuning with up to 730 hp / 537 kW, light-alloy wheels up to 21 inches in diameter and sporty yet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement parts are on the available-options list as are a sport suspension, a high-performance brake system and exclusive interior appointments. Just as unique is the BRABUS Tuning Warranty® of three years up to 100,000 kilometers (see BRABUS warranty conditions as of June 2003).
The top performance level from BRABUS for the CL 600 is the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine. To …
Mercedes-Benz CL Coupe CL 600 2dr September 25, 2006
What’s new
Mercedes has been building aristocratic coupes for more than 50 years, and this CL is the latest. The mix is much the same as before – svelte luxury that just teeters on the right side of vulgar, authoritative performance, blue-blood refinement and an array of technologies and driver aids that will keep you immersed in the handbook for hours at a time. Happily, those with an aversion to reading the instructions will be relieved to hear that most of these systems are pretty intuitive to use.
As has been the case with CLs past, this generation debuts some impressive new …
Reminiscing Over Ten Years Of The Mercedes SLK September 14, 2006
Believe it or not, it’s been ten years since the lovable little Mercedes SLK hit showrooms around the world, redefining the public’s perception of the brand with a bold and undeniably youthful new look.
Now, after a decade and some 460,000 units sold, the SLK-Class continues to remain a leader in its segment, evolving to contain the highest levels of technology, driving comfort and safety while still maintaining the spry spirit that’s made it successful for so long.
To celebrate the event, Mercedes today has published a press release taking a look …
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