The AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO has developed a new limited edition Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, the exclusive Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC. Limited to a total of 200 units, the new roadster features an eye-catching designo magno Kashmir white finish as well as an AMG Exterior Carbon package with a matte surface. In keeping with the exterior appearance, the vehicle’s interior is fitted with Carbon matte trim as well as Tobago Brown nappa leather upholstery that creates additional visual and tactile highlights. In addition, the vehicle features the AMG Performance package to ensure unparalleled handling. All Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG Edition IWC vehicles will be delivered to customers along with an exquisite “Grosser Ingenieur” (Great Engineer) watch from the renowned Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen.

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The SLK 55 AMG is now even more dynamic: a new front apron and dark-tinted headlamps give this unique eight-cylinder roadster an even more athletic look even at a standstill. The handling dynamics of the SLK 55 AMG have also been sharpened. For the first time the car features the new direct steering with variable servo assistance, which makes the 265 kW/360 hp two-seater even more agile and responsive. The SLK 55 AMG is also the only car in its class to feature a V8 engine, while the improved AMG SPEEDSHIFT 7G-TRONIC transmission now offers even faster gearchanges.

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Although the world’s automotive perspective may have changed lately, the Paris Auto Show will not only be about hybrid and diesel cars. There will also be a awesome roadster from Mercedes. Not much is known right now about the car except that it is the S version of the Mercedes McLaren SLR Roadster 722 — which makes this a very limited edition of a limited edition car. How limited? We’ll find out next week when Mercedes will bring it to Paris.

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Mercedes-Benz clk63 AMG Black series makes global debut

The Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series is making its global debut at the New York International Auto Show, open to the public April 6-15, 2007 at the Jacob Javits Convention Center in Manhattan. Teamed with the CL65 AMG 40th Anniversary edition (a larger coupe also being unveiled in New York), the CLK63 AMG Black Series coupe celebrates 40 years of AMG high-performance cars.

The CLK63 Black Series is a street legal version of the Official F1™ Safety Car, which borrows design and technology from the Formula One racing world. For starters, the Black Series is a 500 horsepower version of the AMG 6.3-liter V8 engine, with 0-60 mph acceleration of 4.1 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph.

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It might look like an ordinary S-Class, but make no mistake, because the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S400 BlueHybrid represents a major step in the development of the hybrid luxury car.

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster: New high-performance roadster for exclusive open-top motoring

The new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster combines high-tech from motor racing and the power of a top high-performance sports car with the long-distance attributes and sophisticated atmosphere of a classic Gran Tourismo car. In common with Formula 1 vehicles of today, it too is made of carbon fibre, a material that endows the vehicle with a very high degree of safety as well as extreme torsional stiffness at the same high level as the coupé. In combination with the racing-type chassis this gives rise to outstanding ride characteristics. The maximum speed of the new high-performance sports car, which is powered by an AMG V8 compressor engine delivering 460 kW/626 hp, is 332 km/h and therefore at the same high level as the Coupé. Although the Roadster offers undiluted open-top driving pleasure in the highest performance class thanks to its fully retractable top, the occupants in no way lose out in terms of comfort or the vehicle’s suitability for everyday use. Consequently, the new Roadster opens up a new dimension in refinement for open-top super sports cars.

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The new Mercedes-Benz C-Class: Superior safety, comfort and agility

Safety, comfort, agility: these are the outstanding attributes of the new C-Class. The Saloon excels with a many-faceted product concept which meets the expectations of various customer target groups. With the AVANTGARDE, ELEGANCE and CLASSIC lines, Mercedes-Benz offers three individual models whose emphasis is on either comfort or agility. All model variants share the latest, state-of-the-art technology. This includes the newly developed AGILITY CONTROL package with situation-responsive shock absorber control, the Intelligent Light System with five different lighting functions and the PRE-SAFE® preventive occupant protection system. There is a choice of four and six-cylinder engines with up to 13 percent more output than the preceding model, accompanied by up an to six percent lower fuel consumption.

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After the latest facelift of the Mercedes-Benz SL Class, Lorinser’s designers immediately headed to the drawing board to figure out how to perfect the German roadster. The result is a full body kit that features a front bumper spoiler complete with a blunt Lorinser badge that replaces Merc’s famous star, new fenders with redesigned air vents, side skirts with air openings, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser that houses the quad exhaust tips and a boot lid spoiler.

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Priceless Mercedes-Benz models, a 3D factory tour – and the world’s fastest Mercedes tearing around a handling circuit: the Mercedes-Benz world offers up everything for a fun day out.Vijay Pattni straps on his driving gloves and goes powersliding in a 360bhp Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG…

The SLK55 AMG’s V8 burbles as Mercedes-Benz instructor Nev gives the lowdown.

“We’re not encouraging reckless driving or teaching you how to become a racing driver”, explains Nev, as we roll gently onto the handling circuit.

“Now – nail the throttle and show me what you can do”.

The mighty V8-engined Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG – complete with a 360bhp 5.5-litre engine – roars into life and shoots off onto the handling circuit – with astonishing results.

“She’s a beauty ain’t she?” coos Nev, as we come to a halt by the side of the track.

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