Pagani C9 said to have AMG Engine

Horacio Pagani, has taken the Mercedes SL65 V12 engine, and has heavily modified to their liking for their new C9. This is what they are denying but we know it's true. Because they are saying they are to use a V12 AMG engine. It is said to have a 6.0l engine delivering 700hp and roughly 738lbft of torque. It will have a carbon titanium chassis and specially made Pirelli tires. When we see it on the streets it will have a price of roughly $1.2 million.

Inden Design 1983 S-Class W126

Inden Design has decided to go "old school" by unveiling their 1983 S-Class W126, which was originally finished back in 1991.

Boasting an imposing blacked out grille, the S-class features widened front and rear fenders, tinted windows, and massive 10.5 x 18 (front) and 12.5 x 18 (rear) Inden "Champion" aluminum wheels equipped with Pirelli "P Zero" high performance tires.

Inside, the S-Class features black Nappa leather upholstery, König sport seats, gray bird's eye maple wood trim, and a set of matching black leather luggage.

Power comes from a 386 hp 6.0-liter engine, outfitted with 100mm pistons from a 560 SE, which exhales through a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with 60mm tailpipes. Other performance upgrades include a completely revised suspension with shortened dampers and progressive-rate lowering springs, and a 6-piston braking system with 352 x 32mm discs from the original 1991 C-Class DTM.

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Edo Competition Tunes Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Experiencing this exceptional vehicle on the road even surpasses what it promises on paper. The latest generation of the AMG C-Class offers a perfect blend of unrivalled performance and expressive styling.

Remarkable comfort, sporty manners and long distance capability are not mutually exclusive qualities for this car.

Power in abundance and unbridled V8 goodness are provided by edo competition.

The verdict was unanimous: 457 horsepower and 600 Nm (442 ft-lb) are not enough. A newly developed high-performance exhaust system, exhaust headers, high-flow catalytic converters, new air filters and a recalibrated ECU (including top speed governor removal) boost these numbers to an impressive 555 horsepower and 680 Nm (501 ft-lb). As a matter of principle, all recalibrations done by edo competition are verified on the dynamometer to document the true power output.

The facts about the exceptional edo C 63: 6.3 liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine, 408 kW (555 hp), 680 Nm (501 ft-lb) of torque, 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.3 seconds, top speed: 199 mph – there’s no better way to sum up the capabilities of the edo C 63!

The high-performance exhaust featuring butterfly valves is as aurally impressive as it is advanced, monitoring the exhaust backpressure in real-time. The accompanying controller is programmable and the integrated 70 mm exhaust flaps open at a predetermined level of backpressure. The advantage of this system is that it provides a good amount of at low revs without restricting the maximum power at the top end. The high-flow exhaust system is made from 100% stainless steel and the stock-like dual exhaust tips underscore the expressive styling.

To provide superior levels of grip, edo competition offers exclusive wheel/tire combinations. Using a new wheel design the C 63 was equipped with a set of ultra-lightweight 19 in. sport wheels shod in Michelin Pilot Sport Cup tires. Front: 235/35 19, Rear: 265/30 19

As with all edo competition models, we set no limit to our customers’ imaginations. Special interiors or lavish leather upholstery, individual requests are accommodated and executed with quality.

All modifications are carried out exclusively at edo competition Motorsport GmbH in Ahlen.

Hamann Volcano Mercedes-Benz SLR

The serial Mercedes-Benz SLR is already one of the most impressive cars on our roads – but compared to the HAMANN VOLCANO it still looks rather harmless. Once again, HAMANN-Motorsport proves its cutting edge when it comes to refining superb sports cars. From a lift-reducing body design to a powerful performance enhancement to a lavishly styled interior, HAMANN focuses on all components of this luxury car and makes the automobile dreams of its exclusive clientele come true.

2008 Brabus Mercedes-Benz B63S

The world’s most extensive high-performance tuning program for Mercedes-Benz automobiles comes from BRABUS. High performance made by BRABUS is now also available for the new C 63 AMG. The BRABUS B63 S performance kit adds a whopping 73 hp (72 bhp) / 53.7 kW to the rated power output of the 6.2-liter V8 engine, and propels the car to a new top speed of 315 km/h (197 mph). In addition, BRABUS offers a wide range of exclusive accessories from a limited-slip rear differential to custom-tailored 19-inch wheels complete with corresponding high-performance tires, from a height-adjustable coil-over suspension and generously dimensioned high-performance brakes to exclusive interior options.

The BRABUS engine specialists have developed the B63 S performance kit specifically for the fast-revving engine of the Mercedes C 63 AMG. It consists of free-flow high-performance metal catalysts, sport air filters and newly programmed engine electronics with custom mapping for ignition and injection. Together these components result in an increase in power output from 457 hp (450 bhp) / 336 kW to 530 hp (523 bhp) / 390 kW. Peak torque grows from 600 Nm to 650 Nm (442 to 479 lb-ft).

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2011 AMG Gullwing

Mercedes-Benz and its performance divisions AMG and HWA are working on a host of new sports cars with a number of prototypes already spotted testing at both the Nurburgring and America’s Death Valley. Yesterday, spy images of a new Black Series version of the facelifted SL surfaced and last month images of another prototype dubbed the SLC turned up. We now have new renderings of a third Mercedes sports car said to be in development, a gull-winged coupe based on a shortened SL platform described as a spiritual successor to the original 300 SL.

Rumored to hit the streets in 2010 or 2011, the new car will feature an upgraded version of AMG’s hand-built 6.2L V8 with power levels in excess of 600hp. The car is being developed internally by Mercedes and AMG engineers and production numbers are expected to range between 3,000 and 5,000 units per year.

Although the gull-wing doors draw obvious styling cues from the original model from the 1950s, the new car won’t be shamelessly retro. As these renderings suggest, the car will feature a sleek, aerodynamic body, circular headlights and SLR-style side vents.

The Black Ops: Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series

This is the Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series.
MB describes it as the 'exclusive high-performance coupe for the discerning motorist'. By 'discerning' we presume they mean 'totally and utterly crazy in the heed'.
The SL Black - the third Black series car after the SLK and sensational CLK - is based on the latest SL 65.

The 6.0-litre V12 biturbo engine has been tweaked by AMG to 670bhp and 1000 Nm of torques - that's 737lb/ft in old money or 152lb/ft more than an SLR...
The standard SL 65 AMG has a measly 612bhp.

The SL Black also gets a chunky wide-arch bodykit, modified intake system, two trapezoidal tail pipes and a carbon roof. The SL's trick vario roof folding hardtop has been junked in favour of an integral roll cage.

Composite brakes are fitted, as are 20-inch alloys and a retractable boot spoiler. The Black is 250kg lighter than the SL 65 AMG.

0-62mph comes up in 3.9seconds and top speed is limited to 199mph - figures near identical to the SLR and all for $90,000 less than the bigger Mercedes.

Which begs the question, why spend the extra?

RENNtech PKG2 Boosts SLR 722 to 740 HP

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren may be on its way out, but that doesn't mean there can't be more horsepower extracted from the supercar. The original had 617hp. Then came the SLR 722, which despite its name had 650 horses underhood. The 722's American importer, RENNtech, addressed the perception gap with its first package, boosting output to an eponymous 722hp. Never satisfied to leave well enough alone, RENNtech has now released its second package for the SLR 722 that further boosts power to 740 thanks to a revised ECU and a freer-flowing exhaust system.

While RENNtech's PKG1 went for a solid $12,900 (come on, what's a lousy $13k on the price of such a supercar?), the new PKG2 costs a heftier $26,990, plus an extra $7,800 for the optional Signature 10-spoke 20-inch rims, which can be had in chrome, satin-ceramic or "sniper gray" finishes. The SLR won't be leaving without a final swan song.

The 2008 Mercedes Benz C300

Engineered specifically for performance driving, the newly designed C300 Sport Sedan embodies seven years of automotive thinking. Now more aggressive than ever, its dramatic 17-inch 7-twin-spoke wheels and new athletic profile are just the beginning.

Restyling runs the full length and breadth of the vehicle — even to its underside, where superior aerodynamics work hand in hand with the new AGILITY CONTROL sport suspension that automatically senses and adjusts to different road conditions and driving styles.

An AMG front intake seizes air — and attention — as it channels brake-cooling wind to the wheels. The Mercedes-Benz star is positioned front and center.

Inside, dual-zone climate control and an 8-speaker radio/CD/MP3 sound system are models of easy-to-use simplicity. The multimedia interface, comprised of one central controller and a five-inch color display, can be hidden when not in use.

Source: MB USA

Kicherer CLK 63 AMG Black Edition

The prevailing notion that sports cars are just a pleasure for two was now contradicted by Kicherer.

The renowned Mercedes embellishing specialists from Stockach have enriched the CLK 63 AMG, which is actually a two-seater, with a sporty back seat.

When you take the north loop in less than 8 minutes with this bolide, all those seats will definitely provide more fun – and adrenaline – than any rollercoaster.

And what is more, those additional seats guarantee a Black Edition with a significantly improved road capability.

But, Kicherer will even delight design and sports enthusiasts.

The radiator grill, already quite impressive on the standard version, is replaced by an even sportier variant made of carbon and featuring carbon fibre struts.

The beautiful forged three-part wheel, Kicherer RS-1, also fulfils a double function as it is a visual and – thanks to weight reduction – also a sportive gain.

The chassis – specially developed for Kicherer by DTM specialist H&R – also improves the racer’s cornering dynamics by several degrees. Since the Kicherer engineers have taken care of the engine, too, they have further underlined their reinterpretation by carbon mirror shells.

With its 540 hp, the Kicherer CLK racer gained about 33 hp. Even the torque has been improved by another 20 Nm.

Thus equipped, the Kicherer CLK only needs 4.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and runs faster than 300 km/h – thanks to a derestricted V/max.

In order to delight any fellow passenger’s vision, Kicherer has equipped the car with additional carbon intarsia.

These do not only include – as is usually the case – parts of the centre console and of the door linings, but also ultra-light front seat buckets made of genuine carbon.

Therefore, even at a red light, the “normal” Black Edition becomes a Kicherer Racer.

Source: Tuning News

2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

Hot on the heels of its revisions to the uber-brick known as the G-Class for 2009, Mercedes-Benz has released the first batch of pics showing the hotted-up AMG version, the G 55 AMG. Like its lesser brick siblings, the big box on wheels benefits from the same upgrades in convenience, comfort and safety, but also gets a host of styling tweaks. The lipstick on this particular pig is comprised of a new chromed, three-bar grille, the requisite fender flairs, body-color bumpers, chrome trim, stainless steel tube running boards and 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels painted grey. The 5.5L V8 engine has received a modest bump from 500 hp to 507, while torque remains put at 516 pound-feet. All this adds up to an incredible 5.5 second run to 62 MPH for what is perhaps the most unaerodynamic vehicle on sale today. The starting price is 121,618 euro.

Engine

Power bhp: 507

Torque lb-ft: 516

Type: V8

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 mph: 5.5 Seconds

2009 Mercedes-Benz SL63

The new Mercedes -Benz SL63 replaces our favorite roadster the SL55, now without a supercharger we have a 6.2 liter V8, that produces 518 horsepower and 738 torque. The styling has gone in a good direction although the rear still looks the same. The exterior now has more deep vents, a wider grill and an AMG body kit. One of the best features is that you can have a convertible from a coupe in 16 seconds, meaning your hard top can come down with a touch of a button. At the heart of the new AMG Speedshift MCT seven-speed sports transmission is a new start-up clutch, which runs in an oil bath and replaces a conventional torque converter. Fit with four modes " C" for comfort, "S" for sport, "S+" for Sport Plus and "M" for manual. Again Mercedes-Benz provides us with super car, with the features of an S class.

Engine

Power bhp: 518

Torque lb-ft: 738

Type: V8

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.5 Seconds

Top Speed: 155 mph (electronically limited)

My Rating: ***/*****

1992 Mercedes-Benz 190e AMG

In February 1992 the AMG 190E 3.2 came for sale. This was one of the first AMGs with a Mercedes-Benz warranty. This car was not only special as regards engine, it was also easily recognizable with its distinct AMG body kit. This car was no ordinary car, with 234 hp it was made solely for active and luxurious driving. Below we take a look on the components of the AMG 190E 3.2. All the experience AMG has in building performance engines comes from Motor sport. As they say; "It is the hardest and best school for us and our engines". The AMG 190E 3.2 is of course no exception, and features a powerful engine designed for performance driving.

Engine

Power bhp: 234

Torque lb-ft: 181

Type: straight six

Performance

Acceleration 0-60 mph: 6.8 Seconds

Top Speed: 155 mph

My Rating *****/*****

2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

The CL65 AMG combines uncompromising power with a driving refinement that is unmistakably Mercedes-Benz. Athletic AMG contours outside and superior hand-fitted interior appointments strike the perfect balance between comfort and pure performance.

Equipped with a hand-built — not to mention uncompromising — 604-horsepower BiTurbo V-12 engine, AMG SPEEDSHIFT 5-speed automatic transmission, AMG sport suspension, superior technology, and seating for four, the CL65 AMG is by far the most extraordinary and exclusive Mercedes-Benz production coupe ever.
Engine
Power bhp: 604
Torque lb-ft: 738
Type: BiTurbo V12

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 4.4
Top Speed: 155 (electronically limited)

My Rating *****/*****

Base Price: 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG - $198,325

1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR

First time I saw the CLK-GTR was in a video game, Need for Speed III. It was probably the best vehicle in the game. Ever since I was a little kid I have loved the Mercedes. It runs in my my family. The CLK is probably one of the most perfect race cars ever built. Only 25 have been built for road use. More rare than then the SLR or Ferrari F50 the ClK-GTR has been built for the track and has proven it self on the track. The interior is like an airplane full of gauges and buttons that help you control the roaring V12 at the back of your skull. Low to the ground the rear spoiler keeps you in control at turns in high speeds.

Engine
Power bhp: 600
Torque lb-ft: 516
Red Line at RPM: 7800
Type: V12

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mpg: 3.4 seconds
Top Speed mph: 191

Base Price: 1998 Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR - $1,573,000

2007 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG

Top of the line Mercedes, with all the features you can ask for, this car is like a home, you can live and sleep in. And the price itself is like a home for some people. Very fast, and eats lots of fuel, but if you can afford the car, you can afford the lifestyle right? It has a Bi-Turbo it goes from 0-124 mpg in just 13.3 seconds. That is very fast for a luxury sedan, but that is what you get from Mercedes, comfort and speed.

Engine
Displacement cu in (cc):	365 (5980)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	604(450) / 4800
Redline at RPM:	5950
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM:	738(1000) / 2000-4000
Type:	V12, Biturbo

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph:	4.2
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km):	13/20 (n.a.)
Top Speed mph (km/h):	155 (250) - electronically limited

Base Price: 2007 Mercedes-Benz S 65 AMG - $180,000

2008 Mercedes Benz C63 AMG

The C-Class as never before, AMG presents to you a 6.3 liter V8 with 457 hp and 443 torque at your fingertips. With the new appearance of the c-class for 2008. A combination with an expressive design, a sporty interior and high level of power make the new c63 a unique high performance car.
The market launch will commence in early 2008.

Engine Type:
V8
457 hp at 6800 rpm
443 torque at 5000 rpm Rear Wheel Drive

Weight:3813lb

Performance: 0-60 mph 4.3 seconds

Top Speed mph:155 electronically limited