The new Mercedes-Benz SL: Engine and drive system – The power and the economy
Montag, 2.April 2012Rich power reserves plus modest fuel consumption – this formula describes the fundamental characteristics of the new SL models. They owe this in part to the two V6 and V8 units from the new generation of BlueDIRECT engines from Mercedes-Benz. As is already the case with the S-Class and the CLS, they now also enable [...]
Effortlessly superior and stylish performance: The new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG
Dienstag, 20.März 2012Mercedes-AMG is embarking on the 2012 roadster season in inimitably dynamic style: following on from the recent launch of the SL 63 AMG, the top eight-cylinder model, there now comes the presentation of the new
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, the V12 roadster in the line-up from the Stuttgart-based manufacturer.
The AMG 6.0-litre V12 “biturbo” (twin-turbocharged) engine [...]
The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG: Efficiency and superlative performance
Dienstag, 15.November 2011The new Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG stands for efficiency and performance, exclusivity and a superlative driving experience. Running on 11.8 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (NEDC combined, 276 g CO2/km), the high-performance SUV undercuts its predecessor by 4.7 litres, or 28 percent.
The basis for low fuel consumption and top-class performance is provided by [...]
The new SLK 55 AMG: Top marks in all disciplines
Sonntag, 21.August 2011The Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of all time. Its newly developed AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine featuring cylinder shut-off combines the ultimate in performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption.
With a peak output of 310 kW (422 hp) and maximum torque of 540 Nm, the SLK 55 AMG outperforms all [...]
The new SLK 55 AMG – first pictures
Samstag, 20.August 2011The new SLK 55 AMG is the most powerful SLK of all time.
Its new AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine featuring cylinder shutoff combines the ultimate in performance with the lowest possible fuel consumption. The world premiere of the all new SLK 55 AMG, will be at the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September.
Pictures: Daimler AG
F1 Race Preview Feature: The V8 Centenary
Donnerstag, 28.Juli 2011The 2011 Hungarian Grand Prix will be a race of anniversaries, including 100 Grands Prix for MERCEDES GP PETRONAS driver Nico Rosberg and 200 for the Mercedes-powered 2009 World Champion Jenson Button.
But it will also mark a technological milestone for the sport, as the 2.4 litre V8 engine, competes in its 100th race. Here’s [...]
New V8 engine M152 – made by AMG
Donnerstag, 21.Juli 2011Mercedes-AMG has developed a new 5.5-litre V8 engine which combines powerful eight-cylinder performance with the decidedly economical fuel consumption of a four-cylinder.
Unrivalled efficiency is achieved thanks to the AMG Cylinder Management cylinder shut-off system newly developed by Mercedes-AMG. This new technology exclusively developed by AMG is inspired by Formula 1 racing. In the eight-cylinder [...]
E 63 AMG with new AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine: Benchmark for dynamism and efficiency
Donnerstag, 21.April 2011The E 63 AMG is now even more powerful and efficient. As part of the “AMG Performance 2015″ model strategy, the high-performance vehicle now benefits from the new 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine. This unit, already familiar from the CLS 63 AMG, delivers an output of 386 kW (525 hp) to 410 kW (557 hp), together [...]
The Mercedes GP F1 Engine in Shanghai
Freitag, 15.April 2011Other circuits may dispute the fact, but Shanghai International Circuit currently boasts the longest straight in Formula 1. The run from turns 13 to 14 totals 1,170m – the equivalent to 11 football pitches laid end to end, or the same length and three and a half of the world’s biggest aircraft carriers – and [...]
The new Mercedes-Benz SLK: Drive system – Sporty spirit and ecological efficiency
Freitag, 8.April 2011The engines for the new SLK excel with a considerably lower fuel consumption combined with a comparable or higher output than those in the preceding series, as well as sporty and emotional appeal. There will initially be three models of the SLK available at its market launch, all of them powered by new engines with [...]
The new CLS 63 AMG – Exciting design, ultimate performance and groundbreaking efficiency
Freitag, 19.November 2010The all new CLS 63 AMG is the benchmark in design, performance and efficiency. The top-of-the-range version of the four-door coupé is equipped with the newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine, featuring a peak output of up to 410 kW (557 hp) and 800 Nm of torque, as well as the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed [...]
Two new Mercedes-Benz V8 engines make U.S. driving debut – U.S. Journalists enjoy more power, more fuel economy and more style
Mittwoch, 27.Oktober 2010Mercedes-Benz USA is offering automotive journalists the first drive on U.S. roads of their all-new direct injection biturbo V8 engines. Powering through New York State’s Hudson Valley region, the new 4.6-liter V8 engine has 20 percent smaller displacement than its predecessor but generates 429 horsepower and 516 lb.-ft. of torque – 12 percent more horsepower [...]
The new S 63 AMG – sportiness and elegance
Mittwoch, 11.August 2010Mercedes-Benz and high performance partner AMG take sportiness and elegance to the next level with the new S 63 AMG.
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The new CL 63 AMG
Montag, 2.August 2010Dynamic and efficient: The CL 63 AMG impresses with a newley developed V8 engine and with fuel consumption that is 27 percent lower than its predeccessor.
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DriveLab: BlueDIRECT Engines
Donnerstag, 22.Juli 2010Econominal and viable fort he future: The new BlueDIRECT engines from Mercedes-Benz set new standards in efficiency and dynamics.
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AMG V8 wins “International Engine of the Year Awards 2010″: Mercedes-AMG builds the best sports engine
Mittwoch, 23.Juni 2010The AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine took away two top accolades as part of the coveted “International Engine of the Year Awards 2010″: the high-revving naturally aspirated engine developing up to 386 kW/525 hp comfortably took top spot in the “Best Performance Engine” and “Above 4 litres” categories. This is the second year running that the [...]
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