Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss - 'Open Motoring' Gains a New Meaning

The Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss, the final hurrah for the fabled SLR line, has a production date of June 2009 and is the culmination of everything SLR. The SLR Stirling Moss has a radical design, with no roof or even proper windshield. It is as if Mercedes-Benz is flaunting the fact that all SLR drivers own a couple more cars, and the retro race-roadster design is the only thing they could respectfully apply legendary British race car driver Stirling Moss's name to.

Stirling Moss--the car--is styled unlike anything else on the market, even from boutique car builders. It looks every bit the modern interpretation of the classic race speedster Mercedes is going for, and while the modern SLR McLaren heritage is clear, this new edition is wholly different. While the new open supercar Mercedes was again developed in conjunction with McLaren, this one drops the McClaren name in favor of honoring the most famous of Benz pilots.

2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss Specifications

Drivetrain
Layout	Front Engine, RWD
Engine
Type:	Supercharged AMG-Sourced V8
Engine & Transmission
Displacement cu in (cc):	5.4 liters
Power bhp (kW) at RPM:	478 kW/650 bhp
Exterior
Body Type	2 Door, 2 Seat Open Speedster
Materials	Carbon Fiber Exterior/Carbon Fiber, Aluminum, Leather Interior
More Info...
Release Date	Production Begins June 2009
Performance
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)	Less than 3.5 seconds
Top Speed	217 mph
Bhp per Liter	118.2 bhp per liter

Base Price: 2010 Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss - EUR 750,000 (USD $1.05 million)

Lorinser Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL - Rocket from the 70's

By 1975 the USA had long mothballed its moon vehicles, as with the Mercedes 450 SEL 6.9, W116 series the Germans unveiled a road rocket, whose thrust felt like it could easily rival a Saturn V. The constructors borrowed the engine from the basis of the powerful State limousine 600(the classic Maybach), which was equal to a Rolls-Royce in fame and luxury. From a gigantic 6,834 cubic centimetre capacity it wrung out 550Nm. At its time this was an absolute record for a car and in comparison still has enough, to achieve the decisive trump against a current S500. These are sports values which many people would hardly expect behind the baroque" facade, even though the price of 70,000 Marks for the vehicle at that time represented the value of a commonhold flat. For everyone who didnt really want to restrain the concentrated power, Sportservice Lorinser even then offered an extra-portion of overtaking prestige. The Swabian tuner currently has a corresponding vehicle with modern tuning on show in t he Classic Center at its car dealership in Waiblingen.

While the factory version of the W116 was a typical 70s car, thanks to the optical package from Lorinser it was able to make the jump to the modern era. The slim chrome bumpers, making the bodywork seem slim and flat, have been replaced by the technicians with wide, square plastic aprons at the front and rear. It almost seems as if the front spoiler with the racing grill insert and the integrated fog lights served as a prototype for Mercedes in the design of the next S-Class with the factory code W126. On the sides massive side sills form an arch to the rear, which has also gained in volume due to a new rear apron and on its left side boasts a massive double exhaust pipe from Lorinser. With a firm step on the accelerator you can hear the snorting of 286 horses (210kw), which manage the gallop from 0-100 km/h(0-62 mph_ in 7.4 seconds in a three gear automatic. Pretty impressive for an old gal like this. Unfortunately the tires, which are thin for modern dimensions in 205/55 VR 16 format, limit the traction a little. On the other hand the multi-spoke alloys are a real sight for sore eyes: They come from BBS, as in the 70s Lorinser did not offer its own wheels. The eight-cylinder, which like a real sports car has dry sump lubrication, permits a maximum of 225km/h. Even then the hydro-pneumatic suspension system of the S-Class, which is based on a French patent, offers a harmonic ride. For its age the Mercedes takes fast corners extremely fast and can be controlled with the maximum-grip Lorinser steering wheel surprisingly nimbly. It is therefore a car which doesn't just invite cautious cruising.

Anyone who has now acquired a taste, cannot just wonder at the 450 SEL 6.9 on display, but can also purchase it.

Carlsson CK36 S (Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG)

The automobile manufacturer Carlsson who is specialised on Mercedes Benz, extends its co-operation with the leather lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner AG and will exhibit the world premiere of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS “Eau Rouge“ Dark Edition at the Zürich Auto Show.

Read more here ---> Tuning News

Could you paint a Car-A-Day?

The collective artistic skill of Zsports Cars would hardly equal the pinky toe of Picasso, which is why we are duly impressed with Rob Ijbema's website called Car-A-Day. Rob began the site about a year and a half ago painting and publishing one work per day of cars in various forms of motorsport. He continued at this pace for over a year, but has since slowed down a bit, but the sheer size of his catalogue is still staggeringly impressive. As you can see in our gallery of favorites, Rob has pretty much all of the well known brands of motorsports covered with paintings of race cars from LeMans, Formula One, the WRC, DTM, vintage racers and even NASCAR! His style might best be described as Impressionist with, as he explains, a focus on movement and atmosphere rather than detail, which would take much longer to reproduce on canvas. Most of Rob's work could go for hundreds if not thousands of dollars in a gallery somewhere, but for him they're all in a single day's work. Each one is for sale, just email Rob for a price. Check out our faves in the gallery below, and be sure to visit Car-A-Day yourself and peruse his archives, as well as subscribe to Rob's RSS feed for updates on when he publishes a new painting.

Here's the link ---> http://www.car-a-day.blogspot.com/

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.

Mercedes-Benz Reveals SLR McLaren Roadster 722 S

As the era of the Mercedes McLaren SLR winds down to its conclusion sometime in 2009, Mercedes-Benz is releasing what may be the ultimate example of the breed. The SLR 722 S Roadster picks up where the 722 coupe left off dropping the 650-hp supercharged 5.5L V8 into the open top body shell. With a top speed of 220.6 mph, this may be the fastest open top production car ever built. And unlike the first generation Dodge Viper, Mercedes has devised a soft top that can withstand sustained 200 mph+ top speeds. Mercedes has tapped into McLaren's F1 experience to create the fully carbon-fiber body that can provide the structural integrity needed at those speeds. The semi-automatic top just needs to be unlatched from the windshield header manually before the rest of the process is handled by the electrical actuators. The vehicle dynamics are also aided by dropping the suspension by 10 mm at each end of the car and recalibrating the spring and damper rates. Only 150 examples of the 722 S Roadster will be made available starting Jan. 1 2009.

Source: Auto Blog

Tuned Mercedes-Benz CLK

Wow, this is one the best tuned Mercedes-Benz CLK's I have ever seen, this guy should tune car's for a living, or sell his work to AMG or Brabus or something. He has a custom made Black-Series bodykit. 

Great looking exhaust, lowered 55mm in the front and 45 in the rear, and tweaked his ECU with Oettilnghause ECU Performance Kit.

 

Check out more pics here ---> Car Domain

Corvette C6 and Mercedes-Benz E-Class Caught in Action

A previous generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class sedan and a Corvette C6 Convertible left their cultural differences aside and got a bit too intimate in Southern California. There’s no information concerning the ‘accident’ other than it occurred at the corner of Skyline and Foothill roads in Ventura County on September 5 and that no one was hurt. Luckily, both parties involved in this embarrassing scene were wearing rubbers so don’t expect to see any weird looking junior Corcedes or Mervettes running around in California any time soon

Source: Carscoop

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.

Mercedes S-Class Eagle, Asma Design - Wallpaper

High Quality Wallpapers of Mercedes S-Class Eagle I Asma Design.

Brabus Black Star 101

We have all seen the Smart Car, but some of us have never seen it like this. Brabus' own Black Star comes with a 3 cylinder turbocharged engine that produces 101 torque and 130 torque. It does a 0-62 mph in 11.2 seconds. It is fitted with a Brabus engine, Brabus suspension, with only 101 models been built the price is 39,000 euros which is about $65,000 American dollars. The best part is, it's a convertible.

Engine

Power bhp: 101

Torque lb-ft: 130

Type: turbocharged 3 cylinder

Performance

Acceleration 0-62 mph: 11.2 seconds

Top Speed: 100 mph

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 *****/*****

2007 Maybach 57 S

The Maybach is dynamic luxury, with effortless performance. Is style and elegance, with an individual design crafted to perfection. The philosophy of Maybach designers is that the car has to feel like home. When purchasing you can choose an array of colors for the exterior, leather, wood grain. Each car is unique, with an individual design for a specific owner.
Engine
Power bhp: 612
Torque lb-ft: 738
Type:V12 Bi-Turbo

Performance
Acceleration 0-60 mph: 5.0 seconds
Top Speed: 170 (electronically limited)

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

Base Price: 2007 Maybach 57 S - $377,000

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

2003 Mercedes SLR McLaren

Inspired by the McLaren F1 and Mercedes Benz 300 SLR of 1955, the SLR is the fastest automatic transmission car in the world. SLR stands for "Sport, Leicht, Rennsport". Also the most expensive Mercedes-Benz ever made. And in 7 years of productions only 500 have been made. And also it's only a V8, while most Ferrari's it compares with are V12's.

Engine
Power hp: 626 hp
Torque lb-ft at RPM: 575/ 3750
Type: V8

Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph: 3.2 seconds
Top Speed mph: 225

Base Price: 2003 Mercedes SLR McLaren - $495,000

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