Mercedes-Benz to Reveal the C-Class series in Spring 2011

With the year coming to an end, various companies from the automobile industry are planning for substantial additions to their existing assortment of luxury cars. Mercedes-Benz also has a few similar schedules as it has announced to reveal its latest C-Class series for consumers in spring next year.

 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

With a brand-new high-resolution color display screen built into the instrument cluster and a stylish new dashboard with grained surface, the latest C-Class integrates a prominent decorative trim emphasizing the premium character of the interior. It also boasts of a fuel consumption improvement of upto 31 percent and efficiency-enhancing measures such as new engines, refined 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission and the ECO start/stop function.

Mercedes Apprentices tuck a full-size V8 in a small B-Class B 55

If there were to be declared a range of cars least exciting out of all the product series that Mercedes offers, the B-Class would perhaps be the one to earn the modest tag. According to recent news, a team of trainees at the Rastatt plant in Germany has presented the B 55 in an altogether new dimension with a V8 engine and rear-wheel drive.

B-Class B 55

The idea of converting a B-Class into a 289kW V8-powered rear-wheel drive was conceived by plant manager Peter Wesp. The task of building the very special vehicle based on B-Class was assigned to few of his staff members and Wesp allowed complete creative freedom for the project. A foreman in the technical vocational training department Andreas Würz accepted the challenge immediately. After sizing up the car with a measure-tape, Würz came to a conclusion that “Actually it should be possible to fit a V8 into the engine compartment.”

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG leaked pictures

The 2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG has apparently been leaked onto the internet by a German online magazine, and with it, a few details on what supposedly is under the bonnet.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

We saw recently the 2012 C-Class revealed, hinting at the current SL-Class with its sculpted headlamps and revised front end. The new C 63 AMG seen here builds on those features, but in typical AMG fashion adds a sense of dynamism, and brute power.
The inverted mouth on the front air dam, lowered suspension and huge wheels are the big hints to its performance potential, however the sedan version may in fact be different to an upcoming coupe of the C 63 AMG.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG

Evocars, the website in which the images appeared, reports that the coupe will use the new 5.5-litre turbocharged V8, while the sedan will continue using the 6.2-litre naturally aspirated unit under the bonnet of the current model, albeit with more grunt.
A new seven-speed transmission for this model is said to feature a race-start mode – we’re hoping it’s the new double clutch box – while the interior is suitably tricked up to AMG specs.
AMG fans will have to wait until later this year before we get final details, but from what we can see, things are looking good.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Mercedes-Benz C-Class series in Spring 2011

With the year coming to an end, various companies from the automobile industry are planning for substantial additions to their existing assortment of luxury cars. Mercedes-Benz also has a few similar schedules as it has announced to reveal its latest C-Class series for consumers in spring next year.

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

With a brand-new high-resolution color display screen built into the instrument cluster and a stylish new dashboard with grained surface, the latest C-Class integrates a prominent decorative trim emphasizing the premium character of the interior. It also boasts of a fuel consumption improvement of upto 31 percent and efficiency-enhancing measures such as new engines, refined 7G-Tronic Plus automatic transmission and the ECO start/stop function.
“In terms of drive and protection systems the new-generation C-Class offers the same comfort and safety as our luxury models. High-grade interior features remind one of the new CLS, the C-Class sets completely new standards in its segment with respect to perceived value and quality,” explains Joachim Schmidt, Sales & Marketing Director at Mercedes-Benz Cars.

GTA to Offer Spano Spyder and Spano R Variants

 
GTA Motors has reportedly confirmed plans to bring out two more versions of the GTA Spano namely a Spyder and a more track-focused R variant. However, the company refrained from providing more details of the future supercars.
According to Skiddmark, “two additional versions are in the pipeline.”
Incidentally, the GTA Spano is powered by a V10 engine which is longitudinally positioned at the rear capable of churning out 780 hp and a torque of 920 Nm. The supercar can clock 0 to 62 mph in less than 3 seconds with a top speed touted at more than 219 mph.

Mercedes Benz to Begin Sale of 2013 SL-Class in 2012

 

Mercedes Benz will begin the sale of its 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in the last quarter of 2012. This sports car that was introduced to the drivers since 1954 comes to the next span of life after five generations and a facelift in 2008.

The 2013 SL-Class will be powered by a new 5.5L V8 engine mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. This combination provides this sports car a power of 387 hp. A 4.0 liter twin turbo engine is also in consideration for the new entrant along with a hybrid powertrain.
At first look, the 2013 Mercedes SL-Class will look almost identical to its previous generations. What makes it different from the previous generations is its wider and lower stance. The company has also reduced the weight by using the aluminum chassis, which will help in improvement of fuel economy and driving performance.
The 2013 Mercedes Benz SL-Class, which is scheduled to begin sale in the last quarter of 2012, will come with a price tag ranging between $102K and $198K.