The German tuning maniacs from Kicherer got the very difficult task to modify an already terrible swift Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Edition. 6.3-liter V8 engine is the-ground “with 33 more hp and 20 Nm, with the end result is 540 “horses”. The acceleration is just 4.1 seconds and top speed exceeding 300 km/h. Of course, without sport suspension and brakes are modified for maximum stability at high speeds. Exterior changes include a new grille without a badge, made from carbon. Wheels are 20-inch, ultra-light and made of three parts. The interior is also prevalent carbonate front seats are a type of “bed” has aluminum pedals and leather panels and special.

Expected that the new model of tuning Brabus craftsman from Bottrop to become a hit on the European market because of their practical skills. Specialized in the car tuning company Brabus Mercedes introduced the diesel version of ML. The body-kit is known as Widestar, while tuning of engine provides exceptional dynamic performance of the model. 420 CDI engine is boosted by the whale PowerXtra D8 (III). Because of this, the maximum torque rises to a staggering 800 Nm. Dvutonniyat jeep is able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.0 seconds, while retaining its characteristic economy. According to marketers Brabus version of the 420 CDI will be the preferred tuning for the Mercedes ML.

As if to prove that Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing can “fly”, the German company, using 120-ton crane, walked one copy of the model at this with open doors, 42 feet on the roof of the museum in Stuttgart . The new supercar the Germans will remain on the roof of the Mercedes-Benz Museum until October 16, during which time all visitors will be able to come there and examine the vehicle closely. We remind you that Mercedes SLS has a door opening up, type “Gull” and is equipped with a V8 engine with working volume of 6 208 cc, whose power reaches 571 h.p. and the maximum torque – 650Nm. The car accelerates from 0-100km/h for 3.8sec and develop 317 kilometers per hour.

More than an year after Mercedes-Benz ML introduced a renewed German tuner Lorinser sport package showed any modification of the model. We remind you that the present tuning company offers a package only for ML 320 CDI Facelift. The program includes an aggressive body-kit consisting of a large grille, bumpers, side skirts and extended wheel arches, to which the Germans offered a choice between several types of alloy wheels. More extreme customers can order and a sports exhaust system with four chrome nozzle. By Lorinser give assurance that it plays equally powerful roar, whether it is combined with gasoline or diesel engine.

Mercedes spread from the first official pictures of SLS AMG Gullwing, revealing the full beauty of the car. The model is the ideological heir of the legendary 300SL Gullwing of the 50 years of last century, the Germans resort to its development, having decided not to make a new generation with the SLR McLaren. SLS AMG Gullwing nothing to do with either of these models of the company. It has a top opening doors for nontraditional Mercedes headlamps and large grille, giving the car a truly unique look. The engine model is a 6.2-liter V8, whose power is 571 h.p. at 6 700 rev/min. but its maximum torque of 650Nm achieved. at 4,750 rev/min. Robotized gearbox is 7-stage, double clutch, transmitting drive to the rear wheels. The combination of engine, transmission and extremely low weight of 1 620 kg. Achieved thanks to the all aluminum body, allowing Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing to accelerate from 0-100km / h. for 3.8sec and develop 315 kilometers per hour, while average fuel consumption is around 13l/100km run.

For the upcoming motor show in Frankfurt, Mercedes have prepared a really big surprise. It will be presented Concept S 500 Plug-In Hybrid, which the serial version will probably see the market very soon. Although it contains in its name indication 500, the concept is equipped with 3.5-liter V6 engine (279 h.p.) of S400 BlueHYBRID, but has received no new revolutionary lithium-ion battery, thanks to which can travel 30 kilometers. only in electric mode. Of S 500 Electric Plug-In Hybrid is 60 h.p. power, which is much more than the S400 BlueHYBRID, has only 20 h.p. Total power of the car reaches 339 h.p., which allows him to shoots from 0-100km / h. for 5.5sec. Most notable in the S 500 Plug-In Hybrid is its fuel, which the company is on track to hit a serious competition. For traveling 100km. in the combined cycle, the car it needs only 3.2 liters of fuel and exhaust emissions are only 74gr/km. More information about the Mercedes S 500 Plug-In Hybrid will be announced after the official premiere of the car in Frankfurt.

With the approach of the exhibition in Frankfurt, which is held every two years and is the most important event for the German automotive industry, companies compete to place their information on new models, but also tuning companies do not surrender. Experts in Developing the cars with brand Mercedes – Kicherer presented the so-called C 63 Supersport, which is based on model C63 AMG. Sedan received new bumpers, grille, hood, side sills and carbon-fiber rear diffuser. Kicherer engineers have removed the electronic limitation of the engine, which has led to an increase in power to 550 h.p. and the maximum torque increased to 630Nm.
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Mercedes-Benz will present an updated version of its electric concept BlueZERO during the exhibition in Frankfurt and early next year the company will start production of the model, but it will be a limited series. Rethinking Mercedes BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS is equipped with 1.0-liter gasoline engine (67 h.p.) and an electric motor with a power 136 h.p. and a maximum torque of 320Nm. The function of the combustion unit is only to generate electricity that is stored in a 18-kW/h lithium-ion battery, full load in household contact takes about 6 hours. With a fully charged battery and chock full tank concept BlueZERO E-CELL PLUS targets can travel 600 kilometers., Of which 100 kilometers. only the energy in the battery. Moreover, the vehicle accelerates from 0-100 km / h. less than 11sec but its maximum speed limit of 150 kilometers an electronic / h.

By the end of the year, Mercedes-Benz will begin mass producing the first mass Hydrogen car in the world, which is based on the B-Class models and has received the designation F-Cell. According to representatives of the German company, Mercedes F-Cell is equivalent to the modification B 200, which has a 2.0-liter gasoline engine. Hydrogen car has an electric motor with a power 136 h.p. as it is powered by a set of lithium-ion batteries. Electricity stored in batteries comes from the fuel cell in which chemical reaction takes place by the interaction of hydrogen and oxygen, and a system for regenerating energy from the brakes. From Mercedes note that any additional elements are located in the floor of the car, thereby not reducing the space in the passenger compartment and luggage compartment volume. Mercedes F-Cell is able to develop a maximum speed of 170 kilometers per hour and to pass off 385 kilometers per hour without recharging. Cost of hydrogen is equivalent to that of super-economy diesel 3.3 liters consuming 100km mileage and exhaust emissions are zero as the result of mixing hydrogen and oxygen is pure water.
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German tuner Carlsson and for luxury goods brand Etienne Aigner will present his latest project, called the Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse, which will be produced only 20 copies. The car is based on the Mercedes-Benz GL 500, a power of 5.5-liter engine was increased from standard 388 h.p. of 456 h.p. and maximum torque increased from 530Nm to 640Nm. Tuner was developed and integrated bodikit car, in the front bumper is integrated LED daytime running lamps and arcs of the wheel guards are extended to be able to put the massive 23-inch wheels. The body of the Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse is a combination of black and wine red. The entire interior of whacky GL 500 is dressed in leather ALCANTARA, as it now has only four luxury seats instead of the possible seven. The goal is to rear passengers feel most comfortable, which brings fridge between the seats.