Luxury Cars

There were pictures of the first Supercar Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG “Gullwing”, we see online one week before the premiere of the car. Photographs show that the successor to the SLR McLaren has retained some characteristics that we revert to the original model 300SL Gullwing of the 50 years of last century. These are the type of doors “gull wing” (gullwing), demonstrated a huge grille with the Mercedes logo and the extended motor compartment of the car. Front of the Mercedes SLS AMG is a little different from the original submitted drawings acquired a slightly more conventional type, but generally first impressions of the new supercar from Mercedes-Benz are excellent. The car definitely has more expressive and appealing appearance of the car replaced. From what is known so far, SLS AMG V8 engine with a capacity 6.2 liters and 571 hp power at 6700 rpm and maximum torque of 650Nm at 4750 rpm.

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McLaren MP4-12C

It is hardly accidental that the new McLaren supercar to appear online at the same time Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. Both cars “divided” legacy of current SLR and went on his way. McLaren by their model are eager to be a worthy rival to the established supercar like Ferrari 458, Lamborghini Gallardo and Aston Martin DB9. First impressions of the MP4-12C are pretty good - classic sports car, although it is much more conventional design than many rivals. This is due to the idea of its principal designer, Frank Stephenson, supercar that one must have a design that is over time, “not to wear” over the years and remains attractive, without extravagance, which in time may seem ridiculous. In design is betting mainly on aerodynamics. The car is low, a shorter and narrower than all its rivals. The chassis of the MP4-12C can be called special. This is not only due to the fact that it is made of carbon. Unlike most of the chassis are assembled from several major parts of the McLaren chassis is a whole made a special technology which was developed by the company five years. The process is called “Monocell”. According to people at McLaren, this technology could revolutionize the entire production of automobiles.

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Mercedes-Benz introduced its new car S400 BlueHYBRID. Detailed information on the first serial model, driven by hybrid system appear on the official website of Mercedes, and was announced by the press centre of the concern. S400 BlueHYBRID sales in Europe will start in June 2009, for the United States and China - in September the same year. The simple model is revolutionary for the German company which is famous as a producer of the most luxurious cars in the world.
The beauty of Mercedes S400 BlueHYBRID is driven by the 3.5-liter fuel engine of the S350, whose power is 279 HP, and the motor, is generating 275 HP The total strength of the car has 299 HP, the maximum torque is 385 Nm., A gearbox is 7 - automatic level.
The most important event for S400 BlueHYBRID is that it will be the first series-produced car with Li-ion battery. The advantages of such batteries to nicel-hybrid are the higher density of energy, greater efficiency at low temperatures, small size and weight.
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When we talk about hubris, aggression and comfort, undoubtedly need to address to Mercedes. A long time ago on the market is one of the most beautiful cars made by the famoust concern, named SL 65 AMG.  By itself Mercedes SL 65 AMG is incredible car possessing more than the required dose of power for one trip met with adrenaline and emotions. In recent news from the company, however, those days will be placed prototype of a Mercedes SL 65 AMG by extension Black Series. This will be a more aggressive, more powerful and more exciting car, which only appearing to grab younger generation of Mercedes fans. Definitely the new model is lighter and more horse forces, as I personally believe that there is a great possibility this car to fligh away, although by AMG not agree with this.
Under the front cover of the Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series will find one 6 liters, 12 cylinders, V-shaped engine. As a guarantee for the power of AMG have added 2 turbines, which compact engine power and reach the fantastic 661 horse powers, unreached from serial car till that moment. Spining time remained the same as in the SL 65 AMG, electronically limited to 1000 Nm. As a guarantee of speed and acceleration, designers of Mercedes AMG decreased the weight of the car with 250 kg, but still the sports roadstar is weighing over 1.8 tonnes.
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