
The new ex-works 500 E-class coupé is in itself not underpowered. With 388 PS and 530 Nm torque it’s the currently most powerful production model coupé that the company can offer its customers. However, those who like it a touch more dynamic can find what they want with the traditional refiner Kicherer in Stockach. Engineers, technicians and designers have taken on the E-Class derivative and accentuated it in all things sporty, technically...

When the new Formula-1 season gets underway in Manama/Bahrain (12-14 March 2010), it will mark the debut of the most spectacular and powerful Official F1™ Safety Car of all time. The job of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, which will be launched on 27 March 2010, is to ensure maximum safety in Formula 1. The “gullwing” model replaces the SL 63 AMG, which was used as the Official F1™ Safety Car in 2008 and 2009. As in the last two years,...

At a press conference hosted by Bridgestone Corporation, BASF SE and the New York International Auto Show at the Geneva International Motor Show, the top three finalists for the World Car of the Year, World Performance Car, World Green Car and World Car Design of the Year awards were announced today. The winners will be declared at the New York International Auto Show on Thursday, April 1, 2010. From an initial entry list of thirty (30) new vehicles...

Under the new label MercedesSport, Mercedes-Benz is presenting a portfolio of elegant and sporty individualisation products for the first time at the Geneva Motor Show. This MercedesSport portfolio includes specially designed light-alloy wheels, a sports suspension and mounted aerodynamic and styling components. These retrofitted parts emphasise the car’s sportiness as elegant, eyecatching features. All MercedesSport products were developed...

With the new design line “Racing Edition” the Mercedes Benz specialist LUMMA Design follows the two tone trend with black as contrasting color. Strikingly nice are the 10 double spokes and the rim-star. They are deliverable either high gloss polished or with a black dull anodized surface, which completes the tire harmonically. To start LUMMA Design has developed an extravagant alloy wheel for the current Mercedes-Benz W 212: the brand...

Based on the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class W 212, the E V12 features a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo bored out to 6.3-liters producing 800 hp and 1420 Nm of torque (it’s electronically limited to 1,100 Nm). While details are limited, Brabus outfitted the engine with a ram-air system, a quad-exhaust, and revised engine electronics. To keep the beast under control, the company added a fully adjustable sports suspension, new stabilizers, a high performance...

The most dynamic business limousine by Mercedes-Benz is the E 63 AMG. The company AMG which is located in Affalterbach skilfully combines 525 hp (386 kW) with very luxurious interior equipment. But for Carlsson this was neither dynamic nor luxurious enough. The automobile manufacturer from Merzig / Saarland presents the new E-CK63 RS based on the E 63 AMG and thereby discloses the technical possibilities. The core part of the refinement is the entirely...

Carlsson is one of the best tuning companies on the market. Carlsson has been in the tuning business for a very long time, having much more experience than some wannabe professional tuning companies that have appeared lately on the market like mushrooms after a rain. The German tuning company has made their customers used to their decent and very stylish modifications done to certain models. To be honest, Carlsson has a tradition in modifying Mercedes...

Mercedes-Benz is launching the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate as another highly distinctive member of the E-Class family. Like the Saloon and Coupé, the Estate, which is available now, combines unique design with leadership in safety, comfort, quality and practicality. The new E-Class marks the debut of a number of technical innovations which no other car in the world in this category is able to offer – from drowsiness detection to automatic...

LUMMA Design launches a special edition based on the E-Class W 212. This special edition convinces through a lot of design as well as horsepower. To achieve perfect visual appearance and high speed – aerodynamics is of extreme importance. At the front the tuner from Winterlingen mount a front spoiler bumper with integrated daylights. Unobstrusive side skirts (optional available with LED-entrance lighting) and design sport fender with integrated...