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 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren

 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

 2007 Mercedes-Benz SLR 722 Edition

 2008 Mercedes-Benz CL65 AMG

 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

 2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG

Classic Car: Mercedes-Benz 300SL

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is one of the most iconic cars. It is an important car in the automotive industry. It is the first ever sports car to have a gasoline direct injection. Before the 300SL was produces, fuel and air were mixed into a carburetor before entering the engine. The 300SL coupe is also the first car to have gullwing doors, the defining characteristic for the car. The 300SL Roadster does not have the gullwing doors. The 300SL was produced from 1953 to 1963 with 1,400 coupes and 1,858 roadsters made. When the 300SL Gullwing was released, it was the fastest street-legal production car, reaching a top speed of 145 mph. It dethroned the Pegaso Z-102 as the fastest production car.

I recently saw the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe and the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster at the 20011 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. The roadster looked beautiful. The coupe has a paint cracks on the front bumper. I had a scale model of the 300SL Gullwing growing up. It was nice to see a 300SL Gullwing in person.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL is powered by a 3.0L inline-6 engine, paired with a four-speed manual that produces 212 hp and 202 lb-ft of torque. The 0-60 mph time for the 300SL Gullwing Coupe is 7.2 seconds an the 0-60 mph time for the 300SL Roadster is 7.1 seconds. Both the coupe and roadster reached a top speed of 140 mph. Both are highly desired by car collectors and are normally priced between $500,000 and $700,000. Some 300SL Gullwings can fetch $1,000,000+ if  they are in perfect condition.

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing has been featured at Jay Leno's Garage. James May reviewed the 300SL Gullwing during Top Gear Series 5, Episode 5. A few Chasing Classic Cars episodes featured the 300SL Gullwing Coupe and 300SL Roadster. The 300SL Gullwing Coupe is playable in Grand Theft Auto, Grand Theft Auto 2, World Race, Scarface: The World is Yours, London Racer: Destruction Madness, World Racing 2, Project Gotham Racing 2, Chrono Q HG, London Racer: World Challenge, Autobahn Raser IV, Breakneck, American Highways, Carmageddon, Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo 5, Forza Motorsport, Forza Motorsport 2, Forza Motorsport 3, Sega GT 2002, Enthusia Professional Racing, Mafia II, Test Drive Unlimited, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Mille Miglia, and many other games. The 300 SL Roadster is playable in World Racing, World Racing 2, GT Legends, and Mille Miglia.

The 300SL Gullwing Coupe and 300SL Roadster are the iconic Mercedes-Benz cars. They are highly collectible and the 300SL Gullwing Coupe is the basis for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. The SLS may have better technology, but it will never capture the spirit of the 300SL Gullwing. I would much rather have the 300SL Gullwing over the SLS AMG. No car was faster that the 300SL Gullwing when it came out. Even the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss is based on the 300 SLR race car that was driven by Moss.

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Edition

Mercedes-Benz and McLaren collaberated on the SLR in 2003. In 2009, as a final series of the SLR was released before McLaren announced its own edition in 2010. Called the Mercedes-Benz SLR Stirling Moss edition, this SLR series is based on the Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR race car that Stirling Moss drove to victory at the 1955 Mille Miglia. The Stirling Moss edition has no top, two slits of glass where a windshield would normally be, side exhausts, two scissor doors, and sheet of carbon fiber to cover the passenger seat when the seat is unoccupied. 75 Stirling Moss editions were made.

I recently saw a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Edition at the 2011 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. It was the third different variant of the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren at the event. It does not look like a normal road car. It is hard to see that this is still a Mecedes-Benz SLR McLaren.

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Stirling Moss Edition is powered by a supercharged 5.4L V8, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, that produces 650 hp and 606 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in under 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 217 mph. It costs $1.01 million. That is a very steep price for a quick limited edition car. I think it is very stylish, but the regular SLR has better styling.

The Stirling Moss edition has not been featured on mainstream television. It is playable in Supercar Challenge,  Need For Speed: Shift, Test Drive Unlimited 2, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline, Shift 2: Unleashed, and Forza Motorsport 3.

Final Thought: This is one fast, highly expensive race car. I have never seen one on the road. I would have to take a regular SLR McLaren over the SLR Stirling Moss Edition. If I am going to spend $1,000,000+ on a car, I would spend it on a Bugatti or Duesenberg.

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First Impression: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722S Roadster

To extend the life of the SLR, Mercedes-Benz released the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722S Roadster in 2009. The 722S is the roadster version of the SLR Mclaren 722, but the 722S has added power, but the added weight causes the roaster to be slightly slower than the 722 Coupe. Only 150 SLR McLaren 722S Roadsters were produced.

I recently saw the Mercedes-Benz SLR Mclaren 722S Roadster at the 2011 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. This is one of the best roadsters I have ever seen. It has incredible style. I love the angle of the windshield.

The 722S Roadster is powered by an AMG supercharged 5.5L V8 that produces 650 hp and 604 lb-ft of torque, an improvement of 10 hp and 6 lb-ft of torque over the 722 coupe. The 722S uses a five-speed automatic transmission. Its 0-60 mph time is 3.7 seconds, 0.1 second slower than the 722 coupe, and has a top speed of 208 mph, 1 mph slower than the 722 coupe. It cost $525,000 when it was new. It is expensive, but this is one of the fastest, quickest roadsters on the road.

The 722S is playable in Test Drive Unlimited 2. The 722S Roadster has not been featured on the main automotive programs.

Final Thought: What a Roadster. This is one of the best looking roadsters I have seen. There is nothing like it on the road. It is one of the fastest, quickest, most expensive roadsters on the road. 

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First Impression: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition

Mercedes-Benz has been making cars since the 1886. McLaren was founded in 1989 and is responsible for rewriting the rules for making a supercar with the McLaren F1 in 1994. The two automotive companies worked together to create the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren, which was introduced on November 17, 2003. When this car came out, it cost $450,00. It was powered by a supercharged 5.4L V8 that produced 617 hp and 580 lb-ft of torque, with a 0-60 mph time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 207 mph. Production of the SLR McLaren ceased in 2007 for the coupe and 2009 for the roadster. In 2006 a new version of the SLR was released, called the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. The 722 refers to the victory by Stirling Moss and Denis Jenkinson in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR with the starting number 722, referring to the 7:22 am starting time, at the 1955 Mille Miglia.

I recently saw a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition at the 2011 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. There were two other variants of the SLR McLaren on exhibit at the same show. This is one of the best cars to wear the Mercedes-Benz badge. It is gorgeous. I love its styling. The side exhaust add to its incredible styling.

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition is powered by a supercharged 5.4L V8 engine, paired with a five-speed automatic transmission, that produces 640 hp and 600 lb-ft of torque. Its 0-60 mph time is 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 209 mph. Prices for the 722 Edition started at $480,000. The SLR McLaren 722 Edition is one of the most expensive cars on the road, but not many cars can match its styling and perfromance.

The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition defeated a Lamborghini Murcielago LP670-4 SV during Top Gear Series 13, Episode 2. The 722 Edition is playable in Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Shift 2: Unleashed, Gran Turismo 4, Gran Turismo 5, and many other video games.

Final Thought: The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition is an incredible car. It is one of the fastest grand tourers on the road. Not many cars can match the style and performance of this car. The $480,000 price tag is expensive. I would take a SLR McLaren over the SLS AMG any day.

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Mercedes-Benz�s X1 basher, BLK-Class Rendered

The moment any auto company introduces a new and successful product the rivals come up with their own version of the same product. Auto Biggies like the Audi, BMW & Mercedes Benz are constantly in a race to introduce similar platform vehicles to give the buyer a broader spectrum of choice. BMW made the first mark in the mini-SUV segment by introducing the X1. Many disapproved the car, but more people loved it. And the car is doing exceptionally well in the Indian, as well as the International market. In no time the Audi camp was ready with their double downsized Q7 which was their version of the mini-SUV � the Q3. The Audi Q3 which will make its Indian debut late 2011 or early 2012.

Now finally Mercedes Benz is planning their own mini-SUV which will be named BLK-Class. We have some image rendering done and the car looks like it has drawn some serious inspiration from the recently introduced A-Class Concept right from the headlight, the front grille, coupe like roof line, the creases on the flanks and the hatchback rear end. The mini-SUV BLK Class is based on the Mercedes Front-wheel drive architecture (MFA) which will also be seen on the A & B Class.

Engine options for this one are many, the ones speculated are the 1.8 lit petrol which makes 168bhp to 200bhp. Then there is the 1.6lit Renault diesel engine which comes from the Daimler-Renault partnership making 120bhp. Finally the Mercedes might put in the 2.1 liter diesel which makes power ranging from 170bhp to 204bhp. Whichever engine Mercedes decides to plonk will be mated to the six speed manual and the six speed dual clutch auto box.

Expect this car by late 2012 or early 2013. A package good enough for you in the first look?

First Impression: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing is one of the most iconic cars in automotive history. The race version of the 300SL, which was made from 1952 to 1953, was the first car to have doors that opened upwards instead of sideways. The production version was the first street legal car to reach 155 mph, making it the fastest production car when it was produced in 1954. In 2010, Mercedes-Benz's in house tuning company AMG was allowed to design and build its own car to succeed the SLR. What AMG created is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, the spiritual successor to the 300SL Gullwing.

I first saw the SLS AMG at the 2010 Houston Classy Chassis: Concours d'Elegance. I really did not care for the car. In my mind, it did not stand out in a room with Ferraris, Lamborghinis, a Duesenberg Model J, and a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition. I saw it again walking out of Happy Hour at a hotel bar in Houston. Again, I did not care for the car. Someone brought it to the May 2011 edition of Houston Cars and Coffee. It was parked next to a Ferrari F40. There was a huge crowd around the two cars. I paid more attention to its neighbor than the SLS AMG. To be honest, I do not like the SLS AMG. I am not a big fan of AMG. I would take a 300SL Gullwing or the SLR McLaren over the SLS AMG.

The SLS AMG is powered by 6.2L V8 engine paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch semi-automatic transmission. The engine produced 563 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. It goes from 0 to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and is electronically limited to 197 mph. Its predecessor, the SLR McLaren, went from 0 to 60 in 3.2 seconds and tops out at 207 mph. The SLR is quicker and faster than the SLS. Normally, a car should outperform is predecessor. In Mercedes case, the SLR outperforms the SLS. The SLS starts at prices just under $200,000, which is cheaper than the SLR starting price of $450,000.

The SLS AMG was featured on www.jaylenosgarage.com. Jeremy Clarkson of Top Gear drove one up the East Coast of the United States during the 2010 US Road Trip Special. Adam Ferrera of Top Gear USA reviewed on during Episode 4. The American Stig drove it around the test track in 1:27.6, the sixth fastest time around the Top Gear USA test track. The SLS AMG is drivable in Grand Turismo 5, Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit, Shift 2: Unleashed, Forza Motorsport 3, and Test Drive Unlimited 2.

Final Thought: It is a good car, but I just do not care for it. Its design may be based on the 300SL Gullwing, but it could never capture the soul of the 300SL Gullwing. Its predecessor, the SLR McLaren, outperforms it.  When a car comes out, it should be better in everyway than its predecessor. The SLR is quicker, faster, more stylish, and just better than the SLS. I would take McLaren over AMG any day. I cannot say that I do not like the design of the SLS, since it is based on the design of the 300SL Gullwing, which I like and I had a scale model of the 300SL Gullwing growing up. If you do not like gullwing doors but like the SLS, there is a roadster version of the SLS without gullwing doors.

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Mercedes to bring A and B-Class cars to India

Mercedes-Benz India may cry out loud that it�s into the numbers game, but the company is surely feeling the heat. German compatriots BMW and Audi have become a major headache for the company which was mostly unrivalled in India only a few years ago. M-B thus is strengthening its lineup in India to cover every segment and add some more numbers.

The company has officially said that it�s planning to bring its A and B Class cars into India in the next 3 to 4 years. M-B India plans to assemble the cars locally to keep the costs low and volumes high. �We will bring in A and B Class cars into India in the next 3-4 years� said Peter Honegg � Mercedes India MD and CEO.

As a result of the recently introduced new CKD norms, the company has also started assembling the engines and transmissions of the hot selling C and E-class cars in India to save the extra duty and keep the costs low.

Mr. Honegg was very specific on the need to increasing localisation to stay competitive in a market increasingly dominated by BMW. �We do not have enough locally assembled products in India. My current portfolio does not allow me to compete with my competitors at this time. If I do not produce these (A and B Class) cars locally, I can�t get the numbers. We will be able to compete (with BMW) only when we produce (the cars) locally�the decision to produce them locally will be taken by Germany� Mr Honegg said.

Mercedes-Benz India launches the New GL 500 4MATIC at Rs. 80.90 lakh

Mercedes-Benz India today launched the GL500 4MATIC SUV. Powered by a 5.4 litre V6 engine with 388hp of peak power and 530Nm of peak torque, the GL500 is one of the most powerful SUVs in Mercedes-Benz�s stable. M-B claims the SUV to be capable of accelerating from 0-100km/h in a mere 6.5 seonds. The car comes with new monstrous 20-inch alloys and front seat memory packages.

The big V6 engine is married to the 7G TRONIC 7-speed automatic transmission as standard. Apart from the auto transmission the GL also has shift paddles on the steering wheel to further enhance driving pleasure. Apart from the engine and transmission the 4MATIC all wheel drive system in the GL 500 provides great traction and enhanced driv-ing stability bad surfaces. In addition to all this, the GL-Class equipped with an off-road pro engineering package and the AIRMATIC suspension system.

Here�s the list of features on the GL500

• LED tail lights
• LED day time running lights
• Intelligent Lighting System to regulate the headlamp range and light distribution
• 20-inch alloy wheels
• Wood and leather steering wheel
• NAPPA leather seats
• Front seats memory package
• Electrically folding third row seats � a first in its segment
• Rear seat entertainment system with 8-inch colour screens
• Harman Kardon audio system
• PARKTRONIC system with Linguatronics and a reversing camera for easy parking
• The THERMOTRONIC luxury automatic climate control

Mr Peter Honegg, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India: �The SL 350 and the GL 500 are two of the most popular offerings in our portfolio. Both the cars have unique USP�s. The SL-Class with its styling, performance and handling abilities has won hearts globally. We are glad to introduce the SL-Class which is sportier, aggressive and of course packed with benchmark Mercedes-Benz safety features and technology. On the other hand the GL 500 being one of the most powerful SUV�s in the world, is ideal to suit the tastes of the growing number of off-roading afficionados in India. I am confident that both the vehicles will woo auto enthusiasts, critics, customers & media alike.�

Mercedes-Benz India launches New SL 350 at Rs. 98.5 lakh

Mercedes-Benz India has today launched the new SL 350 roadster in India. As evident with the name, the SL350 features a free-revving 3.5 litre V6 with peak power output of 315 bhp and peak torque of 360Nm.

The new SL looks sharper and sexier than its predecessor and offer more value with bet-ter visuals. The front grille has been radically revised with the prominent louver on the ra-diator grille being revised to give the car an even wider and more dominant look. The power domes adorning the bonnet and Gill-like trim panels are reminiscent of the SL�s history. The front end has a more prominent V-shape.

The SL-Class offers is a open top sports car. Sporty looks and great performance along with class leading features are the USPs of the new SL350s.

The huge features list of the SL350 includes

� Enhanced performance & reduced fuel consumption
� Direct Steering with Variable Servo Assistance to reduce the need to turn the wheel and increases agility and sportiness
� �Sports package� including silver-coloured contrasting topstitching on the Exclu-sive NAPPA leather seats, aluminium prism trim, 18 inch alloys, front brake cali-pers with Mercedes-Benz lettering, darkened tail and head lamps and sports air-filter.
� Multi-Contour climatised seats
� Paddle shifters
� The AIRSCARF neck level heating maintains neck level temperatures even on colder days to ensure a comfortable ride
� A high resolution 6.5 inch colour display COMMAND with DVD changer and me-dia interface with extended functionality and improved menu navigation.
� Intelligent Light System
� KEYLESS-GO and Harman Kardon� Logic7� sound system with Dolby Digital 5.1 with 10 high-performance loudspeakers.

The SL 350 is priced at Rs. 98.50 lakhs (ex-showroom Delhi)

Mercedes B-Class F-Cell, 2010

Mercedes B-Class F-Cell, 2010

 

 

 Mercedes-Benz is launching its first series-produced fuel cell car on the road: the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell. The environmentally friendly electric car has better a performance similar to than a 2,0-litre petrol car and is fully suited for everyday driving. The zero-emission drive system consumes the equivalent of 3.3 litres of diesel per 100 kilometres in the NEDC (New European Driving Cycle). Production of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell will commence in late 2009 with a small lot. The first of around 200 vehicles will be delivered to customers in Europe and the USA at the beginning of 2010.

The new fuel cell vehicle offers everything that people expect from a Mercedes-Benz: High comfort and safety as well as no reduction in interior space and boot capacity. Customers will not have to sacrifice any driving pleasure either, because the electric motor has a peak performance of 100 kW/136 hp and a maximum torque of 290 Nm, which is available from the first rotation. It ensures that the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell, whose impressive dynamic handling properties are in some cases far better than those of a two-litre petrol car, gets off to an excellent start. Despite these qualities, the zero-emission fuel cell drive consumes the equivalent of only 3.3 litres of diesel fuel per 100 kilometres (NEDC). Thanks to its great range of about 400 kilometres and short refuelling times of around three minutes, the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell ensures local zero-emission mobility even for long stretches.

The vehicle's technological heart is the new generation of the compact, high-performance fuel cell system, in which gaseous hydrogen reacts with atmospheric oxygen at 700 bar to generate a current for the electric motor. The fuel cell system of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell has a very good cold-start capability even at temperatures as low as minus 25 degrees Celsius. The drive system was completely newly developed versus the F-Cell A-Class presented in 2004, with Mercedes-Benz engineers achieving considerable improvements in output, torque, operating range, reliability, starting characteristics and comfort. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell now offers driving pleasure and day-to-day suitability at Mercedes level - without local emissions.

As in hybrids with combustion engines, the fuel-cell car uses a lithium-ion battery with an output of 35 kW and a capacity of 1.4 kWh to boost power and recover braking energy. Lithium-ion technology offers several advantages over conventional batteries, including compact dimensions, high performance, great recharge efficiency and a long service life.

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell employs the unique sandwich floor architecture that is well-known from the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and B-Class. The advantage of this design is that the drive components are located in the sandwich floor, where they are protected and don't take up much space so that the vehicle's interior remains fully usable and a boot capacity of 416 litres is available.

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell does not need to fear comparison where equipment is concerned either. Eye-catching features include a bonamite silver paint finish and exclusive light-alloy wheels in a 10-spoke design. In the interior, leather upholstery, seat heating, automatic climate control and the COMAND-system, as well as other features, continue to ensure a high level of comfort.

Same level of safety as in other Mercedes cars
No matter what the conditions, the operational reliability of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell is of the same high level as in Mercedes vehicles with conventional combustion engines. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell's integrated safety concept takes the specific characteristics of the innovative drive system into account. The concept incorporates the expertise from the many years of experience Mercedes-Benz has had with fuel cell drives and high-voltage applications. Mercedes engineers have tested and optimised the drive-specific components' safety in more than 30 additional crash tests.

Network of filling stations required for car's widespread use
With more than 100 test vehicles and a combined total of over 4.5 million kilometres of trial testing, Daimler and Mercedes-Benz have the most extensive experience with fuel cell vehicles of any manufacturer worldwide. The Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell is further testimony of this technology's high level of development for automotive use. However, a comprehensive network of hydrogen filling stations still has to be set up before locally zero-emission driving can become a widespread reality. To make this possible, Daimler is cooperating with government authorities, energy utilities and oil companies in joint projects in places such as Hamburg, Stuttgart and California.

Mercedes-Benz views the development of electric cars with battery and fuel cell drives for local zero-emission driving as a means of supplementing vehicles with high-tech internal combustion engines. Advanced diesel and petrol engines will remain important for automotive applications for a long time to come - not only for individual mobility in passenger cars - especially over long distances - but, more importantly, for freight transport in trucks. Electric vehicles, on the other hand, will increasingly be used in urban transport.

Mercedes-Benz to launch the G-Wagon on 14th February

Mercedes-Benz is launching it iconic off roading vehicle, the G-Wagon in India on 14th of February. It�s kind of amusing to see the company launching the vehicle on Valentine�s Day, as the G-Wagon was born as a military vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz is celebrating the 125th anniversary of its invention of the automobile. The G-Class is the longest-serving passenger car series in the 125-year history of the brand. The G-Class is being introduced to mark the celebrations in India.

The G-Wagon is considered one of the most accomplished off-roaders in the world. It has remained largely unchanged for 30 years, and still stays true to the original design and body on ladder frame layout. it is one of the most timeless automobiles indeed!

The 2011 G-Class is offered with either a 224bhp V6 diesel (G 350 CDI) or two gasoline V8 engines producing 388HP in the G500 and 507HP in the G55 AMG model. The G-Class is scheduled to remain in production until 2015.

Expect us to bring you the details live from the launch.

Mercedes-Benz planning small car for India

When it comes to India, small is big. Every carmaker has been trying to get a share of the small car market pie. The turnaround Ford has managed in India with the Figo in just a year goes to explain the importance of the B-segment in the Indian context. And while it�s obvious for the mainstream car manufacturers to hustle for this space, even premium carmakers are eyeing the opportunity.

If some reports are to be believed, Mercedes-Benz is exploring the possibilities to launch a small car for the Indian market. While no specifics have been divulged about this new project, a small car with the three pointed star, and a substantially less price than even the C-class makes business sense. The company has the A and B class cars in its international line-up as options, but the interesting bit here is that M-B is mulling a ground up small car platform for this market. Although the costs involved in developing a car ground-up is enormous, and there has to be sustained volumes for such a project to be feasible, the company is still showing intent to consider the option.

The company is looking at modifying its Smart platform to suit the Indian conditions. Smart is a premium small car brand by M-B which offers two and four seater small cars with the name ForTwo and ForFour primarily in the American and European market. The car will be tweaked to suit the price and practicality sensibilities of the Indian audiences. Mercedes-Benz may utilize its alliance with Renault-Nissan to develop a cost-effective model for India. If all goes well, we may soon see Mercedes compacts zipping around on our streets.

MODIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | Desain Pintu yang Unik

MODIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz 300 SL | Desain Pintu yang Unik

There are many more legendary car models thanks to their car door. No wonder that today many cars on display at the Paris International Motor Show 2010 has a door that is unique.

In 1954, Mercedes-Benz introduced the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL. This car became famous thanks to extraordinary ability. But not only that, this car is legendary because the door could be opened up like wings of a dove (gullwing).

If Mercedes-Benz 300 SL-known thanks to the dove-wing doors, the Rolls-Royce precisely known thanks to a typical door, suicide door.

Named suicide because the doors are often open a bit because of high winds. In addition, the gangsters chose suicide car door because it can easily push someone from their car.

Some cars are famous thanks to this door is Lamborghini Murciellago and Land Rover Range Stormer. There is another interesting car door, door or door name butterfly butterfly.

This door is not much different from the scissor door. The difference is, if the scissor door lifted up, the butterfly lifted exit door. The car door is even more popular after being used on the McLaren F1.

Well, some forms of this door can be witnessed in the arena of the Paris International Motor Show 2010. Some concept cars and passenger carmasih wear these doors. The goal, in addition to attract attention, also seeks to become legendary as the previous mobilmobil.

In the event the Paris International Motor Show, which use a scissor door car that Citroen and Kia Pop.Mobil Survolt it appear more exotic French model thanks to an extraordinary door.

Compatriot Citroen, Renault, just choose another flow. Renault concept car DeZir appear confident with the car door butterfly. DeZir is a special car for adopting technology KERS (kinetic energy recovery system), which is used in the world of F1.

The same is done by KIA Pop.as mini-shaped concept car, the choice of butterfly doors is a smart move. This car became more so roomy when the door opened upward. Meanwhile, the suicide door is represented by the Nissan Townpod.

The door is modified by applying front and back open width.so, in terms of security can be guaranteed well.

SPESIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz | Calon Mobil Murah

SPESIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz | Calon Mobil Murah

Mercedes-Benz intends to bring new models are planned to be a special sale in Indonesia. Is this candidate a la Mercy cheap car?

When it is confirmed to Deputy Director of Marketing PT Mercedes-Benz Indonesia (MBI) Yuniadi Hartono, he had a different answer.

"Maybe a car cheap, but cheap for the size of a Mercedes car that had been there," he said when met at the Hotel Kempinski, Jakarta, Tuesday (05/10/2010).

He claimed, for the price range of Rp300 million to Rp500 million Mercedes-Benz cars are planned to be equipped with engines below 2,000 cc will be the most premium car in its segment.

"Because if we look down the 2,000 cc class definitely worth Rp100 million range, while above 2,000 cc is 300 million. So arguably we will remain a premium," said Yuniadi.

He also argued, a number of German brand loyal consumers sometimes need a compact car for their daily needs but want to still look luxurious.

"Like the bike, there are others Rp1 million to Rp40 million, whereas the same needs. So did this car, our customers may need a small car for daily use and unfortunately if we are using the C-Class, E-Class or S-Class, but still want a car with luxury, comfort, and safety is high, "he said.

What is clear, the car is scheduled to appear at the world premiere in 2012 it will be assembled at the MBI factory in Indonesia and are made available to the market in Indonesia.

"This is really a new model of the platform which is also new, the shape can be A-Class, B-Class or Mini SUV," he said.

SPESIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz SLK Terbaru Siap Diproduksi

SPESIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz SLK Terbaru Siap Diproduksi

Latest Roadster from Mercedes-Benz has reached the final touch to reach the production stage. Had already seen the latest SLK appeared on the streets.

At first sight, the Mercedes-Benz SLK looks similar to its predecessor, though later on when being produced, the overall style has been completely overhauled.

Front grille looks aggressive with large oval-shaped air flow, and overall appearance of nuanced rounded, including a rear view of the new SLK.

With a length of 4131 mm, width 1808 mm and 1304 mm high, making the SLK interior space into a more spacious, so that it can accommodate a variety of purposes in addition to passenger accommodation.

Bodi aluminum and steel, as well as electro-mechanical steering system and the Mercedes-Benz electronically Operated Brake Torque-vectoring, will be featured are pinned on this new SLK.

While the engine, the latest SLK will be provided three petrol engine options that take the base of the SLK200 CGI-capacity 1.8-liter turbocharged direct-injection, powerful 184 Bhp.

While two other petrol engines, among others SLK250 CGI with 204 Bhp power, as well as the CGI SLK350, with a capacity of 3.5-liter V6 Direct Injection.

And for the first time a diesel engine CDI SLK250, with a capacity of 2.2 liter four cylinder Common-rail powered 204 bhp, will also be pinned on the new SLK body.

"We want to provide a sense of more sport on this new SLK, without sacrificing comfort," said project leader, J�rgen Weissinger, as reported by Autocar, Friday (24/09/2010)

Mercedes-Benz SLK plan to bring this new mat when the Geneva Motor Show next year, and will go on sale in the UK shortly thereafter.

SPESIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL | Mobil Listrik Terbaru

SPESIFIKASI Mercedes-Benz A-Class E-CELL | Mobil Listrik Terbaru

Stringent emission regulation in Europe produces about the "boom" of electric cars in Europe. Mercedes-Benz was no less swiftly. They introduced the A-Class E-CELL. This is the second electric model alerts Daimler AG that has been ready for production after the Smart ForTwo Electric Drive.

Exterior and interior of this electric-powered city car with the A-Class plant fuel. Only, the chassis with built-coated floor for safe and secure battery under the passenger cabin. This position will provide benefits, making the car lower the center of gravity and of course make the control better.

Two lithium-ion batteries with a total of 36 kWh can use a maximum distance of 200 km (for all content). To charge the battery, users can plug directly into sockets in the home (230V). It takes 8 hours to fully charge. If charging in general electrical installations with voltage 400V, take only 3 hours.

Speaking of performance, the electric motor is used to produce power 95PS and 290 Nm of torque. The ability accelerates 0-60 km / h obtained in 5.5 seconds and to reach 100 km / h took 14 seconds. Its maximum speed is limited electronically at 150 km / hour.

On the instrument panel there is a multifunction display that shows battery charging status, mileage, travel time, average speed, average energy consumption, and the distance that can still be reached with the remaining capacity of electric energy.

The panel was replaced with engine speed manual power indicator. Segments green, white, and red on the indicator panel will indicate whether the system is in the driving mode to recharge the battery, economical, or a full-powered.

The plan, there are only 500 A-Class E-CELL to be made in their factory in Rastatt, Germany, starting autumn 2010. This car will be sold in several European countries, including Germany, France and the Netherlands.