Specs and Review

There are precious few cars whose anniversaries call for celebration on Goodwood Festival of Speed four decades down the road � but this year is the Porsche 917s 40th birthday. On Saturday and Sunday, the Goodwood Festival of Speed marks the occasion with the largest gathering of 917s ever seen in Britain, including short- and long-tailed cars and CanAm derivatives.

And yet, while most enthusiasts will know about the 917 and its fearsome reputation, its harder to explain to the layman why its cult status has endured. The car had a competitive life of just two years and there have been faster and more successful cars before and since � many of them from the same company � so why has the 917s fame survived for so long?

This actuality is the Mercedes SLS AMG Atramentous Edition by German affability close Kicherer. The adapted Gullwing archetypal gets a abounding anatomy matte atramentous antithesis blanket accumulated with some bright capacity such as the center-section of the awning and the new advanced and rear aprons. The German tuner additionally puts on a set of 20-inch blacked-out rims with a able lip.


Performance modifications accommodate a recalibrated ECU and a custom action bankrupt arrangement that advice access the front/mid army 6.3-liter V8s achievement from 571HP to 620HP, as able-bodied as an adjustable sports suspension.

Mercedes-Benz 2012 SLK Specifications and Features

Mercedes-Benz 2012 SLK pictures,Photos and images

Front Seats

• Front head room: 37.9 in.
• Front hip room: 54.6 in.
• Front leg room: 42.5 in.
• Front shoulder room: 52.2 in.
• Multi-level heating passenger seat
• 8 -way power passenger seat
• 8 -way power driver seat
• Passenger seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Multi-level heating driver seat
• Driver seat with power adjustable lumbar support
• Height adjustable driver seat
• Height adjustable passenger seat
• Premium leather/alcantara
• Sport front seats

Power Features

• Remote power door locks
• Power mirrors
• Heated mirrors
• 4 one-touch power windows
• Remote window operation

Convenience

• Cruise control
• Cargo net
• Front console with storage
• Front cupholders
• Front door pockets
• Remote trunk release
• Retained accessory power
• Speed-proportional power steering
• Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
• 12V front power outlet(s)
• Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
• Transmission controls and audio controls on steering wheel

Comfort

• Interior active charcoal air filter
• Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
• Extended cabin heating
• Trunk light
• Alloy trim on center console
• Alloy trim on dash
• Alloy and leather trim on doors
• Front reading lights
• Leather trim on shift knob
• Leather steering wheel
• Front floor mats
• Turn signal in mirrors
• Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
• Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

Memorized settings

• Memorized settings for 3 drivers
• Memorized settings passenger seat settings
• Memorized settings includes steering wheel

Instrumentation

• Clock
• Tachometer
• Trip computer
• External temperature display
• Low fuel level warning

In Car Entertainment

• Mast antenna
• Alpine premium brand stereo system
• 9 total speakers
• AM/FM in-dash 6 CD player stereo
• Sirius satellite radio
• Auxiliary audio input and iPod integration

Telematics

• Pre-wired for phone
• Mbrace telecommunications service
• Bluetooth wireless data link for hands-free phone

• Vehicle Type: 2-door coupe, modified car
• Price: $---,---
• Miles Per Gallon: --/-- mpg
• Drivetrain
• Configuration Front Engine/RWD
• Engine: Twin-Turbo V12
• Displacement: 5980 cc
• Horsepower: 788 bhp @ 5500 rpm
• Torque: 1047 lb-ft @ 2100 rpm
• Max RPM: 6000 rpm
• Transmission: 5-Speed Automatic
• Dimensions
• Weight: 3957 lbs
• Height: --.- in
• Length: ---.- in
• Width: --.- in
• Wheelbase: --.- in
• Track: f: --.- / r: --.- in
• Performance
• 0-60 mph: 3.5 sec
• 0-100 mph: --.- sec
• Quarter Mile: --.- sec @ --- mph
• Top Speed: 206 mph

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL63 AMG Roadster Specifications

• Standard Engine 6.3L V8
• Standard Transmission 7 Speed Manual
• Cylinders 8
• Horsepower @RPM 518@6800
• Fuel Economy Cty/Hwy 12 / 19
• Combined Fuel Economy 14
• EPA Class Two Seater
• Number of Valves 32
• Torque @RPM N/A
• Fuel Type System Gas Engine / Sequential Electronic Fuel Injected, Sequential Port Fuel Injected Sequential, Multi-Port Fuel Injected
• Turbo (Yes/No) No
• Overdrive Transmission Yes
• Battery Output N/A
• Compression 11.3:1
• Displacement 6208 / 379
• Bore X Stroke 4.02x3.72
• Cruising Range 295.4 miles
• Final Drive Gear Ratio Opt N/A
• Power to Weight Ratio 8.3
• Final Drive Ratio No
• Valves Configuration Dual Overhead Cam / Twin Overhead काम

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Anti-Theft & Locks
o Valet Lockout
o Selective Unlocking
o Vehicle Anti-Theft Via Alarm and Engine Immobilizer
o Vehicle Theft Tracking Notification Included With mbrace In-Vehicle Technology
o Vehicle Anti-Lockout
o Locking Fuel Filler Door
o Power Decklid Lock/Unlock
o Programmable Power Door Locks Operated Via Remote and Internal Switch With Automatic Locking
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Braking & Traction
o Predictive Brake Priming Brake Optimization System
o All-Speed Traction Control
o AMG 3-Setting Electronic Stability Program (ESP(R)) Vehicle Stability Control System Operated Via Engine Power Reduction, ABS and Traction Control Measures Steering Wheel Angle/Direction, Yaw Rate, Wheel Speed, and Lateral Acceleration
o Electronic Brake Force Distribution
o AMG Front Power 361-mm Ventilated Disc and Rear Power 330-mm Ventilated Disc Brakes
o Brake Drying
o 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brakes
o Brake Assist (BAS) Electronic Brake Assistance
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Doors
o Latching Power Trunk Lid
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Electrical
o Drive-By-Wire Control For Shifting and Suspension
o Battery Saver
o Battery
o Front Power Outlet Integrated With Cigarette Lighter
o Delayed Power Retention
o Cigarette Lighter
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Engines & Emissions
o Oil Cooler
o Extended Service Interval
o AMG 6.3-Liter, 90-Degree V8, 32-Valve, DOHC, SEFI Engine; Front Mounted With Horsepower Of 518@6800, Torque Of 465@5200, Alloy Block and Alloy Cylinder Heads
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Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
o mbrace: Safety & Security, Navigation, Destination Planning & Convenience Services Via Vehicle, Online & Compatible Smartphones. More Info: www.MBUSA.com/mbrace (At This Time mbrace Is Unavailable On Vehicles Retailed Between 11/15/08 - 11/15/09)
o Radio Antenna
o GPS and Hard Drive Navigation Aid With Real-Time Traffic, 6.5-In. Screen and Voice Activation
o SD Card Reader
o Vehicle Location System Included With mbrace In-Vehicle Technology
o Hard Drive With 40GB Total
o Wireless Communication Access For Bluetooth(R) Enabled Devices
o Subwoofer
o Radio Data System
o Equalizer
o DVD Player
o Front Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
o Sirius(R) Real-Time Traffic Information
o Telephone Antenna
o Harman/Kardon(R) HD AM/FM Radio With 510-Watts, Speed Sensitive Volume, LOGIC7(R) Surround Sound and 11 Speakers Total; 6-Disc CD Changer; MP3 Player; Sirius(R) Satellite Radio (Includes 6 Months Of Service)
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Exterior Lighting
o Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights
o Front Foglights and 1 Rear Foglight
o Night Security Illumination Programmable Perimeter Lighting
o Adaptive High and Low Beam Bi-Xenon High Intensity Discharge Headlights
o Automatic Headlights With Automatic On/Off and Dusk Sensor
o Variable Intensity Brake Lights
o Cornering Lights
o Retractable Headlight Washers
o Daytime Running Lights
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Exterior, Design, Paint & Finish
o Gloss Black Transverse Front Apron Fin
o Chrome Located On Dual Twin Exhaust Pipes
o Metallic Paint (If Selected)
o Dark Tinted Headlights and Taillights
o AMG Side Skirts
o 6.3 AMG Badging
o Wind Deflector For Convertibles
o Front and Rear Body Color Bumpers
o Black Grille
o AMG Front Air Dam
o AMG Rear Air Dam
o AMG Rear Spoiler
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Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
o Interior Pollen, Dust and Active Charcoal Air Filter
o Separate Driver/Front Passenger Climate Controls
o Automatic Climate Control With Sun Sensor
o HVAC Rest Mode
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Instrumentation
o 3 Memory Adjustments For Driver Side Include Exterior Mirrors, Seat and Steering Wheel; Passenger Side Include Seat
o Voice Control Voice Activated Controls For Navigation System, Audio and Bluetooth(R) Wireless Enabled Devices
o Tire Pressure Monitor
o Trip Computer
o Maintenance Interval Indicator
o Steering Wheel Mounted Controls For Audio, Instrumentation Display, Wireless Enabled Devices and Transmission
o Exterior Temperature Gauge
o Tachometer
o Cruise Control
o Digital Clock
o COMAND Centralized Control Instrumentation For Phone, Audio, and Navigation
o Oil Pressure Gauge
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Interior Lighting
o Illuminated Entry
o Front Map Lights
o Delayed Courtesy Lights
o Trunk Light
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Interior, Design, Decor & Floor Covering
o Carbon Fiber Trim Located On Center Floor Console and Doors
o Carpet Located In Passenger Cabin and Trunk
o Alloy Located On Door Sills With AMG Logo
o AMG Front Carpeted Floor Mats
o AMG Performance Leather Steering Wheel
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Remote Controls & Remote Releases
o Panic Alarm
o Smartkey Multi-Function Remote Operates Anti-Theft, Convertible Top, Door Lock/Unlock, Panic Alarm, Perimeter Lighting and Trunk
o Remote Trunk Release Located Inside Vehicle and On Multi-Function Remote
o Universal Garage Door Opener
o Remote Fuel Door Release
o Keyless Entry Operated Via Key Fob
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Safety
o Front Side Airbags With Head Protection
o Front Passenger Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
o Trunk Anti-Trap Device
o First Aid Kit
o Crash Sensor Sends Turns On Interior Lights and Turns On Flashers
o Rollover Sensor
o Front 3-Point Seatbelts
o Front Pretensioners With Force Limiters
o Driver Airbag With Dual Stage Deployment
o Front Automatic Locking Retractor
o Side Guard Door Beams
o Concealed Safety Roll Bar
o Driver Knee Airbag
o Front and Rear Crumple Zones
o Passenger Airbag Cutoff Sensor
o Crash Sensor Sends GPS Signal Included With mbrace In-Vehicle Technology
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Seats
o Driver Power Seat Adjusts 12 Ways Total
o Front Dual Power Headrests
o Multicontour Front Dual Power Lumbar Support
o Premium Upgraded Leather Seats
o Front Passenger Power Seat Adjusts 12 Ways Total
o Front Dual Reclining Dynamic Multicontour Heated Massage Sport Bucket Seats With 2 Settings, Adjustable Seat Height, 3-Position Power Memory and Adjustable Headrests
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Steering
o 3-Position Memory Steering Column
o Automatic Tilt Away Steering Column
o Direct-Steer Power Speed Sensing Rack and Pinion Variable Assisted Steering
o Power Telescopic Steering Column
o Power Tilt Steering Column
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Storage
o 2 Cupholders Total
o Front Door Mounted Storage
o Cargo Area Tiedowns
o Coinholder
o Temperature Controlled Storage Cools Glovebox
o Underseat Storage
o Front Covered Lower Console Storage Located On Floor
o Rear Locking Storage
o Lockable Glovebox

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There are the big victories that make a car not forgotten: 1955 won a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL in the production sports car class, the legendary "Mille Miglia" - one of the most demanding endurance race in the world on public roads. The 60th anniversary of the Renner Corol Mercedes-Benz celebrates now with the Mercedes-Benz SL 417 Mille Miglia, the high level of comfort with racing temperament combined.


At 4:17 clock the Mercedes 300 SL took the # 417 on the race. At the wheel of the American privateer John Fitch, with the assistance of his co-driver Kurt Gessl. After 11 hours, 29 minutes and 21 seconds and Fitch Gessl mastered the over 1597 km long route from Brescia to Rome and back. It was not only the victory in the series sports cars of the Mille Miglia, but even a fifth place overall. Many racing prototype was the 300 SL behind. Also, the second and third rank this production sports car class occupied standard 300 SL.


After 60 years now the eulogy, reminiscent integrated Mercedes-Benz therefore considers the new SL Edition "Mille Miglia 417" on this victory and the car with the number 417. The legendary number "417" in the emblem of the special model.

The design of the special model underscores the sporty temperament stylish red accents. So the makers held the lip on the front apron in red, while a red trim strip sets the contrast to the spoiler in matte carbon on the rear bumper. Red shimmer calipers through the spokes of the black AMG performance wheels that carry subtle red bezels and front have a diameter of 19 inches and 20 inches in the rear.

As standard, the special model "Mille Miglia 417" in "magnetite black metallic" is painted. Upon request, the matt finishes "designo magno night black", "white Designo Magno Cashmere" or the brilliant "Designo Diamond White Bright" are to be had.


The luxurious yet sporty interior embossed evaluated Mercedes-Benz with fine materials to continue. As a catcher prove the "AMG Line" seats as well as the black center console with contrast inserts and red piping. The headrests in leather wear a carboxylic embossed and embroidered label "SL Mille Miglia". Red piping also contour the black door inner panels with red arm rests. The grippy steering wheel based the makers with red and black nappa leather, while a carbon imprint sets additional accents. The shimmer trim in matte carbon, black floor mats are edged red and marked with the embroidered label "1000 Miglia".

The SL Special Edition "Mille Miglia 417" than to have SL 400 and SL 500 as. The six-cylinder engine in the SL 400 with 333 HP provides for a sprint from 0 to 100 km / h in 5.2 seconds, while the SL 500 with 455 hp completed the classic sprint in 4.6 seconds. Both engines are electronically limited to 250 km / h.


Provide a standard curve dynamics Wizard and an adaptive variable damping and, in particular, available as an optional active suspension system "Active Body Control" (ABC) for sporty transverse dynamics with a high level of comfort.

The surcharge for special equipment "Mille Miglia 417" in Germany is 17,612 euros for the Mercedes-Benz SL 400. When Mercedes-Benz SL 500 the package with 15,232 euro accounts for parts. Order can be the special edition from April 7 2015

Photo Credit: © Mercedes-Benz

The Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class and Audi A3 attained almost identical levels of popularity in the United States in 2014.

True, Mercedes-Benz sold 27,365 CLAs over the last twelve months; Audi sold only 22,250 A3s during that period. That’s 23% more CLA sales than A3 sales.

But you’ll remember that the CLA arrived at the end of 2013’s third-quarter. The A3 sedan, a replacement for the A3 hatch which never sold as often as this new car, began trickling into dealers in February of this year but wasn’t readily available until April.

Over the final three-quarters of 2014, Audi USA reported 21,387 A3 sales, 151 more than the figure achieved by the CLA over the same period.

With great frequency, the vehicles marketed by rival German luxury brands aren’t necessarily direct competitors. The CLS, for instance, is a $66,000 sedan with no diesel option; Audi’s A7 is a $66,000 hatchback with diesel availability. S-Class pricing starts 28% beyond the BMW 7-Series’ base MSRP. The E-Class Benz is available as a wagon; BMW’s 5-Series is sadly offered as a ghastly hatchback instead.

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• U.S. Vehicle Sales Rankings By Model - December & 2014 Year End
• U.S. Car Sales Rankings By Model - December & 2014 Year End

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The members of this entry-level duo, however, could hardly target the other with greater precision. They are closely aligned in terms of pricing, are available with turbocharged four-cylinders, and send power to the front or all four wheels.The fact that they sell at the exact same pace speaks volumes about the differing tastes of consumers who are looking for the same type of car. 50.184% of the clientele goes Audi’s conservatively-designed direction; 49.82% head to the Mercedes-Benz showroom for swoopier styling.
Mercedes-Benz made greater headway at the end of 2014. Q4 sales, at 9158 units, accounted for one-third of the CLA’s year-end total. Granted, year-over-year volume in the fourth-quarter plummeted 22% compared with the same period one year earlier when the CLA was the freshest produce on the shelves. But fourth-quarter volume rose to the highest level of the year, as if to clarify that the arrival of the GLA crossover/hatch was not going to have an impact on the CLA’s success. The GLA went on sale in September. Q4 volume for that vehicle totalled 5893 units.

At Audi, the fourth-quarter also represented the best period yet for the A3, though at 7581 units, the Audi was well back of the Benz. Audi’s GLA-fighting Q3 went on sale in August. 1092 were sold in September but monthly volume in the fourth-quarter predictably fell from that high. 2319 Q3s were sold between October and December.
As for other potential competitors, the more performance-oriented BMW 2-Series (including leftover copies of the 1-Series) earned the business of 7345 U.S. customers in 2014, the second-lowest year ever for the 1-Series/2-Series family. More than 13,000 1-Series’ were sold in 2010. Buick Verano volume slid 4% to 43,743 units. Acura ILX sales dropped 13% to 17,854.

Top-tier luxury nameplates are both more expensive and significantly more common. BMW’s wide-ranging 3-Series/4-Series family generated a 19% increase to 142,232 sales in 2014. Mercedes-Benz sold more than 75,000 C-Classes and more than 66,000 E-Classes in a down year. The Lexus ES, BMW 5-Series, Lexus IS, Audi A4, Infiniti Q50, Lincoln MKZ, Cadillac CTS, and Cadillac ATS each produced more U.S. sales in 2014 than either the CLA and A3, as well.

This post also appears in full today on The Truth About Cars.