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Mercedes-AMG F1 Safety Cars Caught Playing On Track

by (RSS feed) September 19th, 2011 at 8:02 pm

Often enough, we see the silver cars of F1′s safety and medical teams going around the track whenever a race incident occurs. Long a mainstay of Formula 1, Mercedes’s AMG cars are a sight as familiar as the pit crews of the various teams. But that’s just about all we see, glimpses of F1′s safety and medical cars.

Now, the Mercedes-AMG support cars are given center stage in this video. On it, we see the C63 AMG estate that’s used as the medical car and the SLS AMG safety taking to the track at speed. And on this rare occasion, we not only get to see but hear them as well. And hearing them this way is a bit unnerving, because they sound like race cars, instead of the smooth, purring machines that we are more accustomed to when we see them on the street. If these loud exhausts are overwhelmed by the shriek of F1 cars on the telly, imagine how loud they are in real life!

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SLS AMG E-Cell Goes Lightweight with a Carbon Fiber Spine

by (RSS feed) September 14th, 2011 at 2:53 am

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Another ambitious technology was created by Mercedes-Benz, called the “AMG Lightweight Performance”, the design is now being introduced at the 2011 Frankfurt Auto Show. Made in an effort to upgrade crash safety, the “zero intrusion cell” protects the battery modules in the vehicle from damage and deformation in case there is a crash.

The SLS AMG E-CELL body shell being shown by Mercedes-Benz AMG at the IAA 2011 is one trailblazing outcome of its ambitious “AMG Lightweight Performance” design strategy. Its key element is a transmission tunnel made out of lightweight carbon-fibre composite material (CFRP), which is structurally integrated into the aluminium body shell and firmly bonded with it. The high-strength and stiff CFRP component helps to reduce weight, while also serving as a monocoque housing for the battery modules.

The carbon-fibre battery monocoque in the SLS AMG E-CELL forms an integral part of the body shell and acts as the vehicle’s “spine”. The advantages of carbon composite materials were specifically exploited by the AMG engineers in its design. These include their high strength, which makes it possible to create extremely rigid structures in terms of torsion and bending, excellent crash performance and low weight. CFRP components are up to 50 percent lighter than comparable steel ones, yet retain the same level of stability. Compared with aluminium, the weight saving is still around 30 percent, while the material is considerably thinner. The advantages in terms of weight achieved through the carbon-fibre battery monocoque are reflected in the agility of the SLS AMG E-CELL and, in conjunction with the highly innovative wheel-selective four-wheel drive system, ensure true driving enjoyment.

The carbon-fibre battery monocoque is, in addition, conceived as a “zero intrusion cell” in order to meet the very highest expectations in terms of crash safety. It protects the battery modules inside the vehicle from deformation or damage in the event of a crash.

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Carlsson CK63 RS: Tuner’s Take on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

by (RSS feed) September 13th, 2011 at 12:49 am

Carlsson CK63 RS Carlsson CK63 RS: Tuners Take on the Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG

Car Tuner, Carlsson, uses the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG for their newest creation, the CK63 RS.

A touch of sophistication in an impressive aerodynamic kit, that is what the CK63 RS is all about. The front spoiler lip is made of carbon fiber that adds a but of sporty look to this saloon car. The trunk lid also has carbon fiber spoiler, that gives a more stable holding even when running at high speeds.

On the other hand, the hood’s inside contains the enhances CLS AMG 63 performance package, which is now producing a 649HP and 900Nm of torque, way more than the original’s 557HP and 800 Nm. Sprint time meanwhile is 0 to 100kph in about 4 seconds. The exhaust system makes it different too, as the 4 oval end pipes give it a very different sound.

The alloy wheels of the Carlsson SLS AMG 63 kit, are made of light alloy and a combines 5-single and 5-double spokes, a trend that Germany’s Merzig is trying to start. It is also equipped with Carlsson’s patented C-Tronic SUSPENSION, an intelligent lowering system that brings the vehicle to 30mm while also monitoring the condition of the road. This controlling device adapts the residual spring travel every 150 milliseconds while also switching conditions when the speed drops to under 20kph.

Meanwhile, the interior follows the luxurious design the brand is known for. Carlsson Nappa exclusive leather line the seats and door panels. Carbon inlays in matte dark brown finish can be seen in the dashboard, center console and door panels too. Soft velour floor mat with the tuner’s logo together with brushed aluminum door pins adds to the stylish design of the car’s interior.

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG 63 is already a beauty by itself, however, thanks to Carlsson, the car was enhanced and was given a more unique appearance.

The CK63 RS will also make its world premier at the Frankfurt Auto Show, see it at Hall 5.

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Source: Carlsson.de

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SLS AMG GT3 Now Officially a Part of AMG Driving Academy

by (RSS feed) September 11th, 2011 at 10:31 am

SLS AMG GT3 Now Officially a Part of AMG Driving Academy SLS AMG GT3 Now Officially a Part of AMG Driving Academy

The SLS AMG GT3 is now one of the vehicles in the line-up of AMG Driving Academy. Now, you can experience fast car racing while being assured that you’re riding a safe vehicle.

The vehicle is part of AMG Driving Academy’s Masters program which has four stages, Experience, Warm-up, Training and Competition.

  • Experience stage- a three-hour stage where participants will start with riding the SLS AMG road version. This will help them be familiar with driving the powerful car. After that, they will be asked to ride at the passenger seat the SLS AMG GT3 being driven by an experience professional racing driver.
  • Warm-up stage – participants will get lessons, theory introduction to the controls and technology of the SLS AMG GT3. They will then undergo a fitness check.
  • Training stage – the vehicle will be driven on sports tires first, then they will be switched to slick tires. They can book a personal trainer on an hourly basis, who will teach them cornering techniques, acceleration, changing gear and perfect braking.
  • Competition stage- this may happen at the end of 2012, where the participants who underwent until the training stage can join.

The price for SLS AMG GT3 Masters event start at €1,500 and it will start either on September 17 or 18 at the Groß-Dölln track.

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Schumacher and Rosberg at the Frankfurt Motor Show

by (RSS feed) September 8th, 2011 at 2:44 am

Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg Unveils the AMG Mercedes C Class Coupe Schumacher and Rosberg at the Frankfurt Motor Show

Before the Mercedes-Benz 2010 DTM AMG Mercedes C-coupe will be placed at the halls of Frankfurt Motor Show for the world to see, Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg will ceremoniously unveil it.

On September 13 at 12, the two Mercedes Petronas drivers will do the ceremony, this can be downloaded from www.news2use.tv.

MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One drivers Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg will unveil the new DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé for the 2012 season during the Frankfurt International Motor Show, at 12.00 CET on Tuesday 13 September 2011. Dr Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management at Daimler AG, and Norbert Haug, Vice-President, Mercedes-Benz Motorsport, will also be present on the Mercedes-Benz stand in the IAA’s Festival Hall, Frankfurt.

Now available for download: Mercedes-Benz DTM driver Gary Paffett offers a tantalizing glimpse of the new DTM car in a sneak preview video, and explains the key differences between the 2012 DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé and the current DTM AMG Mercedes C-Class.

Download the video in English (with or without German subtitles) at: www.news2use.tv

Press information and photos will be available on 13.09.2011 at 12.00 CET by visiting media.daimler.com. The first video clips of the new DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé will be available for download at the same time from: www.news2use.tv.

Michael Schumacher: “The IAA, the world’s most important show for the automotive industry, is the perfect setting for the première of our new 2012 DTM car.”

Nico Rosberg: “I can’t wait to see how the new DTM AMG Mercedes C-Coupé has turned out, which is why I’m so pleased to be there as we show it off to the world for the first time. It’s going to be a moment to remember.”

Gary Paffett: “I was at the film and photo shoot for the new AMG Mercedes C-Coupé recently and was seriously impressed by my ‘company car’ for next season. I can’t wait to begin testing very soon.”

Norbert Haug: “This new-generation vehicle, based on our Mercedes-Benz C- Coupé, will mark the introduction of an even more spectacular racing car from the start of 2012. I am certain that the spectators will get their money’s worth from the three-way fight between Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the DTM next year.”

Source: Daimler AG

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