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Spy Shots and Video of the 2018 Mercedes-AMG GT C Emerge

Giancarlo Perlas August 28, 2016

New spy shots and a video reveal that the performance division of Mercedes-Benz has been very busy even after it just unveiled the Mercedes-AMG GT R. The images and the clip show a soft top version of the Mercedes-AMG GT, which was christened unofficially as the “Mercedes-AMG GT C.” In July, Mercedes-Benz confirmed that it is working on a roadster version of the Mercedes-AMG GT. After that, spy pictures and a video of the camouflaged Mercedes-AMG GT C while undergoing testing have started circulating online. The photos and clip suggest that the auto is carrying a soft top. Despite the full wrap, the contours of the roadster display a strong likeness… Continue Reading »

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Mercedes-AMG CLA45 Gets Tuned by Schmidt Revolution

Giancarlo Perlas August 28, 2016

Tuning firm Schmidt Revolution unveiled its new project for the 2016 Mercedes-AMG CLA45. The package gives the coupe a boost in engine power and new set of wheels. Power Unit The Mercedes-AMG CLA45 possesses a 2.0-liter inline-4 turbo engine. The output of the car’s power unit is at 375 hp with 350 lb-ft of torque. The coupe has an all-wheel drive feature and its power distributed via a seven-speed automatic transmission gearbox. The zero to 60 mph acceleration of the auto is only 4.1 seconds. According to a source, Schmidt Revolution installed a chip to the Mercedes-AMG CLA45 to take raise its output up to 400 hp with 361 lb-ft… Continue Reading »

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Nico Rosberg Bags the Victory in F1 Belgian Grand Prix

Giancarlo Perlas August 28, 2016

Nico Rosberg is back on his winning ways. The German bagged the victory in the recently concluded Formula 1 Belgian Grand Prix. However, it was his partner who really showed a very impressive performance. Rosberg started with a pole position in Belgium, which gave him a huge advantage in the race. The Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team driver finished with a time of 1:44:51.058. He was followed by Daniel Ricciardo of Red Bull who was only 14.113 seconds behind. Rosberg’s win pushed him closer to his partner Lewis Hamilton in the 2016 season’s Driver Standings. The current score of the two are 223 and 232, respectively, with the reigning world champion still in… Continue Reading »

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Rosberg wins Belgian GP; Hamilton goes from back row to podium

Ryan Joseph Ramos August 28, 2016

Nico Rosberg Lewis Hamilton 2016 Belgian Grand Prix

In the first race back from the mid-season F1 break, Nico Rosberg won the 2016 Belgian Grand Prix, snapping a four-race skid that saw him relinquish the points lead to Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton. eanwhile, Hamilton took third place despite starting the race from the back row. He was able to make up places quick thanks to some early chaos. He managed to get his car to P13 before the incident that defined the race. Thanks to a red-flag situation caused by Kevin Magnussen driving his Renault into a wall, the red flag was deployed and the race was even suspended for a short time right after in order to… Continue Reading »

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Piecha Design Tunes the Mercedes-AMG GT S

Giancarlo Perlas August 25, 2016

Piecha Design just revealed its new tuning package for the Mercedes-AMG GT S. The launch of the product will not come until September 4, 2016, so the kit is still incomplete. However, the tuner promised that the program will give the car extra power plus new aerodynamic parts on the exterior. A report said the tuning package retains the 4.0-liter biturbo V8 engine of the Mercedes-AMG GT S. But with a couple of enhancements, Piecha Design promised that the car can achieve up to 612 hp and 619 lb-ft of torque from its original 503 hp and 479 lb-ft of torque output. So far, Piecha Design hadn’t disclosed yet the… Continue Reading »

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The Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 is Remote-Controlled

Giancarlo Perlas August 24, 2016

We have seen what the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 has in store for us through photos and videos. There’s definitely a lot of stuff in the concept car that we should get excited about. First is its styling that features a gullwing coupe design. Second, is the vehicle’s interior that mixes luxury and tech. Last but not least is its powerful electric drivetrain that is capable of producing up to 750 hp. Recently, it was found out through a video that it can also be driven remotely. An Italy-based car enthusiast with the name Marchettino just uploaded a video of the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 through YouTube. The four-minute clip showed the… Continue Reading »

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Scaldarsi Outrageously Customizes the Mercedes-Maybach S600

Giancarlo Perlas August 24, 2016

The Mercedes-Maybach S600 is already very opulent as it is. However, Scaldarsi thought they could still do more with the car. Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse. What the people at Scaldarsi did with the Mercedes-Maybach S600 is that they placed 24-karat gold accents in it. Then they modified its body, particularly its front fascia, rear and side panels. The Mercedes-Maybach S600 was hardly recognizable after that because it had become bulkier in shape. In addition, its signature features like the grille, bumpers and body lines were remodeled. The wheels were also changed. The customized Mercedes-Maybach S600 was repackaged as the “Scaldarsi Emperor I.” New leather and hard… Continue Reading »

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