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1954 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing in Camo

by (RSS feed) April 3rd, 2009 at 10:42 am

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Nigo, owner of Japanese fashion house ‘A Bathing Ape’, has put a modern twist to a classic Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing, giving it a BAPE camouflage. Word on the street (interweb) is that he had AMG custom build the 1954 SL with custom interior and even install a new 6.0L V8 engine. While Nigo is famous for collecting exotic cars and turning them into something one has never seen before (like a Bugatti Veyron with pink camo) this was certainly an even bigger undertaking, as MB’s own tuner company pitched in.

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Insuring Your Mercedes-Benz or Other Luxury Car

by (RSS feed) January 16th, 2009 at 10:45 am

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The cost of insuring a Mercedes-Benz or other luxury car can vary considerably depending on numerous factors, some of which are under your control, and others which are not. By understanding how insurers set their premiums, you can obtain lower car insurance quotes when you shop for a new policy or renew an existing one.

Credit-based Insurance Scores
One way insurers set car insurance rates is based on the perceived likelihood of a driver filing a claim. Insurers postulate that individuals who maintain high credit card balances and who engage in frequent loan applications will file more insurance claims. The practice of using a credit-based insurance score to adjust insurance rates is almost universal among insurers. Since credit reports often contain errors, regularly checking the three credit reporting agencies and repairing discrepancies can help you keep your rates down.

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Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series on a dyno

by (RSS feed) December 29th, 2008 at 12:23 pm


The guys over at Automobile Magazine have managed to get a hold of the new Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series. Before taking it out for a test drive, they decidied to put it onto a dyno and see if Mercedes delivered what they promised.

On paper, Mercedes claimse the Black Series will do 670 hp and 738 lb-ft with the V12 twin-turbo monster. The Automobile Mag guys achieved 573 hp @ 5300 rpm and 682 lb-ft @ 3620 rpm in third gear. That’s wheel horsepower, remember. And the result is right where it should be given the engine’s rating of 651 hp @ 5400 rpm and 738 lb-ft @ 2200 – 4200 rpm.

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AMG 7-speed sports transmission wins Popular Science Magazine award

by (RSS feed) November 13th, 2008 at 10:17 am

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The well-known American technical magazine “Popular Science” has made an award to the newly developed AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission. During the “Best of what’s new Awards”, the innovative power transfer of the SL 63 AMG high-performance Roadster achieved first place in the “Automotive” category.

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The Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

by (RSS feed) November 6th, 2008 at 4:03 pm

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A spectacular look, unique performance data, consistently lightweight design and the highest degree of exclusivity – these attributes sum up the new 65 AMG Black Series from Mercedes-Benz. The high-performance coupe features pure-bred motor sports technology, and introduces sports car fans to a whole new world in terms of dynamic performance. The AMG 6.0-l V12 biturbo engine, developing a maximum output of 493 kW/670 hp and maximum torque of 1,000 newton metres, guarantees the dynamic performance of a super sports car.

This high-performance two-seater was developed in the AMG PERFORMANCE STUDIO by the same experts who were responsible for designing the Official F1â„¢ Safety Car and Official F1â„¢ Medical Car. The SL 65 AMG Black Series is a continuation of the successful Black Series strategy from Mercedes-AMG, the high-performance brand from Mercedes-Benz Cars. As the new AMG top model, the SL 65 AMG Black Series outstrips the other AMG SL models: both the SL 63 AMG with its 386-kW / 525-hp AMG 6.3-l V8 engine and the SL 65 AMG, powered by an AMG 6.0-l V12 biturbo engine, developing 450 kW/612 hp.

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