What is it about the Pagani Zonda R that makes it so special? Is it the Mercedes-Benz sourced engine? Or is it the sound that over 700 horsepower makes with its engine’s 12 cylinders? Well, both are quite accurate answers for most of the people who have driven it, but there’s one thing about the Zonda R that really stands out—and it’s written on its doors—”6:47 Nurburgring”.
Yes, people. The Pagani Zonda R lapped the Green Hell in less than 7 minutes, enough speed to beat the Ferrari 599XX around the infamous ‘Ring. The time of 6 minutes and 47 not only beats the 599XX but literally every other car, both production and track-only, that dared to set foot on the ‘Ring. So yes, the Pagani Zonda R is a really fast car. And it has agility to boot. How else do you think it was able to lap the ‘Ring in such short time? There’s only so much that human ability can do. And it takes a lot of ability to harness the limit of a machine’s potential.
Well, enough talk. We’re privileged enough to have this video of the boys down at Autocar taking a test drive around an airfield on the Zonda R. It’s not really the smoothest kind of driving you’ll see, but that’s beside the point. The Pagani Zonda R is way up there with the rest of its supercar competitors. Enjoy the video.
Are you fond of watching 3D films? But, perhaps a better question is, have you ever watched a 3D film, or much less know what it is? Simply put, it’s a film that requires you to wear 3D glasses in order to have a live experience. It’s like having the characters, objects and background come alive right before your eyes—that’s what a 3D movie is. And Mercedes-Benz set out on the Isle of Man to create the fastest-ever road car movie in 3D. What we have for you here is both the 2D version of the movie, plus behind-the-scenes footage of the stars and the crew making it.
What you’re about to see is David Coulthard pushing his SLS AMG to the limits that the Isle of Man mountain road allows. It may look simple to you at first, but if you really think about it, it’s DC that has the hardest job of all—and that is to keep himself from overtaking the SLS AMG in front of him. Yes, there’s another SLS AMG and it’s being driven by DC’s friend, fellow Scot and champion rally driver Robby Head. Robby’s job is to drive as fast as he could to give DC as much space to work with as possible.
Well, enough talk. It’s time you see it for yourself. In 2D, that is.
Making of the World’s fasterst 3D Road Car Movie after the break below
How fast would you drive an SLS AMG? 120 miles per hour? Well, it’s not enough to beat David Coulthard’s run on the Isle of Man on his very own (spare) SLS. He was invited by Mercedes-Benz to drive the SLS while shooting a scene for a certain 3D film. What film that is doesn’t really matter right now. What does matter is we’ve got video of an interview with DC on the Isle of Man, as well as a challenge run by Fifth Gear main man Tiff Needell to meet, if not surpass, DC’s 160 miles per hour maximum speed estimate.
Why is this exciting for Needell? Well, it’s only the country’s sole stretch of public road that doesn’t have a speed limit—you can more or less strike a guess of what roads they have there—AND, it’s been closed to the public. Which means, DC and Needell had every inch of road to themselves.
As for whether Needell was able to attain his goal, we’ll leave you to see it for yourselves in the video. What we can tell you is that according to both DC and Needell, the SLS truly comes alive when nearing the limit of its performance—which is around 200 miles per hour. That should serve as a good clue. Enjoy the video!
Here’s a real treat for you guys. We already gave you a peek at a prototype of the SLS AMG E-Cell. Now, here’s a video that shows it doing what it does best—driving ever so gracefully—courtesy of German magazine Bild who were able to get their hands on the all-electric super car. No, folks—Bild doesn’t translate as ‘envy’ in the English language—although that’s a natural reaction especially if you’re dying and drooling to get down and dirty with Mercedes-Benz’s supercar, much more an electric version of it.
Anyway, it’s an advantage if you’re fluent in German, because the video is riddled with comments in the SLS AMG’s native language. If all you’re armed with is English, then it might help to just listen to the emotions of the driver storytelling his driving impressions. There is a bonus in the video, though. It gives you a peek under the E-Cell’s hood. One look will whet the appetite of gadget geeks out there. Imagine an electronic motor that’s capable of replacing the SLS AMG’s standard 6.2-liter V8 engine. There are plenty of high-voltage wires in the view, which gives you roughly an idea of the power those wires have to handle.
The E-Cell’s interior looks good as well, having a redesigned instrument cluster. As with all high-end electronic devices, the E-Cell’s battery levels and power migration can be viewed along with the navigation system on the display console.
Oh well, you might want to wear sunglasses before viewing the video. The AMG Lumilectric Mango finish may give your eyes a tinge of sweetness and pain rolled into one exhilarating sensation.
It’s not everyday that you see a full-sized family wagon being hooned–especially on a racetrack. In fact, you could say it’s an impossibility. It’s even less probable that you see one being pushed to its limits not by a male driver, but by a professional female racr. So therein lies the difference between Mercedes-Benz and other premium car manufacturers. They dare put their name and reputation at stake by doing the impossible.
In this video, you’ll find out exactly what we’re talking about. It’s none other than pro-racing femme fatale Susie Stoddart behind the wheel of the latest E-Class Es63 Estate. And yes, those squeals you hear are the tires of the Estate screaming. Stoddart does it so gracefully that it almost looks so easy—when, in fact, it takes a lot of driver sensitivity, skills and balls of steel to pull it off. But we’re quite sure all Stoddart was thinking about the entire time is which restaurant to go to for dinner.
Kids, ladies, don’t try this at home. Neither should you attempt this on the streets. Don’t be a douche. If you’re going to be hooning anywhere, it better be a racetrack. And at least make sure your car is as reliable as a Mercedes-Benz. Otherwise, you’ll just be pre-empting huge repair costs to your vehicle—not to mention reason to buy new tires.
Ever wonder if there’s one certain individual who knows everything about Mercedes Benz? Well meet Matthew K., He is one of the editors of the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG staff and popular website sls-amg-reporter.com.
His extraordinary passion for speed, cars and excitement makes the readers crave for more. Having access to some of the most exciting SLS AMG information and events Matthew will document all his behind-the-scenes knowledge on this blog to share it with everybody who is equally excited about the sports car.
Just recently, SLS AMG Reporter have compiled the best videos and articles done by Matthew K. From Frankfurt, Stuttgart, Tokyo, California, Abu Dhabi, Berlin, and New York. Matthew K. was there to bring an in depth analysis of the Mercedes Benz, particularly the SLS AMG. It’s been a good half year for SLS AMG Reporter. The fun journey, the unique driving experience, the funny moments are going to be treasured and remembered forever.
You have heard of Super cars, well this will certainly blow your mind away. Introducing the Mercedes CLK-GTR. It’s a grand tourer and race car that was built by Mercedes-AMG. The vehicle was intended for racing in the FIA GT Championship series in 1997.
Aside from the leather seats and air conditioning, this thoroughbred supercar has a 6.9 liter 12 cylinder engine, with 612 horsepower and an amazing top speed of 320 km per hour.
And just to prove it’s power and speed, AMG Mercedes won all ten races in the 1998 FIA GT Championship. With drivers Klaus Ludwig and Ricardo Zonta winning the championship title.
For those who are curious to purchase the Mercedes CLK-GTR, we hate to disappoint you but there’s no units available. There are only 25 CLK_GTR cars available throughout the world. The limited edition was built for road-going version.
Our only hope to see this units is whenever the 25 CLK_GTR owners get their cars out on the road which by the way is price at $1,547,620.
Driving in wet conditions could be dangerous as we know. Aquaplaning is our nightmare when we drive our cars at mid-high speed. It makes the car go out of control when it aquaplanes. Well… to some driving in the rain is fun, especially when you’re in a circuit with an AMG E63. The 525 horsepower V8 gives the car so much power and making it drifting in the track quite easy. As you can see in the video, the car is stable while drifting and it gives geometry a new meaning. It’s like a ballerina on stage with a symphony of harmony watched by thousand of spectators.
The AMG’s power and torque is seen very clearly and making the rear wheels spin like a helicopter rotor. These new breed of beasts like this E63 is utterly beautiful to watch on video, what more when you drive it yourself? Also, turn up the volume and listen to the sound of that roaring M159 engine.
If you weren’t aware how awesome the new Mercedes-Benz SLS is, then you might also have missed the fact that it has an aluminum spaceframe bodyshell with AMG 6.3-liter V8 front-mid engine pumping out 563 bhp. The SLS accelerates to 60 mph (96 km/h) in less than four seconds, reaching an electronically-limited top speed of 196 mph (317 km/h). If you want to see this in action, check out the video above.
The distinctive styling of the new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG enthrals with its passionate sportiness and reinterprets the breathtaking lines of the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL – one of the outstanding design icons of the Mercedes-Benz brand. With its purist design the new SLS AMG reflects the philosophy of contemporary sports car engineering. This can be nicely seen in the above video, where the brand new SLS, with its stylish and historic gullwing doors, is being pushed hard around the race track. Enjoy!
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