ROLCE ROYCE PHANTOM DROPHEAD COUPE
Sunday, August 22, 2010
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
AUDI R15 TDI
Audi’s new Le Mans race car, the Audi R15 TDI, is here with 600 HP and a Star Destroyer-level of torque.
At last! Barely a week and a half before its first outing at Sebring next weekend, Audi has released three dozen photos of their new diesel racer, the R15. Gone is the V12 engine of the R10, replaced with a V10 which makes 600 HP and 774 lb-ft or torque. You have ten more days to learn the discrepancies between the model names and cylinder counts in Audi nomenclature to arrive in Florida an educated man, ready to impress girls.
Remarking on the new engine’s substantial torque, Audi Motorsport has stated they will pay all costs incurred in extracting Sebring International Raceway from the muddy waters of Lake Okeechobee. No word yet on whether they plan on doing the same when the track at Le Mans inevitably ends up in the Atlantic Ocean.
The car is a lovely study in weird wavelets and winglets of carbon fiber and it has one hell of a legacy to live up to. Audi has won every single race at Le Mans since 2000, six of them with the gasoline-powered R8 (at one point run as a Bentley). For the past three years, they have run their first diesel-powered racer, the R10, which retired with a perfect record from Le Mans after three seasons.
Looking at the car from certain angles, one is drawn to paraphrasing Slate commenter Robert Michael “auros” Harman’s timeless words: “The Audi R15 appears to kick so much ass that they’ve had to import extra ass into Ingolstadt solely for its kicking purposes.”
At last! Barely a week and a half before its first outing at Sebring next weekend, Audi has released three dozen photos of their new diesel racer, the R15. Gone is the V12 engine of the R10, replaced with a V10 which makes 600 HP and 774 lb-ft or torque. You have ten more days to learn the discrepancies between the model names and cylinder counts in Audi nomenclature to arrive in Florida an educated man, ready to impress girls.
Remarking on the new engine’s substantial torque, Audi Motorsport has stated they will pay all costs incurred in extracting Sebring International Raceway from the muddy waters of Lake Okeechobee. No word yet on whether they plan on doing the same when the track at Le Mans inevitably ends up in the Atlantic Ocean.
Looking at the car from certain angles, one is drawn to paraphrasing Slate commenter Robert Michael “auros” Harman’s timeless words: “The Audi R15 appears to kick so much ass that they’ve had to import extra ass into Ingolstadt solely for its kicking purposes.”
AUDI R8 INSPIRED CATAMARAN
Catamarans suddenly have become the coolest things to own and we have been hearing a lot about luxurious catamarans lately. If you were wondering which is the latest and the talk of the town, it has to be the Audi R8 inspired catamaran designed by Bo Zolland. The catamaran uses a V10 biodiesel marine engine and measures 8.8 meters long. You could whiz past water bodies at an amazing top speed of 110mph. The R8 Catamaran not only has a chic Audi inspired design, but also an equally impressive technology that goes with it. The boat comes in a number of cool colors like metallic gray, black and red and it must be quite a sight when you rev up the engine of this mean beauty. With an awesome design like that and with an equally superior technology, the R8 Catamaran surely must be worth its weight in gold.
2006 AUDI R-ZERO
Audi R-Zero specs
Top Speed: 286 mph / 460 km/h
0-60 mph: 3 seconds
Engine: Four electric in-wheel motors
Among the major head turners in 2006 car shows was the 2006 Audi R-Zero Concept car. Audi has truly outdone itself with this one. The supercar exemplifies the perfect union of the dynamism of sports car designs and the importance and respect it gives for the environment. How's that you might ask? The Audi R-Zero is an electric car.
So if you think all environmental friendly hybrids and other cars are boring and attractive, the 2006 Audi R-Zero Concept car will definitely change your mind. The original concept was a product of the minds of an ingenious group of students hailing from the International School of Design, ISD France. The R-Zero sports car will be equipped with four electric in-wheel motors as its engine. Each engine will be powered by lithium-ion 800 volts batteries that are capable of releasing great mass of power, not less than 450 watts/kg in fact. The supercar will have an estimated weight of 2.2 tons (4,850 lbs), given that the batteries will weigh around 1,200kg and the four engines around 340kg, plus the body weight and accessories. Torque is expected to reach 2,168 lb-ft while horsepower is set at around 1,091 hp at 12,900 rpm. With individual batteries providing power to each individual engine, the sports car is estimated to go at a top speed of 460 km/h (286 mph), with the fast car capable of going from 0-100 km/h in less the 3 seconds. Now, who's going to say that an environmental friendly, electrical-powered car is sissy?
The great thing about the R-Zero sports car are the engines themselves. Not only do the engines protect the environment by not consuming fossil fuels, the electrical motorization is able to transmit great power to the engine as well as bring out high reactivity.
But the R-Zero has more to offer. Now the Audi R Zero Concept is actually a concept car that has its foundations in the popular two-seater sports car Audi TT and the supercar Bugatti Veyron. The car itself was made using a superstructure that allows air to flow and cool the motor and the brakes. The airflow creates a steady aerodynamic support as well. These attributes and characteristics, of course, brought forth the supercar's optimum performance.
One of the fast car's major attributes is a front latticed grille with a chrome frame where you can find the Audi emblem. The front headlights are made from LED technology and are divided into three separate parts, each made to serve specific purposes. If you look at the R-Zero's curves and design, you will have a Zen like impression of calmness, but at the same time will be affected by the car's voracious nature appeal.
The electric car's wheels are also unique. The 5-wide-radial wheel discs are basically massive. They have been set in low-profile Michelin tires. The large air-cooled disc brakes with red colored brake stirrups can be clearly seen from the spokes of the radial wheel.
Given its specifications, the 2006 Audi R-Zero Concept car is by far the most revolutionary car that came out in the past years. The technology behind this supercar will be astonishing and accomplishing it will be a great feat, both for man and Mother Nature
Top Speed: 286 mph / 460 km/h
0-60 mph: 3 seconds
Engine: Four electric in-wheel motors
Among the major head turners in 2006 car shows was the 2006 Audi R-Zero Concept car. Audi has truly outdone itself with this one. The supercar exemplifies the perfect union of the dynamism of sports car designs and the importance and respect it gives for the environment. How's that you might ask? The Audi R-Zero is an electric car.
So if you think all environmental friendly hybrids and other cars are boring and attractive, the 2006 Audi R-Zero Concept car will definitely change your mind. The original concept was a product of the minds of an ingenious group of students hailing from the International School of Design, ISD France. The R-Zero sports car will be equipped with four electric in-wheel motors as its engine. Each engine will be powered by lithium-ion 800 volts batteries that are capable of releasing great mass of power, not less than 450 watts/kg in fact. The supercar will have an estimated weight of 2.2 tons (4,850 lbs), given that the batteries will weigh around 1,200kg and the four engines around 340kg, plus the body weight and accessories. Torque is expected to reach 2,168 lb-ft while horsepower is set at around 1,091 hp at 12,900 rpm. With individual batteries providing power to each individual engine, the sports car is estimated to go at a top speed of 460 km/h (286 mph), with the fast car capable of going from 0-100 km/h in less the 3 seconds. Now, who's going to say that an environmental friendly, electrical-powered car is sissy?
The great thing about the R-Zero sports car are the engines themselves. Not only do the engines protect the environment by not consuming fossil fuels, the electrical motorization is able to transmit great power to the engine as well as bring out high reactivity.
But the R-Zero has more to offer. Now the Audi R Zero Concept is actually a concept car that has its foundations in the popular two-seater sports car Audi TT and the supercar Bugatti Veyron. The car itself was made using a superstructure that allows air to flow and cool the motor and the brakes. The airflow creates a steady aerodynamic support as well. These attributes and characteristics, of course, brought forth the supercar's optimum performance.
One of the fast car's major attributes is a front latticed grille with a chrome frame where you can find the Audi emblem. The front headlights are made from LED technology and are divided into three separate parts, each made to serve specific purposes. If you look at the R-Zero's curves and design, you will have a Zen like impression of calmness, but at the same time will be affected by the car's voracious nature appeal.
The electric car's wheels are also unique. The 5-wide-radial wheel discs are basically massive. They have been set in low-profile Michelin tires. The large air-cooled disc brakes with red colored brake stirrups can be clearly seen from the spokes of the radial wheel.
Given its specifications, the 2006 Audi R-Zero Concept car is by far the most revolutionary car that came out in the past years. The technology behind this supercar will be astonishing and accomplishing it will be a great feat, both for man and Mother Nature
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
2010 Mercedes E-Class Leaked
New Volvo S60 Concept revealed ahead of Detroit Auto Show
Volvo released the first images of its newest evolution of modern design next-generation S60 Concept, which will be produce in 2010. Probably, the concept will make its world debut next month at the Detroit Auto Show.The new S60 Concept is profusions of exclusive elements such as the traditional Volvo fence, sculptured headlamps with LED bulbs, suspended doors, and open propose with no B-column blocking ingress to the berth. Some interesting performance elements embrace a retractable diffuser that adjusts with vehicle tempo to give better aerodynamic properties, as well as a higher compact petrol engine with immediate-injection and turbocharging technologies. The tiny grind displaces just 1.6L but develops a point harvest of 180hp (134kW). Fuel consumption is rated at an impressive 47mpg (5.0L/100km) and emissions levels are a correspondingly low 119g/km. Driving the front wheels is Volvo’s PowerShift six-rush dual-grip transmission.
Twin-charged Zenvo ST1 Supercar with 1,104-hp built in Denmark
Zenvo Automotive company (Denmark) has developed the new exclusive supercar ST1 with the following specification: a 7.0 liter V8 (maybe from Chevrolet), turbocharged, supercharged, kitchen sink-charged, to 1104 hp and producing windmill-levels of torque at 4500 rpm with 1430 Nm. Transmission is a 6-rapidity manual gearbox with a hydraulic imperfect omission differential.The fallout was lip-locking, command-sleepy impressive for this rear-swing appeal Norseman. 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3 seconds tedious. Electronically limited top momentum of 375 km/h (233 mph). This car could ambition across Denmark in about 18 notes
Mercedes-McLaren SLR Stirling Moss Supercar Revealed
Mercedes-Benz will officially unveil what will surely be one of the most attention cars of the Detroit Auto Show, the 2009 McLaren SLR Stirling Moss. This car an esteem vehicle to the legendary Sir Stirling Moss who is most imminent for his 1955 Mille Miglia victory in a Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR.
Each of the McLaren SLR Stirling Moss will figure plump carbon grit frame wrapped over the pennant account, a 650-hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8 and the five-quickness routine transplanted from the SLR 722. Despite deficient any rank of roof or fitting windscreen, the Stirling Moss can still achieve a top velocity of 217 mph and can contact 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. Other rare skin entered “swing-wing” doors, a retractable air brake that can be operated manually and a two-portion tonneau coat (stored in the body) that can guard the full floor or just the passenger seat.
Each of the McLaren SLR Stirling Moss will figure plump carbon grit frame wrapped over the pennant account, a 650-hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8 and the five-quickness routine transplanted from the SLR 722. Despite deficient any rank of roof or fitting windscreen, the Stirling Moss can still achieve a top velocity of 217 mph and can contact 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds. Other rare skin entered “swing-wing” doors, a retractable air brake that can be operated manually and a two-portion tonneau coat (stored in the body) that can guard the full floor or just the passenger seat.
G-Power Hurricane BMW M5 RS – “World’s Fastest Street-Legal Sedan”
G-POWER did it again and broke the long-standing record of the tuning giant BRABUS for the fastest street-legal sedan in the world. At first, G-Power unveiled its 225mph (360km/h) Hurricane M5, based on the BMW M5. That car used a brace of blowers on the M5’s V10 to raise supremacy by almost 50% to 730hp.Then Brabus revealed their Rocket, based on the Mercedes CLS but with a bored out, twin-turbo V12 that propelled the car to 227mph (365.7km/h) much to the consternation of G-Power. Now, however, G-Power has domestic the trophy for the world’s fastest street-legal sedan with the unveiling its new G-Power Hurricane M5 ‘RS’.
Lamborghini LP 710 Audigier
At the found of the LP 710 is a Murcielago LP 640. After disassembling the supercar, edo tuners make modifications to the body work, engine, exhaust, interior, tires, and wheels to fetch the car up to their racing standards. All mods are completed within three months.
Edo competition Motorsport has released the fastest Lambo you have ever seen. The Limited Edition edo Lamborghini LP 710 has a top speed of 224 mph (360 kph) and only five cars will be produced. Horsepower, torque, and curb weight is unknown at this time.
Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR
The Mercedes-Benz CLK GTR was intended to enter in the 1997 FIA GT Championship sportscar racing world championship series, known as BPR Global GT Series up to 1996. To be allowed to do so, 25 cars had to be built for the GT1 class. Porsche 911 GT1, McLaren F1, Ferrari F40 and others were already competing there, Nissan R390 GT1 and Toyota GT-One joined in later, at the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans.As the Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft/ITC had folded in late 1996, with both remaining competitors Opel and Alfa Romeo leaving due to the high costs of their 4WD designs, Mercedes had no top series to compete in. FIA gave a special permission to enter their new FIA GT championship in 1997 with a new sportscar even without the required 25 cars in existence yet. These had to be presented later, though.
Within 128 days, a car dedicated only to racing was developed. The CLK GTR was built around a carbon fiber monocoque, the V12 engine was mounted longitudinally behind the passenger compartment. The body panels, which reminded in some details (front grille, four headlamps) of the standard Mercedes CLK, were made of Kevlar.The engine was a development of the 5.9 liter Mercedes-Benz M120 engine unit from the Mercedes-Benz S600 road cars, with power limited to approx. 600bhp by mandatory air restrictors. The rear wheels were driven through a 6-speed paddle-shift transmission.The CLK GTR were entered in mid-1997 season, yet could secure both the FIA GT1 world championship titles for driver (Bernd Schneider) and tthin the top ten despite their late arrival. The main opposition were the Porsche 911 GT1 and McLaren F1 GTR, both of which were older designs.For the 1998 24 Hours of Le Mans race, an evolution version called Mercedes-Benz CLK LM was introduced, which was even lower, and had a V8 engine that was supposed to be lighter and more efficient. The car #35 driven by Bernd Schneider, Mark Webber and Klaus Ludwig scored the Pole position, yet in the race, both cars had to retire early due to oil pressure problems in the new, untested engine. This gave the Porsche 911 GT1-98 its only win in that year, as the Mercedes dominated all FIA GT races in 1998, winning world champion titles for Klaus Ludwig and teammate Ricardo Zonta alike.
For the 1999 season, no competitor showed up to the FIA GT1 category, which was canceled, similar to the DTM/ITC two years early. Once again, Mercedes crushed not only the competitors, but the competition itself, leaving itself without a playing field.Yet, for the 1999 24 Hours of Le Mans, an even more extreme car was developed, the Mercedes-Benz CLR, which would become a spectacular failure due to the amount of times it flipped over and somersaulted through the air.Even after the FIA GT1 class was cancelled for 1999, Mercedes was obliged to finally deliver the required 25 cars in total. They were built by AMG at the Affalterbach factory between winter of 1998 and summer of 1999.The road cars differed only slightly from the race car, and were not refined for typical road use standards which would have been very expensive, especially as many modifications were prohibited by the rules in the first place. Most cars were expected to be rarely-driven collector items anyway. Using it for stop-and-go cruising within a city, especially in hot weather, is certainly not what this car was made for – unlike some so-called supercars which never were intended for racing. From the otherwise unrelated standard production CLK, only the instrumentation, front grille and the four headlamps were used.Ilmor Engineering provided the enhancements, bringing displacement from 5.9 liters to 6.8 and increasing the now unrestricted power to 720bhp and torque to 572 lb/ft. The factory claimed a 0-60 mph acceleration time of 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph.Then recorded as the most expensive production car ever built, with a price of $1,573,000, it certainly deserved this title.
It was considered the spiritual successor to the legendary Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing of the 1950s.Technical Specification of the road carName Mercedes-Benz CLK-GTR AMG/ CLK-GTR AMG SupersportTop Speed 199 mph, Supersport: 215Power 612 BHP / 456.4 kW @ 6800 RPM720 BHP / 536.9 kW @ 6700 RPM – SuperSportTorque 572 ft/lbf / 776 NmEngine 6898 cc V127291 cc V12 – SuperSportTransmission Manual, Six SpeedAcceleration 0-60 mph: 3.4 s, 0-100: 5.7 s1/4 Mile (1320 ft): 9.4 sec. @ 145 mphProduction 10/25 previewPrice US$1,573,000 (currently the world’s most expensive production car)Year 1998-2002
Mercedes-Benz F700
With its F 700 research car, Mercedes-Benz redefines the idea of effortless, superior refinement: this concept for a future luxurious touring sedan shows how outstanding riding quality can be combined with high levels of environmental friendliness, and good performance with exceptionally low fuel consumption. Thus, the 5.17 meter long F 700 with its innovative and very spacious interior design enables an entirely new and exceedingly comfortable mode of travel. The F 700 is the world’s first car that can anticipatively recognize the condition of the road and level out the uneven spots with its active PRE-SCAN suspension, further improving suspension comfort substantially.
The forward-pointing DIESOTTO drive system introduced in the F 700, a four-cylinder with a displacement of only 1.8 liters, combines the strong points of the low-emission gasoline engine with the consumption benefits of the diesel drive. Its CO2 emissions of a mere 127 grams per kilometer correspond to consumption of only 5.3 liters of gasoline per 100 kilometers (44.3 mpg), extremely low for a vehicle of this class.This is made possible by a forward-looking drive concept, the heart of which is the “DIESOTTO” technology – an advancement of the internal combustion engine thought up by Mercedes-Benz. With its novel controlled auto ignition (CAI), direct fuel injection and turbocharging, it combines the high power of the spark-ignition engine with the exemplary torque and great fuel economy of a diesel. The drive system in the F 700, as four-cylinder featuring two-stage charging, attains the performance level of a current S-Class car with a 3.5-liter naturally aspirated V6 gasoline engine or the 3.0-liter V6 turbodiesel.“Our goal is to make the gasoline-powered car just as economical in consumption as the diesel.
The new DIESOTTO concept is a major step in that direction, combining the best properties of the spark-ignition engine and the diesel engine,” says Dr. Thomas Weber, Board member of DaimlerChrysler AG responsible for Group Research & Mercedes Car Group Development.The F 700 also sets standards in regard to road roar, tire vibration and suspension comfort. With two laser scanners the active PRE-SCAN suspension scans the roadway in front of the car. The hydraulically controlled active suspension proactively compensates for detected hindrances, enabling entirely new comfort characteristics –a “flying carpet” feeling.Equally innovative is the operating concept “SERVO-HMI”. The display is not only particularly gentle on the eyes; the number of controls also has been appreciably reduced and the menu structure has been made strikingly simple and self-explanatory. The driver can “discuss” more complex inputs, such as a destination for navigation purposes, in dialogue with an avatar, a virtual operating assistant.
The exterior design of the F 700 shows that with this concept an extraordinary amount of space has been created for the passengers. The very silhouette, characterized by the long wheelbase, is a clear indication of this. The design harmoniously joins together inspirations provided by nature with technical innovation. All the futuristic styling devices notwithstanding, the F 700 is perfectly compliant with the brand identity of Mercedes-Benz. The interior concept interprets comfortable travel and well-being in a completely new way. With its REVERSE seat the F 700 breaks up the firmly established seat arrangement of conventional sedans and offers individual seating positions facing, or with one’s back to, the direction of travel, always affording maximum spaciousness and supreme comfort.The F 700 provides inspiring ideas for the technological future of Mercedes-Benz once again – like each of the research cars which preceded it.
Mercedes Benz SL-Class
SL-Class is an important addition in the series of luxury cars manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. The two-door roadster is one of the most fascinating and coveted cars in the world. With an overwhelming sporting experience, it delivers superior performance backed by a robust engine. Its stunning exteriors give a commanding road presence to the car. Mercedes-Benz SL-Class offers an extra amount of enthrallment that is never felt in a sports car.
ENGINE
Under the hood of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 lies a powerful V8 engine, which pumps out an impressive power of 388 hp @ 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. The SL 350 variant is powered by V6 engine, which churns out a power of 316 hp @ a peak torque of 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm. A maximum power of 525 hp @ 6800 rpm and a torque of 630 Nm @ 5200 rpm are generated by the V8 engine found in the SL 63 AMG. The SL 600 variant is powered by V12 engine, delivering a power of 517 hp @ 5000 rpm and maximum torque of 830 Nm @ 1900-3500 rpm. The engine is designed to consume less fuel and deliver good performance, with reduced exhaust emissions.
DESIGN AND COMFORT
All the design elements of the car contribute to the dashing looks of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Low seating position of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class gives a feeling of grandeur to its occupants. Adding to the captivating effect of the sport car is its long front stretch, sparkling headlamps, renovated tail lamps cluster and smooth lines. Gull wing style doors set it apart from the crowd. Laterally reinforced integral seats in the SL provide supreme comfort for its occupants during long journey. Electrically adjustable seats provide you the option of altering your seating position. The sports car offers a comfortable ride for two people.
INTERIORS
Interiors of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class are characterized by sporty elegance. The cabin gets a 3D-look instrument cluster in chronometer style, which adds to the flair of the dual-toned interiors. Audio controls are mounted on the multi-function steering wheel. Laterally reinforced seats of the car get top-notch upholstery, with an option of leather, nappa leather and exclusive leather to choose from.
RIDE AND HANDLING
The 7G TRONIC automatic transmission of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class facilitates smooth gear changes. Active Body Control System of the car ensures refined driving experience. The car is equipped with ten sensors, which monitor the driving situation and the automobile's handling. This also minimizes lurch movements when brakes are applied. It also reduces lateral movements while cornering.
SAFETY
Advanced safety features of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadster offer significant amount of protection for its occupants. Optimal handling stability is ensured by the Active Body Control System. This technology facilitates the driver to stay in control, even when taking swift evasive action at high speeds. The vehicle is equipped with a number of active and passive features, which include electro-hydraulic brake system and Intelligent Light System (ILS).
VARIANTS, PRICE AND COLOR
The variants of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class available in India are SL500, SL 350 and SL 63 AMG. The roadster comes with a price tag of Rs 1.20 Crore (approx).
Technical Specifications of Mercedes Benz SL-Class
OVERVIEW
Model ......................SL-Class
Body Type ..............Roadster
Number Of Doors ...2
Seating Capacity .....2
Fuel Capacity........... 80 Litres
DIMENSIONS
Length .....................4532 mm
Width........................1827 mm
Height.......................1298 mm
Wheelbase................2560 mm
Ground Clearance ...116 mm
Minimum Turning...5.7 mRadius
WEIGHT
Kerb Weight ......1910 kg (SL 500) 1825 kg (SL 350) 1895 kg (SL 63 AMG) 2045 kg (SL 600)
ENGINE
Type V6 petrol engine (SL 350) V8 petrol engine (SL 500 & SL 63 AMG) V12 petrol engine (SL 600)Number Of Cylinders 8 (SL 500 & SL 63 AMG) 6 (SL 350) 12 (SL 600)Displacement 5461 cc 5513 cc (SL 600)Transmission 7G-TRONIC, automatic (SL 500 & SL 350) 5-speed automatic transmission (SL 600) AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission (SL 63 AMG)Max. Power 388 hp @ 6000 rpm (SL 500) 316 hp @ 6500 rpm (SL 350) 525 hp @ 6800 rpm (SL 63 AMG) 517 hp @ 5000 rpm (SL 600)Max. Torque 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm (SL 500) 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm (SL 350) 630 Nm @ 5200 rpm (SL 63 AMG) 830 Nm @ 1900-3500 rpm (SL 600)
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Active Body Control (ABC) (SL 500, SL 63 AMG & SL 600) Coil spring with stabilizers (SL 350)Rear Suspension Active Body Control (ABC) (SL 500, SL 63 AMG & SL 600) Coil spring with stabilizers (SL 350)
BRAKE
Front Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforatedRear Disc brakes, internally ventilatedSteering Type Rack-and-pinion, speed-sensitiveTyre Size 255/45 R 18 (SL500) - front and rear 255/45 R 17 (SL 350) - front and rear 255/35 R 19 – front (SL 63 AMG) 285/30 R 19 – rear (SL 63 AMG) 255/40 R 18 – front (SL 600) 285/35 R 18 – rear (SL 600)
ENGINE
Under the hood of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 lies a powerful V8 engine, which pumps out an impressive power of 388 hp @ 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm. The SL 350 variant is powered by V6 engine, which churns out a power of 316 hp @ a peak torque of 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm. A maximum power of 525 hp @ 6800 rpm and a torque of 630 Nm @ 5200 rpm are generated by the V8 engine found in the SL 63 AMG. The SL 600 variant is powered by V12 engine, delivering a power of 517 hp @ 5000 rpm and maximum torque of 830 Nm @ 1900-3500 rpm. The engine is designed to consume less fuel and deliver good performance, with reduced exhaust emissions.
DESIGN AND COMFORT
All the design elements of the car contribute to the dashing looks of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Low seating position of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class gives a feeling of grandeur to its occupants. Adding to the captivating effect of the sport car is its long front stretch, sparkling headlamps, renovated tail lamps cluster and smooth lines. Gull wing style doors set it apart from the crowd. Laterally reinforced integral seats in the SL provide supreme comfort for its occupants during long journey. Electrically adjustable seats provide you the option of altering your seating position. The sports car offers a comfortable ride for two people.
INTERIORS
Interiors of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class are characterized by sporty elegance. The cabin gets a 3D-look instrument cluster in chronometer style, which adds to the flair of the dual-toned interiors. Audio controls are mounted on the multi-function steering wheel. Laterally reinforced seats of the car get top-notch upholstery, with an option of leather, nappa leather and exclusive leather to choose from.
RIDE AND HANDLING
The 7G TRONIC automatic transmission of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class facilitates smooth gear changes. Active Body Control System of the car ensures refined driving experience. The car is equipped with ten sensors, which monitor the driving situation and the automobile's handling. This also minimizes lurch movements when brakes are applied. It also reduces lateral movements while cornering.
SAFETY
Advanced safety features of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class roadster offer significant amount of protection for its occupants. Optimal handling stability is ensured by the Active Body Control System. This technology facilitates the driver to stay in control, even when taking swift evasive action at high speeds. The vehicle is equipped with a number of active and passive features, which include electro-hydraulic brake system and Intelligent Light System (ILS).
VARIANTS, PRICE AND COLOR
The variants of Mercedes-Benz SL-Class available in India are SL500, SL 350 and SL 63 AMG. The roadster comes with a price tag of Rs 1.20 Crore (approx).
Technical Specifications of Mercedes Benz SL-Class
OVERVIEW
Model ......................SL-Class
Body Type ..............Roadster
Number Of Doors ...2
Seating Capacity .....2
Fuel Capacity........... 80 Litres
DIMENSIONS
Length .....................4532 mm
Width........................1827 mm
Height.......................1298 mm
Wheelbase................2560 mm
Ground Clearance ...116 mm
Minimum Turning...5.7 mRadius
WEIGHT
Kerb Weight ......1910 kg (SL 500) 1825 kg (SL 350) 1895 kg (SL 63 AMG) 2045 kg (SL 600)
ENGINE
Type V6 petrol engine (SL 350) V8 petrol engine (SL 500 & SL 63 AMG) V12 petrol engine (SL 600)Number Of Cylinders 8 (SL 500 & SL 63 AMG) 6 (SL 350) 12 (SL 600)Displacement 5461 cc 5513 cc (SL 600)Transmission 7G-TRONIC, automatic (SL 500 & SL 350) 5-speed automatic transmission (SL 600) AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission (SL 63 AMG)Max. Power 388 hp @ 6000 rpm (SL 500) 316 hp @ 6500 rpm (SL 350) 525 hp @ 6800 rpm (SL 63 AMG) 517 hp @ 5000 rpm (SL 600)Max. Torque 530 Nm @ 2800-4800 rpm (SL 500) 360 Nm @ 4900 rpm (SL 350) 630 Nm @ 5200 rpm (SL 63 AMG) 830 Nm @ 1900-3500 rpm (SL 600)
SUSPENSION
Front Suspension Active Body Control (ABC) (SL 500, SL 63 AMG & SL 600) Coil spring with stabilizers (SL 350)Rear Suspension Active Body Control (ABC) (SL 500, SL 63 AMG & SL 600) Coil spring with stabilizers (SL 350)
Front Disc brakes, internally ventilated and perforatedRear Disc brakes, internally ventilatedSteering Type Rack-and-pinion, speed-sensitiveTyre Size 255/45 R 18 (SL500) - front and rear 255/45 R 17 (SL 350) - front and rear 255/35 R 19 – front (SL 63 AMG) 285/30 R 19 – rear (SL 63 AMG) 255/40 R 18 – front (SL 600) 285/35 R 18 – rear (SL 600)
1936-1938 Mercedes-Benz
Designed by Friedrich GeigerIn the mid-1930s, the 500K and then the 540K reigned atop the Mercedes-Benz car line, and their most fabulous iteration was the Special Roadster. Casting a shadow greater than a Ford Expedition and sitting astride a ten-inch-longer wheelbase--yet effectively seating only two people--the Special Roadster was both elegant and extravagant. After driving a 1937 example, our own Phil Llewellin dubbed it the "Colossus of Roads." But it's a testament to the loveliness of the Sindelfingen coachwork that the Special Roadsters look graceful instead of massive. The cars embody elegance on the grandest scale.
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