“Out goes the familiar, naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine that has powered the E63 AMG since 2009. In comes the same twin-turbocharged, 5.5-liter V8 mill found in the CLS63, the S63 and the CL63 AMG.” “The E63 was already among the fastest production sedans on sale in the U.S. market. With
Here is the telemetry video that was recorded while I was doing hot laps in the SLS AMG. You can see speed, g-forces and my track position on the “dashboard” as well as my perspective and my face while driving! It looks like I am talking to myself the whole
Last Wednesday I was able to attend the 1-Day Basic Training at the AMG Driving Academy at Road Atlanta. It was even better than I remembered from last year! The vehicles we unbelievable – C63 AMG, E63 AMG, SLS AMG, SLK55 AMG – the staff was world class and the
The AMG Driving Academy is an amazing opportunity to drive the Mercedes-Benz of your dreams! And it is here at Road Atlanta! What could be better – a world renowned driving school in our own backyard! I was thrilled to attend the academy last summer – I posted a review
Mercedes-Benz recently offered the first test drives of the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG to a group of automotive journalists. The reviews are in…and it is a hit! From Motortrend: “The engine simply has power everywhere, all the time. There is no lag and there are no flat spots in
A friend at Mercedes-Benz USA shared these images of some designo vehicles that were on display at the LA Auto Show in 2010. The designo program has grown in recent years to include more vehicles, more colors and more combinations. For owners that are ready to branch out from the
“For 2011, that doyenne of decadence, the Mercedes-Benz CL coupe, has undergone a bit of restyling at the front and rear, although the more substantive changes are under the long hood.” “The CL550 engine has gone from 5.5 liters to 4.7 liters, but it gains two turbochargers and direct injection.
A few real life pictures of the 2011 SL63 AMG in designo Magno Night Black! This vehicle also has the new designo stone trim in Star Galaxy. I’ve learned quite a bit about the new Magno Matte finishes lately and they are a really interesting alternative to the standard gloss.
If you keep up with Fifth Gear, a couple episodes ago they visited the Isle of Man where David Coulthard was piloting the SLS AMG. This 2D trailer is for the 3D movie that they were shooting. Having spent some time on the track in the SLS, I can certainly
Not that I would expect any Mercedes owner to the consider buying a Lexus LFA but since they have announced that you can actually purchase one here is a comparison from Automobile magazine to explain why you should stick with the SLS. “While the high-pitched voice of the Lexus is