It’s a weird world isn’t these days, automakers seem to be making hardcore versions of already hardcore version cars. Is it all really necessary? Well, automakers would like to think so.
The XKR-S GT is a hardcore version of a hardcore version of a hardcore version… Yep, XKR, XKR-S, XKR-S GT. But the end result is a proper track weapon.
The Aston Martin Vantage V12 S is an upgraded version of the already mad V12 Vantage.
The C63 AMG is hardcore enough but AMG decided it needed more, it needed treatment from the Black works.
Now all you need to do is kick back, relax and just enjoy all three of these beasts go hand in hand.
Steve Sutcliffe of Autocar magazine demonstrates.
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Mercedes-Benz has just revealed their AMG Line Pack for the all-new 2014 C-Class. Ideal for those who either can’t wait for the C63 or just can’t afford its hefty price tag. The AMG Line makes most Mercedes’ look like they just rolled out of the Affalterbach plant.
The exterior kit includes an AMG front apron, new bumper, mesh grille with two louvers and chrome inserts, AMG side skirts, a new body-color rear bumper, and polished aluminum window surround and trim strip.
The pack also includes chassis upgrades such as a new set of 18-inch five-spoke alloys, lowers sports suspension, upgraded brakes and an exhaust system. Pricing is yet to be announced.
We’re nearing the end of 2013, and it’s around this time where we start to reflect on the whole year, specifically the year of automobiles. 2012 had some pretty cool debuts such as the BMW M5 and even fast sports-utility-vehicles like the ML63 AMG.
However, 2013 was less about thje ‘normal car turned fast’ and more about cars that were built to be fast in the first place. Below we have listed our top 5 car debuts of 2013. This list is in no particular order.
McLaren P1
The P1 is McLaren’s successor to the F1 from the 90’s. It was created to rival with the likes of the LaFerrari, Huayra, 918 and Agera R. The P1 boasts 903 horsepower, can hit 62 mph in less than three seconds, can hit 186 mph in less than 17 seconds, and will run into an electronic wall at 217 mph.
Porsche 991 GT3
The 991 GT3 is a direct successor to the 997 GT3. The new GT3 features a naturally-aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six engine which develops 475 hp and has a rev limit of 9,000rpm. This power is sent to the road via a seven-speed PDK double-clutch transmission with unique steering wheel paddle-shift. The GT3 also features innovative active rear-wheel steering which increases cornering agility and enhances high speed stability. Combined, the 991 GT3 will accelerate from naught to 62 mpg in 3.5 and will reach a top speed of 196 mph.
Ferrari 458 Speciale
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Being the successor to the legendary F430 Scuderia, the Speciale had a lot to live up to, and it did. The 4.5-liter V8 in the Speciale makes 597 horsepower at a 9000-rpm peak unlike the regular 458’s 562 horsepower. This is made possible by a14.0:1 compression ratio, revised combustion chambers, new pistons, shorter intake runners, reshaped intake ports, and higher lift on the exhaust and intake valves, along with a new carbon-fiber manifold and airbox.
Jaguar F-Type R Coupe
After the success of the F-Type Roadster, Jaguar gave the Coupe variant a green light and with its unveiling came the ‘R’ version which packs 550PS 5.0-litre supercharged V8 engine enabling acceleration from 0-60 mph in 4.0-seconds, and a top speed of 186 mph (limited)
Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG
Although not appealing to many, it appeals to the family man who wants the perfect blend between luxury and performance. The S63 AMG features AMG’s M157 5.5-liter biturbo engine which produces 585 horsepower and a mad 900 newton meters of torque.
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Mercedes-Benz recently teamed up with Pebble Technology to create a new smarthwatch which will connect to any Mercedes-Benz car. Smartwatch will allow the driver to alert them of potential hazards such as road traffic accidents via V2V communication.
However, Mercedes-Benz isn’t the first marque to come up with something like this, Nissan unveiled the Nissan Nismo smartwatch earlier this year which allows the driver to monitor vehicle information from a watch.
At this moment in time, there is no word from ‘Benz about when the Smartwatch will be available or how much it will cost but expect an unveiling at the CES Show in January.
Since Mercedes-Benz first introduced the CLA in 2013, sales have been booming with success.
However, with success comes it’s own problems. In this case Mercedes-Benz just can’t build enough for the overwhelming demand they are receiving. Factories are working overtime because dealers just can’t get them in stock yet orders are pouring in and customers aren’t receiving their cars quick enough.
Mercedes-Benz has even informed its US dealer network to expect to see a limited amount of CLAs in the first half of 2014.
The CLA has been Mercedes’ best launch in about 20 years as their market of youngsters have been splashing their cash.
BMW, we have a problem!
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Experience a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series on Top Gear’s Test Track like never before. Oh and the driver? Some say he’s The Stig.
This isn’t a run-of-the-mill GoPro strapped to a £200,000 car, it’s a 360 degree camera somewhat similar to what Google uses for their Street View modes, only this is a video and you can zoom in/out and rotate the camera to an angle that suits you best.
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Seems like Mercedes-Benz can’t keep their new C-Class under wraps as leaks just keep on appearing on the internet.
Although there has been many leaks of the C-Class, this one seems the most significant as the pictures show its sibling DNA, especially from the S-Class.
The car seems more sculpted and stylish now, the last-gen C-Class became a bit bland 6 years later but this really will spice things up a bit.
The new C-Class is expected to be 100 kilograms lighter than the previous-gen. More aluminum body panels and a Modular RWD (MRA) architecture. With rivals such as the 3-Series boasting more leg room, the new C-Class’s wheel base will probably be stretched by about 8 cm.
Engine choices are plentiful too including a 1.6-liter 4-cylinder turbo with 157 HP (115 kW), a larger 2.0-liter turbo with 186 HP (136 kW) and a 2.2-liter 4-cylinder diesel rated at 170 HP (125 kW). Expect a 5.5-liter Biturbo AMG variant of the C Class to take on the new recently revealed BMW M3 and M4.
We get the chance to drive the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG’s last hurrah, and oh boy is it good!
PERFORMANCE
The C63 AMG Edition 507 has incredible performance which makes it stupendously, barbarically and catastrophically fast. Before we get into the main performance figures, just remember that this is the last time we will ever see the mighty M156 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 in a Mercedes-Benz AMG ever again. Sure you can call it a send off, but it’s more like a last chance in its life to sing to the people who enjoyed it the most. It’s sad to see it go, and we’re pretty sure Mercedes-AMG wasn’t to happy to see it through the door either, which is why this M156 in particular is actually quite special. For starters, it shares components such as pistons with the M159 engine, which belongs in the mighty SLS AMG. So, what does all of this actually do? Well, the C63 AMG Edition 507 has – you guessed it – 507 hp and 610 Nm torque. Turn off the ESP, press the AMG button, select Race Start and you can hit naught to 62 mph in just 4.2 seconds, that’s Porsche 911 territory! One of the most surprising things about this car is the suspension setup, it is slightly stiffened but feels no less comfortable to the previous one, which makes it a great continent cruiser.
EXTERIOR
The C63 AMG Edition 507 comes in 3 different forms, coupe, estate and saloon. We had a go in the estate, which was a rare opportunity. The Edition 507 boasts wide wheel arches and a vented bonnet borrowed from the Black Series. It also has DTM inspired light-weight alloys and a subtle bootlid spoiler. This gives it a unique stance on the road, you could easily tell this from a standard C63 AMG.
INTERIOR
The interior has had a slight overhaul, the Edition 507 comes with sport seats and a bunch of new badges to remind you that you’re not in a standard C63 AMG. The Edition 507 also comes with an ‘AMG’ button which sorts out every setting in the car if you’re planning to drive enthusiastically.
VERDICT
The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG is a well deserved car for the M156 to have it’s last breath of air before AMG roll it off the production line, and the Edition 507 has done it justice.
Since Mercedes-Benz released the W222 S-Class, it was no surprise that AMG would get their hands on one, and after a not-so-long wait and a bunch of leaks and a teaser video, here it is, fresh out of Affalterbach, the brand-spankin’-new Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG!
The new S63 AMG is no joke, it has mountains of power, an exquisite interior and a beautiful exterior design with added aggression which doesn’t only enhance looks, but performance too.
The big powerful ‘Benz will feature the same 5.5-liter biturbo M157 motor found in most AMG’s today (CLS63, ML63, SL63, E63, G63, GL63 and CL63), the only difference is, that it will produce 585 horsepower and 900 Nm torque! As ridiculous as those numbers get, we’re pretty sure you can expect an S Model which will push it to well over 600 bhp!
The new S63 AMG will come in 3 different variants, a short-wheel-base, long-wheel-base, and for the first time ever in a S63 AMG, a 4MATIC long-wheel-base. Now that you’ve heard ‘4MATIC’, you must be wondering the 0-60 times, well, the short and long-wheel-base models both do it in 4.4 second, while the 4MATIC on the other had does it in a stupendously fast 4.0 seconds dead! However, we reckon if you push it hard enough, it will hit 3.9, if you keep trying of course.
S 63 AMG SWB
Displacement: 5461 cc
Output: 430 kW (585 hp) at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque: 900 Nm at 2250-3750 rpm
Kerb Weight: 1970 kg
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 4.4s
S63 AMG LWB
Displacement: 5461 cc
Output: 430 kW (585 hp) at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque: 900 Nm at 2250-3750 rpm
Kerb Weight: 1995 kg
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 4.4s
S63 AMG LWB 4MATIC
Displacement: 5461 cc
Output: 430 kW (585 hp) at 5500 rpm
Max. Torque: 900 Nm at 2250-3750 rpm
Kerb Weight: 1995 kg
Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 4.0s
Even though weight isn’t that important when it comes to a big luxury car, the new S65 is still pretty impressive, this time, the short-wheel-base has the edge as weighs 1970 kg whilst the long-wheel-base weighs just 25 kg more at 1995 kg. Nonetheless, the S63 AMG is still lighter than its ‘new’ rival, the Rolls-Royce Ghost’s which weighs 2,470 kg.
On the subject of rivalry, from the way the S-Class has been designed inside and out, it really seems like Mercedes-Benz has pushed the S-Class out of the executive car segment (BMW 7 Series, Audi A8, etc..) to the luxury car segment (Rolls-Royce Ghost/Phantom, Bentley Mulsanne, etc..). The W221 wasn’t a rival as such but now, the W222 has really pushed those boundaries out of the way.
AMG hasn’t opted for a double-clutch , instead, they went for their traditional AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT gearbox which is also found in most AMG’s that have the M157 motor.
For those who don’t understand what ‘4MATIC’ means, it essentially means ‘all-wheel-drive’. The good news is that this drivetrain is rear-biased where 33 percent goes to the front axle and 67 percent is sent to the rear axle, which of-course means a more pleasurable driving experience.
The latest technology in the new S-Class is the MAGIC BODY CONTROL suspension. This great bit of kit scans the road ahead and adjusts the suspension accordingly to give thus giving the feeling that the bumps in the road have been ironed out.
Moving on to the sexy exterior (got a little biased there), the S63 AMG features some great new enhancements. First of all, the normal S-Class’s bumper has been ditched in favour of a much more aerodynamic bumper as well as a splitter which infact looks very cool indeed! The rear is very AMG-like, with a nice diffuser and quad-square exhaust pipes which of course have AMG logo’s embedded onto them.
You might of also noticed the new exclusive AMG 19-inch lightweight alloys which are held by 255/45 tyres at the front and 285/40 at the back.
