Mercedes-Benz is saying goodbye to its naturally aspirated 6.3-liter V8 that powered an array of AMG models over the years for its newly developed AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine, which boasts way more power but is also more fuel efficient. The new engine features direct injection with spray –guided combustion and twin turbocharging and is showcased here on a modified up S63 AMG sedan that pays tribute to the 1971 300 SEL 6.8 AMG.
Performance specs for the new engine include a 0-62 mph time in 4.5 seconds and has an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. In terms of fuel economy, the new engine will allow the upcoming 2011 S63 AMG to return a combined fuel consumption of 22.4 mpg, which is 25% more than the previous model. The new 5.5 V8 bi-turbo engine will have its debut on the 2011 S63 AMG sedan later this year and will show up on more AMG models soon after that.
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BMW Group’s global sales increased substantially in February, up 14% from the year earlier. Tuesday the company said it sold 91,758 BMW, Mini, and Rolls-Royce vehicles during the month, up from 80,474 in February 2009. Sales volume increased 15.3 percent over the first two months of last year.
The BMW brand was the segment leader in February, but with growth of 16.3% in United States. However, in China, company sales soared 96.7% above the previous February. The company is also unveiling other models at the car show, including the revised X5 Sports activity vehicle. The new BMW ActiveHybrid X6 and the ActiveHybrid 7 will go on sale in Europe in April.
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The Honda 3R-C is a fully single three-wheeler powered by a lithium ion battery, created by Honda’s Milan studio. It will debut at the Geneva International Motor Show 2010. More about the Honda? Let’s look a little bit closer at the interior also.
It has a clear canopy that coves te driver’s seat while it is parked and not in use. When 3R-C s in motion, the canopy becomes an enveloping wind-shield that provides the pilot, who sits low in the vehicle, with significant protection from the bodywork doors. The high sides of the safety shell seat gives greater safety to the occupant, reducing the threat from side impacts and improving weather protection. The 3R-C designers created a flexible cover that surrounds the upper torso to reduce exposure to bad weather and improving comfort.
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This Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet gives distortion to an idea that convertibles make lousy year-round companions. Convertibles have long been something of an acquired taste. Devotees steadfastly defend a singular sensation of component motoring that can only come when plugged into one’s surrounding breezes, noises and smells. As well as whilst the naysayers may have had a indicate in the era of tonneau-covered British roadster pilots with their tepid heaters, dubious constructional rigidity as well as leaky, masochistic roof mechanisms, complicated topless numbers like this 2011 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet give distortion to a idea that convertibles make lousy year-round companions.
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The Honda S2000 successor that has made its way on the internet from various Japanese magazines the past year or so is officially confirmed. Maybe the latest story on the high-performance hybrid sports coupe that would essentially replace the S2000 is based on fiction? Or maybe it is based on facts. The Japanese magazine is once again claiming that Honda is working on what could be best described as the CR-Z’s big brother.
Besides the new rendering that has nothing in common with the magazine’s previous S2000, Best Car this time is saying that the sports model will be a 2+2 coupe with a hybrid powertrain combining a 2.5- 3.0 –liter engine to an electric motor. There is no word if the power will be transferred to the rear axle or as previously claimed, to all four wheels.
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The BMW 5 Series is the car UK drivers are most looking forward to seeing during 2010 reports website. The Contracthireandleasing.com surveyed its visitors and found that 1 in 5 people were looking forward to seeing the 5 Series above any other new 2010 car. The car leasing deal hub site revealed the Audi A8 as next, with Jaguar’s new XJ being 3rd most anticipated model of 2010.
In addition to that the new 5-Series is a little bit bigger than its predecessor, yet it maintains strong performance and boosts fuel efficiency over the old model. By the time it launches in late March, the new 5-Series will become one the most popular for cars on the ContractHireAndLeasing.com website.
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Mercedes-Benz F800 Concept is a style that shows the future of quality cars from a new perspective, as a premium five-palanquin technology combines high efficiency drivers with safety and unmatched comfort and emotional design language features which interprets the current style of a Mercedes Benz on the line with the brand attributes processing performance. The style of the F800 has a roomy interior seats full of intelligence, operations, and concepts to be displayed.
The interior also features a unique new platform multi-unit, which houses an electric actuator with fuel cells and the use of a plug-in hybrids that can drive up to 18 miles just on electricity. Both the variants of the Mercedes-Benz F800 Concept freestyle therefore the mobility of local emissions may be in terms of premium luxury cars, while at the same time fully suitable for everyday driving dynamics and driving experience.
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Lexus cultivated a reputation for isolation drivers from all of the undignified sensations normally associated with driving; it might be a surprise to find a Sport model in the LS lineup. Such cars as BMW M5, Cadillac CTS-V, Audi S6 and S8, and Mercedes-Benz AMG cars out there that prove there is a market for sports-tuned large sedans like this 2010 Lexus LS460 Sport.
The 2010 Lexus LS460 Sport is quite impressive. It’s not one of those cars that you would drop the Germans or lone American from our top contenders list, you would be willing to add LS to “worth-watching” list. Could Lexus successfully move its F-Sport tuning up a weight class, and would the LS460 Sport actually contend with other heavyweights in the segment?
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BMW rumors have been going around about a possible M-badged version of the lovely BMW 1 Series. Reports from Inside Line reveal that while a 1 Series-based M1 isn’t happening, we can look forward to seeing a spiced up 135is, which is similar to the Z4 sDrive35is and 335is.
The BMW 135is is expected to use the boosted version of BMW’s N54 twin-turbo six found in the Z4 and 3 Series variants. It might not be as exciting as what the full-bore M1 could be with the BMW M1. Why not make the M1? Well similar problems as with Porsche with the Cayman and the 911. BMW certainly wouldn’t want that. Be happy that BMW is committed to producing a more potent 1 Series and are eagerly awaiting our first drive.
Source: AutoBlog
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Mercedes-Benz launched its latest addition to the E-Class line-up in the Middle East and Levant. This model is an open-top two-door car that features a classic fabric soft top and a range of new fuel-efficient engine. The soft top can be closed fully automatically within 20 seconds. It also features the Aircap automatic draught-stop which reduces turbulence in the interior.
On-demand activation of the steering and fuel pumps, the use of tires with low rolling resistance, and an alternator control system which takes account of the current driving situation and the vehicles electrical power requirements are all included in this Mercedes. Safety equipment available for the E-Class Cabriolet includes Attention Assist drowsiness detection, Pre-Safe anticipatory occupant protection, the intelligent light system and Distronic Plus proximity control.
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