Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the production-ready Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Electric Drive super sports car at the 2012 Paris Motor Show. The new model is being labelled as the most powerful electric vehicle to ever go into production. Looking exactly like its petrol-powered counterpart, apart from the electric blue wrap over the […]
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McChip Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG MC700 gets 99kW boost
McChip, a German tuning company, has come up with a performance package for the mighty Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG ‘Gullwing’ called the MC700. The package offers engine upgrades boosting power by 80kW or up to 99kW. Tuning the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is like putting a tiger on steroids; it’s already a […]
VATH Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster with 515kW
Mercedes-Benz tuner VATH has turned some attention to the awesome new Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster, and extracted a lot more power from it, and enhanced its visual impact. Starting with the engine. In standard form the SLS comes with a naturally aspirated 6.2-litre V8 engine producing 420kW and 650Nm. After […]
Video: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster catches golf ball record
Remember the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster catching a golf ball record from earlier this month? A video has now been released showing the stunt which is now in the Guinness Book of Records. The stunt was staged as part of a new marketing campaign. It involved company ambassador and ex-F1 […]
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG four-door a no-go says CEO
Remember the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG four-door patent images that were leaked? AMG boss has now confirmed this vehicle will not go into production. In a recent Autovisie report, AMG CEO Ola Kallenius said that the leaked patent images were simply of an earlier concept idea. He said there are no […]
Mercedes-Benz ‘AMG Performance 50’ strategy previews 8 new models
As part of AMG’s 45th anniversary celebrations, Mercedes-Benz has revealed the ‘AMG Performance 50’ growth strategy for the brand’s 50th anniversary. This will see the introduction of eight new models in the near future, and Performance Centre expansions. There are currently 22 high-performance AMG-specific models in the company’s lineup. These […]
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT adds an extra 15kW
Mercedes-Benz has announced a new variant of the SLS, called the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT. The new mode will be available in Coupe and Roadster form, with more power and equipment. Starting with the engine, the boffins at AMG have found more horses hiding beneath the bonnet. With help of […]
Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster catches golf ball for Guinness record
Mercedes-Benz has set a new world record by catching a golf ball in a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. The record was achieved thanks to David Coulthard and professional golfer Jake Shepherd. It sounds a bit ridiculous at first, but after doing the calculations, the golf ball landed in the cabin […]