2010 Mercedes SLC Gullwing Updated..

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Mercedes will launch the 2010 Mercedes SLC Coupe (codenamed C197) at the 2010 Geneva Motor Show and Mercedes roadster (R197) in the following year. It will be badged an AMG, not as a Mercedes.

The Mercedes SLC 2010 coupe and roadster will cost around the same as a well-equipped Porsche 911 Turbo – the target is €150,000 (£105,000) – and in size they are closer to the Mercedes SLR than the SL.

2010_mercedes_SLCThe design is a mix of retro and modern: there are large, roof-hinged gullwing doors, almost upright bi-xenon headlamps, a classic SL grille, a tapered plan view, LED tail lamps, a motorised rear spoiler and a pair of downforce-producing front and rear aprons. The wheels are 19-inch in the front and 20-inch in the back.

2010_Mercedes_SLC_1The future Mercedes SLC Gullwing will be powered by a 6.3-litre V8 engine mated to the new Sportshift box. The output will be around 550bhp. It will make the 0 to 60 mph sprint in 3,8 seconds and will hit a top speed of 185 mph. Such a impressive speed, we would looking forward to the launch of Mercedes SLC 2010…

New Mercedes SLC preview photos

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Mercedes’ upcoming new super car: Mercedes Gullwing was undergoing some handling test at Germany’s famous Nurburgring.

The SLC prototypes seems using Dodge Viper body panels, but rest assured that the similarities end there. The prototype uses a 106-inch long wheelbase, which happens to closely match the SLR’s wheelbase and in the process debunks any rumours about a smaller SLR based on the R230 SL-Class platform. The new Mercedes turning into a mid-engined car seems very distant now.

Weird car so far from the photo…

Mercedes-Benz ML320 BlueTEC, world’s cleanest diesel?

The BlueTEC ML320 SUV was recently unveiled at the 2008 New York auto show and according to the manufacturers, its AddBlue technology makes it the world’s cleanest diesel. The car uses a turbocharged diesel 3.2-liter V-6 engine which produces 210 horsepower and 398 lb-ft. ot torque and it represents the first use of AddBlue technology in the States.

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What is the AddBlue technology? Well, AddBlue is a urea-based liquid which if is injected in the exhaust stream, it converts 80 percent of the nitrogen oxide into ammonia.

“These vehicles now have a urea injection [called AdBlue] which makes them 50-state [compliant],” Rob Moran, Mercedes-Benz USA spokesman, told Inside Line. “Bluetec enables a diesel to be as clean as a gas engine, in simple terms. For 2009, those SUVs become available in 50 states and become Bluetec, not CDI models. CDI is the 2008 model that is only available to be registered in 42 states.”

The ML320 has a 7 gallon tank for AddBlue which means it should be refilled every 10,000 miles. Mercedes-Benz will follow the ML320 BlueTEC with R-Class and GL-class BlueTEC models.

Mercedes SL 63 AMG debuts at Geneva

Mercedes Benz brought to Geneva,besides other cars,the new SL 63 AMG.I don’t know if „new” is accurate since it only received a facelift.This model will replace the SL 55 AMG and comes with all new bodykit, darkened headlamps and tail-lights and new 19-inch alloy wheels.

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The power is provided by a 6,3 litre V8 that doesn’t let you down with its 525 HP and 630 Nm.That’s much better than the old SL 55 AMG but when we look at the actual performance figures we see that the 63 is slower to 100 km/h with 0,2 seconds.

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The suspension and gear box will also be brand new making the car as safe and as confortable to drive as possible.

Mercedes S400 BlueHybrid, the first Li-ion battery car?

There is a big difference between a lithium-ion and a nickel-metal hydride battery, and everyone knows it, especially an average hybrid owner. Well, you might be impressed to find out that the 2009-bound S400 BlueHybrid from Mercedes aims to be the world’s first production Li-ion hybrid which will offer “compact dimensions and far superior performance” comparted to their rivals.

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It seems that Mercedes-Benz is heading for “high ampere-hour efficiency, long service life, and great reliability, even at very low temperatures.” We don’t know anything about its price yet but you should expect it to be astronomically high.

Making Gullwing proud:the new SL

The SL has always been a motive of pride for Mercedes but I must admit that this „new’’ model might just put the German manufacturer back on track.The facelift is dramatic to say the least.The whole front has been replaced with a more agrgessive one.The headlights have been replaced with two one-piece optical blocks from the CLS.The radiator grill has also been tempered with,as well as the lower part of the spoiler.The model shown in these images is fitted with the AMG body kit.sl

The interior received a plus of refinement and will most likely be available with new confort features.All these informations will be released at the official presentation.The pictures that you see accidentaly leaked from the German’s data base.

The engine choice will also be impressive:a 612 HP biturbo V12 and a 525 HP 6,3 litre V8.merc sl

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