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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition

January 6th 2009 05:00
Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition


The Mercedes-Benz CLS-class four-door premium coupe has been a trend-setter since it was first released onto the market in 2004. Sporting the sleek lines of a coupe but with the practicality of a four-door sedan, the CLS has been a recipient of multiple design awards and has spawned a raft of imitating four-door coupes from rival manufacturers.


To keep the current generation CLS at the top of its segment before an all-new version is due in the next two years, Mercedes-Benz has released a special "Grand Edition" of the sexy coupe featuring a unique "designo magno platinum" matt paint finish which is also highly scratch- and dirt-resistant.

Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition


Other highlights of the Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition include bi-xenon headlamps with dark headlamp casings, active light function and cornering light function in the fog lamps, headlamp cleaning system, and dynamic headlamp range adjustment. Also fitted are exclusive, high-sheen AMG 18-inch 5-spoke light-alloy wheels with pockets painted in titanium grey (shod with 245/40 R 18 (front) and 275/35 R 18 (rear) rubber) and a "Grand Edition" insignia on the front wings.

The interior also gets a "Grand" touch with a bespoke 'designo' interior matched to a roof lining in anthracite Alcantara, together with the standard-fit tilting/sliding glass roof, plus other special touches including designo leather upholstery in "marron" - with the option of substituting this shade for sand, black, mystic red, porcelain or chablis.

Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition


The trim elements in high-quality laurel wood can be ordered with either a matt or a high-gloss finish. The same material is used for the selector lever and the wood/leather steering wheel. Sport pedals in brushed stainless steel with rubber studs underline the sporting credentials of the CLSGrand Edition.


The extensive range of equipment includes the sophisticated COMAND APSMultimedia control and display system, comfort telephony, PARKTRONIC and "Grand Edition" velour floor mats.

Also available in a choice of metallic paint finishes - obsidian black, iridium silver, carneol red or flint grey - deliveries of the Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition begins in March 2009 for the European market with Australian deliveries yet to be confirmed.

Mercedes-Benz CLS Grand Edition interior



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Stonking: Hamann SLR Volcano

November 3rd 2008 02:45
Hamann SLR Volcano


The lads over at aftermarket tuners Hamann have an insatiable appetite for kilowatts - not that there's a problem with that - and it seems not even a McLaren Mercedes-Benz SLR supercar with 467 kW can quench their thirst for insane power figures.

Hamann engineers have tweaked the 5.4-litre, supercharged V8 to deliver 515 kW and 830 Nm of torque courtesy of a newly programmed control unit, especially developed high performance exhaust manifolds and an amended belt pulley combination for the serial compressors. A second water pump and adjusted gearbox electronics also contributes to the increased performance. Needless to say, performance figures are absolutely 'volcanic' - try 0-100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 348 km/h.

Hamann SLR Volcano

Hamann SLR Volcano


The Hamann SLR Volcano receives a makeover with a bodykit that is completely at home on a fully-bred race car featuring carbon fibre front- and rear wing extensions and also new side skirt attachments and sheathings. There's also a newly designed lightweight bonnet, an integrated bonnet scoop, a strong diffuser which improves the carīs output in combination with the large rear wing and a newly developed front spoiler at the front axle.

Hamann SLR Volcano

Hamann SLR Volcano interior


Sexy EDITION RACE 21-inch wheels shod in 255/30 (front) and 345/25 (rear) rubber rounds off the aggressive package. In addition to two colour choices - aluminum/chrome or white/matte - owners can specify from an extensive list of options including aluminum pedals, door sills and headrests emblazoned with Hamann logos, more carbon fibre and Alcantara trim for the dash, centre console, steering wheel and even the sun visors.

Hamann SLR Volcano interior


The Official Hamann Press Release:

HAMANN VOLCANO

The serial Mercedes-Benz SLR is already one of the most impressive cars on our roads – but compared to the HAMANN VOLCANO it still looks rather harmless. Once again, HAMANN-Motorsport proves its cutting edge when it comes to refining superb sports cars. From a lift-reducing body design to a powerful performance enhancement to a lavishly styled interior, HAMANN focuses on all components of this luxury car and makes the automobile dreams of its exclusive clientele come true.

The total makeover of the Laupheim-based refiner is made of extremely light full carbon and consists of front- and rear wing extensions and also new side skirt attachments and sheathings. The front view of the Volcano is optically perfected with a newly designed bonnet which enhances the overall impression by its integrated hood scoop. But also for the rear, the refining technicians implemented new ideas giving the SLR appearance its finishing touch. Under the boot lid cover, HAMANN placed a strong diffuser which improves the carīs output in combination with the large rear wing. At the front axle, a newly developed front spoiler renders the necessary contact pressure. If desired, an especially developed overall paint for the VOLCANO in either aluminium/chrome or white/matt completes the striking appearance of this bolide.

The 21-inch rims named EDITION RACE with tyres measuring 255/30ZR21 at the front and 345/25ZR21 at the back render an optimal road grip. The design of the extraordinary light forged wheel thereby combines vitality and elegance and also perfectly fills out the wheel houses.

The HAMANN makeover is not only sportive, but also has a lot to offer under the bonnet. The HAMANN motor technicians get the most out of the Mercedes Benz V8-aggregate (5.4 litres, 626 hp, 780 Nm): 700 hp / 515 kW and a maximum torque of 830 Nm at 3,300 crankshaft revolutions per minute. The therefore necessary modifications include a newly programmed control unit, especially developed high performance exhaust manifolds and an amended belt pulley combination for the serial compressors. In order to facilitate the increased motor performance, HAMANN adds a second water pump and adjusts the gearbox electronics. Invigorated in this way and with the adequate sound from the six end pipes of the sport exhaust system, the VULCANO accelerates from naught to a hundred in only 3.6 seconds. With a maximum speed of 348 km/h, the HAMANN VOLCANO is 14 km/h faster than the serial model.

The HAMANN product even beats the factory-provided performance-enhanced special series SLR 722 by impressive 11 km/h.

A skillfully refined interior is waiting for the VOLCANO-pilot and also the exterior does not rank behind. The overall makeover contains pedals and foot rests in aluminium as well as noble door sill protectors and headrests with embossed embroidered HAMANN-Logos. They can also be found on the exclusive floor mats. The overall makeover can be enhanced with a HAMANN interior set containing custom-made carbon parts for the dashboard and centre console. If desired, also the roof interior, all pillars, the cockpit including the steering wheel and the sun visors can hereby be adjusted in terms of colour. Therefore, HAMANN solely uses the high-quality material Alcantara.


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Gallery: New Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series wallpapers

July 25th 2008 11:15
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series


Mercedes-Benz has released a fantastic gallery of hi-res SL 65 AMG Black Series images to spice up our desktops


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Revealed: Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

July 11th 2008 07:30
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series


The heir to the Mercedes SLR supercar throne has been unveiled in the form of the highly-anticipated SL65 AMG Black Series, the most powerful and track-oriented SL ever


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Split: Mercedes-Benz to part ways with McLaren

July 8th 2008 00:15
Mercedes SLR 722


German car maker Mercedes-Benz has announced that it will part ways with McLaren after the less than successful SLR ends its production run in 2009


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Video: Top Gear Mercedes-Benz CLK Black Series

July 2nd 2008 11:15
Mercedes-Benz CLK 63 AMG Black Series


When Jeremy Clarkson says that a certain car is the best he's driven etc., you take it with a pinch of salt but when the Stig concurs with his sentiments, it's time to think "Hang on, maybe good ol' Jezza really is onto something


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MANSORY McLaren SLR 'Renovatio'

April 9th 2008 23:59
MANSORY McLaren SLR 'Renovatio'


The MANSORY McLaren SLR 'Renovatio' is based on the Mercedes McLaren supercar and features a host of performance and customisation upgrades from the high end tuner Mansory


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Kleemann D-SCK Concept

April 8th 2008 23:58
Kleemann D-SCK Concept


Specialist Mercedes-Benz tuners Kleemann has released pictures of the D-SCK concept car based on the Kleemann GTK which in itself it based on the baby Mercedes roadster SLK-class


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2008 Mercedes-Benz CL500 4MATIC (AWD)

February 26th 2008 23:30
2008 Mercedes-Benz CL 500 4MATIC


Mercedes-Benz is set to launch an all-wheel drive version of its flagship CL-class coupe range at the Geneva Motor Show


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Fifth Gear video: BMW M3 vs. Mercedes C 63 AMG

January 31st 2008 23:30
Mercedes C 63 AMG vs. BMW M3


A lot's been said about the all-new Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG bridging the gap between it and the benchmark BMW M3 in terms of handling


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RENNtech Mercedes AMG upgrade package

January 30th 2008 09:30
RENNtech Mercedes CL 65 AMG


Fans of Mercedes-Benz may have been disappointed with the recent news that the German car maker has no interest in participating in horsepower wars with their future AMG performance models


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Officially revealed: 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLS-class

January 21st 2008 10:45
Mercedes-Benz CLS-class facelift


Mercedes-Benz has given the classy CLS four-door coupe a mid-life upgrade featuring subtle exterior changes and a new entry-level model in the form of a CLS 280


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Preview: Mercedes-Benz CLC

January 9th 2008 06:15
Mercedes-Benz CLC


Mercedes-Benz will unveil the all-new CLC at the second Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin in late January


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First images: Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG face-lift

December 31st 2007 08:30
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG


Hot on the heels of the facelifted SLK and SL AMG roadsters is the updated version of Mercedes-Benz's four-door coupe in AMG guise, the CLS 63 AMG - a direct replacement for the CLS 55 AMG


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