GTSPIRIT - Daily Supercar and Tuning News » Mercedes http://www.gtspirit.com Daily supercar & tuning news, automotive event coverage & car forum! Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:12:25 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Video: Sixty Years of the Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/video-sixty-years-of-the-mercedes-benz-sl-roadster/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/video-sixty-years-of-the-mercedes-benz-sl-roadster/#comments Sun, 12 Feb 2012 17:33:36 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49445 For sixty years the Mercedes-Benz SL has been an automotive icon, according to Mercedes-Benz. From the 1954 300SL to the new R231 SL Class, this classic luxury roadster has made its name in the world of the open-top two-seater roadsters. With the new version released about a month ago and the new AMG SL63 on [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/12/video-sixty-years-of-the-mercedes-benz-sl-roadster/feed/ 0 Daimler Lost €330,000 on Every Maybach Sold http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/daimler-lost-e330000-on-every-maybach-sold/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/daimler-lost-e330000-on-every-maybach-sold/#comments Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:25:38 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49420 The revival of Maybach wasn’t quite successful with only 3,000 cars sold in seven year. Maybach wasn’t able to compete with Rolls Royce and Bentley. Despite the high quality, the German luxurious brand failed to impress the public with its conservative image and outdated design. So it wasn’t a big surprise that Daimler AG recently [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/11/daimler-lost-e330000-on-every-maybach-sold/feed/ 0 AMG Boss Not Interested in Super-Diesel http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/amg-boss-not-interested-in-super-diesel/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/amg-boss-not-interested-in-super-diesel/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:16:20 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49355 German supercar specialist AMG has no plans to follow its rival from Munich. BMW M introduced a series of high-performance diesels a few weeks ago and AMG does not feel the need to follow them. AMG boss Ola Kallenius said such a move would introduce too many compromises to its performance-focused line-up, according to Autocar. [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/amg-boss-not-interested-in-super-diesel/feed/ 1 Rumours: Mercedes SLC to Get Full Go-Ahead http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/rumours-amg-to-rival-porsche-911/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/rumours-amg-to-rival-porsche-911/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 20:18:03 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49349 Mercedes-Benz is expected to give AMG the green light to develop the SLC which should rival the Porsche 911. The success of the SLS has opened doors for a smaller version. The SLC car will be ‒ just as the SLS ‒ entirely designed in-house by AMG and would further establish Mercedes’ high performance division [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/rumours-amg-to-rival-porsche-911/feed/ 1 Mercedes G-Class to be Built Until 2020 http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/mercedes-g-class-to-be-built-until-2020/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/mercedes-g-class-to-be-built-until-2020/#comments Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:08:23 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49346 Once designed to be a rugged off-roader and a light military vehicle for the German Army, the Mercedes G-Class has become one of the most iconic luxury SUVs today. Now it has been reported production of the Geländewagen will be built until 2020. According to German website Automobilwoche, Mercedes’ parent company Daimler has reached an [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/08/mercedes-g-class-to-be-built-until-2020/feed/ 0 Video: Vivid Racing Ultimate Mercedes C63 AMG http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/07/video-vivid-racing-ultimate-mercedes-c63-amg/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/07/video-vivid-racing-ultimate-mercedes-c63-amg/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 19:41:19 +0000 Lawrence http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49317 Vivid Racing posted a video of their Mercedes C63 AMG project car. The C63 received a modest set of upgrades to give it a fresh new look and an awesome exhaust system. The video shows off the exhaust modifications, to speed, the power and the insane levels of fun this car provides! The modifications include [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/07/video-vivid-racing-ultimate-mercedes-c63-amg/feed/ 1 Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe with ADV.1 Wheels in Times Square http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/07/mercedes-c63-amg-coupe-with-adv-1-wheels-in-times-square/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/07/mercedes-c63-amg-coupe-with-adv-1-wheels-in-times-square/#comments Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:02:25 +0000 Lawrence http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49274 ADV.1 released a set of images in conjunction with C3Photography featuring a matt black Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG in Times Square, New York. To get a set of pictures in the busiest part of one of the worlds biggest cities is a challenge in itself. The photographer succeeded though, as a result, we get to see [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/07/mercedes-c63-amg-coupe-with-adv-1-wheels-in-times-square/feed/ 2 Spotted: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class in Göttingen Germany http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/04/spotted-2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-in-gottingen-germany/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/04/spotted-2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-in-gottingen-germany/#comments Sat, 04 Feb 2012 14:15:08 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49195 GTspirit visitor and reader Philipp Masurat spotted two brand new SL-Class models in Göttingen, Germany. The two cars were parked outside a small hotel in the city. Both were used as a test mule, because the glue residue of the camouflage is still visible on the body work. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has been produced [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/04/spotted-2013-mercedes-benz-sl-class-in-gottingen-germany/feed/ 0 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG US Price http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/03/2012-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg-us-price/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/03/2012-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg-us-price/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 05:43:45 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49119 Mercedes-Benz has announced pricing for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG, which lands in dealer showrooms in March. The AMG version of the new M-Class will start at $ 95,865, including the $ 875 destination charge. The AMG 5.5 liter V8 biturbo engine has an output of 525hp and a torque of 700Nm, representing an increase [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/03/2012-mercedes-benz-ml63-amg-us-price/feed/ 0 Official: Wald International Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Black Bison http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/02/official-wald-international-mercedes-benz-cls63-amg/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/02/official-wald-international-mercedes-benz-cls63-amg/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 14:12:41 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49081 Japanese tuner Wald International has released the company’s latest project, which takes on the new 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. The Black Bison treatment includes a new carbon fiber front bumper, blacked out front grille, angular air vents with LED lighting, a new rear bumper, a new rear diffuser, a roof spoiler and new rocker panels. [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/02/official-wald-international-mercedes-benz-cls63-amg/feed/ 1 Video: Renntech Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/02/video-renntech-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/02/video-renntech-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster/#comments Thu, 02 Feb 2012 13:40:42 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49077 US tuner Renntech released their program for the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. The Renntech SLS Roadster in the video features their package two performance upgrade providing 626hp and 530lb-ft of torque. The package includes our long tube headers, ecu tune, sound and performance exhaust. Exterior enhancements include their full carbon fiber front splitter, rear diffuser [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/02/video-renntech-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster/feed/ 0 First 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Auctioned Off at Boca Raton http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/01/first-2013-mercedes-benz-sl63-amg-auctioned-off-at-boca-raton/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/01/first-2013-mercedes-benz-sl63-amg-auctioned-off-at-boca-raton/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:43:40 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49054 On the 25th of February, the Boca Raton Concours d’Elegance Gala will be holding their 6th annual auction. According to WorldCarFans.com, the organization is planning to auction off some pretty special models including a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, which hasn’t been released yet. Expectedly, the more powerful version of the new SL-Class will feature AMG’s [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/01/first-2013-mercedes-benz-sl63-amg-auctioned-off-at-boca-raton/feed/ 1 Official: MKB P 640 Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/01/official-mkb-p-640-mercedes-benz-cls-63-amg/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/01/official-mkb-p-640-mercedes-benz-cls-63-amg/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 09:09:14 +0000 Lawrence http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=49035 MKB released their latest kit for the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG recently. In fact, the modifications will fit any of the engines in the 63 AMG series. The modifications are focused on performance only. The wheels were added so that you would have something to look at! The wizardry behind the 120hp increase is a [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/02/01/official-mkb-p-640-mercedes-benz-cls-63-amg/feed/ 0 Gold Carbon Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Facelift http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/28/gold-carbon-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-facelift/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/28/gold-carbon-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-facelift/#comments Sat, 28 Jan 2012 20:17:09 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=48927 This Gold Carbon Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Facelift is the latest creation from Russia. The wrap has been applied by Re-Styling.ru. The gallery shows pictures of the Russian workmanship and the final result. The facelift of the C63 AMG comes with an aggressive front fascia, an aluminum hood, a single-bar grille and different headlights with LED [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/28/gold-carbon-mercedes-benz-c63-amg-facelift/feed/ 0 Video: Nissan GT-R vs Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/26/video-nissan-gt-r-851-hp-e85-vs-mercedes-sl65-amg-black-series/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/26/video-nissan-gt-r-851-hp-e85-vs-mercedes-sl65-amg-black-series/#comments Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:49:14 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=48839 Our friends at M5Board.com are back with a series of drag race videos. The first one we will show you today is a race between a tuned Nissan GT-R and a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG Black Series; 851hp vs 670hp and an electronically limited 1,000Nm of torque inside the Black Series. You will see two races [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/26/video-nissan-gt-r-851-hp-e85-vs-mercedes-sl65-amg-black-series/feed/ 2 Video: AMG Driving Academy SLS AMG GT3 Experience http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/25/video-amg-driving-academy-sls-amg-gt3-experience/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/25/video-amg-driving-academy-sls-amg-gt3-experience/#comments Wed, 25 Jan 2012 20:53:53 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=48796 Join Mercedes-Benz reporter Matthew K. for a hot lap round the Lausitzring in the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 that was filmed during the AMG Driving Academy. The Mercedes-Benz AMG Driving Academy added the SLS AMG GT3 racer to the line-up of vehicles last year. The series of events started in 2007 and gives people the [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/25/video-amg-driving-academy-sls-amg-gt3-experience/feed/ 0 Road Test: 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/23/road-test-2012-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/23/road-test-2012-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster/#comments Mon, 23 Jan 2012 15:55:41 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=47811 German manufacturer Mercedes-Benz has caused history to repeat itself with the release of the SLS AMG Coupe in 2009 and its Convertible sibling in 2011. The trend of releasing a convertible model based on their range-topping sports car continues with the brand new 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. Finally, we got the chance to test [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/23/road-test-2012-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster/feed/ 4 Rendering: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/21/rendering-2013-mercedes-benz-sl-63-amg/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/21/rendering-2013-mercedes-benz-sl-63-amg/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:10:27 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=48593 Wild Speed rendered the upcoming 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 63 AMG. Expectedly, the more powerful version of the new SL-Class will feature AMG’s 570 horsepower twin-turbo V8, which should make it a match for BMW’s mid-size M cars that will also feature a new biturbo V8. The new SL-Class released at the end of last year [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/21/rendering-2013-mercedes-benz-sl-63-amg/feed/ 4 Mercedes to Expand S-Class Line-up http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/19/mercedes-to-expand-s-class-line-up/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/19/mercedes-to-expand-s-class-line-up/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 02:19:37 +0000 Chris http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=48456 Mercedes-Benz is working on the fifth generation of the S-Class, which will be unveiled in 2013. The new Mercedes flagship will be offered as four different models, including a four-door cabriolet. In an interview with British magazine Auto Express, the Program Manager for the S-Class, Dr. Uwe Ernstberger, said the new S-Class will feature many [...]

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]]> http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/19/mercedes-to-expand-s-class-line-up/feed/ 1 Video: Lil Wayne’s Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG in Miami http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/18/video-lil-waynes-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-in-miami/ http://www.gtspirit.com/2012/01/18/video-lil-waynes-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-in-miami/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 11:19:51 +0000 MR http://www.gtspirit.com/?p=48432 YouTube member Drake Mumford spotted Lil Wayne’s Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG parked just outside of the famous Miami restaurant Prime One Twelve. He was filming a new Gallardo Superleggera LP570-4 and the SLS parked next to it, when he heard a familiar voice. When he turned, he saw a guy that looked and sounded so similar [...]

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