Mika Hakkinen Returns to Racing in the Cockpit of a Mercedes SLS AMG

Michael Schumacher isn’t the only Formula 1 champion who can’t live outside a racing car’s cockpit; after a four year absence, two-times F1 world champion Mika Hakkinen will sit behind the wheel of racing car for the final event of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, which will take place on November 13 at the Zhuhai track in China.

Hakkinen, who after retiring from F1 competed in 31 DTM races for Mercedes-Benz, will be competing in the six-hour long endurance race along with his teammates CongFu Cheng and Lance David Arnold in an SLS AMG GT3.

Mercedes-Benz Motorsport vice president, Norbert Haug, who has worked with Hakkinen for 15 years, said:

“Mika Hakkinen is one of the most successful, best-known and best-liked racing drivers in the world. He won back-to-back Formula 1 championships in 1998 and 1999 with our McLaren-Mercedes F1 team and later had a successful career in the DTM. Mika is a prominent member of the Mercedes family and enjoys enormous popularity, especially in China. That’s also why he was so willing to play an active role in the race debut of the SLS AMG GT3 at Zhuhai.”

The Finn, as always, was more laconic. “Although I’ve visited China many times, I’ve never raced there, which is why I’m looking forward to Zhuhai," said Hakkinen.

"It will be a tough race, but I’ll do my best for Customer Sports Team AMG. It should be a lot of fun, especially in the SLS AMG. It’s a great motorsport vehicle which is both fast and extremely good-looking,” he added. 

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New 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select

There are 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select. Mercedes-Benz introduces the special "Select Edition" model for the long-wheelbase G 500 Station Wagon.

The 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select features black painted 18-inch alloy wheels in 5-twin-spoke design with 265/60 R 18 tire size, carbon fiber-look inserts in the protective strips, a protection plate and an AMG sports exhaust . Highlights include interior wood trim in designo black piano lacquer. The steering wheel and selector lever in leather / piano lacquer with contrasting topstitching. The already extensive standard equipment is complemented with stainless steel scuff plates illuminated in white and marked with the word "Mercedes" as well as crash-responsive NECK-PRO head restraints luxury.

Harman Kardon LOGIC7 ® surround sound system is one of the finest available. It provides an excellent listening experience in the off-roader, with a 10-channel DSP amplifier with a total power of 450 watts and twelve high-performance speakers. The high-grade extra features of special "Select Edition" models are priced at € 6735.40 (incl. 19% VAT).

New 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select

New 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select

New 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select

New 2011 Mercedes-Benz G-Class Edition Select

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG American version. Mercedes-Benz has an interesting design, performance and efficiency revolution: That's what the new Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG is a four-door coupe tome.Upscale version includes a newly developed AMG V8 biturbo engine with a maximum output of 557 hp and 800 torque and the AMG Speedshift MCT 7 - Six-speed gearbox sports. Addition. Vehicle fuel consumption 28.5 mpg, an improvement of 32 percent over the previous model (all figures are provisional)

"The new CLS63 AMG continues the success of its predecessor, CLS55 AMG and CLS63 AMG, which is just like our customers worldwide since 2004," said Ola Källenius, director of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. "CLS63 AMG a unique high performance car - the new standard in design, performance and efficiency."

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG US Version

New Mercedes Introduces F-125 Hybrid Concept

New Mercedes Introduces F-125 Hybrid Concept

How many times have we said that we invest in a hybrid car? New or used car, we all know how much money this type of vehicle that can save us and the good that will do for the environment. So what keeps us going with this? We all know that is not the most visually appealing cars on the market today, and it is a big drawback for those of us who have a luxury car, as in the chase.

That's why I was skeptical when I heard his car from Mercedes and creating a new hybrid concept. Mercedes is known for its unique style, it seems that their cars. It seems that after 125 years of existence in the auto industry learned a few things. At the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011, F-125 that showed understanding, and to our surprise, we like how it looks!

F-125 is four, which was built with lithium-ion batteries are fully emissions of sulfur plinova.Vanjski reduce them with different types of metals and composites for breastfeeding easy and safe to drive. Another supercar features include:

* F-cell plug-in hybrid with a range of 1000 km
* The hydrogen storage technology
* Lithium-sulfur high-voltage battery, high energy use
* Charging by induction
* E4MATIC all-wheel-drive four-wheel electric motors and individual set of torque at each wheel
* Looking for a lightweight hybrid design with gull wing doors
* Use a natural touch, gestures and voice control to make driving safer

It seems unlikely that this "beast" will be published within a year or two. But it is certainly forward thinking about Mercedes us a glimpse of what kind of work, and do what can be achieved.

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
Here is a 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 - the first hard drive Review. When Mercedes-Benz SLK was launched in 1997, this little roadster will probably try to make people think it's something else. At first glance, the original SLK to SL. His successor, the 2005 SLK, SLR McLaren bar nose. And faced with the latest SLK is our mindset SLS. Given that everyone seems that many sports car buyers want to replace expensive and exotic SLK Mercedes-Benz is the best that could happen. Confusions design and worked for Mercedes: SLKs more than 500,000 were sold model of life.

It can price as BMW Z4, Chevrolet Corvette and the Porsche Boxster, but the SLK is always more relaxed than cars. It was not until the last generation SLK, which is a management and performance of the promise of his appearance. This is the latest in sports, but it is not hard-core, basic sports car like the Boxster. Even with the power and superhero bravado and Corvette. It is most like BMW Z4 and even though there is not much I recommend that no new SLK.
Completely new V-6 Mercedes-Benz SLK350 (2012)

For starters, the 2012 SLK has a new engine. Unaudited heated engines, but a brand new V-6 with 60 degree angle between cylinder banks. (Old 90-degree V-6 derived from V-8 design.) Not only that the new engine has the perfect angle V-6-V-6 is a natural balance at 60 degrees, but leave more room for the turbo to to sit down with a block. Space for turbo under the hood fits a turbo version in the lineup. Or what will be seen. It is inevitable that the AMG version will be the obvious choice for a turbo, but when it comes SLK55, will be powered by a normally aspirated V-8.

For now. Best engine 3.5-liter V-6 equipped with direct fuel injection V-6 has a compression ratio of 12.3:1. This engine produces 302 horsepower at 6500 rpm and 273 pounds-feet of torque from 3500 on. American version is given a seven-speed automatic transmission. With the autobox, walk the nature of the 0-to-60-kmh around 5.5 seconds. The engine is smooth and less sensitive to vibration than the monotony of his predecessor, spinning happily excellent reception and transmission growl when the engine is running wildly around 5000 rpm on the way to 6800 RPM points.

Less powerful SLK250, SLK350 eight months after the launch in July this year. 250 is powered by a new turbocharged 1.8-liter four-cylinder that makes 201 hp and 229 Nm. It will initially only available to companies seven-speed automatic, six-speed manual, but will be offered with four-cylinder engine and later. Lighter than V-6 said, 89 pounds overweight and is based mainly on the nose or cylinders must be substantial improvement in the dynamics of the SLK to be.

Four-cylinder is the easiest and U. S. SLKs, but also cars with V-6 to maintain their weight with an aluminum hood and fenders. Facilities Management Magic Sky umbrella, which changes the cover by pressing the button, an incredible 110 pounds lighter than a steel cap. Raise or lower the upper part is less than 20 seconds, but unlike some dust on top of the league, the SLK to be stopped to change. In general, says Mercedes SLK350 weighs about the same as the previous model, but it is longer and wider.
It is the spirit of sport, we feel?

SLK is an easy car to drive fast. Powerful brakes, grip, close supervision and support to the surprise of the unknown rather than mountain trails. Turn on strong frames and flat bottom wheel, and SLK surprises predictable cornering and high-level front-end grip. As with previous models, the new car, a variable ratio rack and pinion assembly, which accelerates as you move towards the center. Mercedes calls the Direct Drive. We call it a bit insensitive to sedate speeds, but the weight control in response to stress on the front tires. By the widespread high-speed corners, Porsche level of relations between the wheel and the driver is a little more than Novocaine numbness in the Porsche. Further strengthening of stability in the corner and Mercedes brake torque, which is part of the dynamic handling package. The system, similar to that in the Porsche 911 Turbo, yoke active person to help drive the car.

Balance and access SLK seven-speed gearbox. Paddles behind the steering wheel, driver-and downshifts questions, but the car is considered a simple request, and always in line with the same. It's frustrating to look for another switch back and allow time midcorner. Transmission also has a tendency to drop from third to fourth place in the gas.
But Mercedes

As already mentioned, the SLK roadster, ready to relax. On the highway, the engine, tire noise in the background, and two-seater will begin to feel as C-Class, which it is based. The new interior is a welcome departure from the previous SLK. Gone is the shiny, plastic, general competition rather than what seems to be a model of the SLS Board of Directors. The design is modern, clean and elegant. The driver and front passenger, and one from the shoulder, thanks to an extra 1.3 inches wide.

Prices should start around $ 50,000. Eight airbags help and attention (and a system that tries to guess if you thought that the disk) are standard. Luxury amenities include a rooftop Sky Magic Control, AMG appearance package and AIRSCARF, which blows warm air into the neck. Safety features include Active Cruise Control with Collision Warning. Fully furnished, SLK350 probably occur in the low to mid $ 60,000 range. SLK250 expected to start at about $ 45,000, when spring comes, with very little visual difference from the 350th And hey, if only one in twenty people believe that the SLK is actually SLS, at a bargain
New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350



New 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK350

New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Rendered

New Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Black Series Rendered

Just the other day it was announced that Mercedes-Benz is introducing a wilder version of the SLS gull-wing sports car bearing the “Black Series” names that forms on the standard AMG model to further improve the performance plan offers, while another hardcore look.

Then Dan went Buzdugan PS Garage representation of what the SLS AMG Black Series edition can find things on our mailbox.

Dan’s take on the hardcore Gullwing includes a redesigned front bumper with larger and lower side vents, plus a carbon fiber lip spoiler, balls with a black mesh hood, new side skirts and restyled side slits.

Enlarged front and rear wheel arches that house the larger multi-spoke alloy wheels in a black finish and the new exterior mirror housings are the same color round out the changes.