Brabus Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

Brabus tunes the most powerful production Mercedes, the SL65 AMG Black Series, and makes it even more powerful! Brabus mods have bumped the power output to 800 HP, enhanced the sprint time from 0 to 200km/h (124mph) in just 9.8 seconds and maxed the top speed to 320 km/h (206mph). Moreover, the Brabus upholstery shop will create a special sporty and luxurious interior to customers’ exact specifications, down to the last detail. Check out the exotic car pictures after the jump.With 800 hp / 588 kW, a Top Speed of More Than 330 km/hand a Highly Exclusive Interior.Is it possible to make the most powerful production Mercedes of all time, the SL 65 AMG Black Series, even more powerful, faster, more spectacular and exclusive? BRABUS can! Equipped with T65 RS tuning the high-performance model delivers even more power and becomes even more elite. T65 RS tuning bumps power output to 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW. With it the two-seater accelerates from rest to 200 km/h (124 mph) in just 9.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of more than 330 km/h (206 mph). In the upholstery shop at BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet www.brabus.com) the interior can be clad in a sporty yet elegant combination of the finest leather and Alcantara, giving it an even more striking ambiance. Further BRABUS options are special paintjobs such as the matte black shown here or the customization to customers‘ individual specifications that’ll make it a true BRABUS one-off with custom-designed personalized logos on the illuminated scuff plates and the speedometer.

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class First Prototype on Spy

Here's a series of spy shots of the next-generation Mercedes ML-Class SUV.

It's hard to envision what the next gen Merc will look like when wearing that heavy, black coat, but the photographer did remark that the model looks slightly smaller than its predecessor. A sign that automakers are downsizing their shamelessly indulgent SUVs of old. Otherwise, the new design does seem to be consistent with the ML-Class and won't be providing any undue surprises. The question is whether there will still be much of a market for these premium-brand, large-sized SUVs. There are many indications that the SUV's hey-day is past.

In the engine bay, nothing new is expected, as the ML-Class was provided with the brand's most updated range of motorization options with its somewhat recent facelift. A gasoline/electric hybrid will also likely be in the works, as seen most recently in the S 400 model. A plug-in hybrid is also (as always lately) hinted at.

The next-generation Mercedes-Benz ML is expected to debut sometime in 2012.

[source:WorldCarFans]

2010 Mercedes S63/S65 AMG Facelift

New details have been released for both the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and S65 AMG facelifts. With a starting price of €115,700 before tax, the S63 AMG short-wheelbase brings a 525 horsepower, 6.3-liter V8 engine producing up to 630 Nm of torque. A long wheelbase model is available for an additional €6,000.

At €185,900 the S65 AMG is hardly cheap, but the 612 horsepower delivered by the 6.0-liter biturbo V12 may be enough to convince new customers. The V12 delivers a massive 1000 Nm of torque, guaranteeing a 0-100 km/h time of 4.4 seconds, 0.2 seconds faster than the S63. Both cars are electronically limited to 250 km/h. On the S63 the driver controls the AMGSPEEDSHIFT 7G-Tronic transmission, while the S65 utilizes a five-speed automatic.

Impressively, Mercedes did not have to degrade the performance of these two vehicles to improve fuel economy. Both "consumption and CO2 emissions" were reduced "by up to 3 percent."

From the looks of these two cars, it seems many of the 8,000 current S-Class AMG customers may get a little jealous. A new arrow-shaped radiator grille - with twin chrome louvres on the S65 - is an effective status symbol on a car that commands respect. AMG-spec LED daytime lights are mounted just above the air outlets on either side of the front apron.At an angle, this leads nicely into the new sidesills, which blends with the new side mirros to form a defined line to the car's rear. At the back, a new rear apron has a body-color diffuser built in, replacing the black diffuser on previous models. 52 LEDs are shaped in a "double 'C'" pattern to make up the taillights. Redesigned quad exhaust pipes appear in chrome. "6.3 AMG" and "V12 Biturbo" badging is featured prominently.

The two cars separate at the wheels, where the S63 uses 19-inch multispoke wheels, while the S65 uses a 20-inch set. Both wheels are painted in Titanium grey, with glossy finishes. The bigger wheels can be purchased as an option on the S63.

A healthy amount of equipment comes standard, including the Active Body Control AMG sports suspension. ABC provides stabilizes the car when gusts of wind blast the vehicle from the side. The system adjusts "the wheel load distribution within milliseconds" and works with the Electronic Stability Program to reduce the effects of crosswinds. Torque Vectoring Brakes improve cornering by adjusting the caliper pressure on the inner rear wheel. AMG Adaptive Brakes are also included, using a double floating brake caliper at the front.

Inside, the S-class AMG comes with a healthy amount of leather, and multifunctioning AMG sport seats which will gladly give you a massage should you need one. Both vehicles feature the AMG analogue clock, and AMG aluminum shift paddles that connect to a Direct Select gearshift. A piano black lacquer crossed with carbon fiber AMG trim is also available.

You can read more details, including information about the Split-View COMAND system, in the press release below. The 2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG and the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S65 AMG go on sale at the end of the month.

[Source: Daimler ]