2011 W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wallpaper
2011 W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wallpaper
2011 W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wallpaper
The W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class facelift comes right on schedule, roughly mid-way through its typical 7 year lifecycle that started in early 2007. Visitors to the 2011 Detroit Auto Show next year will be able to catch the new W204 facelift for the first time in metal at the show grounds but for the rest of us, these photos will have to be suffice until Mercedes-Benz Malaysia launches the update.
The front end features an updated design including restyled headlamps, hood, and bumpers. The front end looks quite aggressive especially in the darker colours as a large amount of the front bumper has been dedicated to air intake grilles, which seem bigger vertically now as well.
The headlamps are not merely changes on the internal design – the whole shape is different and they’re now an L shape similar to those found on the SL-Class. Revisions on the tail end are not as drastic as before, but the tail lamps do get a new design and LED illumination to match the LED daytime running lights up front.
The interior is completely different – the new C-Class gets a new dashboard that mimics that found in the W212 E-Class. The area that contains the COMAND screen now appears as an extension of the instrument cluster area, which is a very big change from the previous COMAND screen hidden behind an opening.
The multi-info display screen in the middle of the speedo is now of a higher resolution and features colour. Various buttons have also been rearranged and I’m liking the look of the new interior so far from the photos at least, much better than the pre-facelift.
There’s also much more area on the dash that Mercedes-Benz has now dedicated to showing off trim pieces, compared to the pre-facelift design which was quite bare especially in front of the passenger seat.
2011 W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wallpaper
2011 W204 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Wallpaper
Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Wallpaper
Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Wallpaper
Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Wallpaper
Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Wallpaper
German tuner Piecha Design has unveiled a comprehensive tuning package for the W207 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible, which includes among other bits, a body kit, upgraded exhaust system and custom wheels.
The Rottweil-based specialist went for an aggressive look, combining the factory AMG aero kit with new parts, such as a front spoiler lip, three-part boot lid lip and rear diffuser with integrated 4-pipe Quadro exhaust system. The latter is available for all engines powering the coupe and convertible models, while, upon request, Piecha can modify the standard, 2-pipe exhaust as well.
Lowered side skirts boasting an LED lighting system, offered for all Mercedes-Benz cars, and 19-inch dp2 Phantom alloys surrounded by 235/35 front and 275/30 rear tires, complete the exterior package.
Tech buffs will probably enjoy the new power converter, which cuts down the powertrain’s reaction time, if needed. Using a potentiometer, owners can choose between three settings: standard, urban-driving or sports mode. The updated power converter is not an exclusive E-Class Convertible option, as it’s available for all models with electronic accelerators.
Last but not least, Piecha developed the Vario roof module that makes it possible to open or close the canvas top while driving, at speeds up to 50 km/h (31 mph), using the standard key.
Piecha Design Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Wallpaper
2010 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Wallpaper
2010 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Wallpaper
On the eve of the LA Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz has taken the wraps off the 2012 CLS63 AMG, the bi-turbo V8 version of its thoroughly restyled and utterly delectable sedan.
AMG's new baby – the M157 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 – is finding a home in nearly every new Mercedes product, and when fitted to the CLS63 the blown mill is good for 518 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque... in standard form. Option up for the AMG Performance Package and Merc's in-house tuner turns up the boost from 14.5 to 18.8 psi and output rises to 550 hp and 590 lb-ft of twist. Equipped with AMG's seven-gear "Speedshift" MCT automatic tranny, the CLS63 takes an estimated 4.4 seconds to run from 0-60 in standard guise and 4.3 seconds with the AMG pack. Similarly, top speed also rises from 155 to 186 mph with the performance upgrade. And if you care, both variants clock in at 16 mpg in the city and 21 mpg on the highway.
2010 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Wallpaper
2010 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Wallpaper
In addition to the reworked engine and transmission, the front axle has been widened by nearly an inch and AMG fitted its independent adaptive suspension with electronic damping and a three-stage traction control system. The 19-inch, five-spoke wheels are wrapped in 255/35 tires in front and 285/30s out back, while 14.2-inch drilled and ventilated discs are fitted at all four corners.
A special "Launch Edition" will be available when the CLS63 goes on sale this coming summer and comes coated in matte grey paint with a mix of carbon fiber and piano black interior trim, alcantara headliner and AMG sports seats swathed in "Corteccia Pearl" leather.
2010 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Wallpaper
2010 Mercedes Benz CLS 63 AMG Wallpaper
Mercedes-Benz BIOME Concept Wallpaper
Mercedes-Benz BIOME Concept Wallpaper
Mercedes-Benz BIOME Concept Wallpaper
Mercedes-Benz BIOME Concept Wallpaper
For this year's Los Angeles Design Challenge, Mercedes-Benz readied the BIOME, a super lightweight and eco-friendly (more than you could ever image...) sports car. It was created by a design team from the Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design Studios in Carlsbad, California. If you read the press release though, you'll probably think that Mercedes is talking about a cucumber and not a car. Don't believe us? Check out this expert:
"[The team] Taking their inspiration from nature, they designed a vehicle which is fully integrated into the ecosystem, from the moment of its creation right through to the end of its service life. The Mercedes-Benz BIOME grows in a completely organic environment from seeds sown in a nursery. Out on the road the car emits pure oxygen, and at the end of its lifespan it can be simply composted or used as building material."
But wait, it gets even better:
"The vehicle is created from two seeds: The interior of theBIOME grows from the DNA in the Mercedes star on the front of the vehicle, while the exterior grows from the star on the rear. To accommodate specific customer requirements, the Mercedes star is genetically engineered in each case, and the vehicle "grows" when the genetic code is combined with the seed capsule. The wheels are grown from four separate seeds."
But humor aside, we must admit, the BIOME is one cool-looking concept study. Kudos to the designers.
FAB Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Wallpaper
FAB Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Wallpaper
FAB Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Wallpaper
FAB Design Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Gullwing Wallpaper
Swiss tuning firm FAB Design has just pulled back the sheets on its powered-up Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG proposal. Though the company has yet to publish all the details, we do know that the tuner found a way to extract 40 more ponies from 'Gullwing' door supercar's V8 engine pushing total output to 611-horsepower. The extra oomph allows the SLS AMG to do the 0-to-100km/h (62mph) sprint in 3.7 seconds instead of the stock model's time of 3.8 seconds.
FAB Design has also crafted a new body kit for Stuttgart's supercar comprising a restyled front bumper with added vents and a lip spoiler, side skirts, a race-like roof scoop, a new rear bumper that houses quad exhaust tips and a fixed rear wing. The 20-inch alloy wheels and the lowered suspension round off the changes.
2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wallpaper
2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wallpaper
2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wallpaper
2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wallpaper
Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wallpaper
2011 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wallpaper
2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Wallpaper
Paris 2010 :2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Wallpaper
Paris 2010 :2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Wallpaper
Paris 2010 :2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Wallpaper
Less than a month after taking the wraps off the regular CL-Class facelift models, Mercedes-Benz went ahead and revealed the flagship versions of its über luxury coupe, the 2011 CL63 and CL65 AMG models. Both cars will have their world premiere at the Paris Motor Show and arrive in U.S. showrooms in November.
On the outside, there are some subtle styling tweaks on both AMG models such as the redesigned front bumper with LED daytime running lights, the more "V"-shaped grille, a contoured hood, larger headlamps and a reworked rear bumper with newly styled tail pipes. Interior revisions are limited to the new steering wheel, higher-quality trim materials and different color options.
The most important changes, however, are in areas you can't see. Starting with the CL63 AMG, out goes the old naturally-aspirated 6.2-liter V8 and in comes the smaller, lighter yet more powerful 5.5-liter V8 with twin-turbocharging and direct-injection technology, hooked up to an AMG Speedshift 7-speed automatic.
In standard form, it churns out 536HP at 5,500 rpm and 590 lb-ft of torque from 2,000 to 4,500 rpm propelling the CL63 AMG from zero to 60mph (96km/h) in 4.4 seconds, and on to an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph (250km/h).
Add the optional AMG Performance package, and output climbs to 563HP and 664 lb-ft of torque allowing the coupe to reach the 60mph (96km/h) mark in 4.3 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 186 mph (299km/h).
Mercedes says despite the power and torque increase, fuel consumption and CO2 emissions have been reduced by around 27 percent and 30 percent respectively over the older naturally aspirated V8.
In addition the new engine, the 2011 CL63 AMG receives three new systems as standard (Direct-Steer, Torque Vectoring Brake and crosswind stabilization) that promise to improve handling and safety.
Meanwhile, the range-topping CL65 AMG continues to use a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V12 mated to a five-speed automatic transmission. However, AMG engineers have tweaked the V12 unit which now produces an additional 17HP for a total output of 621HP, while torque remains the same at 738 lb-ft. The car is capable of accelerating from 0-60mph (96km/h) in 4.2 seconds continuing to a limited top speed of 186mph (299km/h).
Paris 2010 :2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Wallpaper
Paris 2010 :2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Wallpaper
Paris 2010 :2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Wallpaper
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
2011 Mercedes-Benz CLS
The second-generation Mercedes-Benz CLS will debut at the 2010 Paris Motor Show at the end of September, but it's always a good time to read a little more about it - especially now that the Stuttgart-based automaker finally came out with official shots and some initial details.
Instantly recognizable as a segment-creating CLS, the new model inherits its nose's blunt, coupe-derived styling from the SLS.
The CLS is not only Mercedes' 5th Avenue flagship, it's the face of the so-called 4-door coupe market; therefore, it stands to reason that the newest 4-door coupe would be loaded with tech. I'm sure it will be, but other than the full-LED headlamp assembly, there wasn't much mention of anything but looks, materials, and something called PASSION leather in the press release (engine lineups have been accurately predicted by now, anyway).
Inside, the information stack - much like the nose - also feels like it is derived from the SLS with its climate controls in the kink at the bottom. The interior can be had in five different colors, five different trims (3 wood, 2 synthetic), and three types of leather.
The wood choices are high-gloss brown burr walnut, high-gloss black ash, and satin-finish light-brown poplar (by far the coolest if you need wood); if you're feeling a little more sporty, there's always piano lacquer or carbon fiber.
The car's seats and dash are hand-sewn, and the dashboard leather has been pre-treated to handle a lot of direct sunlight (no special forms to worry about here like with BMW's Frozen Gray M3).
A PASSION option nets buyers super-soft, hand-chosen 1.6 mm-thick leather. Mercedes says "the natural pore structure remains intact," but also that "the natural characteristics also remain visible for the most part, [so] the semi-aniline leather requires a very precise manual selection process."
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG with Vorsteiner V6E Kit
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG with Vorsteiner V6E Kit
Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG with Vorsteiner V6E Kit
Vorsteiner has a new aero kit for the latest AMG E63, and it's called the V6E. The body kit consists of a front lip spoiler, trunk spoiler, and diffuser all made of carbon fiber.
Also part of the package are Vorsteiner's forged V-308 rims, which have an interesting claim to fame if you take Vorsteiner at their word: they're "the most concave wheel available on the market". Hey, whatever helps you stand out.
