Mercedes-Benz News
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To celebrate its 30th year anniversary, Mercedes tuning house Lorinser has created a new range of packages for the S-Class sedan. Its Lorinser S06 line offers modifications for both the V6 and V8 models. Exterior mods include a new front facia, side vents and propeller style wheels. For the 3.5-litre V6, power is increased 26 hp from 272 to 298 hp via engine management changes and freeing up exhaust flow, no doubt there’ll be a much sportier exhaust note. The 5.5-litre V8 is pushed from 388 to 420 hp. Turbo models have a power hike of 110 hp, up to 416 hp with 550 Nm of torque. Nice to...
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S-Class goes green in 2008Following on the heels of Lexus and its hybrid LS 600, Mercedes plans to release its own hybrid version of the S-Class in early 2008. The hybrid version will run a smaller displacement engine combined with an electric motor for assisting in high demand loads or stop-start traffic, where the engine...
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All-new Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 722 Edition debuts
With a recall earlier this month for an electrical problem, it’s not too surprising that Mercedes-Benz has announced a new, track-ready version of its SLR supercar, labelled the 722 Edition. If you thought the current SLR’s performance seemed lacking (damn Veyron drivers), rest assured...
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Four door S-Class not porky enough?
When a big body Mercedes Benz just isn’t big enough to fit all your homies, who you gonna call? Well, limo manufacturer Binz (no that’s not a typo) can build you a 6 door, extended wheel base version of the popular S-Class and can even provide the mandatory video screens in the rear of...
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