Special Edition: Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

For 45-year anniversary, there is AMG, the sports brand of Mercedes-Benz vehicles in a special limited edition. Talking about the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" that appear from which only five are. Used here comes a 6.3-liter V8 engine, which was developed by DTM record champion Bernd Schneider installed in conjunction with a self-installer. This is shown to a witness signature to see on the next Schneiders also the name of the mechanic is involved. An additional certificate signed by Schneider himself, there is also this.

Of course, comes from a special edition of the SLS AMG GT3 is not without fundamental changes that can be found both outside and inside. As an example, the matte painting style "Magno graphite" was chosen, which has so far been used only in the SL 65 AMG "45th Anniversary". The same shade you missed the alloy wheels and the roll cage made ​​of steel. Matt Carbon appears on the instrument panel and center console.

The six-point seat belts and the silver racing steering wheel provide the necessary visual variety in the cockpit. Even on the passenger side of the exclusive race car, a carbon safety cell is to be found with the shell. On the seats is one again the rarity of the SLS AMG GT3 "45th Anniversary" shows marked "1 of 5".

The SLS AMG GT3 with its gullwing doors could catch 32 wins already this season, and three drivers' and team titles. He is successful in both the FIA GT3 European Championship, the ADAC GT Masters and the FIA GT1 World Championship. The few lucky customers have to their copy directly from Mercedes-AMG in Affalterbach pick and bring 446,250 euros.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive in Paris 2012

An absolute highlight of the Paris Motor Show is certainly the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Coupe Electric Drive. Here is the talk of the strongest in the AMG high-performance range, for he should make at least 750 horsepower. 

Possible to make this power four electric motors that move the Gullwing in just 3.9 seconds from 0 to 100 km / h and provides the drive by one of the wheels. Faster a production car with electric drive has never been, although it is closed off at 250 km / h electronically

As early as June of next year, the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive scheduled to come to market. In Germany, he will be offered a handsome price of 416,500 euros and convince one or two sports car fan of its pioneering technology. 

The electric super coupe, a high-voltage battery is working (maximum 400 volts), which was developed by Mercedes-AMG in cooperation with the Formula 1 experts Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains, with fall back on the experience with the Kers hybrid could. For the optimal tuning of the chassis sports Stromers provide three different driving modes: Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.

The battery can be fully charged by electric power connection within three hours, for which a so-called wall box is required. If you have any wallbox, so you have a charging time of about 20 hours accepted.

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Mercedes-Benz B-Class Electric Drive

Mercedes-Benz B-Class in Paris for the Motor Show, which starts later this month, to introduce an electric version. Talking about the Concept B-Class Electric Drive, which is being developed from the status of a study towards production model. For true Mercedes-Benz has planned to bring the B-Class electric to 2014 already on the market.


The future will therefore at the tail, the words "Electric Drive" It also reflects find that there is a battery-powered Mercedes, Mercedes-AMG and smart. In the case of the B-Class Electric Drive is a 136-horsepower electric motor, which is to bring it to a torque of 310 Nm. 200 km far should one go on a single charge.

Is used, a lithium-ion battery, which is located in front of the rear axle in the vehicle floor. You can be charged with a standard 230-volt outlet or in a high speed on a 400-volt outlet. Benz vehicles with the inscription mentioned one will get in Paris by the SLS AMG Coupé Electric Drive and see the Smart Brabus Electric Drive.

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