Tuesday, 9 October 2012

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.
Photos: © Daimler

Smart Forstars Concept in Paris 2012


Smart also currently holds an attraction in Paris ready. The Forstars is an electric concept of 3.55 meters in length and can carry two people plus luggage. If you as a passenger takes a look upwards, one is also clear why we named him Forstars. Here is in fact a glass dome for star gazing and weather analysis.

Another highlight is the projector, which is located under the hood and can irradiate walls with films. Even the cover over the load space is glass, because the roof of the coupe flows seamlessly into the stern. A classic interior mirror does not exist. Therefore behind a camera has been integrated, which delivers the image to the smartphone, which is positioned just where normally is to be found the rearview mirror. Furthermore it is also possible to operate the projector, and other media.
In Smart Forstars operates an 82-horsepower electric motor, which is already known from the Smart Brabus Electric Drive. He shall bring the vehicle to a maximum of 120 km / h.

Photos : © Smart

Sunday, 7 October 2012

Acura RLX 2014 model series unveiled in Los Angeles


After RLX concept unveiled in April at Auto Show New York Acura benefit of holding the Auto Show in Los Angeles in November to present Acura RLX  sedan series.

A model whose silhouette is almost identical to that of the pseudo concept.

This sedan is still a luxury car can easily accommodate five passengers, who will enjoy more generous clearances, compared to the current model.

In addition, they will receive a brand new version of the AcuraLink ® system.
FWD and integral

Currently, the car is only available in AWD version while the model looks will also be available in front-wheel drive variant.

The  Acura RLX 2014 AWD SH-AWD will receive a complementary system called Precision All Wheel Steer enhancing its behavior, particularly at very pronounced curves.
Gasoline and hybrid

Acura RLX 2014 sedan front-wheel drive will be powered by a 3.5-liter V6 engine with direct injection VTEC ® with a power of 310 horsepower.

A hybrid model of 370 horsepower is also planned.

photos : Acura