PeterH on March 10th, 2010

The World’s Most Inconspicuous Way of Travelling at 370 km/h

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PeterH on March 10th, 2010

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PeterH on March 10th, 2010

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  • Penetration of new markets: Substantial growth momentum in BRIC countries
  • Global modular system: Comprehensive modernization of product range
  • Expansion of leadership in global truck business Read the rest of this entry »

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World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2010 The World’s Fastest and Most Powerful Gran Tourismo BRABUS E V12 Coupe with 800 hp, 1,420 Nm and More than 370 km/h Read the rest of this entry »

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PeterH on March 10th, 2010

Cash inflow of approximately €300 million
Daimler Trucks and Mercedes-Benz Cars in very good positions and with increased activities in India Read the rest of this entry »

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PeterH on March 9th, 2010

Performance Driving Program Adds SLS AMG and Pro Level

MONTVALE, NJ – Following its inaugural year in the U.S., Mercedes-AMG is presenting a new season for driving enthusiasts who want to sharpen their advanced driving skills at the AMG Driving Academy. Among the list of enhancements is the addition of a Pro Level for 2010.

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Aim: Best in class – top performance in all respects by virtue of a comprehensively efficient powertrain
Affalterbach – AMG is writing another chapter in its “AMG Performance 2015″ drive system strategy: a completely newly developed AMG 5.5-litre V8 biturbo engine with a peak output of up to 420 kW (544 to 571 hp) and
maximum torque of up to 900 newton metres will enter the lineup in summer 2010. The new eight-cylinder unit known internally as the M 157 impresses with a wealth of technological highlights such as direct petrol
injection with spray-guided combustion and twin turbochargers. Read the rest of this entry »

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PeterH on March 9th, 2010

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PeterH on March 9th, 2010
  • Early days in cooperation with the Sauber racing stable
  • Championship victories with several different vehicles
  • DTM draws the crowds Read the rest of this entry »

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PeterH on March 9th, 2010
  • 1951: a time for testing and a new strategy
  • Initial successes in 1952 with the Mercedes-Benz 300 SL (W 194)
  • 1954 and 1955: triumphant years for the W 196 R and 300 SLR Read the rest of this entry »

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PeterH on March 9th, 2010

  • 1934: birth of a new star – the W 25
  • Races and speed records
  • 432.7 km/h – still the fastest speed ever recorded on a public highway Read the rest of this entry »

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PeterH on March 9th, 2010
  • Productive interaction between commitment to sports and the brand’s top-quality production cars
  • Engineering competence and the excitement of competition Read the rest of this entry »

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The AMG arm of Mercedes-Benz introduced its latest engine here today at its headquarters in Affalterbach, Germany. The new engine is a 5.5-liter direct injection twin-turbo V8 and it will eventually replace the current 6.2-liter normally-aspirated V8 throughout the lineup. AMG vehicles equipped with the new engine will still be referred to as “63s” though because Mercedes likes the sound of it. Read the rest of this entry »

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  • Efficient full hybrid allows purely electric driving
  • Driving pleasure and efficiency thanks to 150 kW diesel engine combined with 15 kW electric motor
  • Fuel consumption 4.1 litres per 100 kilometres, CO2 emissions 109 grams per kilometre
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