The Spirit of Ecstasy........
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé,2008 .......
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé is a handmade coupe manufactured by Rolls-Royce that debuted at the 2008 Geneva International Auto Show in Geneva, Switzerland, on March 6, 2008.[1] The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the Rolls-Royce 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004.Read more......
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé.....
The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé is a handmade convertible manufactured by Rolls-Royce that debuted at the 2007 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Michigan, on January 7, 2007.[1] The platform is based on the 2003 Rolls-Royce Phantom and has styling heavily derived from the 100EX, a concept car unveiled to celebrate the company's centennial in 2004. Read more......
Rolls-Royce Phantom - 2003 ........
The Rolls-Royce Phantom is a British saloon automobile made by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, in the United Kingdom. It was launched in 2003. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé, and the Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé, both based on the 2003 Phantom, are the most recent additions to the Rolls-Royce brand. Read more.....
Rolls-Royce Corniche V
The 2000 Rolls-Royce Corniche was a two-door, four-passenger automobile. Rolls-Royce's flagship car, it was the fifth car to bear the Corniche name on its debut in January 2000. At the time of its release, it was the most expensive vehicle offered by Rolls-Royce, with a base price of US$359,900. Styling cues were taken from the Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph sedan, but it shares little mechanically with that BMW-engined car. Instead, the Corniche's body was set onto the older platform used for the similarly-styled Bentley Azure, making it the first and last Rolls-Royce descended from a Bentley rather than the other way around. Read more......
Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph.......
The Rolls-Royce Silver Seraph, produced from 1998 to 2002, was first unveiled on March 3, 1998 at the Geneva Motor Show. The Silver Seraph replaced the Silver Spur, which ended production in 1997. All Seraphs were hand-built at the Rolls-Royce factory in Crewe, England, which stopped making Rolls-Royce models in 2002 but continued with Bentley. The car had a base price of £155,175 in the UK and $220,695 in the US. It was second in cost and exclusivity only to the Rolls-Royce Corniche. Read more......
Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow.......
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The Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is a luxury car produced in Great Britain in various forms from 1965 to 1980. The car was the manufacturer's response to claims that it was falling behind the times, and had lost contact with modern developments. It was the first Rolls-Royce to use a monocoque chassis, and to date has the largest production volume of any Rolls-Royce. Read more......
Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit .......
The Silver Spirit, introduced by Rolls-Royce in 1980, was the first of a new generation of models for the company. It formed the basis for the Flying Spur, Silver Dawn, Touring Limousine, and Park Ward. The same chassis was also used by sister company, Bentley for their new Mulsanne/Eight series. The entire line was replaced with the BMW-powered Silver Seraph and the Bentley Arnage in 1998. Read more.....
Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud ......
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The Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud was the core model of the Rolls-Royce Motor Cars range from April 1955 until March 1966. It replaced the Silver Dawn and was, in turn, replaced by the Silver Shadow.As part of a range rationalisation it is very similar, apart from the radiator, to the Bentley S1.The design was a major change from the pre-war models and the highly derivative Silver Dawn. The main design work was by J. P. Blatchley. Read more......
Rolls-Royce Corniche .........
The Corniche was Rolls-Royce's coupé and convertible version of the Silver Shadow produced between 1971 and 1996. The Corniche was named "Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward two door fixed head coupé " (alternatively - drop head coupé ) before 1971 when the Corniche name was applied. The exterior design was by John Polwhele Blatchley. (The independent coachmaker James Young had already custom-made a two-door coupé variant of the Silver Shadow, but Young's model proved less popular and was soon discontinued). Read more.......
Rolls-Royce Phantom VI ........
The Phantom VI was an ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce model produced in London at Mulliner Park Ward. It was made from 1968-1991. Though it had been expressed that the days of motor cars of the like of the Rolls-Royce Phantom V were undoubtedly numbered, in 1968 Rolls-Royce launched the Phantom VI as a logical progression keeping up the high standards set in the past. The Phantom VI had a re-styled facia and was powered by an engine developed from that of the current Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. An increase in capacity to 6,750 cc in 1979 was coupled with the introduction of a 3-speed automatic transmission instead of the previously employed 4-speed automatic gearbox. Read more....
Rolls-Royce Camargue ........
The Rolls-Royce Camargue is a two-door coupé introduced in March 1975. The Camargue's body, built in London by Rolls-Royce's coachbuilding division Mulliner Park Ward, was designed by automotive designer Paolo Martin[1][2][3] at Pininfarina — the Camargue was Rolls-Royce's first post-war production model not to be designed in-house. Read more.......
Rolls-Royce Phantom V .......
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The Phantom V was an ultra-exclusive Rolls-Royce model from the 1960s. A total of 516 were made. The engine was a 90 degree V8 with a capacity of 6,230 cc and twin SU carburetors with a 4-speed automatic transmission. The car had drum brakes and a wheelbase of 3,683 mm. The Phantom V was in production from 1959 until 1968, based on the Silver Cloud II sharing its V8 engine and the automatic gearbox of General Motors Hydramatic design. From 1963 onward the 7% more powerful Silver Cloud III engine was fitted and new front wings incorporating quad headlamps were feature of later models too. Read more........
Rolls-Royce Phantom II ........
The Phantom II replaced the New Phantom in Rolls-Royce's offerings in 1929. It shared the 7.7 L (7668 cc/467 in³) pushrod-OHV straight-6 engine from its predecessor, being the last large six-cylinder Rolls. The engine was unitary with a 4-speed manual transmission. Synchromesh was added on gears 3 and 4 in 1932 and on gear 2 in 1935. Read more......
Rolls-Royce Phantom I .......
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The Phantom was Rolls-Royce's replacement for the original Silver Ghost. Like the famed Ghost, the Phantom was constructed both in the United Kingdom and United States, with the US model trailing the UK by one year on introduction and two in replacement. One major improvement over the Silver Ghost was the new pushrod-OHV straight-6 engine. Constructed as three groups of two cylinders with detachable heads (state of the art at the time), the large engine produced excellent power to pull the large heavy car. The engine used a 4¼ in (107.9 mm) bore and long 5½ in (139.7 mm) stroke for a total of 7.7 L (7668 cc/467 in³) of displacement. Aluminum was substituted for cast iron in the cylinder heads in 1928. Read more...
Rolls-Royce Phantom.......
Rolls-Royce has used the Phantom name on many exclusive luxury cars over the past century . Rolls Royce Phantom from circa 1936, Read more......
Rolls-Royce V-8 (1905)......
The Rolls-Royce V-8 was a car produced by Rolls-Royce in 1905 intended to compete with the then popular electric cars used in towns. Claude Johnson, business partner of C. S. Rolls suggested there would be a market for an internal combustion engined car that could take on the electric car market. To do this it would have to be silent, free of vibration and smoke free. The engine would also have to be mounted under the car to give the appearance of a town brougham and so needed to be very shallow. To do this Henry Royce designed a completely new engine in the form of a 90 degree, side valve, 3,535 cc (215.7 cu in), V-8.[2] To reduce fumes the then common drip lubrication was replaced by a pressure system. The power also seems to have been limited to maximise smooth running. Read more.......
Rolls-Royce Armoured Car......
The Rolls-Royce armoured car was a British armoured car developed in 1914 and used in World War I and in the early part of World War II.Contents
[hide]Rolls-Royce 10 hp.....
The Rolls-Royce 10 hp was the first car to be produced as a result of an agreement of 23 December 1904 between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce,[1] and badged as a Rolls-Royce.[2] The 10hp was produced by Royce's company, Royce Ltd., at its factory in Trafford Park, Manchester, and was sold exclusively by Rolls' motor dealership, C.S.Rolls & Co., at a price of GBP395. The 10hp was exhibited at the Paris Salon in December 1904, along with 15hp and 20hp cars and engine for the 30hp models. , Read more.......
Rolls-Royce 15 hp......
The Rolls-Royce 15 hp was one of four cars to be produced as a result of an agreement of 23 December 1904 between Charles Rolls and Henry Royce.[2] Badged as a Rolls-Royce,[3] the 15hp was produced by Royce's company, Royce Ltd., at its factory in Trafford Park, Manchester. It was sold exclusively by Rolls' motor dealership, C.S.Rolls & Co., at a price of GBP500.[4][1] The 15hp was exhibited at the Paris Salon in December 1904, along with the 10hp, 20hp and engine for the 30hp models, but as the new three cylinder engine was not ready the chassis was incomplete.Read more.....
Rolls-Royce 25/30......
The Rolls-Royce 25/30 built between 1936 and 1938 is an updated version of the 20/25 with larger engine to provide more power, as often, over-large bodies had been fitted to the earlier model leading to complaints about its performance.[2] The in-line 6 cylinder, overhead valve, engine is similar to that used in the 20/25 but increased in capacity to 4257 cc by increasing the bore from 3.25 inches (82.6 mm) to 3.5 inches (88.9 mm) with the stroke remaining at 4.5 inches (114.3 mm). The compression ratio is 6:1. A single proprietary Stromberg downdraught carburettor replaced the Rolls-Royce one and magneto ignition was no longer fitted but a standby coil was provided.[1] The four speed gearbox is mounted in unit with the engine and a traditional right hand change used. Synchromesh is fitted to third and top gears. Read more.......
Rolls-Royce 20/25.......
The Rolls-Royce 20/25 built between 1929 and 1936 succeeded the 20hp as Rolls-Royce's "small car". It was intended to appeal to owner drivers but many were sold to customers with chauffeurs. The in-line 6 cylinder overhead valve engine was similar to that used in the 20HP but was enlarged to 3699 cc by increasing the bore from 76 mm to 82 mm with the stroke remaining at 114 mm. A single Rolls-Royce carburettor was used and both coil and magneto ignition were fitted. The four speed gearbox was mounted in unit with the engine and a traditional right hand change used. Synchromesh was fitted to third and top gears from 1932. Read more........
Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost......
The Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost refers both to a car model and to one specific car from that series.Originally named the "40/50 h.p." the chassis was originally produced at Royce's Manchester works moving to Derby in July 1908 and between 1921 and 1926 at Springfield, Massachusetts factories. Chassis no. 60551, registered AX 201, was the car that was originally given the name "Silver Ghost." Other 40/50 hp cars were also given names but the Silver Ghost title was taken up by the press and soon all 40/50s were called by the name, a fact not officially recognised by Rolls-Royce until 1925 when the Phantom range was launched. Read more.......
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Rolls-Royce 200EX .....
A Rolls-Royce for the man on the street? Hardly. UK CAR magazine reckons the price tag on the RR4 will touch the £180,000 (US$257,000) mark. That's notably less than the £264,000 potential buyers are asked to part with for a Phantom but Rolls Royce say those who do decide to part with it won't feel the difference in ride or interior quality. The ‘waftability' factor in the RR4 will be just as high thanks to the use of similar air springs as those in the big Phantom. The RR4 will be revealed in Geneva under the name 200EX concept. It's based on the long-wheel-base BMW 7-Series and will be sharing a few parts with it too. Mostly steel is to be used for its body construction and rearward-opening rear doors will feature. Though official dimensions are not yet released these official pictures of the 200EX show a very spacious rear interior. And so it should be since the whole car is about 5.4 metres (212 inches) long.
Rolls-Royce 200EX Concept aka RR4 .......
This cropped image exemplifies what the Rolls Royce RR4 looks like from the front grille. The company's new design language is evident from the multi-spoke polished grille, retractable Spirit of Ecstasy, two-tone exterior body color and what appears to be LED headlights. At the moment the RR4 is taking up the name 200EX. Rolls Royce has been using the EX suffix for its new concept cars as a throwback to the original 1EX of 1919 which was used as a prototype to test chassis and other engineering solutions. Read more.......
Rolls Royce Pearl White Phantom ......
Project Kahn presents its creative interpretation of the Rolls Royce Phantom.This refashioning has the Phantom dressed in Pearl White and Project Kahn suggests you give this car a go while attending the Oscars or arriving with the proper theatrics at a casino in Monte Carlo. Thanks for the tip, Guys. As always with Project Kahn, the center of design expression is in the wheels. On this Pearl White Phantom, the wheels are meant to keep Rolls Royce's original badge emblazoned center cap, just in case someone mistakes your newly minted Rolls for a Chevy Caprice bought at a police auction. The 9.5 x 22-inch Kahn Silver Mist Rolls Royce wheels come with a "meticulous diamond polish" to each spoke. These wheels are a drama unto themselves. Read more......
Rolls Royce Phantom Updated for 2009......
Rolls-Royce Motor Cars has announced model updates for the Phantom and the Phantom Extended Wheelbase.They, of course, don't refer to them as facelifts. This is Rolls-Royce. But they should come up with a better term than "product update", don't you think? That sounds like something your mp3 player maker says.Anyway, the 2009 model Phantom and Phantom Extended Wheelbase will feature a few additional goodies that make spending a half-million bucks on one more worth your while. Read more.......
Rolls Royce - Project Kahn Drophead Coupe .....
The folks over at Project Kahn have just sent out some photos of their Project Kahn Rolls Royce Drophead Coupe. Shown in Black Diamond, this version of the two-door was originally introduced back in July.These new photos show the elegance of the DHC. The model already sold by Rolls Royce is meant to completely encompass the passenger in luxury, privacy, and quiet, while the driver is able to focus on the road with no distraction.
Project Kahn puts a highlight on the car with their Silver Mist wheel. The large, custom alloy measures 9.5" by 22" making it wider than the stock wheels. This is meant to give "a more sporty and aggressive feel." They also have another, darker grey tone wheel available in the same size. The original Rolls Royce center cap fits in the new wheels. Read more.......
Matte Black Rolls-Royce Phantom Menace....
A Rolls Royce Phantom decked out in matte black? Okay, we'll have a look but we can't promise we will like it. After all, ultra-luxury vehicles like a Rolls, with its own distinct styling and baroque design, are not something you can easily take home and re-model yourself. Some speculation is in order here on this Rolls. Judging by this video, the setting is Southern California and one has to wonder who this car belongs to. A movie star? No, this car screams music industry outlandishness. Probably a hip-hop artist. By the way, is this thing bulletproof?
Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe .......
The latest jewel of Rolls-Royce’s lineup, the Phantom Coupe, has made its official Middle Eastern debut, with an event in Abu Dhabi kicking off the first deliveries to customers in the region. The new two-door hardtop features the same unmistakable styling as the convertible version, and includes an available fiber-optic headliner that simulates a starry sky.The familiar, upright styling of the Phantom has been subtly trimmed for the two-door version, for just a hint of athleticism. The Phantom Coupe’s distinctive rear-hinged “coach” doors open onto a five-passenger cabin that’s outfitted to Rolls-Royce’s exacting standard. Read more.......
Rolls Royce RR4 - Spied .....
There have been numerous sightings of the new Baby Rolls-Royce sporting the body of the BMW 7-series, but other than an officially released teaser sketch we have not seen how the eventual styling will look. That was of course until today when our spy photographer caught these fresh shots of the new model which currently carries the code name RR4, giving us a first glimpse of the all-new styling. The tried and tested design of the larger Phantom saloon clearly acts as the inspiration for this new model. Development cost and time has been saved by the engineers by using parts from BMW’s long-wheelbase 7-series but they will utilize a powerplant that’s uniquely Rolls-Royce. Most of the shared parts will include various electronic components but the car “will have the attributes and behavior of a Rolls-Royce” said Ian Robertson, CEO of Rolls-Royce. Read more......
Rolls-Royce Hyperion - Pininfarina .....
Pininfarina were challenged and commissioned by car collector Roland Hall to create a vehicle that would pay homage to the sumptuous cars of the 1930s, a challenge that is well within the grasp of the Italians specialists. Pininfarina have used their expertise to create special models in the past, some may remember the Ferrari P4/5 based on the Enzo or perhaps even the Scaglietti “K” springs to mind. The Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe owned by Hall provides the base for the Hyperion, the rear seats of the model are removed leaving enough area to nudge the driving position back an extra 400mm.To accurately depict the styling of the pre-war cars, Pininfarina had to extend the roof which simultaneously shorten the rear end whilst keeping a beautiful array of soft flowing design lines. Read more.....
Rolls-Royce Hyperion ......
Pininfarina announced a couple of months a go that they were working on a special model based on the Rolls Royce Phantom Drophead Coupe. With just four days left until the official unveiling at the Concours d’Elegance show at Pebble Beach we can now bring you the first official renderings of the model. The new model will carry the label Hyperion – a name originating from Greek mythology and it is believed the styling is inspired by classic pre-war Rolls Royces. Under the hood, the same 453bhp 6.75-litre V12 from the Phantom Drophead Coupe can be found allowing the Hyperion to launch from standstill to 60mph in a little under 6 seconds. Read more......
The Baddest Rolls Royce.....
The conservative looks employed by all models in the Rolls Royce brand have always failed to truly excite me. That was until today when we received a few pictures of this extravagantly styled model in our inbox which we are told is a $1,000,000 highly modded 1995 Rolls-Royce Silver Spirit MKIV. Closer inspection shows a roofline reminiscent of the Nissan 350Z leading us to believe the Japanese sportscar provides the base with a Rolls Royce Grille attached to the front.First Rolls-Royce RR4.....
It has been some time coming now and today Rolls-Royce has finally released the first official sketches of their new model, still referred to as the RR4. The new RR4 model will be smaller than the Phantom and will feature a new, and unique to Rolls-Royce, engine. The design of the RR4 was finalized in 2007 and engineering development is in full swing, the new Rolls Royce is scheduled for a 2010 launch. Rolls-Royce's Goodwood facility is currently being prepared for the production of the new model and will see a second shift as well as a second assembly line. Read more.....
Rolls Royce's Spirit of Ecstasy....
“Diamond after diamond” Rolls Royce's mascot, Spirit of Ecstasy, has never looked more opulent. Already made of sterling silver, this one off mascot according to Manhattan based jeweler, Jean Kemanjian, is encrusted in “150 carats of D color VVS1 quality diamonds and some fancy intense yellow diamonds on the wings." With a value of $200,000 the bejeweled flying lady was commissioned by luxury car dealership Manhattan Motorcars and put on display at the New York Auto Show just a few weeks ago. Read more........Rolls Royce 200EX Concept......
we spotted the Baby Rolls Royce testing in Munich sporting the body of the BMW 7-series but to give you an idea of what the final model will look like, the artists over at Lehmann have put together two renderings.Rolls Royce will be looking to build upon the instant success of the Phantom Coupe which has already sold out its entire 2008 production and the inroduction of the new model is only likely to yield the same result with demand far exceeding supply. Read more......
Audi - Abt AS5-R.....
The ABT AS5-R has previously been revealed but with little info. Now, here comes the official announcement from ABT Sportsline with all the details.Based on the Audi S5, the ABT Sportsline AS5-R takes that model's standard 4.2 liter V8 with 354 hp and uprates it to a whopping 510 hp. 0 to 100 km/h comes in at 4.5 seconds and top speed is a fairly smoking 292 km/h (181 mph). New brakes are required to deal with all that extra push which ABT addresses with 380 millimeter-diameter disks providing the corresponding pull on the vehicle. The ABT Coil-over suspension also tightens the AS5-R's grip on the road. Read more.....
Audi A3 Facelift ......
Feel like giving your A3 a facelift of your own? Well, Caractere has just the right goodies for you. Caractere, which means 'character', is a Belgian tuner which offers what they have termed "design programs" for the VW, Audi and Porsche brands. They have just released their design offerings for the facelifted A3. Available in the styling kit is a 2-piece front spoiler which, unfortunately, is not compatible with an S-Line package. There's a set of side skirts and two different roof spoilers, with a special one for the A3 Sportback. A rear spoiler with exhaust is also included with L & R tips. For the QUATTRO version only the spoiler without exhaust is a fit. read more......
Audi TT RS - 2010
Regardless of almost endless spy pictures and other evidence, Audi stood firm on its denials of the existence of the TT RS. Who can blame them; no automaker ever admits that spy photographers are right. Although now, Audi has said a mouthful regarding the TT RS range. Most of it is already known but the most sought after details are kept mum. The TT RS will use a five-cylinder 2.5-litre turbo engine for its quattro drivetrain. But here is where it gets a little sketchy. Audi says the car produces "well above 300bhp (224kW)" which is not much to say actually. Another important figure for the performance sector is the 100 km/h (62.14 mph) sprint time. Again details are at best in the grey zone with Audi only committing to saying it needs nowhere near 5 seconds to clock that sprint time. Read more.....
Audi R8 V10 5.2 FSI -2010.....
It can be argued that the Audi R8 V10 probably does not need a promotional video. The car can practically just sell itself. Nevertheless there will be no complaints from fans of powerful fast cars after they click on this video to see flashes of the R8 V10 and hear that marvelous engine in a professionally-shot video clip. The video runs for about a minute and a half and shows the car at a track putting some rubber on the tarmac. No fancy stunts were performed, apart from the handbrake turn at the end. Read more......
Audi A5 Cabriolet - 2010.....
Audi has released more details regarding the A5 and S5 Cabriolets. The four-seater soft top A5 models start at €37,300 and are featured with a range of engine choices in petrol and turbo diesel form. The petrol engines are an entry level 1.8 TFSI model (not available from launch) making 118kW (160hp). Following that is a 2.0-litre TFSI producing two different power levels; 132kW (180hp) and 320Nm (236.02 lb-ft), and 155kW (211hp) and 350Nm (258.15 lb-ft). A 3.0-litre V6 naturally aspirated engine sits atop of this pile at 195kW (265hp) and 330Nm (243.4 lb-ft). It's front-wheel-driven in standard form but has a 7-speed S Tronic gearbox and quattro AWD as options. Read more.....
Audi TT RS.....
Here are some more sneak peeks at the upcoming Audi TT RS which is slated for its official unveiling at the Geneva auto show next month. Notice the brake calipers with the RS badge on them? Yes, they've beef up the braking system but, more importantly, its a sign that Audi means business by slapping an RS tag even there.
The TT RS hearkens back to the brash, daring Audi's of the 1980s with a 5-cylinder engine providing the boogie for this top-of-the-line sports version of the TT. Read more.......
Audi TT-RS....
The cropping and leaking of official car pictures weeks or even days before they are officially revealed is becoming the new in-thing in the motoring world. Audi is the latest "victim" of this practice after these cropped pictures of the TT-RS leaked out. The high-performance TT looks like a real pocket R8 from these pictures. LED daytime running lights feature prominently at the front, so do bi-xenon headlights and honeycomb-design air vents with three blades at the bottomRead more.....
Audi R8 V10...
A memo allegedly leaked out from Audi of America indicates the Audi R8 V10 will go on sale across the United States. The memo, obtained by our friends over at AutoBlog.com, mentions the extensive media coverage and "overwhelming customer" interest as the key factors in the decision. Fully pushing the car stateside is not a gigantic surprise since the vehicle made it's world debut in Detroit last January and the very first U.S. spec unit is set to go to auction next week in Florida at the 3rd Annual Boca Raton Concours d'Elegance. Read more.....
BMW 5-Series GT
BMW recently announced the 5-series GT concept that will be debuting at the Geneva auto show next week. Now, here are some shots of the GT spied with some camouflage wandering the streets of Munich, which may be good news for those who would like to see the 5-series GT concept make it to production. The Gran Turismo production version will likely be very close to the concept, given that a new 5-series is expected in 2010 with a similar face. But the GT is larger than the standard 5-series, by means of an extended wheelbase, and differs in dimensions with the rear seats placed 15 cm (6 inches) higher. Space for the rear passengers is actually more than in a 7-series. Read more.....
Mercedes-Benz E-Class- 2010...
The new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E Class is now official, and like the new C it is significantly cleaner and more beautiful than its predecessor. Available with everything from hyper efficient diesels to monster V8 engine choices, the 2010 E Class should please the whole spectrum of the Benz devout.The early years of the 21st century brought increasingly complicated designs from all the German luxury car marques, but BMW, Audi, Merc and VW are all going back to nice clean lines coming together in cohesive designs.
With the 2010 E63 AMG available in showrooms this November, the most exciting bread-and-butter Mercedes-Benz motor available in the 2010 E produces an M5-besting 525 bhp from an all new AMG-built V8. Previous E Class models, even those from AMG, have been universally praised for their effortless power, while not exactly winning high marks for handling prowess when compared to competing Bahnstormers from BMW and Audi.
Mercedes-Benz seeks to up the ante in the new E with a 30 percent more rigid chassis and a completely redesigned available air suspension with automatically adjusting shocks and available AWD.
The only transmission choice is a 7 speed conventional automatic, albiet with manual shift controls. Drivers who prefer the feel and control of a conventional manual should look elsewhere.
New luxury features are led by a brand new tired driver nanny system, which will sound an alarm and display a coffee cup in-dash when more than 70 parameters suggest the driver is too tired to continue. Those driving a $60,000 machine with more than 500 horses on tap would do well to maintain maximum alertness and caffeination before stepping behind the wheel in the first place. view
2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet Spied...
As you may remember, back in November spy photos emerged showcasing what appeared to be the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe in hard-top convertible form. It's now January, and it appears Mercedes has instead opted to take the more conventional soft-top approach, as evidenced by these latest Mercedes E-Class cabrio shots....more details
New Mercedes-Benz SLK Rear Bumper With Carbon Diffuser..
Here's a quick note for those of you looking to add a touch of aftermarket styling to your Mercedes SLK. Expression Motorsport has just sent over a couple pictures showcasing their new rear bumper with integrated carbon diffuser for the model – one that looks slightly reminiscent of the rear diffuser found on the current SL63 AMG and SL65 AMG. It's available for both traditional SLK's as well as the AMG variant, and can therefore be paired with either the dual pipes or quad pipes your SLK is equipped with...more details
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