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July 06 News |
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Evolution S coupé
If you have been deliberating what C-Class Sport Coupé variant to purchase, your choice just became a
little more difficult. That's because Mercedes has announced the addition of a limited edition sport
package for the C-Class, titled the ‘Evolution S.’ Available in either the petrol-powered C180 Kompressor
or the diesel-powered C220 CDI, pricing for the two Evolution S models is set at £19,995 and £22,295,
respectively. Included in the price is an Evolution AMG Sports package, 17" five-spoke alloy wheels, a
leather-trimmed sport steering wheel, stainless steel exhaust tailpipe and steering wheel gearshift
paddles. Other highlights include Bi-xenon headlamps, Evolution S badges and a six-disc CD changer.
If you're interested, the Evolution S is available for order immediately in your choice of two paint colours,
Obsidian Black or Iridium Silver, with other colours available at extra charge.
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Special edition A
Feeling blue? This A-Class Special Edition might cheer you up. In Mistral Blue or Reef Silver, the car
is based on the existing SE model. An extra £500 on the price adds a range of kit, including 16-inch
alloys, new upholstery, cruise control with Speedtronic variable speed limiter and a leather-trimmed
steering wheel. Three petrol engines and two diesels are available. Prices start at £14,490.
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Hot Brabus R-Class
Brabus, tuner of all things Mercedes, has put
quite a package together to hot up the R-class.
The power-hungry fiends took the R500's
standard 5-litre, 302 horsepower V8 and turned
it into a grunt-worthy 6.1-litre engine with 445
horsepower. The Brabus R-Class puts out a top
speed of 165 mph and a 0-60 time of 5.9
seconds. They also tweaked the look with a
more aggressive body kit, new suspension
system and 22” light alloy wheels to round out
the subtle exterior enhancements of the vehicle.
Finally, to complete the package, Brabus
engineers opted to bring a hint of feng shui-like
serenity to the interior. Customers can choose
stainless steel accents, Mastik and Alcantara
leather interior, multimedia package, and opt for
a mobile office, complete with powered tables
and state of the art computer system.
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Gold is extra!
The S65 AMG, it almost goes without saying, is the fastest production saloon in the world. The hand-built, twin-turbo, six-litre engine in the standard S600 has
been boosted to produce 604 horsepower, able to propel this three-ton car from 0 to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds, with top speed well beyond 200mph if electronic
limiters didn't hold it down to 155mph. As with exotic Aston Martins, the engine is signed by the craftsman who built it. Features to note include air scoops,
20-inch wheels, side skirts and two sets of chromed double-exhaust tailpipes plus the ‘V12 Biturbo’ badges on the front bumpers. An advanced refinement of
Mercedes' computerised Active Body Control system will ensure that the body of this car does not lean at all through corners, no matter how hard it is driven.
Pneumatic aids will, at the press of a button, close the boot lid and the doors. Walnut or chestnut is on offer to garnish the leather interior, whilst gold is extra.
The usual ‘if you need to ask the price you probably can't afford it’ applies!
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New look Autologic
Innovation has always been the key to Autologic’s
success. The system is covered by free installation
and training, access to a technical hotline and a 1-year warranty. 2006 saw the launch of new-look
hardware, a contemporary design to complement
the advanced technology it supports. The new-look
hardware is just another way in which Autologic
continues to improve and succeed in a highly
competitive market. In fact Autologic has been so
successful the developers diagnos.co.uk Ltd have
had to move to larger premises, which now
encompass integral workshops, allowing further
development at their fingertips, Tel 0845 338 1992.
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Royal tradition
Spain’s Grand Prix circuit was the setting for a
special event when the keys to a Maybach were
handed over to Spanish King Juan Carlos I.
DaimlerChrysler Chairman Dieter Zetsche said,
"His Majesty Juan Carlos I is allowing the
Maybach brand to continue a tradition which
dates back to the 1920s and 30s, when it
supplied its products to numerous royal
dynasties. The royal Maybach has a light beige
leather interior with brown burr walnut trim and
features sterling silver ornaments created by the
London silversmith Patrick Mavros.
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Collectable classic
As the smart roadster nears the end of its life, smart is launching the new ‘finale edition’ for
customers who want to invest in a compact, classic sports car. Originally launched in the UK in
June 2003, the roadster helped recreate a driving feeling, reminiscent of the 50s and 60s. Since
it was announced that the car will no longer be built, experts have been predicting that it will
become a collectable classic. The commemorative special edition has an 80 bhp engine and
boasts an impressive level of specification, including 17'' alloy wheels, metallic paint, air
conditioning, cockpit clock and rev counter, starter switch integrated in gear shift lever, sound
package, interior contrast components in ‘flow silver’ and an exclusive colour combination on
the roadster of speed silver body panels with black tridion. With front and rear grille in the
same body colour, the car will look strikingly different to the standard model. Pricing of the
‘finale edition’ will be: roadster £13,990, roadster-coupé £14,690.
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