One of the more welcome surprises at this week's Shanghai show was the radically different direction Mercedes seems to be intent on taking the humble A-Class.
Infamous tuning firm Mansory has turned its hand to Mercedes-Benz’s new flagship supercar, the SLS AMG, to create the Cormeum for the 2011 Geneva motor show. The unique carbon shell that envelopes the car has contributed to a 90kg weight saving over standard. This weight loss, combined with a power upgrade to 651bhp (from the standard 563 bhp) should allow for a marked improvement in performance.....
For those who feel that the Mercedes SLS AMG is a bit wet, Brabus has come up with the answer at the Geneva motor show: the SLS-based Brabus 700 Biturbo.
Two things have been around for a long time, Mercedes Benz and Performance Tuning. The two also share intertwined histories as companies such as AMG, Brabus, Renntech, and Lorinser were born and continue to adapt the latest technology to factory Benz models. There are hundreds of tuning companies and race shops throughout the country, but telling them apart can be difficult.....
What’s better than one scooped Mercedes-Benz SL Roadster? Right, a full convoy of them. Have a look!