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Behold – A Three Wheeled Mercedes

admin — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 21:13:06 +0000

We are not sure if this is an outtake from a film shoot, a crazy youtube stunt, or the outcome of an accident – but this busted Mercedes goes a good half mile on three wheels, sparking all the way.

The Mercedes Obsession with Gull-Wing Doors

admin — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 18:29:13 +0000

It goes as far back as the 1952 Mercedes 300SL – Doors which swung up like those of a futuristic alien spacecraft. Since then, Mercedes-Benz has been king of the vertically rising entrances (well, aside from DMC & Lamborghini) – And it looks like the German auto maker will continue this tradition in the 2011 SLC model (an even more updated version of the 300SL). Take a look at these Mercedes-Benz stalking photos, along with some classic gull-wing 300SL moments.

It looks like the rumors are true about a possible 2011 SLC Gull-wing edition from Mercedes. These spy shots depict a SLC parked outside some testing facility with door hanging open (and hopefully no the keys in the ignition!). Haven’t seen much referring to a price so far, but expect this V12-engined beast to pack quite a punch in your wallet.

Gull-wing doors still get looks in the 21st century, so imagine the response you would receive in 1952, when the 300SL came out with its high-opening doors. Mercedes-Benz’s 300SL was also the first to have a fuel injection engine. The model continued successfully throughout the 1950′s, and these days will run a collector as much as $400,000.

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren continued the gull-wing door tradition of the 300SLR from 1955. McLaren designers and engineers created this mid-engine roadster in 2003 and have sold many with a base price of just under $500,000. The McLaren SLR has been praised as being fastest automatic transmission car in the world.

Mercedes Lithium Ion Hybrid in 2009

admin — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:03:55 +0000

Mercedes-Benz will launch an S-Class hybrid equipped with a lithium-ion battery next year. Dr. Thomas Weber, who is responsible for research at Mercedes-Benz — and a long-time hybrid naysayer — said, “What we have here is a groundbreaking key technology that is going to be a decisive factor for the future success of the automotive industry.”

The use of lithium ion batteries—which can be smaller, lighter, store more energy, and deliver more power—is considered the holy grail of on-board energy storage for vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz plans to use the lithium ion batteries in the S 400 BlueHYBRID, which is powered by a 299 horsepower engine, that could offer fuel economy of 30 miles to the gallon. Daimler said this would make it “the world’s most economical luxury sedan, unrivaled by any gasoline, diesel, or hybrid drive system offered by any competitor.” Company statements did not specify if the S-Class hybrid would be introduced in Europe or the United States.

Mercedes is also promising a diesel version of the same hybrid vehicle by 2010.

Get Smart: The Electric Mercedes Benz

admin — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 14:34:34 +0000

Daimler CEO Dieter Zetsche recently reported that there are plans to release an electric Mercedes in 2010 that is based off the company’s Smart car. Many automakers have been recently stepping up there game in the electric car race as oil prices rise and new global warming reports surface daily. Automakers Nissan, GM and Subaru have all announced plans for releasing electric cars within the next few years. Unfortunately, many of these electric cars have a limited range. For city drivers these compact vehicles are an ideal solution for quietly maneuvering the congested city streets while eliminating harmful emissions.