The Grayline » Mercedes http://the-grayline.com The fine line of automotive news and opinion. Wed, 27 Aug 2008 19:17:40 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.1 en Mercedes F700 Concept Car Pics http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/09/mercedes-f700-concept-car-pics/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/09/mercedes-f700-concept-car-pics/#comments Wed, 09 Jul 2008 13:35:52 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=254 ShareThis

]]> Mercedes has released information on a new concept car they are working on, the Mercedes F700.  The idea is to create a car with limousine power, refinement, and luxury with super low fuel consumption.  Basically it's a new toy to make the rich feel better about using Mexicans to mow their enormous yards.  But hey, that's just me and it does look awfully pretty and futuristic.

Mercedes F700 Concept Car

The engine is a 1.8-litre four cylinder, with twin overhead camshafts with variable timing and two turbochargers acting independently according to a series of valves in the intake system. The fuel is injected directly into the cylinders and the air enters the combustion chambers via either of the two different-sized turbochargers and an inlet-charge cooler. There is also a swirl plate to induce the fuel to spread evenly throughout the combustion charge.

The design is described by Dr Günter Karl as a different approach to the problem.  Sounds 007ish.

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]]> According to popular news media it looks like Daimler is being sued over a navigation patent in their 07-09 model Mercedes vehicles.  WorldLogic Corp sued Mercedes for an 8.6% royalty per unit and a bonus for 'willful' infrintement.  According to WorldLogic Mercedes has been aware of the infringement since 2005.

]]> http://the-grayline.com/2008/07/09/mercedes-benz-being-sued/feed/ 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK350 http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/16/2009-mercedes-benz-slk350/ http://the-grayline.com/2008/05/16/2009-mercedes-benz-slk350/#comments Fri, 16 May 2008 19:59:02 +0000 admin http://the-grayline.com/?p=134 ShareThis

]]> Ladies and gentlemen, please start your drool sacks, introducing the all new 2009 Mercedes Benz SLK350.  The 09 SLK is boasting some higher performance numbers and a slightly touched up styling.  The convertible shown below is ready for summer and for those lucky enough to own one, it's leaving people breathless in it's path.

2009 Mercedes Benz SLK350

One of the few complaints about the new SLK350 is the new transmission, which replaced the manual of last year.  The 7G-Tronic Manu-matic is not terrible, but still not a traditional manual that lets you rip through the gears...grinding if necessary. :)

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]]> 09 Mercedes SL63 AMG

There are too many factors that play into a Mercedes ability to be sexy. The power, the poshness, the price tag, and the new 09 Mercedes SL63 AMG delivers on all accounts.  The well-to-do will have a hard time passing up this sexy roadster, which just screams power and subtlety.

The 2009 Mercedes SL63 AMG will come with a potent 518 horse power V-8, which screams push me to the limit.  Although it's got the gumption to tear it up on the track, it also does so in style and sophistication you'd be used to in a Benz.  The 2 seater 2009 Mercedes will make guys jealous and women swoon, at home on the track or the quick trip to Wal-Mart...or wherever the super rich shop.

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]]> All there we got are rumors about the plant in this bad boy, but it looks like the V6 will remain the standard and the 2009 Mercedes CLK will continue with an optional 5.5l V8. In regards to the 09 CLK, rumor has it there may be a 4matic optional transmission, but expect a base rear wheel 2 wheel drive setup.

2009 Mercedes CLK

2009 Mercedes CLK

This model should be available the end of 2008 and a convertible sometime early 2009. Again, this is purely speculation, but who can't speculate about such a beautiful looking auto? Another first with shots from Edmunds.

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