Mercedes-AMG GT got a new design

German tuning Company German Special Customs (GSC) has prepared a package of updates for Mercedes-AMG GT sports car. The car had an aerodynamic body kit, which includes modified bumpers, revised side skirts and a massive rear wing. In addition, the sports car contrasts from the old one with the front splitter, a ventilated hood, and new air inlets, aggressive back diffuser and exhaust system. Technical details of the novelty are kept in secret. The standard version of the AMG is equipped with a 4.0-litre GT V8 engine. Motor power of 462 HP and 600Nm of torque. «Charged» version of the sports car Mercedes AMG GT S is equipped with the 4.0-liter gasoline V8 engine with dual turbochargers. Motor power will amount up to 510 horsepower. 

Mercedes AMG GT S got seven level gearbox with double clutch. «Charged» version is equipped with a rear electronic differential. The fast ride also has a sport suspension AMG Ride Control, electronically controlled shock absorbers and three different modes-Comfort, Sport and Sport Plus.

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Mercedes-AMG will build a hyper-hybrid

Less than a year that the representatives of Mercedes-AMG GmbH changed their opinion on the need to create a luxury car, challenging the monsters such as McLaren P1. And in spite of the fact that before Tobias Mears, the Senior Manager of sports models of Daimler had negative opinion when he was asked about the flagship development, now he mentioned Porsche with its famous 918 Spyder: "we want the public to see us at the same level as the other German manufacturers of sports cars." For doubters, the head of the sub brand of the new mission clarified that the Mercedes-AMG will bring the racing technology on the public roads. The technical details are not known yet, but probably it will have a gasoline engine, leading rear axle, and two electric motors, rotating front wheels, and the combined impact of the power plant can exceed 1000 HP. 

Once again, Mears urged not to wait for the all-wheel drive version of the Coupe GT Mercedes-AMG.

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Mercedes' Know-how: new generation robot car

Mercedes company introduced the concept of future vehicles with the autopilot, which can move independently, relying on airborne equipment and road infrastructure. The designers and the owners of Mercedes believe that, since the person does not have to take part in the management of robot cars, the layout of internal space will change in principle. In particular, the will not need steering wheel, pedals and dashboard. The resulting is a huge empty space,

which can be used for a more comfortable sitting. Salon of these robot cars from Mercedes will look like a small living room or a room for negotiations. The front seats will be able to unfold, so passengers will sit opposite to each other. Pull-out table between them can be used for working with documents or laptop computer.

An integral part of the car with the autopilot will become an Infotainment System. Passengers will be able to interact with it through touch screens, using gestures and even by sight. Mercedes believes that the emergence of robotic vehicles will make the traffic safer, more effective, and will allow completely rethink the transport system.

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6 door Mercedes S-Class Pullman

The most luxurious version of Mercedes S-Class Pullman, will become six-door and will have a landing formula 2 +2 +2 with rear seats installed facing to each other. The length of the new limo will be 6.4 meters. 

Limo will be available only in the version of the 6.0-liter S600 Twin-Turbo V12 engine with capacity of 530 HP and 830 nm of torque. The premiere is scheduled for the year 2016, the price is not known yet. The armored version will cost about a million dollars.

On the auto show in Los Angeles Mercedes will introduce a long version of the S-Class. New products will be sold under the revived Maybach brand. The car will be available at dealers as early as next year. Following the limousine Mercedes will release under this name sedan and cabriolet, in two years also a SUV based on the GL-Class.

S600 Maybach with 12-cylinder bi-turbo 6.0-liter engine rated 530 horsepower. Overall length of the car is 5600 mm, the wheelbase is equal to 3665 mm.

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