Mercedes SLK 55 AMG by VÄTH produces 565 horsepower

The VÄTH V58 is based on the Mercedes-Benz SLK 55 AMG, and features a supercharged 5.8-liter V8 that produces 565 hp and 770 Nm of torque.

Engine upgrades include sports pistons, sports distribution shafts, exhaust manifolds, catalysts of high-grade steel, increased displacement, sports exhaust silencers, polished cylinder heads, revised electronics, a sports air filter and a long-stroke crankshaft.

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Mercedes SLS AMG production begins in Sindelfingen

Following its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show last fall, series production of the SLS AMG is now commencing in Sindelfingen, the largest of the Mercedes-Benz production plants.

“Made in Sindelfingen also stands for the very highest production and product quality where the SLS AMG is concerned,” says Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of Daimler AG and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG now available for order

The SLS AMG is one of the most interesting supercars to hit the streets next year.

Priced from €177,310 it is avaiable for order from today in Germany. This highly anticipated supercar will reach customers in Spring 2010.

Prospective buyers can configure their future SLS at the AMG website or go to a local Mercedes-Benz dealer for more information.

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AMG Performance Package Plus for Mercedes C 63 AMG

The Performance Package Plus increases output by 30 hp to 487 hp. This new package is available for the saloon and estate models and includes an AMG high-performance braking system featuring composite technology on the front axle, a carbon fibre spoiler lip (saloon) and an AMG performance steering wheel in nappa leather/Alcantara.

0 to 100 km/h is down from 4.5 seconds to 4.4 seconds and 0 to 200 km/h down from 15.2 seconds to 13.9 seconds. The top speed is has not changed and is still 250 km/h (electronically limited).

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Mercedes-Benz adds AMG Sports package for the 2010 S-Class and CL-Class

If you don’t have enough money to buy the real thing by AMG, you can now for the first time buy the AMG Sports package for the 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the CL-Class.

With AMG Sports package you surely get the sporty, just without the extra horsepower that AMG models feature.

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2010 Mercedes-Benz S63 and S65 AMG unveiled on German consumer site

Facelifted S-Class was unveiled last week. AMG version of the facelifted S-Class will make its official debut next week at the Shanghai Auto Show.

Even though there have not been official press release yet, we can already see first details on German online configuration web site about the AMG versions of S-Class. Looks like the always very punctual Germans put the information up too fast.

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Video: 2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG in motion

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG was unveiled last week ahead of its public debut at the New York Auto Show.

E63 AMG Sedan combines luxury with outstanding performance. Under the hood is a 6.3-liter V8 engine that packs 518 horsepower and 464 lb-ft of torque.

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Mercedes SLS 63 AMG sketches and interior images

Over the last year we have seen plenty of spy photos of the new supercar called SLS 63 AMG, which is the first vehicle in company’s history developed by the performance brand AMG.

Beginning of March they made a surprising move and released a whole set of pictures showing the prototype and images of its chassis and engine.

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG unveiled, packs 518 horsepower

No more spy photos and teasers. Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the new E63 AMG ahead of its public debut at the New York Auto Show.

E63 AMG combines outstanding performance and luxury in a four door sedan. Lot of characteristics and advanced technologies have been transferred from the SL63 AMG Roadster.

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Mercedes-Benz releases E63 AMG teaser

We brought you very lightly disguised Mercedes E63 AMG spy photos this Thursday.

Now Germany’s Sport Auto magazine has published a first E63 AMG teaser, which reveals revised front bumper, big 5-spoke alloy wheels, upgraded brakes. Why this magazine? It turns out that readers of Sport Auto magazine could actually win this 525 horsepower super sedan.

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2010 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG spotted again

We saw the first E63 AMG Sedan prototype back in September. The car was driven by ex F1 driver Mika Häkkinen with a copilot and instructor Klaus Ludwig.

In addition to the sedan we have also brought you spy photos of the Estate version.

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Official details: SLS 63 AMG - The new ‘Gullwing’ from Mercedes-Benz

We have brought you different sets of spy photos of the upcoming SLS AMG “Gullwing” that so far was speculated to be called SLC.

Believe it or not, but Daimler has released a whole load of information about this future supercar that will be launched in spring 2010.

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Facelifted Mercedes Benz S-Class AMG spotted in Germany

We have already brought you spy shots of the facelifted S-Class. Now we have the AMG version of the facelifted S-Class that reveals new bumpers similar to SL65 Black Series, new side mirrors, LED daylights, quad exhaust pipes and cross-driller brakes.

There won’t be no changes to the engines. S63 AMG will use the same hand-built 6.2-liter V8 with 525 hp, S65 AMG will use the 6.0-liter V12 with 612 hp.

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AMG sports package for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class

New E-Class will hit European showrooms in March. If you don’t have the money to go with the AMG engine and don’t care about its performance, but are interested in the way your new E-Class is going to look, you can choose the AMG sports package.

This package will be optional with all engine variants and is available right from the beginning. Prices will start from 2915 Euros (about $3850 USD).

For that you will get AMG front apron with large cooling air intakes, AMG side skirts, AMG rear apron and 18-inch AMG alloy wheels.

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Mercedes at the Detroit Auto Show (live from Detroit)

Our favorite from Mercedes-Benz at the Detroit Auto Show is the McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, that will be limited to just 75 units and has a price tag of one million U.S. dollars.

This supercar is powered by a 650 hp supercharged 5.5-liter V8. The car lacks roof and windshield, but still has a top speed of 217 mph ( 350 km/h) and 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) comes in just 3.5 seconds. (Read more about it here.) In addition Mercedes showed the BlueZero Concept, SL65 AMG, S-Class, S63 AMG and few other models.

Click here to see the best of Mercedes-Benz at the Detroit Auto Show