Kicherer have developed an impressive package for the SL600 biturbo.
Power is from the V12 is upped to 590 bhp thanks to a modified engine management system, making for an impressive 0-62 mph time of just 4.4 seconds and sending the heavyweight Mercedes onto a (limited) top speed of around 185 mph.
Lamborghini are dropping hints, suggesting that their beautiful Miura concept could reach production.
A reliable source has claimed that the legendary name could be seen on our roads in the not too distant future, maybe even next year!
The new Miura could be based on the forthcoming Le Mans coupe platform currently being developed by owners Audi.
DaimlerChrysler have announced the introduction of an all-electric Smart Fortwo.
The electric car will initially go on trial in the UK, being leased to corporate customers. Depending on its success, Mercedes could send it over to North America as well.
Last month, Tom Ford (from the UK car show ‘Fifth Gear’), flew over to Austria to test the New Audi TT. Here’s what he thought of the 2.0 T-FSI version.
German Tuners ABT, have come up with a new body package for the Audi A8.
Motorsport fans should be familiar with the ABT name, as the Kempten based tuner successfully competes in the DTM series, running an A4 with close to 500 bhp.
Word has it, that new Mercedes gullwing 300SL could be on our roads by 2010.
Rumours are re-emerging, regarding one of the most eagerly anticipated cars in recent years. It’s believed that the gullwing 300SL will be powered by an enormous 6.3L biturbo V8 powerplant, with at least 600 bhp being delivered through a seven speed double clutch transmission.
With all that power, and Mercedes aiming for a perfect 50:50 weight distrbution, this sounds like it has all the right ingredients to be an absolute ‘bahn stormer.