German Car Scene

Month: January 2012

  • Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design


    Flammersbach-based tuning specialists Inden Design has created a moderate tuning package for the exquisite Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG model.

    Already producing an impressive 420 kW (571 hp) and 649 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torque, Inden adds its new exhaust manifolds and high-flow sports cats – along with a reworked ECU, which sees output rise to 465 kW (623 hp).

    Externally, a set of the company’s alloy wheels add extra visual impact to the Gullwing’s appearance. Measuring 10.5 × 20 inches all round, they’re wrapped in 265/30 and 295/30 rubber.

    [Source: Inden Design] (more…)

  • Autocar drives the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster


    Vicky Parrott recently drove the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster for UK motoring magazine Autocar to see how it compares to its gullwing-doored counterpart. (more…)

  • Project-X Mercedes-Benz Vito by Pioneer


    Mercedes-Benz has joined forces with Pioneer GB to build Project-X – a DJ van filled with Pioneer’s high-power entertainment products.

    Using the Mercedes-Benz Vito 122CDI Sport-X Dualiner as a base vehicle, the Vito is powered by a 3.0 V6 diesel unit that develops 167 kW (224 hp) and 440 Nm (325 lb/ft) of torque, enough for a in 8.3 second 0-100 km/h (62 mph) sprint. Although, with over € 30,000 worth of Pioneer kit on-board, that time may be have dropped a little.

    Inside the Vito, Pioneer has added a pair of 15” competition class SPL subs and four 10” Champion Series subs, ensuring a powerful and wide-ranging bass response. There’s also a mixer and two Pioneer CDJ digital decks. This monster system is fed by eight amplifiers and four batteries. Scarily, the speaker power handling capability is a jaw-dropping 30,050 watts!

    Visually the Vito receives metallic paintwork, colour-coded bumpers, a chrome grille and sidebars, lowered suspension, a sports exhaust and Brabus alloy wheels.

    [Source: Mercedes-Benz UK]

  • New look for Skoda UK’s Fabia S2000


    As he bids to become the first driver to achieve back-to-back IRC (Intercontinental Rally Challenge) driver titles, the Fabia S2000 of Skoda UK Motorsport’s Andreas Mikkelsen will be wearing a new colour scheme for the 2012 season.

    Mikkelsen’s Fabia will maintain its association with Skoda UK Motorsport with the familiar Union Flag covering its roof and bonnet, while new side sections also feature elements of the flag. At the rear, the tailgate receives a matte black stripe along with a small Union flag.

    Helping Skoda to pursue a third consecutive IRC Manufacturers’ title, Mikkelsen and co-driver Ola Fløene will be joined by factory team drivers Jan Kopecký and Juho Hänninen who, impressively, secured the first three places in the Drivers’ category of the IRC (Mikkelsen 1st, Kopecký 2nd, Hänninen 3rd), last year.

    [Source: Skoda UK]

  • Drifting the 2012 BMW M5


    By now, most of you will be familiar with the drifting skills of Andre de Vries. His previous video, featuring a BMW 1 Series M coupé, was highly entertaining, but this time his weapon of choice is the new F10 M5 model. See what 412 kW (560 hp) and a slippery road looks like below. (more…)

  • The Porsche GT3 Cup series “conductor”


    Austrian Walter Lechner describes motor racing as his passion for the last 37 years. After spending 21 years as a driver he decided to set up his own race organisation which now runs the Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Middle East. Here he explains what goes into the running of the series, and why he likens his role to that of an orchestra conductor. (more…)