January 2012 – Page 12 – GERMAN CAR SCENE

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG by Inden Design

June 15th, 2012January 6th, 2012 by admin

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]

Autocar drives the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster

January 6th, 2012January 6th, 2012 by admin

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.

Project-X Mercedes-Benz Vito by Pioneer

January 18th, 2012January 5th, 2012 by admin

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

New look for Skoda UK’s Fabia S2000

January 18th, 2012January 5th, 2012 by admin

The Fabia S2000 of Skoda UK Motorsport’s Andreas Mikkelsen will be wearing a new colour scheme for the 2012 season.

Drifting the 2012 BMW M5

January 5th, 2012 by admin

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.

The Porsche GT3 Cup series “conductor”

January 4th, 2012 by admin

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.