German Car Scene

Month: May 2013

  • Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class by Brabus

    Mercedes-Benz CLA-Class by Brabus
    Bottrop Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Brabus has wasted no time in developing a handful of options to suit the CLA-Class.

    Visually Brabus offers a choice of five alloy wheel designs in 18 and 19-inch diameters, including the Monoblock R items pictured here. There’s also a set of sports suspension springs and a rear bumper insert that accommodates the new quadruple tailpipes.

    Initially performance upgrades come in the form of a replacement exhaust system and the company’s PowerXtra B25 kit for the CLA 250, which sees output from the four-cylinder turbo engine rise from 155 kW (211 hp) and 350 Nm of torque to 180 kW (241 hp) and 385 Nm.

    Brabus can also satisfy any customer requirements when it comes to reupholstering the interior of the car, along with such items as sill plates, aluminium pedal kits, door pins and flappy paddles.
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  • Volkswagen unveils celebratory Scirocco Million

    Volkswagen Scirocco Million
    Volkswagen has created a special model to celebrate the fact that production of the Scirocco model has passed the one million mark since its launch in 1974.

    Finished in exclusive Deep Black Metallic paintwork with Galvanic Grey mirror casings and ‘Million’ stickers on the wings and rear windows, standard equipment includes double body stripes, R-Line bumpers, R-Line side sills, smoked tail lights, smoked windows and 18-inch Interlagos alloy wheels.

    Moving inside past the aluminium sill plates; the embossed seats, parking brake lever and gear lever gaiter are trimmed in black Vienna leather with Snap Orange seams. The headliner is also black, while the pedals are stainless steel items. Finally, a RCD 310 audio system provides the music and up-to-date traffic information.

    Available to purchase in Germany and China only, with a choice of three different TSI petrol and two TDI diesel engines, pricing starts at €27,325.
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  • Porsche 991 Turbo revealed

    Porsche 991 Turbo S
    Finally, Porsche has officially revealed its 991 Turbo and Turbo S models to the world.

    Propelled by a turbocharged 3.8-litre flat-six engine developing 520 hp (383 kW) and 560 hp (412 kW) respectively, the seven-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission sends power to a new all-wheel drive system (PTM) which utilizes an electronically controlled and activated multi-plate clutch that directs more torque to the front wheels when necessary. When fitted with the Sport Chrono Package Plus option, the Turbo cracks 100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, while the Turbo S takes 3.1s, with both capable of achieving a top speed of 318 mph (197 mph). If you’re interested, average fuel consumption on both cars stands at 9.7 litres per 100 kilometres, which represents a 16 percent improvement of its predecessor.

    Featuring a body 28 mm wider than the Carrera 4, the Turbo employs active aerodynamics in the form of a pneumatically-controlled retractable three-stage front spoiler and rear wing with three adjustable positions, meaning the driver can tailor the set-up to achieve optimum downforce for their environment, an example being that the 991 Turbo can lap the fabled Nurburgring in ‘well under 7 minutes and 30 seconds’, putting it in the Carrera GT’s territory. The company’s active rear-wheel steering, recently revealed on the 991 GT3, has also been added, which improves agility and stability by steering in the opposite or the same direction as the front wheels depending on the speed.

    Notable features on the Turbo S, such as centre-locking 20-inch alloy wheels, full LED headlamps, the Sport Chrono Package Plus (incorporating dynamic engine mounts), and ceramic brakes, can all be specified as an option on the Turbo.

    Deliveries in the UK will begin this September, with prices starting at £118,349 (€140,384) and £140,852 (€167,077) respectively.
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  • Mercedes-Benz E-class by KTW Tuning

    Mercedes-Benz E-class by KTW Tuning
    KTW Tuning in Hildesheim has released details of its new program to suit the pre-facelifted Mercedes-Benz E-Class.

    Cherry picking components from tuner Brabus, the Pur-R-Rim aero package consists of a more aggressive front bumper with integrated LED daytime running lights, de-badged radiator grille, ventilated replacement fenders, side skirts and rear apron. The exterior is completed with a set of Monoblock R wheels, which measure 8.5 and 9.5 x 19-inches and come wrapped in 245/35 and 285/30 Pirelli tyres. Moving inside, the cabin has been garnished with sill plate trims, aluminium pedals and door pins.

    Underneath the hood of the E 350 CDI, KTW fits a performance exhaust and plugs the Brabus ECO PowerXtra D6S performance kit into the Wagon’s wiring system, resulting in a 35 kW (47 hp) power increase to 230 kW (315 hp) and a sub-six second sprint to 100 km/h.

    Pricing for the conversion is €18,999.
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  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class by German Special Customs

    Mercedes-Benz E-Class by German Special Customs
    Chemnitz’s German Special Customs has released a few details of its new package for the facelifted Mercedes E-Class along with this set of images.

    The company’s aggressive aero package includes a deeper front bumper with LED daytime running lights and spoiler, replacement fenders with gills, a ventilated carbon bonnet, angular side skirts, a carbon fibre boot lid spoiler and rear bumper with air outlets and substantial diffuser. There’s also a new exhaust system with quadruple tailpipes.
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  • DTM champions swap seats

    BMW E30 M3 DTM and E92 M3 DTM
    This is what it’s all about. BMW recently arranged for Roberto Ravaglia and Bruno Spengler – the 1989 and 2012 DTM champions to meet at Hockenheim for a special outing.

    Ravaglia took to the track at the wheel of Spengler’s current E92 M3 DTM car, sporting the classic 1989 livery, while Spengler got to sample the first generation E30 M3 – finished in the unique BMW Bank design.

    Decisions, decisions…
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