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New Mercedes S-Class (W222) Aesthetics S

New Mercedes S-Class is here, sorry but not in the shape of a car. During last few years, Mercedes started to change its brand image and associated more fashion and art based notions. As a result of this new strategy and try to improve the image of the Mercedes vehicles, new S-Class (W222) is introduced as a Aesthetics S sculpture before its public reveal.

Aesthetics S represents the new design elements of the new S-Class by interpreting through artistic point of view. Aesthetics S sculpture can be seen in Paris Motor Show (27 September to 14 October 2012) in Hall 1.

My view; if you will visit the Paris Motor Show, try to see this sculpture. I am sure we will use lots of new S-Class in couple of years but we won’t have opportunity to Aesthetics S that easy. And not to forget, Mercedes S-Class always sustains its market leader position despite its powerful competitors.

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Another New Bentley Continental GT Speed Video

Bentley released another video of the new Continental GT Speed. I guess after all these videos, existing Continental GT owners will be depressed. Because, their Bentley is slow now! And didn't receive promotion like this.

This video of Continental GT Speed shows the detailed luxury features. Such as; leather, aluminium craftsmanship and interior details. And show how fast can Continental GT Speed can go while you drive it slowly.

How much can you live between heartbeats ?

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

	GT Speed	GT W12	GTC W12
Engine
Type	6-litre twin-turbocharged W12
Max Power	616 bhp / 460 kW / 625 PS @6000 rpm	567 bhp / 423 kW / 575 PS @ 6000 rpm
Max Torque	800 Nm / 590 lb.ft @ 2000 rpm	700 Nm / 516 lb.ft @ 1700 rpm
Transmission
Type	ZF 8-speed automatic with Quickshift, Block Shifting and wheel-mounted paddleshift
Driveline	Continuous all-wheel drive (40:60 rear bias)
Ratios	1^st : 4.71; 2^nd: 3.14; 3^rd: 2.1; 4^th: 1.67; 5^th: 1.29; 6^th: 1.00; 7^th: 0.839; 8^th: 0.667
Final Drive	2.85
Brakes
Front	405mm ventilated discs (optional 420mm Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Rear	335mm ventilated discs (optional 356mm, Carbon Silicon Carbide, cross drilled)
Wheels and Tyres
Wheels	9.5J x 21”	9.5J x 20” (optional 9.5J x 21”)
Tyres	275/35 ZR21	275/40ZR 20 (optional 275/35 ZR21)
Steering
Type	Rack & pinion, power assisted, speed-sensitive ZF servotronic
Turns lock-to-lock	2.6 turns
Turning circle	11.3 m
Suspension
Front	Four link double wishbones, computer controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Rear	Trapezoidal multi-link, computer-controlled self-levelling air suspension, with anti-roll bar
Damping	Continuous Damping Control, tuned for dynamic performance
Dimensions
Wheelbase	2746 mm / 108.1 in
Overall length	4806 mm / 189.2 in
Width (across body)	1944 mm / 76.5 in
Width (inc. mirrors)	2227 mm / 87.7 in
Overall height	1394 mm / 54.9 in	1404 mm / 55.3 in	1403 mm / 55.2 in
Fuel tank	90 litres / 20 gallons / 24 US gallons
Boot volume	358 litres / 12.6 cu ft		260 / 9.18 cu ft
Kerb weight (EU)	2320 kg / 5115 lb		2495 kg / 5500 lb
Gross vehicle weight	2750 kg / 6063 lb		2900 kg / 6393 lb
Performance
Top speed	205 mph / 330 km/h	198 mph (318 km/h)	195 mph (314 km/h)
0-60 mph	4.0 secs	4.3 secs	4.4 secs
0-100 mph	9.0 secs	9.8 secs	10.3 secs
0-100 km/h	4.2 secs	4.5 secs	4.7 secs
0-160 km/h	9.0 secs	9.8 secs	10.3 secs
Fuel Consumption (EU cycle)*
Urban	12.7 mpg (22.2 litres/100km)		12.5 mpg (22.7 litres/100km)
Extra Urban	28.0 mpg (10.1 litres/100km)		27.2 mpg (10.4 litres/100km)
Combined	19.5 mpg (14.5 litres/100km)		19.0 mpg (14.9 litres/100km)
CO₂ emissions	338 g/km		347 g/km
Fuel Consumption (EPA cycle)**
City (US mpg)	13		12
Highway (US mpg)	20		20
Combined (US mpg)	15		15
Emissions Controls	EU 5 and US LEV II

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New Peugeot 208 GTi

Peugeot released the photos of the new 208 GTi today. 208 GTi will be powered by a 1.6-lt turbo engine with 200 PS of power. I will update the information, as Peugeot release more.

More technical information; 1.6-lt 200PS, 275 Nm of torque with six-speed manual gearbox. Accelerates to 100 kph (62 mph) in less than seven seconds.

I added more photos from Goodwood Festival of Speed.

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New Bentley Continental GT Speed Videos

Regarding to my previous post about new Bentley Continental GT Speed, here are the videos.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger and Mercedes Unimog

Mercedes Unimog! Forget Range Rover, ignore Mercedes G-Wagoneven don’t mention Toyota Land Cruiser. Mercedes Unimog is the king of off-road. And many people never heard of Unimog, however they saw it many times.

Unimog is the four-wheel commercial vehicle of Mercedes. However, Unimog has a unique design and character since it was first built. Unimog always had the pick-up design, huge wheel and enormous off-road capabilities. For me, it is the best for off-road! Therefore, nearly whole countries in the world prefer Unimog for emergency services.

Recently, Arnold Schwarzenegger bought a $250.000 Mercedes Unimog to replace his super-efficient Hummer H1. Firstly, it is good to hear that Arnold realised that Hummer H1 was useless and secondly, it is not good to see that Arnold will be turn Unimog into pimp my ride car. And I really wonder what Arnold will do with Unimog? Provide public services such as; clearing snow in California, towing vehicles, towing trains, moving heavy items, cleaning road with special extension. Whatever Arnold tries to do with Unimog, there is a limitation! Unimog cannot do more than 120 kph (75 mph)

After Arnold’s move, I am definitely sure that, many Hollywood star will replace their Range Rover and Mercedes G-Wagon for an Unimog. But keep in mind, Unimog is huge!