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Auto Launch: Mercedes-Benz launches new 5.5-litre Biturbo V8 engine from AMG

Saturday, March 13th, 2010

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled an all-new 5.5-litre Biturbo V8 engine that it intends to use in its AMG vehicles later this year.

It will replace the naturally-aspirated 6.3-litreV8 engine in AMG’s range, and will make its debut in the Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG later this year, mated to the company’s new seven-speed SpeedShift MCT transmission

The new 5.5-litre Biturbo V8 will be offered with two power settings. The first will produce 537bhp and 800Nm of torque, while the second, more powerful one will have 563bhp and 900Nm of torque. In comparison, the outgoing 6.3-litre V8 unit produces 525bhp and 630Nm of torque.

According to Mercedes-Benz, the S63 AMG-the unit gives a fuel consumption figure of 10.5 litres per 100km, thanks to features like engine start/shop and a driving mode called “Controlled Efficiency”. And the new engine is also cleaner and more efficient.

Despite the improved efficiency, the performance has been slightly improved, with the new engine able to propel the S63 AMG from 0-100km/h in 4.5 seconds, 0.1 seconds faster than before. Top speed is still electronically-limited to 250km/h.

Auto Unveil: Lexus set to reveal IS350C F-Sport Special Edition

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

Lexus is set to unveil an all new F-Sport Special Edition model of their IS350C hard-top convertible, which will feature equipment from Lexus’ F-Sport line.

The Lexus IS350C F-Sport Special Edition will be a limited edition model packed with performance and styling accessories and equipment from Lexus’ F-Sport line. The IS350C F-Sport will come in only two colors, Tungsten Pearl or Obsidian. The exterior features new 19-inch forged alloy wheels, F-Sport badges and a unique F-Sport grille

With the suspension now possessing a sway bar, Lexus has given the Special Edition a new set of shocks from Bilstein and new springs that reduce the ride height by one inch. The wheels are also now wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport tyres. Upgraded brakes are also part of the package. Performance remains unchanged though, with the 3.5-litre V6 engine producing 306bhp left untouched.

Interior, Lexus has given the IS350C F-Sport black leather-trimmed seats with contrasting blue stitching and a leather-wrapped shift knob and embroidered floor mats with the F-Sport logo.

Other ’special edition’ includes heated and ventilated front seats with wood trim, Bi-Xenon HID headlamps with Adaptive Front lighting System (AFS), headlamp washers and Lexus Navigation. The IS350C F-Sport Special Edition will be limited to just 100 units.

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