Information about New Cars

In party of the 40th year of Mercedes-Benz it has showcased some of its high performance models. Lee Boyle, Regional Sales Manager, Mercedes-AMG, Middle East, “The new top-of-the-line-model, the CL 65 AMG with its powerful V12 biturbo engine delivering 612 hp and 1000 Newton metres of torque, represents the eventual in driving dynamics and is limited to just 40 vehicles.”

The new CLK 63 AMG Black Series represents the shift from motorsport in its purest form. It possesses strong visual and technological similarity with the official F1™ country car. This super automobile coupe is equipped with a sophisticated cooling technology that is coupled with new AMG sports suspension that features a spring and shock absorber units coil springs. This V8-engined two-seater 507 hp coupe also comes equipped with all the right stuffs for a strenuous workout on the racing circuit.

Another member of the CL-class has joined the celebration—the new CL 65 AMG which is the third AMG model to be given the powerful AMG 6.0 liter V12 biturbo engine under its hood. This exclusive high-performance automobile can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and reached 200 km/h in a matter of 13.3 seconds.

The CL65 AMG is also the first production automobile of Mercedes-Benz subjected in AMG Alubeam finished. This one-of-a-kind paint finish provides color with the illusion of a liquid metal and appears even more vibrant by reflecting the light in a particular way. Also inside the 40th Anniversary version of the CL 65 AMG is an impressive combination of two-tone all nappa-leather appointments in the new V12 diamond pattern highlighted with carbon-fiber trim.

In addition, the CLK 63 AMG Black Series makes its mark with other highlights and just like the 40th Anniversary limited-edition CL 65 AMG, it was also built in the AMG Performance Studio. The CLK 63 AMG is a two-seater V8 coupe that takes its styling cue from the official F1™ country automobile that joined the Formula 1 World Championship races. Its AMG 6.3 liter V8 unit whose power was increased to 507 hp enables the automobile to sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in a matter of 4.3 seconds. The CLK 63 AMG was carefully groomed for the race track. The coupe’s sophisticated cooling system enables it last extreme driving conditions.

The automobiles unbending exterior tone extends up to the interior of the CLK 63 AMG. Inside the CLK 63 AMG is an AMG sports bucket seats which was based on the ECE version, there is also the presence of an AMG performance steering wheel with oval rim and diameter of 365 millimeters, and carbon-fiber trim on the center console. The combination of the AMG instrument cluster and the interior door paneling creates the functional air of an trusty racing automobile which makes you want to grip to a Mercedes Mercedes seat belt since you know the power that the automobile can unleash.

The South Africa market of Audi—luxury unit of Volkswagen, Europe’s largest maker and producer of calibre Volkswagen Scrirocco parts — is currently offering a comprehensive range with an nearly complete choice of fine vehicles starting from the most basic A3 up to the selection of flagship models which includes A8 and Q7. Petrol and turbo-diesel options are also acquirable throughout the range including manual, tiptronic auto, multitronic constantly variable and revolutionary double-clutch gearboxes, Quattro drive, S and RS sports models— are just some of the models that are being offered and will increased further with the coming of other Audi models.

The V8 powered A8 4.2 TDI, the RS4 Avant and the new Audi S3 are all scheduled to hit South Africa in the coming months. Just what would automobile buyers in South Africa anticipate from these three new Audi models?

To begin off, the large A8 which is Audi’s aluminum-bodied Quattro AWD sedan flagship will introduce the first turbodiesel V8. The A8 possess the sophistication of an SUV and at the same time provides remarkable fuel savings that doesn’t hamper its powerful performance. The A8 4.2 TDI’s advanced V8 rides and feels just like it petrol siblings. Its monstrous torque pumps an imaginable amount of power but compared to its gas-burning rivals it is still by far more economical.

The arrival of the new S3 that would complete the current S range under the S4 and the new V10, S6 and S8 gives the Ingolstadt marque a powerful hatchback in the range. The development of the 2.0T with Quattro all-wheel-drive together with the S3’s fiery turbocharged fuel stratified direct injection inline four, revs up 195 kW which makes it one to fear contender against the likes of Astra OPC, Focus ST, the all-new Volvo S30 T5, the RenaultSport Megane, and Golf GTI.

The S3 is the only model in its class with AWD. It is distinguished by its prefabricated even bolder Audi grille, neat aero kit and stylish alloy wheels. For its interior it is equipped with fully-adjustable, leather-wrapped, solid-packed sport seats to protect the driver inside. The S3 is scheduled to hit dealerships in South Africa in May.

The RS4 Avant which is scheduled also for South Africa is a station auto version of the RS4. Audi is hoping to bring back its tradition of the supreme station auto with its RS4 Avant.

And lastly, with the addition of the three new Audi models, the maker is hoping to further boost its income in South Africa.