RENNtech Offers 2nd Package For SLR 722
When Mercedes revealed the SLR McLaren 722 many enthusiasts believed that it would have an amazing supercharged V8 engine that could push out 722 horsepower. We were disappointed to learn that it only produces 650.
Others believed that “722″ meant there would be 722 of the cars made – but that was wrong, also. We discovered that they number in the name stood for the starting time (7:22 a.m.) of Sterling Moss’ historic 1955 Mille Miglia run in what was then a Mercedes SLR.
Mercedes Releases “Plan To The Future”
Mercedes has planned out a long ‘Road to the Future’. The new plan goes into details in its work to create a more “fuel-efficient environmentally-sustainable premium automobiles without the need to forgo the characteristic brand features.”
The three areas on which the tri-pointed star wants to focus are fitting vehicles with the latest internal combustion engine technology, including smaller engines, gasoline direct injection, turbocharging, and BlueTEC; improving vehicle aerodynamics, weight, and energy management (BlueEFFICIENCY); adding more “hybrid” technologies like start/stop functions and a fully-electric-capable 2-mode hybrid drive; and creating zero-emissions vehicles.
2008 Goodwood Festival Of Speed
The Goodwood Festival of Speed will be hosted in only four weeks from July 11 – 13. This event is one of the best times to see some of the best and latest supercars that are all around the world. At the event will be the Sunday Times Supercar Run – which provides a unique way to show people new models in action for the very first time.
Väth Offers Tuning Options For Mercedes Line-Up
There is a new tuning company on the market (at least one that we have never heard of) and we are excited to see what new tuning option they are offering Mercedes owners. Väth has stated that they have produced tuning packages for everything in the Mercedes lineup – which includes the latest V63RS Clubsport that is based on the C63 AMG.
Lamborghini LP560-4 To Arrive In Dealerships This Summer
The first set of the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 will hit U.S. dealerships this summer. These new models will have a starting price of $201,000 – which does not include federal tax or shipping costs.
It is noticeable that Lamborghini has increased the price from $182,000 that was given to the 2008 Gallardo. But this is expected because the 2009 model has been given more hardware and better performance capability.
