2013 Mercedes Benz SL550 Announced

Get ready to short Pfizer stocks, because the brand new 2013 Mercedes Benz SL550 will be putting Viagra out of business. The 2013 Mercedes Benz SL550 continues a tradition that was started 60 years ago. A tradition that is synonymous with sport, style, and comfort. The 2013 SL550 is no different, although Mercedes is touting a slightly different tune about the all new and improved SL: it's lightweight, athletic and luxurious.

Lightweight, an aspect that is very critical to a performance vehicle. This is something that Mercedes Benz did not discount with the 2013 SL. Being built almost entirely out of aluminum the new SL is significantly lighter than it's predecessor, while at the same time features enhanced rigidity, body-roll and agility. The new body shell weights around 242 pounds less then it's steel counterpart. The change from steel to aluminum shell has also allowed Mercedes to focus on enhancing other aspects of the car structure such as optimizing safety points and adding additional rigidity to reduce vibration and thus, increase comfort. In all, the new 2013 Mercedes Benz SL550 weighs 275 pounds less than it's predecessor, bringing in the final weight to approximately 3,925 pounds (1780kg) from 4,200 pounds (1,905kg). Still a fairly high weight for a roadster, especially considering that a 2012 BMW 750i, a very large V8 luxury sedan, weighs 4,564 lbs (2,070kg). However, BMW'sV8 Twin Turbo roadster, the 2012 BMW 650i weighs in at 4531 lbs (2,055kg), significantly more than the 2013 SL550. Don't worry though, we'll point out the fact that the high weight doesn't necessarily limit the 2013 SL550 from achieving it's two other important qualities of being athletic and luxurious.

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Detroit Auto Show 2012: Fighting arena of new car concept of a variety vendors automotive

Another year is coming soon and that indicates all the new concept and model unveilings that come with it. At this time, all the breaking news, live photos, original video will also be provided by the High Gear Media team in Detroit. Now, let's take a preview look at some cars and models.

2012 Honda Accord Coupe Concept: There hasn't been any other details unveiled besides that the car version will come to showrooms next fall. As far as we know, Honda will preview its 2013 Accord, we're estimating both the sedan and the coupe, with a new coupe concept in Detroit. The launch of the ninth-generation Accord will indicate 30 years of U.S. manufacturing of the model at Honda's factory in Marysville where is the first Japanese car assembly plant in the U.S. It will also indicate the introduction of Honda's first plug-in hybrid model, which offers up to 15 miles of electric only driving.

2012 Lexus Design Concept: With the brand new GS four door putting on some eye-catching sheet metal, it may be the right time for a brand new IS range, and quickly, Lexus has just teased an approaching design concept that previews the long run direction of the business's design. Written by the artists at the company's Calty studio in Newport Beach, regardless of what it is, it will be uncovered in full on January 9.

2012 Nissan Pathfinder: Nissan will be providing more than one concept auto to Detroit, in its scenario a preview of the next-generation Pathfinder SUV, which we just spied testing, along with a battery-electric business van. It will be losing its truck-based ladder frame for a more car-like unibody style assimilated from the 2013 Infiniti JX. Nissan has not presented any information on the electric van concept, but we assume the concept of the Nissan NV200 will be the battery-powered version.

2012 Lincoln MKZ: The new 2013 Lincoln MKZ, which will reveal a system with the next-generation the European Ford Mondeo and Ford Fusion, while will be considerably differentiated for an excellent and superior look and feel. On top of that, the piano wire grille to remain, there are horizontal slats instead of Lincoln's latest straight design.

2013 Chevrolet Sonic RS: When it comes with Chevrolet Sonic RS, we may feel impressive by its 148 pound-feet of torque and 138 horsepower and a trim line. Obviously, we hope see more about Chevrolet since it has a potential to become a new and good performance deal.

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New Porsche Concept Car 2012

Who would have thought that you could have a mean looking, fast racing, good looking sports car that also has impressive green credentials? Well, that's exactly what Porsche are proposing with their latest concept car: the Porsche 918 Spyder. Let's take a closer look.
Unveiled on the eve of the famous Geneva Auto Show, the Stuttgart based company, Porsche, lifted the lid on their new concept car which happens to be a mid engine, two seater sports cars with hybrid and electric drive technology. It certainly looks mean, but what are the stats like? Remarkably impressive when looked at. Nought to Sixty in less than 3.2 seconds with a top speed of 198mph and it happens to be faster than the Carrera GT, as proven by successfully finishing the Nurburgring lap in less than 7 minutes 30 seconds.
So, how can a car have all this power and claim to be green? The 918 Spyder has electric motors at the front and rear axles. The drive to the front wheels is purely electric via a fixed ratio. The liquid cooled lithium ion battery pack sits behind the cockpit and can be ideally charged at home or by brake regeneration.
This sports car is a high revving V-8 related, 3.4 litre racing car. It produces more than 500 brake horse power with engine revs of up to 9200 rpm. Yet, it does an incredible 78mpg, driven the right way, plus the emissions level sit at just 70 grams of CO2 per kilometre.
The chassis is made from CFP (Carbon fiber reinforced plastic), along with the use of a lot of magnesium and aluminium to keep the frame as light as possible. The stylish interior is designed to be driver orientated with touch screens and intuitive controls.

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