Auction Set For A Rare 1995 Lotec Mercedes-Benz C1000

An upcoming four-day event will see the auction of a rare 1995 Lotec Mercedes-Benz C1000, according to gtspirit.com. The vehicle began as a joint venture between the luxury car manufacturer and Lotec, a Germany-based manufacturing company. The design of the vehicle was based on an idea of an ultra-rich businessman from the United Arab Emirates.

The customer was thinking of getting the fastest vehicle in the world that can be considered road-legal. The 1995 Lotec Mercedes-Benz C1000 was produced with the collaboration of the two manufacturers along with $3.5 million.

The name of this ideal vehicle was based on the carbon fiber body and 1000HP engine, which was a 5.6L V8 unit from Mercedes-Benz. The engine has some similarities to the engine on the Sauber C8 and Sauber C9 racers. The vehicle also features a pair of twin Garret turbo and Hewland six-speed transmission.

Lotec revealed that the vehicle is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h within 3.2 seconds. However, this remains to be independently verified. The vehicle can also accelerate from 0 to 200 km/h within 8.08 seconds and has a top speed of around 431 km/h.

The 1995 Lotec Mercedes-Benz C1000 features a pair of bucket racing seats that comes with three-point harnesses. The vehicle also offers air conditioning, an adjustable steering column, modifiable pedals and a luggage compartment.

Lotec has been dormant as a company for some time already. Its last announcement was in 2009 when they announced an update to the successor of the C1000, the Sirius. The Sirius uses a 1200HP V12 engine from Mercedes-Benz, which is similar to the one used on the Pagani Zonda.

The auction of the vehicle will be handled by RKM Collector Car Auctions and will run from October 31st to November 1st. The list price of the 1995 Lotec Mercedes-Benz C1000 is from $1 million to $1.3 million.

Source: http://www.benzinsider.com/2013/10/auction-set-for-a-rare-1995-lotec-mercedes-benz-c1000/

E-Class Made Top 10 List

The Mercedes-Benz E-Class made the list for the Top 10 Snow and Go Vehicles by Forbes

The top winter-busting models in Mercedes’ just-refreshed E-Class line include 4Matic AWD sedans and wagons with a choice of V6 or V8 engines or (sedan only) a fuel-efficient turbodiesel four-cylinder powerplant. Ground clearance here ranges from 5.5 to 5.8 inches depending on the powertrain. Also available are E63 AMG 4Matic models that pack a 577 horsepower V8, which would likely be of little added benefit when driving in the snow. The wagon offers something we haven’t seen in years: a rear-facing third-row jump seat for the kids. Available amenities include heated front and rear seats, a heated steering wheel and heated side mirrors.

Source: http://autos.yahoo.com/news/10-best-new-cars-for-snow–and-go–222152875.html?page=2

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Fall is Here!

Did you know that October is National Car Care Awareness Month? Perfect time to schedule a service appointment –
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2015 Mercedes GLA Officially Revealed

It’s official! The 2015 Mercedez GLA is making its way to the International Motor Show which will be held at Frankfurt, Germany in September and it is scheduled to hit the market by fall next year. Based on reports from Autoblog and Forbes, the new Mercedes GLA will be sporting a new compact crossover look. The new car will be the fifth SUV/crossover that the brand will roll out in the US.
The Features of the New Mercedes GLA

In the press release of the company that was published via Autoblog, the 2015 Mercedes GLA measures 173.9 inches in length, 71 inches in width and 58.8 inches in height. The dimensions of the new car is quite similar with the existing Kia Sportage added the source.

The performance of the Mercedes GLA will be enhanced by its 4MATIC system that features an all-wheel drive. Then, its 2.0-liter engine is capable of giving out 208 hp and 258 lb-ft torque.

Despite its very compact features, its interior is very flexible and cozy to provide its occupants a comfortable travel. Its rear seat backrests can be folded completely and its luggage compartment ha has been optimized to offer a lot of space for the travelling needs of its driver and passengers.
An Answer to the Competition

It seems like there is a continuous growth in the demand of small cars. This is the reason why the main competitors of Mercedes have focused on developing more compact vehicles. So, according to the sources, the new Mercedes GLA will be the answer of the brand to both the Audi A3, which is set to go out in the market next year, and the BMW X1, which is the forerunner in the compact-crossover segment.

Source: http://www.benzinsider.com/2013/08/2015-mercedes-gla-officially-revealed/

Thunder Tickets on Sale Now

Single-game tickets for all Thunder home games for the 2013-14 season went on sale across the region on Tuesday. Fans will now be able to purchase up to four seats for each preseason and regular-season home game, subject to availability.

To buy tickets see: http://www.nba.com/thunder/

Mercedes-Benz’s Most Daring Concept Vehicles

Part of what makes Mercedes-Benz vehicles unique is their use of technology and innovation. The company has created a number of research and concept cars throughout its history to test out new ideas before incorporating them into its main products.

To see the other interesting concept cars, see:  http://www.benzinsider.com/2013/09/mercedes-benzs-most-daring-concept-vehicles/

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC

2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG 4MATIC

Mercedes-Benz Tv Commercial “Chicken”

Mercedes-Benz TV: MAGIC BODY CONTROL TV commercial 🙂

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