Mercedes E-Class Coupe Spotted Nearly Nude [2010 Mercedes Benz E-Class Coupe]

An amateur photographer has snagged shots of the upcoming 2010 Mercedes E-Class Coupe almost completely undisguised months before it's unveil at the 2009 Geneva Motor Show.

Verboten shots of the new E-Class sedan snuck out a couple weeks ago, but these show the sleek and aggressive new look for the Coupe version, long overdue update to the stylish two door. This one may even be an AMG, but that's totally speculative. The new E-coupe gets a more edgy set of headlights, pronounced body lines and a built-in diffuser at the back, though we'll bet our hats its all style for that bit. Head over to World Car Fans to get a better look.

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e-mobility Berlin: The German Electric Car Infrastructure

Daimler and German utility company RWE are joining up to create the world’s largest electric car filling station infrastructure. The project is called e-mobility Berlin

Daimler will provide more than 100 electric cars from Mercedes-Benz and smart as well as the vehicle service. RWE is handling the development, installation and operation of the charging infrastructure accounting for some 500 charging points, the supply of electricity and central control of the system.

Users will pay for the electricity via a special in-car communication system, probably an RFID chip, and the intelligent charging point. The project is being supported by the German federal government as well.

Looks like Berlin is going to be wired for electric cars. Good, let’s use them as the guinea pigs for this grand electro-experiment.

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Mercedes CLK63 AMG: Back in Black

Mercedes AMG CLK63: Black Edition

Despite a long racing heritage at Mercedes-Benz, a friend of mine once told me that in his mind, BMW’s were designed for young guys and Mercedes were for old men with lots of money.  I don’t know if that is or was ever completely true, but if there were any questions as to performance ability the racing arm of Mercedes, AMG, is putting them to rest with the CLK63 Black Series. 

Mercedes engine: Monster power

Unlike the current CLK63 AMG, which is only available as a convertible, the CLK Black Series is only available as a coupe.  The CLK63 AMG Black Series is powered by AMG’s venerated 6.2-liter V-8 engine, tuned to produce 500 horsepower.  This engine is a monster that makes a loud “blap” when given the right motivation.  Surely not by accident, the CLK Black matches rival BMW’s M6 in horsepower.  In terms of torque though,  at 465 lb-ft Mercedes has the advantage over BMW by 82 lb-ft, all of which is available at much lower rpms.   From a standstill, 60 mph is said to be only 4.1 seconds away.

Chassis reengineering includes lightweight sixteen-spoke, 19-inch wheels and 265/30 front and 285/30 rear Pirelli P Zero Corsa tires. Brake discs measure 14.2 inches in the front, 13.0 inches in back, all cross-drilled and clamped by multi-piston AMG calipers.

Airflow through the engine bay is optimized by front intakes, as well as functional air extractors behind the front fenders. Airflow around the body is managed by lower side sills that are brought out to match the width of the flared fenders, as well as a racing style air diffuser which works along with the carbon fiber lip spoiler to keep the rear of car on the ground as it approaches its claimed 186-mph top speed.  Carbon fiber was used for the fender extensions and diffuser fins to keep the weight down.  Mercedes takes the performance of the Black Series to another level by removing the rear seat altogether, making it strictly a two-seater.

The CLK63 AMG Black Series will cost somewhere in the $130,000-to-$140,000 range and will be available in select colors, including white, red, silver, and of course, black.

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