2013 Mercedes Benz GL 63 AMG Review

The introduction of the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG, Mercedes SUV bears a strong trio is complete again. The new ML 63 AMG and the new Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG, the German premium manufacturer has introduced a few weeks ago already. With its dimensions of the GL is clearly among the dinosaurs of "SUV". In America or China, he falls with its length of over five meters, and its imposing height is hardly noticeable, but in this country, he is clearly the most conventional vehicles in the shade. Therefore it is likely to remain an extremely rare specimen - especially in the AMG version.

2013 mercedes gl 63 amg

Design
To attract attention needs to make the giant SUV not so much. Nevertheless, the AMG version has been expanded to include more eye-catching. Front, these are the distinctive LED daytime running lights and the large air intakes at the side of the flared wheel arches, the huge 21-inch wheels and additional sills and rear apron with diffuser and the powerful four integrated tailpipes.

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Impressive performance
More important than the appearance of the buyers would seem to be the performance. And there must be the GL 63 AMG compare with any competitor. Under the hood of some 2.5 ton wheel drive vehicle that is a 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 with 557 hp and goes to a torque of 760 Nm works. Accordingly fall from the performance: this is the strand catapulted in 4.9 seconds from zero to 100, the tip is electronically limited at 250 km / h. Huge disc brakes with multi-piston calipers, ensure that the load comes to rest again. For the transmission reveals the familiar AMG Speed ​​Shift transmission 7G-Tronic with standard start-stop system responsible. The latter may be the huge chunk of this thirst but also reduce only slightly. The standard consumption of 12.3 liters can be given the dimensions and performance may look, environmental activists, he is not able to convert.

Equipment
The standard equipment is quite extensive from. For instance, the mercedes GL 63 AMG as on electrically adjustable AMG leather seats, four-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel, instrument cluster with AMG logos, AMG "Ride Control" sport suspension, active roll stabilization, "Active Curve Control," Park Assist, three-zone automatic climate control, Bi-Xenon Light, glass sunroof and even a side wind wizard. But there are enough extras to make up the impressive starting price can screw without problem further into the air. Approximately a 360-degree camera that helps off-road or when parking, a sound system from Bang & Olufsen and the Distronic Plus cruise control distance with automatic braking function.

Availability and prices
In the trade of the Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG comes in November. Prices Mercedes Benz has not yet revealed.

Fostla Mercedes Benz E 63 AMG

The red impressive, Fostla with an extremely large of energy : Use the standard 557 hp of the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG, the operator are just smile and turned the business jet in an extremely sporty performance sedan that it properly after several changes lets rip.

Primarily known as foiling specialist, missed Fostla the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG a full foliation in an expressive "Anodized Red". Underline the dynamic character of the grille and emblems with a matte black wrap, and 5 -% - tint the tail lights. To protect the film, Fostla knew the entire front area also with a transparent stone chip protection film. This means optimum protection for the film and double protection for the paint at high speeds, which scored this sedan doubt.

Fostla is base-dealer of the famous tuner PP performance. This Fostla are the opportunities for breathtaking performance enhancements available. In addition to the fitting of a racing exhaust system, including including converter down pipe. PP-Performance Tag Level 2 for the 5.5-liter V8 bi-turbo engine. Here are reprogrammed the engine electronics to "Stage 2", a modification of the down pipe, installation of racing filters and the Vmax. Result: From 557 Series PS whopping 720 horsepower, while the maximum torque of 720 Nm to 1000 Nm, magnificent increases.

The new performance data were Fostla not known. But the significant increase of 163 hp and 280 Nm should ensure a noticeably better passage and faster sprints. Already standard sprints the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG rear-wheel drive in just 4.2 seconds from 0 to 100, with all-wheel drive are even just 3.7 seconds.

While H & R lowering springs force the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG in the knee, the rear air suspension makes for electronic regulation of the level. In addition Fostla equipped performance sedan with three-part "LOMA GT1 Superlight" wheels in 9 x 20 inches and 255/30 ZR20 rear tires in size at the front and 11 x 20 inches in size 295/20 ZR20 rubber.

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