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Winding Road Issue 85 Is Now Available!
This month in Winding Road, we pit the radical Hyundai Genesis Coupe 2.0T R-Spec against the new Scion FR-S and Subaru BRZ in a sport coupe showdown. Plus, we pack a bunch of other automotive content in this issue.
Rumors: Spy Shots–Jaguar XFR-S Caught On The Nurburgring
Back in February, we posted in the Rumors section that Jaguar was reportedly working on a hotter version of its already mighty XFR sedan. Now, we have virtually definitive proof that the rumors were true thanks to new photos from the spy photographers over at autoevolution.
Rumors: Spy Shots—Mercedes-Benz CLA45 AMG
Even though it won’t be hitting the streets until sometime in 2014, the Mercedes-Benz CLA sub-compact sedan has been spotted by spy photographers for quite some time. Now, we have our first glimpse of the hotted up CLA 45 AMG sedan, thanks to the spy shooters over at Carscoop.
Driven: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
AMG has seemed to master the big power from its turbos with a minimum of lag. Even though they are pumping out 18.8 pounds of boost, the 5.5-liter V-8 still gets up and goes with little hesitation. Power is abundant in low, middle, and high parts of the rev range, which allowed us to dive into the throttle at nearly any engine speed and get pushed back in the big AMG-spec leather seats. Power delivery, despite the big turbos, is quite linear and predictable, with a broad, accessible torque curve. The throttle response is pleasingly crisp and responsive, as well.
First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT
Mercedes-Benz has upped the ante on its SLS AMG super car for 2013. The gull-winged brute has seen its power output bumped to 583 Teutonic stallions (up from 563 horsepower in 2012). Torque remains the same at 479 pound-feet. Internal tweaks to the combustion pressure, among other things, are responsible for the power increases from the 6.3-liter V-8.
Comfort/Involvement Index: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG
The big-bodied Benz offers remarkable composure despite its size. Epic powerplant sounds great and delivers plenty of power all over the rev range. AMG’s seven-speed DCT is also an excellent piece.
First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG
This is the 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG. Based off the new-for-2013 GL550, It may be the fastest seven-passenger vehicle money can buy.
Rumors: Industry Report—BMW M3 Going Back To Inline Six-Cylinder
Now comes word from those BMW addicts over at F30post.com (by way of Autoblog) that the next-generation M3 will, in fact, return to a purist-friendly inline six-cylinder layout. According to the post, confirmation of a straight-six M3 comes directly from the mouth of BMW North America’s president, Ludwig Willisch, which sounds pretty solid to us.
Driven: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250 Coupe
We recently had our first exposure to the 2012 version of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class, via a week-long loan of the utterly lovely C63 AMG Coupe. If you missed that review (wherein we compare the C-Class with all relevant competitors) you should definitely give it a browse. And while driving the C63 is a singular experience that we highly recommend, we can honestly say that we were looking forward to testing the C250 with almost as much anticipation as the AMG car.
Driven: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe
Audi RS5, BMW M3 Coupe, Cadillac CTS-V Coupe, and this 2013 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe. There’s the competitive set, guys—one of the cleanest, simplest examples of one in the North American motoring world.
Rumors: Spy Shots—Mercedes-Benz A-Class AMG
It has only been a few weeks since the full reveal of the Mercedes-Benz A-Class and already its been handed over to the lords of power at Mercedes-Benz’s AMG tuning division.
First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG
Fresh off the release of the SL63 AMG in Geneva, Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the even crazier SL65, ahead of the 2012 New York Auto Show.
First Look: 2013 Brabus Bullit Coupe 800
If the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe isn’t quite quick enough, expensive enough, or radical enough for you, than perhaps you should check out Brabus. The lunatic modifiers of all manner of Silver Arrows have just unveiled the Bullit Coupe 800 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show. And you thought Brabus only tuned Smart ForTwos.
First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the AMG-ified version of its SL-Class roadster. Called the SL63, it follows the Mercedes tradition of offering a hotter version of just about everything it sells.
Rumors: Spy Shots–SLS AMG Black Series
These spy shots from AutoExpress are proof that the company is hard at work on the SLS AMG Black Series, a harder and more fearsome iteration of the SLS.
Rumors: Industry Report—An Even Hotter Jaguar XFR?
According to Autocar, Jaguar is “seriously considering” the idea of creating an XFR-S, a hotter version of its already hot XFR sedan. This bold move would directly take on Jaguar’s competition from Germany—cars like the BMW M5 and the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG, already well-established super sedans.
Video: Nissan Juke-R Battles Exotics In Dubai
We’ve been aching to see the Nissan Juke-R, Godzilla’s maniacal, crossover cousin in action for quite a while, and now that footage has arrived. This is the Juke-R, battling a Ferrari 458 Italia, a Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, and a Lamborghini Gallardo on the streets of Dubai.
List: The Top Ten Scariest Cars We Drove In 2011
Don’t misunderstand the title of this list; when we say “scary” we mean it in a generally positive way. After all, when you judge each vehicle you drive based largely on involvement, getting a little scared is par for the course
First Look: 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550
The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL has arrived. The new SL’s shape borrows heavily from both the SLS AMG supercar, and the smaller SLK that debuted earlier this year. That new body is also 242 pounds lighter than the previous SL’s shell.
Winding Road Issue 76 Is Now Available!
In the newest issue, we hit the track in what may be Audi’s finest offering, the 2012 TTRS. Plus, there’s tons of other car content in Winding Road Issue 76.
First Look: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG
If there’s one thing that Mercedes-Benz has taught us over the last few years, it’s that the suffix “63 AMG” is a powerfully entertainingly one. Certainly the C- and E-Class get along fine with AMG-tuned V-8 engines, and given what a leap forward we found the basic ML this summer, we expect the high-po version to be the best driver’s SUV in the history of the model. (Small expectations, yes?)
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