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Mercedes SLS AMG is one of the most staggering vehicles currently available on the market. It is not only superbly fast, but it carries the spirit of the legend – Gullwing. To further emphasize its character, Hamann now offers complete styling and performance packages.

The most powerful naturally aspirated V8 in the world – AMG’s 6.2 liter is boosted to 636PS (468 kW) and 680Nm (502 lb-ft) at 4850RPM. The results are thanks to a high-performance stainless steel sport exhaust system, a sports air filter and an ECU re-map, of course.

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The most powerful version of Mercedes-Benz’s small hardtop roadster, the 2012 SLK 55 AMG, will receive its world premiere at this year’s edition of the Frankfurt Motor Show in mid-September, but the first photos of the V8-powered model have already sprung up on the German car site Autobild.

Visually, the AMG treatment adds a new aero kit with bespoke parts up front and at the back along with a smoked out lights and larger set of light alloy wheels finished in black. Inside, you’ll find a pair of sports seats and plenty of surfaces covered in stitched leather

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German tuner Piecha Design has introduced a new package for all SL R230 models starting at the March 2008 facelift. The might be a new SL coming soon to replace the aging beast, but there’s no reason that aftermarket specialists can’t breath new life into the current design to keep it relevant a bit longer.

The kit offers special build-in housings with LED daytime lights and the fog lamp. They can be sent to you in a ready built kit state and fit both the serial bumper and the AMG bumper of the SL63 and SL65. In addition, to set of the new look provided by the tuners can be emphasized with a three-part front spoiler lip that offers a cool black bit in the middle, under the grille.

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We don’t know about you, but replacing the silly F1 front end with the wider grille and more mature headlights is the best thing that has ever happened to the SLK from a cosmetic point of view. Despite this, the 2012 convertible is more about refinement, economy and LEDs, not like the first generation that used to be about technology, lightness and fun, so a bit of aftermarket wizardry is in order.

Brabus has released their new Sport program for the new Mercedes-Benz SLK R172. The package includes a wide variety of components, ranging from their usual multi-spoke wheels to exhausts and interior trim.

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Despite the fact that some might think this comparison is a bit harsh, the three-pointed star brand insists on revealing its new B-Klasse model in the same manner the Chinese use drop water torture. The latest info on the subject comes in the form of new details and images regarding the vehicle’s interior.

In fact, the German automaker claims the interior of the B-Klasse reflects the latest findings in the field of perceptual psychology made by Daimler AG’s Customer Research Center (CRC).

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