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This featured Car is Carrera GT

Carrera is a slot car.

This featured Car is Carrera

Carrera dominated the German markets in the 1960s and 1970s, due to using an additional third wire, and effective marketing, also at the nearby Nuremberg International Toy Fair.

This featured Car is Carrera

In the 1970, Carrera offered 1:24, 1:32 and 1:60 scales for slot cars, and the slot-free "Servo" systems which allowed cars to switch lanes, guided by the guard rails on the outside. Due to the many systems offered, and fewer customers (Generation), Neuhierl had to sell his company in 1985, and took his own life. The new owners sold rather cheap products.

This featured Car is ABT

Johann Abt (born December 1935), who continued a horseshoeing tradition of his family with motor cars, was a motorcycling and hillclimbing racer for Abarth factory team until 1970. He later entered cars with his own team, winning the "Trophée de l’Avenir“ and other series.

This featured Car is Koenigsegg CCR

The Koenigsegg CCR is a mid-engined sports car manufactured by Koenigsegg. It briefly held the world speed record for a production car and is currently the fourth fastest production car in the world, behind the Bugatti Veyron, SSC Ultimate Aero and the Bugatti Veyron Super Sport.

Thursday 1 November 2012

2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT

The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG GT boasts better race track performance as well as superior driving dynamics.
The SLS-AMG GT is a more hardcore version of Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG model, and will be available as a Roadster and Coupe. Mercedes continues to produce a long line of cars with safety, style, and performance, the GT will be no different.

Engine & Performance

The GT uses a 6.3L V8 front mid-engine that delivers 591 horsepower at 6,800 rpm and 479 lbs-ft of torque at 4750 rpm. This engine is mated to a 7-speed AMG Speedshift DCT sports gearbox with optimized shift times.

 The combination enables the SLS AMG-GT to sprint from 0 to 62 mph in 3.7 seconds, and reach a top speed of 124 mph in just 11.2 seconds. This car comes with a high-performance ceramic-composite brake system.  

Exterior


The body is well executed and comes with a masculine and distinctly athletic look. It comes with darkened headlamps, LED lights, and red-painted brake calipers. This is complimented by AMG 10-spoke forged light-alloy wheels in matte black coat. The SLS AMG-GT uses 20-inch rear axle and 19-inch front axle alloy wheels.
It is fitted with a wing-shaped cross fins, bonnet fins and wings, with high-gloss finish. The letters "GT" have been incorporated in the AMG logo placed on the boot.  

Interior

The interior is nicely crafted and enhanced with a new optional Designo style package. This package is available in 3 different color combinations in single and 2-tone finishes. It features leather upholstery with contrasting stitches as well as diamond quilt pattern on the doors and seats. Moreover, the standard sports seats feature an embossed badge on head-restraints, while the other parts are finished in Alcantara. Red seat belts, door panel lining and center console; contrast the black interior appointments. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLS-AMG GT is all set for track performance. With its powerful engine and high-performance braking system, the GT is surely a super-car to watch out for, in the coming races.
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