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New car lines
publication date: Jul 3, 2010
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author/source: Robin Roberts
Mercedes-Benz UK has launched an exclusive new
model,
the C-Class DR 520 with more power and performance than any other
C-Class.
Only 20 units will be available through the company's Specialist Products division at
Mercedes-Benz World at Brooklands, Surrey.
Based on the high-performance C 63 AMG, the DR 520 has a performance
upgrade, 520 hp and 650 Nm of torque, a 60 hp and 50 Nm
advantage over than the standard C 63 AMG.
|  | The DR 520 Saloon can reach
0-62 mph in just 4.1 seconds with the Estate achieving the same in 4.2
seconds, and both are electronically limited to a top speed of 187 mph.
The AMG Performance Pack Plus is fitted to the DR 520 as standard and
features AMG's high-performance braking system with red calipers, with
the addition of engine upgrades in the form of forged pistons,
newly-developed connecting rods and a revised crankshaft, as well as an
AMG Carbon Fibre rear spoiler for the Saloon.
Available with a black or white matt wrap and complimented by Titanium
finish alloy wheels, grille and discreet DR 520 badging on the wing and
the boot lid, the DR 520 combines stealthy looks with potent
performance.
Inside, the sports seats are upholstered in leather and exclusive
Alcantara finished with red or white contrast stitching, as is the
dashboard and upper door panels. The multi-function AMG Performance
steering wheel is clad in Nappa leather and Alcantara.
Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager commented: "We
wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique -
and the DR 520 fits the bill perfectly. Mercedes-Benz World is located
at Brooklands, and there's a proud history of ‘Brooklands Specials'
being sold here over the years. The DR 520 - which is dyno-rated at 520
hp - is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK. It's a
great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and
supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very
successful C 63 AMG. And as well as the increased performance, it
looks incredible, too."
The DR 520 costs £9,995 above the standard C 63 AMG price, making the DR
520 Saloon £62,430 OTR and the Estate £63,680 OTR. The cars are also
backed by a three-year, 60,000 mileage warranty. | | | | The new baby Range Rover will be called Evoque
and goes on sale in 12 months.
It will be shown at the Paris motor
show in late September.
Land Rover say it will be the
smallest, lightest and most fuel efficient Range Rover ever produced and
customers will have a choice of a 4WD or a 2WD version, with a sub
130g/km CO2. | 
| Phil Popham, managing director of Land Rover said, “ Customers can be confident that the new car will be premium, luxurious and just as special as the other Range Rover models.
"The all-new Range Rover Evoque will be built at our multi-award winning plant in Halewood, creating 1,000 new jobs in the Merseyside area, a fantastic boost to the UK economy.”
Gerry McGovern, Land Rover design director added, "The all-new Range Rover Evoque marks a bold evolution of Range Rover design, providing customers with a desirable, premium and compact car like SUV. In 2008 we introduced the LRX concept car: after a positive reception worldwide, the natural step for the business was to turn the LRX concept car into reality.” | | | | Suzuki’s latest three and five door Grand Vitara
models now feature a cleaner and more sophisticated bodyline at the rear
after dropping the door mounted spare wheel.
This latest change gives Grand Vitara a 200mm reduction in overall length and in place of the spare wheel is
a tyre repair sealant and inflationary device.Grand Vitara retains it’s full off road capability though
and is one of
the few compact 4x4’s in it’s class to include electronically switchable
high and low gear ratios and differential lock as standard equipment. |  | Available on five door models only, the 1.9 DDiS engine has been revised
to meet Euro 5 regulations which has resulted in fewer emissions than
before at 179g/km (down from 185g/km). Economy has been improved too
with the five-door now achieving 41.5mpg on the combined cycle. 1.6 and
2.4-litre petrol engines are available for three door models and 2.4
petrol for the five door.
Suzuki’s highly acclaimed zero per cent finance offers have been
extended and are now available until the end of September 2010. Grand
Vitara models require a 50 per cent deposit and monthly payments are
from £214, payable over three years. |
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