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Brabus Bullit Black Arrow Finally Goes On Sale, Takes Mercedes C-Class To The Extreme

No, that's not Darth Vader. Nope, it's the Brabus Bullit Black Arrow and trust us, it's got more in common with Vader than the Mustang variant with the same name. We showed you the new Brabus-built C-Class first back at the Frankfurt Auto Show a couple months ago, but now the Deutsch tuners of all things Daimler have just revealed that their newest Übermensch-motored Mercedes is now available for purchase in an orgasm of Bruce (don't believe us? Check the press release out yourself). If you remember, the Bullit Black Arrow gets a SV12 S Biturbo twelve-cylinder engine dropped into the engine bay to replace the normal highest-end 6.2-liter V8 engine from the C-Class. That newer, faster, stronger engine gives the Bullit Black Arrow 720 HP (SAE net) and an astonishing 974 lb-ft of torque — and 0-to-186 mph in 24.5 seconds. Oh but wait, we're talking a top speed of 225 MPH. Sounds to us like some automaker wants to make sure that the 556 HP 2009 Cadillac CTS-V doesn't take all the glory from the four-door race for the highest-speed four-door sedan. Full press release after the jump.

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7:30 AM on Tue Jun 10 2008
By Ray Wert
2,804 views, 28 comments

Latest by n/a: I'd take the cts-v. Same 0-60 and looks WAY better more »

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Supercharged Four-Cylinder Mercedes C-Class Coming To America?

It wasn't that long ago when you could buy a four-banger C-Class here in the American market, but now with the current lineup, a V6 C-Class is the base model. Of course, fuel economy is all the rage these days. According to the Line that is not Outside, Mercedes is taking that to heart and is considering a supercharged 1.4-liter inline-four engine to serve as the new entry-level offering. The price is expected to be significantly less than the C300's base of $33,040. What we find interesting is Mercedes engineers say the new model must have an exaggerated level of "perceived performance." More »

11:20 AM on Thu Apr 3 2008
By Mark Arnold
1,548 views, 56 comments

Latest by DRFS Rich: I think it's a great idea, if it's optimized for mileage. Doesn't the VW TwinCharger 1.4 make something like 170hp? More than enough for a car of that size. The problem is Americans insist their car do 0-60 in more »

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2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC 220 CDI Revealed, We Applaud Diesel Goodness

You know you wanted more diesel goodness, well, this is it. As part of the Mercedes march upon Geneva, they've revealed the latest version of the "Sports Coupé with fun factor," the 2009 CLC 220 CDI. Essentially, this is to the C-Class what the CLK is to the E-Class. Which is to say it's a bit confused because while the back of the car seems to have been truncated, it would be hard to call the CLC unanimously ugly. This particular model is probably the one C-Class or variant a buyer should want to buy (unless there's an AMG CLC63 in the future) mostly because the 220 CDI is the better of two diesel engines offered in the lineup. Think of this as more as a frugal micro-GT car rather than completely left-brain transportation. Full press release below the jump.

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10:15 AM on Wed Mar 5 2008
By Mark Arnold
2,906 views, 12 comments

Latest by FЯeeMan: As I was reading the story, I caught this image in the corner of my eye, and I thought the gray clouds behind it were coming out of the tailpipe. It was a 70's diesel flashback. more »

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BRABUS Bullit Black Arrow Is Blacker Than Ever

BRABUS introduced the wicked Brabus Bullit V12-powered C-Class sleeper at Frankfurt last year and, not wanting to let floor space go to waste, has introduced the follow up Black Arrow. Like the previous Bullit, the sedan still sports the 6.3-Liter V12 Biturbo engine good for 720 horsepower and 974 ft.-lbs. of torque (though limited to just 811 ft.-lbs. to keep the car in one piece). It'll still jog to 62 mph in just 3.9 second. And it still has a top speed of 224 mph. The difference? It's freaking matte black. Matte black is the new black, or something. Either way, for just $530,000 you could have the matte blackest Benz on the block. Press release and more pics below.

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5:45 PM on Mon Mar 3 2008
By Matt Hardigree
4,162 views, 33 comments

Latest by turbo zero: @smokyburnout: Maybe Dave of Platform Pontiac fame could knock something up for you. more »

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The 2009 Mercedes-Benz CLC Is Cheap And Easy

The new Mercedes-Benz CLC sports coupe (ahem the C-Class SportsCoupe) is a dirty whore. We keep trying to get a good look at it but it's always got some woman (and occasionally some man) on top of it. Look, we know it's debuting at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Berlin and that's how they do things in Berlin. We're not judging. Just move the models. MACH SCHNELL! Appropriately, the new CLC is mostly an aesthetic change as they claim "1,100 components have been either developed new for the sports coupe or refined from the previous model" which we're fairly sure means that it's not based on the new C-Class. Oh well, there is a power boost to 184 hp out of the coupe's four-cylinder mill. Press release below the jump.

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12:45 PM on Wed Jan 9 2008
By Matt Hardigree
4,855 views, 9 comments

Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: Finally! A Benz you can wear! more »

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Lorinser Tunes The C-Class Estate, Finds Stock C-Class Too Pitchy

Those crazy Swabians at Lorinser are at it again! After taking the Mercedes SL up to 11, they've turned their tuning fork on the C-Class T Model (wagon/estate). It's just the vehicle for when you need to get the kids to school, like, yesterday. In addition to the obvious bodywork (air inlets are not standard on most wagons) and Lorinser RS8 19-inch wheels, the grocery getter also gets engine upgrades for both the diesel and gas versions. At the top end, the C 350 gets a power bump to 305 hp compared the 272 hp from the standard six, thanks to modified camshafts. We'd still rather have the RS4 Avant, though. Press release below: More »

3:30 PM on Wed Dec 12 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,103 views, 7 comments

Latest by n/a: Looks like a MILF wagon/estate! more »

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Carlsson Mercedes C-Class Estate

The teutonic tuners at Carlsson managed to get their hands on the new C-Class Estate before it hit showroom floors, and the result is sehr gut. Available both in oil-burning and gas form, visual tweaks include new aerodynamically superior aprons and side moldings, as well as Brilliant edition 19-inch one-piece wheels. The CDI diesels put out 204 hp to 269 hp for the C220 and C320, respectively. The 3.5-liter V6 gets a boost to 295 hp for those less concerned with the mileage. The interior is also touched up with "attractive yet restrained" components meant to mimic the exterior's mimicking of the larger S-Class. All said, it's a mighty nice way to get groceries if you're across the pond. Press release below the jump. More »

11:30 AM on Mon Nov 26 2007
By Matt Hardigree
1,199 views, 8 comments

Latest by squablow: This particular wagon is pretty damned sweet, and I love M-B wagons. But I agree that the grille and even the headlights on this redesign are a little too "generic". When I drive a Benz, I want a little show-off more »

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Mercedes C 63 AMG: DTM Pace Car

It's not on the market yet, but it will be on the Hockenheimring next weekend. It's the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG, which apparently will be the pace car for the German Touring Car Championships (DTM) finals. Spies recently caught this light-bar'd specimen near the Nürburgring. It had been fitted with straight pipes and thus was "painfully loud" to at least one observer. Note also the altered front bumper assembly with large air intakes and carbon fiber strips on the bottom splitter, all over gunmetal gray multispoke wheels and beefier brakes. Lets hope they don't let it anywhere near the Audis. [World Car Fans]

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11:45 AM on Tue Oct 9 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,865 views, 7 comments

Latest by Fly I-80: This is the car I want the most on Jalopnik, ever. Yeah. more »

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Mercedes C-Class Sportcoupe Uncovered

Merc's given up on the US market for its entry-coupe. That means the next C-Class not-a-hatch will be Europe only. Apparently Dr. Z himself had to step in and save the coupe, which was destined for the dustbin. As such, the updated coupe will remain on the W203 platform, but will get a new face giving it the looks of the new, W204 sedan. Pretty sneaky, Z. [World Car Fans]

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9:15 AM on Thu Sep 20 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,531 views, 3 comments

frankfurt auto show

Frankfurt Auto Show: Brabus "Bullit" V12 C-Class

There are a few key points you need to know about this monster. The bored-out 6.3-liter twin-turbo V12 produces 720 hp and 974 lb-ft of torque. That's 52 torques more than a Veyron. However, the twist is electronically limited to 811 lb-ft. Presumably so as to not blow up the rear end/tranny. Still, this is enough grunt for the uber-sedan to hit 124 mph in less than 10.5 seconds. Top speed? Is 224 mph fast enough? The front brakes feature 12-piston calipers clamping 15" disks. And finally, as far as we can tell, this baddest ever Brabus has absolutely nothing to do with Steve McQueen. Though we have a hunch he'd dig it. Release after jump. More »

3:45 PM on Thu Sep 13 2007
By Jonny Lieberman
4,551 views, 22 comments

Latest by Turboner: How much for the elventeen piston caliper, titanium/ceramic/liquid N2 cooled "big brake" aftermarket upgrade kit for that beast? more »

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Frankfurt Auto Show: Brabus "Bullit" V12 C-Class

While Steve McQueen probably drove a 1968 300SEL 6.3, he'd probably have some use for the latest Brabus Merc. It's the Bullit C-Class, a Q-ship with 730 horsepower and enough torque to turn the autobahn into world's largest ball of concrete. In typically arse-over-tit fashion, Brabus shoehorned the tuned, 6.3-liter SV12 S Biturbo V12 from its Brabus Rocket into a new C-Class sedan. The result is 974 lb-ft of runaway-train force (downmeasured to 811 lb-ft, so not to blow the tranny), resulting in a zero-62-mph time of 3.9 seconds, a zero-to-186 time of 24.5 seconds and a top speed of 224 mph. All that thrust is transferred to the wheels by way of a tweaked five-speed autobox, while gigantic 12-piston calipers stop the insanity. We'll see the monster merc up close at the Frankfurt Messe this week. Click through for more spectacular specs. More »

10:15 AM on Mon Sep 10 2007
By Mike Spinelli
3,069 views, 21 comments

Latest by Trackback: The world of Mercedes Benz is yours for the picking here. Stop by and grab that Brabus V12 Bullit C-Class or do a little research with your own F700. And yeah, don't forget to bring the fat wallet. more »

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Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Estate: Official for Frankfurt

Wagons, ho! The first leaked images broke 'net-wide over the weekend, indicating the C63 AMG version of Mercedes-Benz's C-Class wagon, er, Estate would be as we expected: More unified in design than the previous C-class hauler, with enough aero slap-ons to keep its feet to the fire at the speeds unleashed by AMG's naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8. Now, the words — and the pics — are officially sanctioned. Additional no-duh info pertains to transmission (AMG Speedshift w/7-Tronic), suspension (3-stage ESP, AMG's sport-tuned rig) and price (EUR 69,853). Audi may have stolen this wagon's thunder, while adding 130 horsepower, but Mercedes may still have a 600-horse DTM wagon up its sleeve. Buying groceries in bulk may never be this much fun again. More »

8:15 AM on Wed Sep 5 2007
By Mike Spinelli
2,391 views, 16 comments

Latest by Gromit: Yes please. In dark metallic gray, with black leather and heavily-tinted windows. 6.2 litres. AMG. C-class. Wagon. This thing definitely pushes quite a few of my buttons. more »

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Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Wagon: Vampire L'Estate

While we were honoring those who took a brick to the side of the head so we could get weekends off, new info was dropping on Carscoop about the Mercedes C63 AMG wagon. The 'scoopers say AMG's take on Merc's entry wagon will debut in Frankfurt, along with its base-level siblings. With AMG's 6.2-liter V8 shoehorned under the hood, producing 457 hp and 443 foot pounds of torque, the wagon will move to 62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Thats a tenth of a second slower than the sedan, owing to a bit more bulk from a pair of golden retrievers and a case of Piper. [Carscoop]

7:53 AM on Tue Sep 4 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,492 views, 3 comments

Latest by Sanfam: I can't believe I never noticed it before, but those tail lights seem like a lame attempt to catch onto the rising crossover segment by making it look taller than it is. Love the powertrain, love the deliciously sexy front-end styling, more »

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Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate Revealed

There may be nothing more old-bougie than a Mercedes wagon, except maybe a horse trailer full of empty Glenlivet bottles. But these days, wagons are so battered by the SUV onslaught they've almost become a oddity in the US. Take Mercedes's new C-Class Estate. It shares a new sculpted design with its less-commodious sibling; it comes in three trim lines, Classic, Elegance and Avantgarde, and it still looks like a throwback. Paradoxically, driving a station wagon is probably the most avant garde thing to do these days, outside of horses and scotch. More »

7:00 AM on Fri Aug 31 2007
By Mike Spinelli
2,015 views, 14 comments

Latest by Mike Spinelli: @squablow: Come visit Westport Connecticut in the 1970s. Oh, wait. more »

c-you in ceptember

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG

Message to the 2008 BMW M3, don't go thinking you're a shoo-in for the world's next lower-case supercar. Mercedes just kicked out its entry AMG, the C63, and it's likely a screamer-in-waiting. Powered by AMG's most recent feat — a 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8 with enough grunt to unseat Zeus's dental work — the C63, Daimler says, will do the zero-62 pokey in 4.5 seconds. That via the 457-hp V8 producing 442 lb-ft of torque. It's planked to a seven-speed automatic that automatically blips the throttle on downshifts — a good-times feature that had been glaringly absent from AMG hardware. It's based on the updated C-Class, and AMG boasts a new sports suspension with three-stage stability control. We'll see it in Frankfurt come September, where it will face down its München rival. Sparks will fly, no doubt. – Mike Spinelli More »

11:30 AM on Wed Jul 4 2007
By Mike Spinelli
9,611 views, 17 comments

Latest by damnElantra: ugly little bitch isnt it? more »

wagon, hiho!

Spy Photos: Mercedes C63 AMG Wagon

It took one fat growl of AMG's latest 6.2-liter V8 to make us converts to the Merc speed-shop's naturally aspirations. It's such a well-balanced puller in the CLK63 that we'd consider getting "there's no replacement for displacement" upside-down on our lower lip, just to be reminded. If we were, say, a famous photographer who had to get his cameras, lighting hardware and assorted strobes from, say, Monaco to Geneva in an afternoon, we'd have taken a knee-jerk lunge at the Audi RS4. But our fictional decisionmaking will be far less crystalline when the next C-Class hot wagon emerges from the AMG shop. The new C63 wagon, spies say, will be tuned for about 420 hp, though the big-block has been known to breach 500. Look for it at the Frankfurt show. – Mike Spinelli More »

10:45 AM on Thu May 24 2007
By Mike Spinelli
581 views, 4 comments

Latest by Yozzie: @Trick: Oh hell yes. I still geek out to the Plus edition, with the 30 extra horses. My dream ride - practical and devastatingly fast. Just the other day I stopped a random stranger in a diner parking lot, more »

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Spy Photos: More on the 2009 Mercedes GLK

Spies caught the new Mercedes mini ute, the GLK, patrolling the streets in its spy-thwarting flack jacket. The competitor to the BMW X3 and upcoming Audi Q5 will be based on the new C-Class, which means it'll be built in Germany instead of in the deep south of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, where its larger sibling is birthed. Unveiling venue info is sketchy, with obvious armchair predictions of either Frankfurt later this year or Geneva '08. – Mike Spinelli More »

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7:33 AM on Wed Apr 25 2007
By Mike Spinelli
1,134 views, 5 comments

Latest by d4005: @moosiest - gotcha, makes sense now. This really is a place of learning with the Hoonage and the Utes. more »

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Scoping the Competition: Audi Exec Checks Out New C-Class

Audi of America bigwig Johan de Nysschen was spotted at the Mercedes-Benz C-Class unveiling, poking and prodding what seems to be a vast improvement over Merc's previous example of entry-level luxury. No doubt the exec is concerned that the Benz might possibly be suddenly imbued with more Bruce than his own company's product in the segment, the A4. – Davey G. Johnson More »

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2:30 PM on Wed Apr 4 2007
By Davey G. Johnson
947 views, 5 comments

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