"Mercedes": the 2013 model line

At the September motor show in Frankfurt, which opened September 13 this year under the slogan "The future is included in the package," once again presented innovative "Mercedes". The Mercedes model range includes a compact Mercedes-Benz GLA crossover , a Mercedes-Benz sports and city coupe , a hybrid with a Mercedes-Benz S500 petrol and electric filling , a powerful modern Mercedes-Benz class sedan S brand 63 AMG, C-Class racing coupe series DTM. In total, 900 firms presented their car novelties at this largest forum.

Mini-crossover Mercedes-Benz GLA has the following dimensions in length, width, height: 4417 mm, 1804 mm, 1494 mm, respectively. It is one of the most anticipated innovations in the Mercedes salon. The lineup from the concern Daimler AG is really decorated with the highlight of the Mercedes-Benz GLA - the innovative 4Matic all-wheel drive system. The developed line of branded engines assumes a 1.6 liter engine with a power output of 156 hp. And a displacement of 2.0 in 211 hp. It is also planned to complete with diesel engines with a power of 136 hp. And 170 hp. There is a more productive model GLA 45, which will be equipped with a 360 hp engine. Serial production is expected from the beginning of 2014.

The next expected novelty was the conceptual version of the coupe from Mercedes-Benz - S-class Coupe - one of the brand-name developments in the direction of "sporting Mercedes". The model range of branded coupés assumes the replacement of its predecessor Mercedes-Benz CL. Dimensions of the novelty in length, width, height are, respectively: 5050 mm, 1958 mm, 1409 mm. The real "lion's heart" coupe is a 4.6-liter turbo-motor with a capacity of 455 hp. It is supposed to produce a "signal" serial version in early 2014. Two stereo cameras are directed forward and monitor the quality of the road surface, they also transmit this information to the on -board computer. The serial version is expected in early 2014 at the Auto Show in Detroit.

In the promising direction of the automotive industry, Daimler AG introduced the hybrid "Mercedes-Benz S500". For a long time the Mercedes-Benz market has appeared on the world market of electric vehicles. The model range from the German manufacturer includes the S500 Plug-In Hybrid sedan, equipped with a petrol 3-liter modern engine, developing a useful power of 333 hp, working in cooperation with an electric motor with a power of 109 hp. Harmonious start of the electric motor with the subsequent connection of the gasoline ensures the development of a speed of 100 km / h in only 5.5 seconds. The maximum speed of the innovative sedan is 250 km / h.

Attention is drawn to the modernization carried out and the company tuning of another promising vehicle - the Mercedes-Benz S 63 AMG. Traditionally, rear-wheel drive cars of this class were strong "Mercedes". The model range is characterized by a gradually changing design and modernization of the base: in the performance of the S 63 AMG the engine was renewed - a 5.5-liter twin-turbine 544 hp. And when installing an additional branded package, it is expected to increase its capacity to 571 hp.

The DTM racing body series was replenished with a new proprietary design based on the C-Class. Coupe "Mercedes-Benz" is equipped with a 4-liter V-8 engine with a capacity of 500 hp. The length of the compartment is 5 m, the width is 1.95 m, and the wheelbase is 2.75 m. Special shifts are provided on the steering wheel directly on the steering wheel. Pilots of "Formula 1" from the team "Mesedes" have already tried the novelty and are quite happy with it.

In all these models, the influence of the sporting style and the spirit of innovation traditional for Daimler AG is felt, and for the entire Mercedes-2013 range. The prices of the above cars are quite competitive for the premium class.