2012 New Mercedes SLS Roadster Roof Fold

Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster has been showing pictures of new models with models of soft-top roof. 6.2-liter V8 Supercar engine with 563 HP power will be exhibited at the Frankfurt Motor Show next September.

The biggest change appears on the door that no longer scissor (gullwing) because the roof supports the concept that can be folded (open-close) in 11 seconds. The car did not have to stop when the roof opened and closed. The process can take place when the car in the speed of 48 km per hour.

According to Mercedes, construction chassis is very light because of using aluminum. This has been a consideration since the early development of the car. Hence, its sides reinforced to improve the solidity and strength.

Meanwhile, the body weight of 2 kg heavier than the 241 kg coupe model. Excess weight is a donation of two structural reinforcement (reinforcement). On the other hand, the cross-strut member added. So also between the soft-top and tank of fuel.

New Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid

New Mercedes-Benz ML450 Hybrid with two propulsion systems are carrying-capacity gasoline engine 3.5 L 340 hp V6-powered and two electric motors equipped with an automatic transmission. Technology on two electric motors ML450 same as that applied by the GM. The first electric motor functioning as a driver beginning from gasoline to electricity, while the second motor accelerate. Electricity in a battery charging system just like the Toyota Prius. Charging the battery back on 288-volt nickel-metal located at the rear of this operation when performed braking (hard) or deceleration.

2012 New Mercedes-Benz S400 Hybrid

Mercedes S400 Hybrid is powered by 3.5 liter V6 has 295 HP power. Fuel consumption is claimed to be the highest class reached 30 miles per gallon (12.7 kilometers per liter) and is the first Mercedes car that uses lithium-ion battery.

2012 Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Siemens, which employs a prototype hybrid technology, unveiled a modified version of Mercedes C-Class Sports Coupe which has a faster acceleration, more torque, fuel economy Äîand, Äîthan its gasoline equivalent. However, the company admitted that the car was "far from ready for production, " and too expensive to manufacture or sell.

Karmann also showed a concept of Sportcoupe W203 (prefacelift), which has been transformed into a convertible with hood. This prototype has never reached production status