When Mercedes Benz unveiled the 2010 Mercedes Benz SLS AMG at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, it reminded many of the 300SL of the 1950's. Like the vintage Benz, Mercedes' newest supercar features those familiar gull wing doors along with enough modern power to make it among the fastest production cars in the world. The gull wing doors are the most recognizable feature of the Mercedes Benz 300SL of the 1950's and 1960's, but a side by side comparison reveals more similarities. The chrome bumpers are gone, but the SLS AMG calls upon the classic for the overall shape and flow of the bodylines. The cabin is set back on the chassis, giving the SLS an elongated bonnet area and very short trunk, with a near-fastback design connecting the roofline with the area enclosing the exhaust tips. Along the side of the 2010 SLS AMG the gull wing doors open in a similar fashion, but chassis technology allows for an easier entry, as the door sills are much lower to the ground.
Mercedes-Benz is hosting an AMG Driving Academy that will be held in Palm Beach (FL), Lime Rock (CT), and Laguna Seca (CA). For more information including registration, an online brochure, FAQ, course details, the vehicles, and pricing information visit https://www.amgacademy.com or call Academy Hotline at 1-800-217-9868.
What is this event all about?
The U.S. expansion of the international AMG Driving Academy, founded by AMG in Affalterbach, begins this fall. Get behind the wheel of several of the latest AMG vehicles and experience a pulse-pounding, fast paced driver training program. Learn from professional racers and driving instructors on the country's premier racetracks and gain memories that you'll cherish and skills that will serve you for a lifetime.
You can choose from one-day Stage I program, a two-day advanced Stage II program, and an exclusive SLS program, offering the chance for track time in the all-new 2011 SLS AMG. The AMG Driving Academy is offered at three premier racetracks: Laguna Seca Raceway(CA), Lime Rock Park (CT) and Palm Beach International Raceway (FL).
When and where will these events take place?
Lime Rock Park (Lime Rock, CT) Stage I Program: September 10, 11, 12 tage II Program: September 14-15
Laguna SECA Raceway (Monterey Peninsula, CA) Stage I Program: November 13 Stage I SLS Program: November 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 Stage II Program: November 7-8
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five-door estate. Unlike any of its predecessors, the new C-Class has
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In 1886 Karl Benz introduced the very first automobile named the Benz Patent Motor Car. The Benz car sported three-wheels and weighed about 200 lbs. The single-cylinder four-stroke engine produced 2/3 hp at 250 rpm and is considered by most to be the worlds first car. A few months later Gottlieb Daimler unveiled a four-wheeled vehicle. While each of these accomplishments are grand on their own, little did either man realize that they would later form one of the most prestigious, powerful and timeless automotive powerhouses in the world.
Almost a century after introducing its first car, the world-renowned prestigious automakers Mercedes-Benz, debuted its first C-Class car, the 190. The car was universally referred to as the "compact class," but was not officially named the C-Class until 1993 with the introduction of the second C-Class cars. The main differences between the C-Class and its forbearers the E, S, and SL-Class include the cost of the vehicle and their enhanced safety features.
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