When you’re obscenely wealthy and a Rolls-Royce just isn’t large enough, purchasing a modified Mercedes-Benz V-Class is the way to go. It’s not surprising that an increasing array of tuning companies are working their magic on the V-Class, transforming the usually-mundane van into something fit for a king. The latest firm to do just this is TopCar. Modifications made to the V-Class start in the cabin. Depending on the customer’s wishes, the V-Class can be equipped with two spacious, front-facing lounge chairs or alternatively, four comfortable leather seats. If just two are optioned, the opposing half of the V-Class’s interior is dominated by a large flatscreen TV with surround sound, a selection of beautifully-finished cabinets and all the chrome trimmings you could wish for. Other available interior configurations include luscious curtains and fold-out tables. Turning to the exterior, it too is available with a selection of custom touches. Among these are a carbon fiber hood, revised front fascia and grille, custom side skirts, bespoke wheels, quad tailpipes and a carbon fiber rear diffuser.
Race driving programs. Even in Comfort, the E 63 S is very firm-riding - both in town and on an averagely uneven backroad. At motorway speeds and on smoother surfaces it feels more settled and calm - which will be good news to prospective owners planning to use the E63 as big, powerful saloons are most commonly used: to cover big distances. On a decent and dry surface, like a modern racing circuit, where you know there’s nothing coming the other way, Drift mode is every bit as much fun as you’d hope. The E 63’s sharpened handling agility makes for less initial understeer on the limit and, in spite of the directness of the car’s steering, its cornering attitude very quickly becomes as benignly adjustable as ever a powerful rear-wheel-drive saloon’s was. But that’s not good enough. The truth is, because Drift mode is such a faff to engage and operates in such particular circumstances, you’re hardly ever likely to use it on the road. More importantly, when it’s not engaged, the E 63’s handling is considerably less playful and absorbing than you’d like it to be. Going whole hog and getting the full fat E 63 S includes 20in alloy wheels, dynamic engine mounts, an electronic rear axle limited slip differential and AMG bucket seats. It’s faster than we might have imagined a luxury four-door would ever be ten years ago, and it can be magnificently exciting. And, slightly hollow and restless ride aside, it’s also hugely secure and adhesive on the road and a whole heap of fun on the track.
Today at the 2010 New York Auto Show, Mercedes-Benz showed that it's still behind the all-but-forgotten "Sports Tourer" when it unveiled the heavily restyled 2011 R-Class. The minivan-that-isn't-a-minivan has had a rough life up to this point. It was never really marketed well by Mercedes, and the droopy snout never really helped. Like Jennifer Gray though, it's amazing what a new nose can do for you. The 2011 model adopts the automaker's new corporate face with its larger three-pointed star resting inside that upright rectangular grille. It does just enough to butch it up and make the front end handsome. Although in profile, it does look a bit like an extended wheelbase Honda CRV with that sloping D-Pillar. Out back there's also a revised rear bumper with integrated reflectors, new lenses and a new black diffuser below the bumper. Interior changes are small, and Mercedes only announced an R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC and R350 4MATIC model for the U.S. 2011. The 3.0 liter BlueTEC V6 with 210 horsepower and 400 ft-lb of torque is capable of 18/24 miles per gallon, giving it a range of more than 500 miles or just about two tankfuls to Wally World.
One look is all it takes to see that the new MY2011 R-Class conveys a new level of assertiveness, underscoring the unique personality of this multi-talented vehicle. The completely redesigned front end completely transforms its overall appearance, taking its inspiration from Mercedes-Benz sedans and SUV models. Alongside its fresh exterior, the inner values of the redesigned MY2011 R-Class also speak for themselves. These include the spaciousness of a luxury SUV, as well as the safety, style and exclusivity of a Mercedes-Benz sedan. At the same time, the latest generation offers the interior versatility central to the R-Class vehicle concept, while also delivering the all-weather confidence of 4MATIC allwheel drive as standard (U.S. For the U.S. market, the R-Class is offered with a choice of two fuel-efficient engines. The R350 4MATIC delivers 268 hp and 258 lb-ft of torque, yet achieves an estimated 14/19 mpg (city/hwy), while the R350 BlueTEC 4MATIC is one of the world's cleanest diesel vehicles. The V6 turbodiesel engine generates an output of 210 hp (155 kW) and an impressive torque of 400 lb-ft. The redesigned R-Class features an assertive new design, further emphasizing the unique personality of this multi-talented vehicle.
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