Mercedes-Benz is set to star at another Glorious Goodwood

OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

London, United Kingdom, Jun 30, 2010

Mercedes-Benz is ready for the sixteenth Goodwood Festival of Speed, and this year’s show will be bigger than ever with a range of brand new models, automotive legends and a look into the future.

This year Mercedes-Benz will have cars in the F1™ and Supercar Paddocks, the Moving Motorshow, the FOS-TECH Pavillion, on the Mercedes-Benz expo stand and of course on track.

It will be the first opportunity for the crowd to see the spectacular new SLS AMG in action as it powers up the hill. The SLS AMG has a 571 hp 6.3-litre V8 engine, and of course those iconic gullwing doors – and is guaranteed to draw crowds on the hill and in the Supercar Paddock.

On Saturday and Sunday the crowds get an exclusive world-first public look at the new generation CL-Class, fresh from its Friday night media World Premiere at Mercedes-Benz World in Weybridge.

And the latest in a long line of “Brooklands Specials” makes its show debut, in the stunning form of the C-Class DR 520, an exclusive model only available through the Specialist Products Division at Mercedes-Benz World. Packing 520 hp under its bonnet, the DR 520 features a range of high performance enhancements as well as matt black or matt white exterior finish.

This year’s Official F1äSafety Car, the SLS AMG, features on the Mercedes-Benz stand on a quick pit stop before its duty at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. Mercedes-AMG also continues the tradition of loaning the previous year’s F1äSafety Car to the Festival of Speed, in this case the SL 63 AMG which was used throughout the 2009 season.

Formula One drivers past and present will grace the Mercedes-Benz stand with racing legend Sir Stirling Moss and Mercedes-GP PETRONAS driver Nico Rosberg both making appearances. Mercedes-Benz is delighted that Sir Stirling Moss is well on the road to recovery after his accident earlier this year, and Sir Stirling will be taking a lucky passenger up the hill behind the wheel of the SLS AMG on Saturday morning.

Nico Rosberg will be signing autographs at the Mercedes-Benz stand at lunchtime on Saturday, 3 July and, team test driver Nick Heidfield will be on the stand on Sunday at lunchtime for his autograph session. The rest of the Mercedes-GP PETRONAS team will be in the F1 Paddock ensuring their car is perfectly prepared for its demonstration run up the hill.

Looking to the future the B-Class F-Cell is on display in the FOS-TECH Pavilion giving a real insight into the workings of fuel cell technology, while the new generation smart fortwo electric drive, which went on trial from the 29 June onwards, will be plugged in at the main Mercedes-Benz exhibition stand.

The iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class is set to return to UK roads in the Autumn and the range-topping G 55 AMG will be on the main Mercedes-Benz stand for all to see. The G-Class boasts a unique timeless look and distinctive design that really sets it apart from the crowd and like the DR 520 will be available exclusively through the Specialist Product Division at Mercedes-Benz World.

Making its European debut at the Festival of Speed will be the latest Maybach 62, another highlight from the Specialist Products Division. Unveiled at the Beijing Motorshow earlier this year the latest generation Maybach 62 is even more self-confident and effortlessly superior.

Another element of the Specialist Products Division will also be represented at the Festival by a 230 SL Pagoda. The division stocks and can source excellent examples of classic Mercedes-Benz models for customers. The 230 SL Pagoda on display is available to buy.

Mercedes-Benz World and the Mercedes-Benz Driving Academy will also be present on the main stand. This year customers will be able to book their driving experiences on site. One great day out at Goodwood can now lead to another at Brooklands, whether it’s a session out on the track in an AMG or getting the kids behind the wheel of an A-Class for their first taste of driving.





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Mercedes-Benz UK: More about the Goodwood Festival of Speed

Does those freakin C classes pack 520hp??

And the latest in a long line of “Brooklands Specials” makes its show debut, in the stunning form of the C-Class DR 520, an exclusive model only available through the Specialist Products Division at Mercedes-Benz World. Packing 520 hp under its bonnet, the DR 520 features a range of high performance enhancements as well as matt black or matt white exterior finish.

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Yeah I saw this....wow............Amazing. They make me sick by not showing at least a pic of the new CL with this press release!!


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That matt-black DR520 wagon with anthracite wheels and satin-metal roof-rails: freakin' disgustingly hot! Want. Can't have. Woe. Is me.

I absolutely love wagons, which means that the C63 AMG wagon is a firm favourite of mine. So, if you've got a lot of dosh, the C63 DR520 wagon makes the perfect garage accompaniment to an M3 Coupe Competition Pack. Really a case of the best of both worlds. I am very impressed with the C63 and its "old skool" 7G Speedshift torque convertor tranny. I still find that a few notable torque convertor 'boxes are in fact the optimum transmissions for fuss-free, all day use in torque-rich applications. What they lack in outright shift-speed and directness of connection (vs DCT boxes) they make up for in shift quality, refinement (especially in traffic crawl) and long-term reliability.

The more I look back on that C63 AMG track day the more I appreciate what a thoroughly splendid job Mercedes Benz did with that car. So, a 520 HP, matt-black monster-wagon is a mouthwatering prospect for those fortunate enough.

Anyone with more pics of the DR520 - please post!

Only found these, right now:





and here is the official UK MB site…

http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/con...cedes-benz_classic/dr_series/dr_520.0007.html

^thats madness.. its not right...

The Artist said:

^thats madness.. its not right...

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I want that engine in SLK or E-Cabrio … but that family transporter also looks mind-blowing!!

The Artist said:

^thats madness.. its not right...

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LOL Artist, is that in a good or a bad way?

^both..haha

The Artist said:

^thats madness...

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No that's Sparta

^Hahah i just knew that would come

Unless I missed it, what does the "DR" stand for?


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Isn't DR = dyno-rated?

Nigel Unsworth, Specialist Products Division Manager commented: "We wanted to launch the Specialist Products Division with something unique - and the Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 fits the bill perfectly. Mercedes-Benz World is located at Brooklands, and there's a proud history of 'Brooklands Specials' being sold here over the years. The Mercedes-Benz C-Class DR 520 - which is dyno-rated at 520 hp - is our chance to create an exclusive model in the UK. It's a great opportunity for us to offer our customers who enjoy sports and supercars a bespoke car with even more performance than the already very successful C63 AMG. And as well as the increased performance, it looks incredible, too.

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Autoblog — We Obsessively Cover The Auto Industry has a pic of the label: