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A Special Car Like A Brand New Brabus Rocket 900 Needs A Special Paint Protection

Brabus is building just 10 examples of its insane Mercedes-AMG GT 63 4Matic+ based Rocket 900 and the owner of the first unit to be delivered recently headed to a UK specialist to have the paint finish protected.

This particular Brabus Rocket 900 started out life painted in a typical gloss black finish but the owner brought it over to Topaz Detailing to be fitted with a satin paint protection film (PPF).

While it would be easy to opt for a satin black wrap on a super sedan like this, typical vinyl wraps do not provide the same kind of protection as a dedicated PPF. Typical films like this are gloss but Topaz also offers matte and satin finishes.

A number of the original glossy exterior parts have been retained. For example, the carbon fiber wheel covers retain a gloss finish, as do the wing mirrors, front splitter, grille, rear diffuser, and rear wing. The roof also remains in gloss black. Topaz also went to the effort of adding some paint protection film to certain interior parts that would otherwise be vulnerable to normal wear and tear.

To transform the GT 63 4Matic+ into the Rocket 900, Brabus has increased the displacement of the twin-turbo V8 from 4.0 to 4.5 liters, while also fitting a bespoke billet crankshaft, new piston rods, larger forged pistons, unique turbochargers, a new forced induction system, and a carbon fiber ram-air intake. When combined with a recalibrated ECU and a stainless steel exhaust, the car now pumps out 888 hp at 6,200 rpm and 922 lb-ft (1,250 Nm) of torque from just 2,900 rpm.

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Audi RS6 And Mercedes-AMG E63 S Brawl For Family Car Supremacy

The Audi RS6 Avant and Mercedes-AMG E63 S are two of the fastest family cars on the market.

Both are powered by 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8s. In the RS6 Avant this engine is paired to a 48-volt mild-hybrid system, for a total output of 591 hp and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque. This power is sent through all four wheels courtesy of an eight-speed automatic transmission from ZF. By comparison, the 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 of the E63 S is slightly more powerful with 603 hp and 626 lb-ft (850 Nm). It too is all wheel drive.

Watch Also: Is A Brand New Mercedes-AMG E63 Worth The $95,000 Premium Over An 11-Year-Old One?

Admittedly, this isn’t a perfect apples-to-apples comparison as the E63 S tested was a sedan, which weighs roughly 240 lbs (110 kg) less than the Estate variant. Still, both cars are incredibly quick and to see just which of the two has the advantage, Car Buyers Guide in South Africa lined them up for a drag race.

Off the line, the duo both launch with exceptional poise but it is the Audi that carves out a slight lead as the Mercedes struggles to put all of its power to the ground. It initially seems as though the RS6 will walk away victorious but as the speeds start to build, the extra horsepower and torque of the E63 S allows it to claw its way back and ultimately claim the victory.

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2022 Mercedes-AMG SL 63 Makes Spy Debut With Two Wheel Designs

This marks the first time we’ve ever seen the all-new 2022 Mercedes SL in flagship AMG guise undergoing tests, and as expected, it was the hexagonal quad-pipes that gave it away.

Otherwise, this prototype looks pretty much the same as other previously-seen camouflaged all-new SL models. The only things that are different, aside from the pipes, is the camouflage pattern on the roof and the wheels.

In fact, this prototype is testing with two different wheel designs. The ones at the rear feature a 5-single spoke aesthetic, while the front wheels boast a 5-dual spoke look.

Read: All-New 2022 Mercedes-AMG SL Rendered Based On Spy Images

This next iteration of the SL will feature the same platform as the Mercedes-AMG GT, something AMG boss Tobias Moers already confirmed.

“We’re bringing back the historic DNA of the SL,” he said last year. “It’s far sportier [this time around]. It will have a perfect compromise between driving dynamics and comfort, because it’s still kind of a cruiser too.”

Aside from the common architecture, the SL and GT are also expected to share axle assemblies, suspensions, steering systems, the 48V electric architecture and hybrid powertrains. Both will be built alongside each other at the German carmaker’s plant in Sindelfingen, Germany.

Meanwhile, a source told Autocar that the new SL was designed to feature a longer hood and a more rearward-positioned cabin.

“The new platform has given us more freedom,” said the source. “There’s more distance between the front axle and the front firewall. This gives it more traditional proportions.”

The range could kick off with an SL 450 EQ Boost variant, followed by an SL 53, SL 500 and SL 63 / 63 S (two stages of tune). The latter is rumored to have a 604 HP twin-turbo V8, although no specs have been made official as of yet.

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Another One Bites The Dust: 2020 Mercedes-AMG A45 S Fails Moose Test

The new Mercedes-AMG A45 S is the most powerful hot hatch on sale and, despite being built on a front-biased all-wheel drive platform, it does feature a Drift mode that allows the back end to slide.

As a result, one might think that it is a proper track tool, with responsive steering and barely any understeer. However, for all its clever technology, it did not manage to pass the moose test.

The challenge that replicates what happens when drivers swerve to avoid an obstacle in the middle of the road and then try to get back in their lane as quickly as possible proved too much for the A45 S, which could not complete it at 49 mph (77 km/h).

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Engaging the Sport mode did not help, as it didn’t change the outcome. The driver had to lower the entry speed to 47 mph (75 km/h) in order for the hot hatch to not hit the cones, a result comparable to the much bigger Audi A7. What’s interesting is that the BMW M235i Gran Coupe, which features a similar layout to the A45 S, also failed the test.

With a whopping 415 HP (421 PS / 310 kW) and 369 lb-ft (500 Nm) of torque produced by its 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder, AMG’s ultimate hot hatch can hit a maximum speed of 168 mph (270 km/h) and does the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in 3.9 seconds. It’s not available in the U.S., but in Germany, it starts at €61,103 ($72,227).

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Is The 2013 Mercedes C63 AMG A Better Buy Than A 2020 C63 S Coupe?

The current 2020 Mercedes-AMG C63 S Coupe is an absolute beast. However, is it actually a smart buy when you can purchase a used W204-generation C63 for considerably less?

In Throttle House’s latest ‘Cheap Meets Steep’ episode, they tested a 2020 C63 S Coupe against a 2013 C63 AMG Coupe and found that both are very fitting of an AMG badge.

The W204-generation car left the factory with Mercedes-Benz’s M156 6.2-liter naturally aspirated V8. This engine is beloved by enthusiasts and in the facelifted C63 of the day with the available AMG Performance package, pumped out 480 hp at 6,800 rpm and 443 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque at 5,000 rpm, giving it a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) time of just 4.4 seconds.

Moreover, not only does the 6.2-liter V8 provide excellent power and torque, but it also sounds glorious and is one of the best-sounding AMG cars ever.

The current-generation C63 S, introduced in 2014, comes outfitted with a new 4.0-liter twin-turbocharged V8 rated at 503 hp and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque. While that is more than the old car, the new engine does have a little bit of turbo lag and doesn’t sound quite as nice.

Then you have to consider prices. In Canada where this review was conducted, the new C63 S tested was optioned out to roughly CAD$110,000 (~US$80,000), while a used W204 C63 AMG can be purchased for around CAD$40,000 (~US$29,000). This makes the latter kind of a bargain, but if you could afford it, should you go for the new one instead?

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