Luxury cars continue to rise, and Mercedes and Rolls-Royce seeking charm with new models.
While the German company launched in Chile AMG GT S (consisting of a powerful V8 engine, 4.0-liter Biturbo DOHC 32-valve, which allows you to achieve an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds), traditional English firm brought the country to the renowned and luxurious Ghost Series II.
JULIÁN MAZZUCCO
Despite the slowdown has highlighted the auto industry in Chile, the luxury segment continues positive figures. That is why brands do not stop the country bring new models are launched internationally, with the aim of adding sales and new customers.
This is the case of Mercedes-Benz. Kaufmann, representative of the German house in Chile, presented the new AMG GT S. Just shown at the Geneva Motor Show, is composed of a powerful V8 engine, 4.0-liter Biturbo DOHC 32-valve, with a dry carter, able to disburse 510 hp power with 650 Nm of torque at 1,750 rpm.
This allows you to achieve an acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h in 3.8 seconds, can reach a maximum speed of 310 km / h. All this is linked to a sports transmission 7-speed double clutch, mounted on the rear axle (transaxle) with electronic limited slip differential built, providing steps gears without loss of traction in just 100 milliseconds.
As a complement, the new model includes a chassis AMG Ride Control with variable damping system with electronic control, which allows you to control the stiffness of the suspension for a more comfortable or for optimal dynamic behavior of vehicle travel.
"The new AMG GT is a car that has the finest finishes, fantastic exterior design and luxurious interior cabin equipped, making it more than just a luxury supercar. It is what I call a work of art. Like the rest of the AMG family, has all the exclusivity and support models manufactured in Affalterbach plant in Germany, "said Michael Riebensahm, Kaufmann Automobile Division manager.
But for these levels of strength and speed they are necessary security systems and braking first level. That is why the new AMG GT S Mercedes-Benz AMG includes carbonocerámicos brakes by Brembo, designed to deliver precision, smoothness and extreme effectiveness in circuit and general commuting. front brakes with 6-piston calipers and rear 4, ventilated discs, drilled and slotted.
The model is already part of the national market with an input value of $ 220,000, available at branches of Kaufmann. TECHNOLOGY. Meanwhile, the traditional Rolls-Royce will launch today in Chile the new Ghost Series II. This model replaces the first edition of this vehicle that appeared on the market in 2009 and whose success in sales has been key in record numbers the company has achieved in recent years.
The 'younger' brother Phantom sales and doubles will also get a higher level of customization. Rolls Royce introduced into the Ghost Series II Head Up Display for which information is projected speed, the speed limit signs or indications of navigation.
It is very useful not having to look away from the road to look at the main screen or instruments. Being driver-oriented mechanics is a fundamental part. I must say that the twelve-cylinder engine of 6,600 cc delivers a power of 570 hp and a whopping 780 Nm engine torque.
Source: Pulso Chile
