2009 Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG Facelift with 507Hp

Quite possibly the most controversial 4x4 vehicle in the market has received a few subtle changes for the MY2009. Thanks to the integration of a new engine control unit, output of the G55 AMG’s supercharged 5.5-litre V8 engine has been nudged up from 500hp 507hp, with maximum torque remaining at 700 Nm. Performance remains unchanged however with the G55 AMG accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 5.5 sec and peaking at an electronically limited top speed of 210 km/h (131mph). -Continued

Other mechanical changes include the new and more powerful control unit of the Electronic Stability Program (ESP), which now incorporates a transverse acceleration control. In addition, the new G55 AMG now comes with a hill-start assist.

The 2009 G55 AMG’s appearance has been freshened up wit a reworked radiator grille and new 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey and equipped with 275/55 R 19 tires.

Finally, Mercedes-Benz has added a new silver-coloured designo emblem on the front backrests of the seats that are now climatised for the first time in the model’s history. Drivers of the 2009 G55 AMG also benefit from a new telematics system developed by Mercedes.

Available exclusively in five-door form, the 2009 G55 AMG will go on sale this September at a price of €121,618 -$190,000. Just like a bottle of wine, the older the G-Class gets, the pricier it becomes...

2009 Porsche 911 Facelift – First Official Images

Someone has just let out the first official images and details on the 2009 Porsche 911 that bears the codename Phase 2. Changes on the outside are relatively subtle and they include the Maserati GranTurismo inspired tail-lamps, redesigned front and rear bumpers, newly styled 18 and 19-inch alloy wheels and a set of LED daylights up front.

In typical Porsche style, the 997 Phase 2 features a series of mechanical upgrades, the most notable being the revised engine line-up and the addition of an all-new 7-speed dual-clutch sequential-manual transmission with launch control that Porsche calls “PDK. -Continued

In the 911 Carrera, the 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine gets an extra 20Hp rising output to 345Hp while the Carrera S gets a 30Hp bump to 385Hp. In terms of performance, the Carrera goes from naught to 100 km/h (62mph) in 4.7 sec and on to a top speed of 289 km/h (180 mph) while the Carrera S needs 4.5 sec for the 0 to 100 km/h sprint featuring a top speed of 302 km/h (188 mph).

Via: Le Blog Auto

Suzuki SX4 WRC Replica: Limited Edition Version

Looks can definitely be deceiving as this special edition version of the Suzuki SX4 proves. Although Suzuki Germany’s SX4 WRC looks just like the World Rally Championship race car, take out the stickers, the subtle bodykit and the white 16-inch alloys and your left with a normal SX4 equipped with a stock 107Hp 1.6-liter engine and faux carbon fiber trim in the interior. Of course you can brag about owning one of only 500 units that will be produced, but we gather that won’t earn you street cred. The SX4 WRC is available in Germany for €19,500. -Pics after the jump

Via: WFC