This is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG, modern-day replacement for the unforgettable gullwing 300SL from the 50s. It can be hard to reinvent a classic – the MINI is nice, for example, but so not a Mini – but these photos certainly look like a success to me. I can’t wait to see a video of this thing.
Coming to Frankfurt next week apparently, as is a reinvention of the venerable Citroen 2CV. I can’t see them getting that right! Click through for more photos.
The GTbyCitroen, that is. Really, I think V8’s should be mandatory in everything. Just plant more trees.
Saw pics of this shot in London last week, didn’t post it cos I thought they were renders!
via Autoblog
I think I’d prefer the mini monster truck, but I guess if I was going bulldozing I might want to do it in style?
The Jalopnik guys are pretty scathing and there’s no really technical details but then who needs ’em!? It’s a massive engine, with a supercharger, and zoomies, in a dinky frame, with 4 wheel steer. It’s awesome!
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Yes, it actually runs, FF to 3:20.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TIdQFnUvCA
The Russian-built, 10220cc Vedeneyev M14P radial engine was originally commissioned in the 1930’s for airplanes and over the years power rose from 360 HP to a stout 460 HP when electronic injection was added. The Goggomobil was a German-built micro-car, like many ulta-compacts which sprouted up during the post-war era. Its most powerful iteration produced all of 20 HP. The two were never intended to go together, but a German mad man named Uwe Wulf has married radial monster to microcar for what is easily one of the most technically impressive and plain old-fashioned spectacular small car/big engine transplants we’ve ever seen.
More details and photos on Jalopnik.
Fingers crossed someone in Saab kept the plans for the 900 Turbo. Surely be to god if anyone can get Saab back where they belong, it’s Koenigsegg?
Autoblog: We don’t have much to go on yet, but Swedish television is reportedly claiming that Koenigsegg, makers of ultra high-performance exotic supercars, and a group of Norwegian investors have signed a letter of intent with Saab to take over the brand from General Motors. Final negotiations will reportedly take place in the coming months.
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