{"id":131545,"date":"2018-11-21T13:05:42","date_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:05:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thedetroitbureau.com\/?p=131545"},"modified":"2018-11-21T13:06:00","modified_gmt":"2018-11-21T18:06:00","slug":"mercedes-benz-showing-racing-fans-some-love-in-l-a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thedetroitbureau.com\/2018\/11\/mercedes-benz-showing-racing-fans-some-love-in-l-a\/","title":{"rendered":"Mercedes-Benz Showing Racing Fans Some Love in L.A."},"content":{"rendered":"
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The new Mercedes-AMG GTR Pro makes its world premiere at the Los Angeles International Auto Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Mercedes-Benz Cars will be making a big splash at the Los Angeles International Auto Show with the world premiere of two race cars: the Mercedes-AMG GTR Pro and Mercedes-AMG GT.<\/p>\n

The limited-edition special AMG GT R Pro model was modified to deliver even more racetrack performance. This incorporated the findings from the company’s customer racing activities with AMG GT3 and AMG GT4 racing cars.<\/p>\n

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The update of the AMG GT series includes modifications to the exterior and interior that emphasize the close relationship to the 4-door AMG GT Coup\u00e9, Mercedes officials noted.<\/p>\n

The race cars inspired the production of the two-door AMG GT sports car \u2014 the third entire vehicle to be developed by Mercedes-AMG directly. It combines the racing heritage of the two-door AMG GT sports car with the greatest possible everyday usability, offering space for up to five people, Mercedes notes.<\/p>\n

(New Mercedes GLC F-Cell:\u00a0first to combine fuel cell and plug-in hybrid tech. <\/em>Click Here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0for the story.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Mercedes-AMG GT enjoyed a successful year on the racing circuit. It began its year with a win at the\u00a024-hour race at Dubai, the performance brand from Affalterbach scored its second season win in the 12-hour race at Silverstone, the opening round of the 2018 24H GT Series European Championship.<\/p>\n

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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz GLE will make its American debut at the L.A. Auto Show.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But Mercedes is searching for wins in the showroom with the new version of the AMG GT. To that end, the new model offers two race-inspired powerplants: a\u00a04.<\/strong>0-liter V8 biturbo in two output stages with 585 horsepower and 639 hp.<\/p>\n

It also features\u00a03.0-liter 6-cylinder inline engine with turbocharger and electric auxiliary compressor, available in two output stages with either 367 hp or 435 hp; EQ Boost starter-alternator delivering an additional 22 hp.<\/p>\n

(<\/em>Click Here<\/a><\/span>\u00a0f<\/em><\/strong><\/strong>or more about\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Daimler AG lowering its earnings guidance.<\/em><\/strong>)<\/em><\/p>\n

The 48-volt on-board electrical system and the hybrid functions boost, recuperation, load-point shifting, gliding and engine restarting in conjunction with the ECO start\/stop function. The company is introducing a couple of new vehicles to the U.S. public as well.<\/p>\n

The new Mercedes-Benz GLE will celebrate its public premiere in the U.S. as well in Los Angeles. With its innovative 48 V suspension and the fully variable MATIC all-wheel drive available for the first time (from six-cylinder variants upwards).<\/p>\n

It\u2019s designed provide luxury comfort on tarmac, while retaining its off-road capabilities \u2014\u00a0a combination few brands present and is now standard for Mercedes.<\/p>\n

(To see more about Mercedes recalling 1 million vehicles around the globe in 2017,\u00a0<\/em>Click Here<\/a><\/span>.)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The new A-Class also takes a bow in the U.S. for the first time, marking the entry of Mercedes-Benz of America into a new market segment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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