By toeing the line between historical success and modernized engineering, we often see some of the greatest automobiles of all time flourish; acknowledging the greats of history and building upon...
When you think of a ten-year-old Mercedes, what's the first thing you imagine? For me, it's comfort and luxury, not high performance and reliability. But in reality, the M272 and M273 engines actually check all of the marks offering smooth operation and strong, reliable power. First...
Automotive manufacturers are constantly searching for the exclusive 'next big thing' they can use to sell their cars. Sometimes it's more of a sales gimmick, like the four-wheel steering systems that were briefly popular in the 80s and 90s, but others prove their worth and stand the test of time....
Your family wants to know when you're moving on. Your friends all question your sanity. "Why are you doing this to yourself? Why?" they demand. "What are you getting out of this, aren't you tired of wasting your time and money?" But they don't know what you know. They can't possibly understand...
When you already have a vintage W108 Mercedes-Benz, how do you top it? By finding the RHD version and turning it into the ultimate classic of luxury European cars. Jimmy Uria is no stranger to the classic W108 Mercedes-Benz. “I purchased this car about seven years ago,” he told us, “but I’ve had...
02/23/2022 -- FCP Euro Motorsports returns to the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge Series for 2022 in their AMG GT4 at the Alan Jay 120 at Sebring, continuing their fight in the GS class. The IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge is part of the premier endurance racing series in the United States and was...
Mercedes-Benz chassis codes can be confusing to a newcomer. We have chassis codes that change from model to model, cars that move from chassis to chassis, and a general disarray that can make anything starting with a “W” feel interchangeable with your neighbor’s Silver Arrow. While this guide...
One of the best ways to kill time as an enthusiast is to watch and browse automotive auctions. Whether on a website, on TV, or in person, the cars for sale are often broadly different and can expose us to makes and models we’ve never seen before. They let us drool over classics, take inspiration...
The Mercedes-Benz SL55K has one of the most easily-tunable power plants ever made, designated as the M113K. Enthusiasts enjoy the supercharged SL55K platform for potential reliable and affordable power increases by cranking up the boost with a simple fifteen-minute modification–a reduction pulley...
We're not referring to the way it looks, we're talking about keeping those temperatures down when you're doing highway pulls against your buddy's BMW. Between 2002 and 2011, Mercedes-AMG strapped a supercharger to the pedestrian 5.3l V8 M113 and stuffed it into numerous engine bays. Dubbed the...