New Mercedes-Benz S600 V12 Allegedly Revealed Through Official Brochure Shots

At the advice of one of Carscoops' readers (thanks Alex!) in our previous post about Mercedes-Benz's confirmation of the new S600's debut at the 2014 Detroit Auto Show, we looked around and found what are claimed to be brochure shots of the V12-powered model, including a specification sheet.

Besides the "S600" and "V12" badges, and the quad tailpipes, there's nothing else that stands out on this model (again, if these are indeed official photos).

The spec-sheet says that the S600's 6.0-liter bi-turbocharged V12 delivers 530PS (523hp) between 4,900 and 5,300 rpm and a massive 830Nm (612 lb-ft) of peak torque from 1,900 to 4,000 rpm. Nevertheless, the S600 isn't the most potent S-Class model, as this distinction belongs to the S65 AMG, the 6.0L V12 of which is rated at 621hp (630PS) and 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft).

In the S600, the 12-cylinder unit is linked to a 7G Tronic Plus transmission offering a combined fuel economy of 11.3 l/10km (20.8mpg US or 25.0mpg UK) on the European cycle.

Photos via GCF

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Spied: New Mercedes-Benz S-Class with XL Wheelbase to Carry the Maybach Moniker

Maybach, as a stand-alone brand, ceased to exist in 2013 after an 11-year long run during which it sold a mere 3,000 vehicles, failing to fulfill owner Daimler's dream of creating a true rival for BMW Group's Rolls-Royce and VW Group's Bentley marques.

However, the name might not be dead after all, as according to a report from Germany's AutoMotorundSport magazine, Mercedes-Benz plans to use the Maybach moniker on a more luxurious version of the new S-Class with an extra-long wheelbase.

In total, Benz will introduce six different body styles for the new S-Class, including the regular sedan, a long-wheelbase sedan, a Coupe (previewed by this concept in Frankfurt this past September), a Convertible, plus the aforementioned Maybach X-LWB and an even longer and more prestigious state limousine inheriting the Pullman nameplate.

The S600 Maybach model that was scooped here on film by Carscoops reader Toldi, is said to be 400mm or about 15 inches longer than the conventional S-Class sedan with power sourced from a 5.5-liter turbocharged V12. It will come with bespoke materials and colors along with more comfort and technology features than the regular S-Class models. The magazine report said that Mercedes will showcase the car at China's Guangzhou Auto Show this upcoming fall.

Thanks to Toldi for the video !

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2015 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Sedan with 4.0L Bi-Turbo V8 Rendered

To the delight of photo manipulators, all three major German premium carmakers, including Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, are very predictable (to the point of tediousness sometimes) when it comes to the appearance of high-performance versions of their regular models.

As such, imagining the styling of upcoming cars like the next Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG sports saloon is a pretty straightforward process – change the grille, lower the ride height, add model-specific front and rear bumpers, side skirts, bigger alloy wheels and trim details, and you're all set.

Before we leave you to take a closer look at Virtuel Car's digital-made photos of the car, let us tell you that, unlike the latest BMW M3 and M4 that swapped their predecessors' naturally aspirated V8 for a force-fed inline six, Mercedes will continue to offer a V8, but instead of being naturally aspirated, the new 4.0-liter unit is reported to employ the use of twin-turbochargers for close to 500-horses.

Designer: Virtuel-Car

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Spied: Mercedes-Benz Working On Updates for CLS Series

No, we haven't turned back the clock to the spring of 2012 when Mercedes-Benz was still testing partially camouflaged prototypes before the summer release of the new CLS Shooting Brake.

What's pictured here is a CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake tester sporting some of the changes that the Germans are preparing for the entire range, including the sedan model of the second generation CLS that was launched in early 2011.

Sources from Germany suggest that the CLS will soon gain newer LED headlamp units along with some subtle styling revisions to the front grille, both bumpers and exterior trim, plus new design elements and updated tech features in the cockpit.

It’s not full-blown facelift, but more of a model year update for all CLS body styles and AMG editions, which should be announced within the next 12 months.

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Real-Life Photos of New Mercedes-Benz C-Class W205 Sedan

Sometimes, press shots can be deceiving or at least misleading, so it's always useful to see cars in their natural habitat, even when captured on camera under less than ideal conditions.

Many of us haven't had the chance to view the new 2015 Mercedes-Benz C-Class in the flesh yet, so these candid shots from MB Passion Blog reader Christian Mrotzek are of interest as they're the first we've seen of the compact executive sedan out on the road.

We’re not entirely sure which trim version of the C-Class is pictured here as the blue-colored saloon appears to be fitted with the base model's regular Halogen lights, but the Avantgarde Line's wheels and the AMG Line's bumper designs (according to what we saw on Mercedes' German site).

We’ll remind you that the North American debut of the new C-Class will take place at next month's Detroit Auto Show.

Photos courtesy of Christian Mrotzek via MB Passion

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Spied: New Mercedes-Benz C-Class Filmed in Estate Form

We’ve had the opportunity to see what the rear end of the new Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Wagon/Estate/T-Model will look like without any camouflage thanks to some crafty spy work (if you missed out, see them here), but German magazine Autobild has secured rolling footage of prototypes testing in their home country.

Just like its four-door brethren that has already been revealed online, the station wagon edition of the next C-Class comes with a better looking, bigger and roomier body and interior, while dropping up to 100kg (220 pounds) in weight over its predecessor.

If not all, most of the diesel and gasoline engines will be common between the two body styles, ranging from a turbocharged 154hp (156PS) 1.6-liter petrol and possibly topping out with the C63 AMG-badged performance version that will use a new 4.0-liter bi-turbocharged V8 winking at the 500hp mark.

German media have also mentioned a frugal Bluetec Hybrid variant combining a 2.1-liter turbo-diesel with an electric motor and a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Video via Autobild

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