All-new, aluminum-forged and built using only the most cutting-edge methods, the 2013 SL550 Roadster and SL63 AMG are both lighter, faster, and more fuel-efficient. Like its predecessors, the latest SL-Class continues to embody everything Mercedes-Benz knows about building a luxury car. Learn more about the world’s most advanced luxury cars at www.mbusa.com Join the conversation www.facebook.com

Mercedes-Benz has introduced the 2012 ML63 AMG just ahead of its debut at the Los Angeles auto show on Wednesday. The ML63 AMG is powered by a 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine with an output of 518 hp (386 kW / 525 PS) and 516 lb-ft (699 Nm) of torque. Fuel-economy has been improved rather dramatically over the previous unit (33 percent) and now features a rating of 16 mpg (14.7 liters/100 km). Customers wanting more power can opt for the AMG Performance Package which boosts the V8′s output to 550 hp (410 kW / 558 PS) and a maximum torque of 560 lb-ft (758 Nm). Acceleration on the standard model is 4.7 seconds for the 0 to 60 mph (96 km/h) sprint while its a quicker 4.6 seconds with the AMG Performance Package. Top speed is 155 mph (250 km/h) standard and 174 mph (280 km/h) with the performance pack. New on the ML63 AMG is the Active Curve System which stabilizes body roll for more solid handling of this large SUV. The AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7-speed automatic transmission also gets a new fuel-efficient torque converter that helps boost fuel-economy. The press release below has full details. The 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG goes on sale in the first quarter of next year.

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Every car in the 2011 Motor Trend Best Drivers Car competition was lapped around Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca by hot shoe Randy Pobst. Our next competitor, the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. For more on the SLS AMG’s lap around Laguna Seca, including Randy Pobst’s track notes, click here: www.motortrend.com Also find Motor Trend on: twitter.com facebook.com Shot by: Jim Gleason, Gordon Green, Duane Sempson, Corey Denomy Edited by: Gordon Green

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