Mercedes Debuts AMG Styling For R-Class

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 14, 2005 at 8:35 AM CST

If you've been waiting to buy a Mercedes R-Class, but wanted to add  
that sporty AMG touch, you're in luck.  Mercedes has announced today  
that their mom (and dad) friendly R-Class is now available with their  
trademark AMG styling.

The AMG styling, which is based on the Vistion R63 model that debuted  
in Frankfurt a few months back, is comprised of the typical Mercedes  
fare.  A new front and rear apron, as well as AMG side skirts give  
the R-Class a slightly sportier touch.  Add to that AMG 19" light  
alloy wheels, and all the other soccer moms are sure to take notice.

If you're interested, the AMG kit can be ordered immediately, and  
will be launched on the market in February of 2006.  The optional AMG  
kit and AMG wheels can be added to any model of the Mercedes R-Class.

For more info, you can check out photos by clicking on the link  
below. Enjoy.

http://emercedesbenz.com/Nov05/14RClassAMGStyle.html

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New AMG components for the R-Class, the Grand Sports Tourer from  
Mercedes-Benz: The new R-Class with powerful AMG look

Affalterbach, Nov 14, 2005

Dynamism made by AMG: powerful AMG bodystyling and expressive 19-inch  
AMG light-alloy wheels with size 255/50 wide-base tyres are now  
available for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class. The distinctive AMG  
components are suitable for all three models and both body variants  
of the new Grand Sports Tourer.

AMG bodystyling for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class consists of front and  
rear aprons, painted in the body colour. The design is typically AMG,  
the new-look front bumper with enlarged air intakes ensuring a  
muscular look. The two diagonal struts and two horizontal louvres in  
the front apron give the R-Class an even broader, lower-slung  
appearance. In conjunction with bi-xenon projection-beam headlamps  
the AMG front apron also features integral circular fog lamps, ringed  
in chrome.

The AMG rear apron continues the muscular design, and the black inlay  
and chromed scratch protection in brushed stainless steel create a  
unique look. The scratch protection not only protects the rear apron  
when loading luggage, but is also an attractive design element.

In visual terms, AMG bodystyling for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class is  
based on the design of the “Vision R 63 AMG” show car, a particularly  
dynamic interpretation of the new R-Class which was exhibited for the  
first time at this year’s International Motor Show in Frankfurt.  
Beneath the bonnet the new AMG 6.3-litre V8 engine provides the  
performance to match the look, with a peak output of 375 kW/510 hp.

19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels for a perfect look and optimum handling

Size 8.5 x 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels, each embossed with AMG  
lettering on one wheel spoke, are the perfect complement to the new  
AMG bodystyling for the R-Class. With their classic 5-spoke design  
and sterling silver paint finish, the AMG wheels feature size 255/50  
R 19 tyres all round. The wide track not only means that they fill  
the wheel arches, lending the side view a distinctly sporty feel, but  
they also further enhance the new R-Class’ handling.

AMG bodystyling and AMG light-alloy wheels can be ordered immediately  
and will be launched on the market from February 2006. The AMG  
components are available for both body variants with short or long  
wheelbase and are suitable for both the R 320 CDI diesel variant and  
the R 350 and R 500 petrol models.

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