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IMPORTANT update on the ID.Buzz. A thing we hated we may not hate anymore. Plus, why did Matt's 6'5" dad and his equally large brothers own a VW Beetle? The EV mandate is over, plus we answer Patreon questions including:Used Audi R8 or AMG-Mercedes GTImperfect cars that are perfect for ONE thing?Which cars have we changed our mind on?Favorite camera gear right nowIs there a V8 Lotus could put in the Emira?Should I PPF my mountain car?Is it true that Porsche 911 owners don't like the Carrera GT?Which special edition car would we want (if any)?Are air-cooled Porsches even worth the money? Recorded May 22, 2025 Hello FreshGo to HelloFresh.com/smokingtire10fm now to get 10 Free Meals with a Free Item For Life. CremoHead to Target or Target.com to find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
Episode 360 - STO 2025 Round-up We're just getting over an amazing weekend of X-wing! Next week we'll be joined by the Event Champion Dom Flannigan so this week Rich & Ben chat about the event from a Tournament Organisers point of view and Tim & Liam chat about it from a players perspective. We cover the lists in cut and chat about the social & side events surrounding the main event! And of course the people who made the event such a success and a lot of fun for all involved! Sith Taker Open 2025 - 136 player XWA points https://www.longshanks.org/event/22439/ Sith Taker Open Day 2 - AMG GT - 57 players https://www.longshanks.org/event/22440/ Sith Taker Open Day 2 - XWA Doubles https://www.longshanks.org/event/22475/ Cast - Rich, Ben Liam and Tim Producer - Tim Recorded 03./02/2025 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Mingle Game Song “Round and Round” Lyric Video | Squid Game: Season 2 | Netflix Used without permission - it's just for fun!
Episode 358 - 312 Conquest Series This week the cast are joined by 312 Squadron leader Nick Sperry to chat about their upcoming online events - the Conquest Series! A series of online events in different time zones where the winners will qualify for a global final! We also chat to Nick about he and others got on at the AMG GT from the Las Vegas Open. And finally we cover the recent XWA events from Poland and France. 312 Conquest Series info https://tinyurl.com/frvc74kd LVO day 1 https://rollbetter.gg/tournaments/1932 LVO day 2 https://rollbetter.gg/tournaments/1934 LOV Top Cut https://rollbetter.gg/tournaments/1931 Poznan X-Wing Store Championship 2024 PSO https://www.longshanks.org/event/15026/ Tournoi Orleans Wargames Janvier 2025 https://www.longshanks.org/event/21708/ Cast - Rich, Liam and Tim with special guest Nick Sperry Producer - Tim Recorded 20/01/2025 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - The Jungle Book - I Wanna Be Like You Used without permission - it's just for fun!
We quickly review the fastest cars you can buy for less than $35,000: the 2024 Ford Mustang EcoBoost High-Performance Pack, 2024 Subaru Impreza WRX tS 6MT, 2025 Mazda3 Turbo AWD, 2024 Volkswagen Golf GTI 380 S manual, 2025 Hyundai Elantra N 6MT, 2025 Mini Cooper S and 2024 Toyota GR86 Trueno 6MT (and Subaru BRZ twin). Plus 3 of the quickest – and most expensive – new GT cars on sale today: the 2025 McLaren GTS, 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT63, and 2025 Bentley Continental GT Speed. === The Carmudgeon Show Sponsor, Vredestein Tires: https://www.vredestein.com/ Click here to join the Hagerty Driver's Club: https://bit.ly/Join-HDC-Cammisa-Rev === On this episode of the Carmudgeon Show, Jason vows to go on an all-expenses-paid trip to Lake Tahoe on Hagerty's dime to properly evaluate the van, Jynah's, grip in the snow (now that it's wearing a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pro tires). Then the boys dive into Gran Turismo – no, not the classic Playstation racing simulators – but rather attaining and maintaining high speeds over extended durations. More specifically, the “Old Man GT” episode of Cammisa's Ultimate Drag Race Replay, which features some of the quickest, most expensive, and impractical 4-wheeled jewelry money can buy: the McLaren GTS, Mercedes-AMG GT63, and Bentley Continental GT Speed. While discussing the new AMG GT63 (which no longer rides on underpinnings from the Dodge Viper lineage like its predecessors, the gullwing-door SLS AMG and the previous AMG GT, but now shares its platform and drivetrain with the SL line), Derek shares a nugget from his vintage Mercedes literature which shows SL buyers in the 1990s had significantly more money to spend than S-Class-buying plebes. And Jason theorizes that SEC owners likely had even more still. Speaking of the Mercedes, Jason laments that the new SL63's posterior profile looks suspiciously Porsche 911-y, but the duplicative flattery appears to date all the way back to the Porsche 356 and the contemporary Mercedes-Benz W198 300 SL Gullwing. In other news, Motor Trend Video is dead, and Jason is deeply empathetic. After the mourning, we delve into the next drag race episode: cars under $35,000! This episode pits the latest crop of cheap speed against one another in bracketed races with nearly every drivetrain orientation: naturally aspirated, turbocharged, front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive, all-wheel drive, manual, automatic, DCT, and so on. Unabashed boosted 4-cylinder noises assault the senses and appease the Abarth gods. Our first race pits the front-wheel drive cars against one another: the Hyundai Elantra N races the Mk8 Volkswagen GTI and the new F66 Mini Cooper S – which is completely overlooked by enthusiasts in 2024 (and is too cutesy for its own good), yet somehow manages to be effortlessly quick and best the OG hot hatch GTI. Then, the second race includes the rear- and all-wheel drive cars: the rwd Ford Mustang EcoBoost races the rwd Toyota GR86, the awd Subaru WRX and the surprisingly quick Mazda 3 Turbo AWD. And all Jason wants for Christmas is a GR86/FR-S/BRZ hatchback with a K24. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 353 - Sins & The Herts GT Rich is joined by Ben and Tim to chat about a couple of recent events. First up from a couple of weekends back we have the AMG GT from Hemel Hempstead running new AMG points then from last weekend we're off to Newport, Wales for a local XWA points event! Sin city Newport November https://www.longshanks.org/event/20454/ Star Wars: X-Wing at the Herts GT 2024 https://rollbetter.gg/tournaments/1856 Cast - Rich, Tim and Den Producer - Tim Recorded 25/11/2024 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Imagine Dragons & JID - Enemy (from the series Arcane: League of Legends) | Official Music Video Bonus outro - Greg Crash! Used without permission - it's just for fun!
The Mercedes-AMG GT showed its face in 2014 and laid the groundwork for some of the most interesting Mercedes models of the decade. After Mercedes-AMG expanded the GT's offerings by folding a four-door variant into its naming convention in 2018, there were some doubts about the small coupes push for a second generation. Fortunately for AMG GT coupe fans, Merc did roll out a second-generation AMG GT in 2023 during Car Week festivities. This second-generation AMG GT did bring a new set of naming conventions and an all-wheel-drive system but still kept the coupe shell. Alongside the changes to the second-gen GT, this latest iteration also adds a second row of seats for those who need extra passenger space and a more price-conscious powertrain for those who don't need four-liters of turbocharged grunt under the hood. On this episode of Quick Spin, Autoweek's executive editor Tom Murphy hops behind the wheel of the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 and puts it through its paces. Murphy takes you on a guided tour of the second-generation AMG GT and highlights some of his favorite features. Later, Murphy takes you along for a live drive review. Adding to these segments, Murphy chats with host Wesley Wren about the 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT 63, the generational changes that came to the AMG GT Coupe, and more. Closing the show, the pair break down what makes the '24 Mercedes-AMG GT 63 special.
Zack gives talks about his time at the Thermal Club where he drove a variety of BMW M cars to test the all-new Hoosier TrackAttack tire against its competition from Michelin, Yokohama, and Bridgestone; Matt and Zack both drove the Acura ZDX EV; the amazing YT channel "Some More News" has a new video you should watch; and we answer questions from our Patreon members about subjects like: Porsche GT2 RS vs Lexus LFA How to help North Carolina Which race car we'd most like to drive What cars would our pets drive? Budget mechanical watches Should a wrench buy an 8-year old AMG GT? The worst Lamborghini sports car ever Is a McLaren F1 still a good investment? What's a fun dog-friendly daily for under $40k? The Alpina EV? What makes a car become worth $1M? Favorite car commercial Is green the new grey? Z4 M40i manual vs base Corvette?Recorded October 3, 2024 Get Maine LobsterHead over to GetMaineLobster.com – Promo Code TIRE – 15% off all orders store-wide MyBookieDouble your first deposit up to $2,000 (100% deposit bonus) at https://bit.ly/joinwithTIRE Delete MeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Today get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/tire and use promo code "TIRE" at checkout New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ https://www.noduswatches.com/design-lab-shop/p/canyon-by-matt-farah-night-sky Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TSTPOD for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
Episode 347 - XWA Transformers XWA certainly seemed to have transformed the fortunes of the lower placed factions with CIS doing very well at the weekend and the Top 16 cut from Poland featuring at least two lists from every faction! This week Ben and Liam are joined by Steel City's very own Tom Veale to chat about his recent success in Sheffield but also chat over lists from Scotland, Poland, Sheffield and Canada (may have forgotten to talk about the latest AMG GT but I've put the link below just in case!). We also chat about the latest XWA points adjustment released last week (few minor tweaks) which can be found here: https://www.xwing.life/resources/points Knightly Sept 24 - 14 players Scotland https://www.longshanks.org/event/19832/ Warszawa X-wing PSO GT - 61 players Poland https://www.longshanks.org/event/15023/ New Points Store Championship - 18 players Sheffield https://www.longshanks.org/event/18983 Chinook Squadron GT - 17 players Canada https://rollbetter.gg/tournaments/1581 Cast - Ben, Liam and special guest Tom Veale Producer - Tim Recorded 23/09/2024 via Discord Intro - Obi Wan 'hello there' from Revenge of the Sith Outro - Transformers opening theme Used without permission - it's just for fun!
In this episode we are joined by Scott, also known as EvilHoudini, as we recount his victory at the AMG Grand Tournament held at the NOVA Open. Listen in as Scott recounts his preparation for the event, how he built his list, and the key moments in his games. We also discuss the NOVA's unique meta of primaries. Scott's primary units were: Grand Admiral Thrawn, Iden Versio, Kanan Jarrus Spectre-1, and Princess Leia Charming to the Last. Nova 2024 Longshanks: https://longshanks.org/event/17065/ Hello There! is a podcast about the tabletop game Star Wars Shatterpoint and the Star Wars Universe. ___________________________________ Click the link below to help us out! The more people that click on the link below and follow our pages - the higher the potential of AMG to providing us with more giveaway items in the future. https://bit.ly/SWP-HelloThere ___________________________________ Hello There! is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/hellotherecast and pledge your support. Hello There! Patrons directly support the show and its growth by helping pay our monthly and annual fees, while contributing to future projects and endeavors. ___________________________________ Twitch I HelloThereCast Twitter I @HelloThereCast Instagram I @HelloThereCast Facebook I HelloThereCast YouTube I HelloThereCast Apple Podcasts l Spotify l Google Podcasts __________________________________ Hello There! is hosted by Jesse Eakin and Aman Khusro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellotherecast/support
In this episode the boys are joined by Duncan, also known as Godlyness, as they recount his victory at the AMG Grand Tournament held at Gen Con. Listen in as Duncan recounts his preparation for the event, how he built his list, and the key moments in his games. We also breakdown the event stats throughout. Duncan's primary units were: Grand Admiral Thrawn, Iden Versio, the Grand Inquisitor, and Darth Vader, Emperor's Servant. Gen Con 2024 Longshanks: https://www.longshanks.org/event/17261/ Hello There! is a podcast about the tabletop game Star Wars Shatterpoint and the Star Wars Universe. ___________________________________ Click the link below to help us out! The more people that click on the link below and follow our pages - the higher the potential of AMG to providing us with more giveaway items in the future. https://bit.ly/SWP-HelloThere ___________________________________ Hello There! is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/hellotherecast and pledge your support. Hello There! Patrons directly support the show and its growth by helping pay our monthly and annual fees, while contributing to future projects and endeavors. ___________________________________ Twitch I HelloThereCast Twitter I @HelloThereCast Instagram I @HelloThereCast Facebook I HelloThereCast YouTube I HelloThereCast Apple Podcasts l Spotify l Google Podcasts __________________________________ Hello There! is hosted by Jesse Eakin and Aman Khusro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellotherecast/support
The boys talk about their recent experience at the first ever North American AMG Grand Tournament - Lone Star Open. Join us as we recount how we prepared for the event, how we built our strike teams, and discuss the lesson learned from the event. We end the episode off breaking down the top cut. We also talk stats throughout. This is Aman's first major Shatterpoint win. His winning primaries were Lord Maul, The Mandalorian, Commander Iden Versio, and Darth Vader, Emperor's Servant. ___________________________________ Lone Star Open 2024 Shatterpoint Championship Longshanks: https://longshanks.org/event/16086/ Hello There! is a podcast about the tabletop game Star Wars Shatterpoint and the Star Wars Universe. ___________________________________ Click the link below to help us out! The more people that click on the link below and follow our pages - the higher the potential of AMG to providing us with more giveaway items in the future. https://bit.ly/SWP-HelloThere ___________________________________ Hello There! is supported by our wonderful patrons on Patreon. If you would like to help the show, and join our discord community, go to patreon.com/hellotherecast and pledge your support. Hello There! Patrons directly support the show and its growth by helping pay our monthly and annual fees, while contributing to future projects and endeavors. ___________________________________ Twitch I HelloThereCast Twitter I @HelloThereCast Instagram I @HelloThereCast Facebook I HelloThereCast YouTube I HelloThereCast Apple Podcasts l Spotify l Google Podcasts __________________________________ Hello There! is hosted by Jesse Eakin and Aman Khusro. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hellotherecast/support
メルセデスAMGの完全独自開発によるスポーツカーとして、この2代目も専用開発のボディシェルを採用し、新たに4WD機構の“AMG 4MATIC+”と2+2のシートレイアウトも成立させた新型『メルセデスAMG GTクーペ』が上陸。4月2日より予約注文の受付が開始されている。 ここ日本では2015年より導入された初代モデルは、世界的な興隆を見せたGT3規定レーシングカーのベースモデルとして活躍。そのモデルライフにおいて高性能版の“R”やオープントップのロードスター、そして4ドア版など数多くの派生モデルが誕生する新生メルセデスAMGの成功作となった。 投稿 メルセデスAMG、新機軸満載の新型『GTクーペ』導入。四輪駆動化と2+2のレイアウトも実現 は autosport web に最初に表示されました。
Some are wondering why it took so long to arrive, but we are simply glad the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor is here. We're especially glad after flogging it both on and off the road in the wild range on the outskirts of Salt Lake City. The all-new Ranger Raptor is the most powerful and high-performance, off-road capable Ranger ever. That almost goes without saying. Ford Performance designed and engineered it to take the midsize truck's off-road capability to the next level. And interestingly, it has been tested globally before arriving on our shores. During his lengthy stints behind the wheel, Host Jack Nerad had the chance to test the truck's mettle in Baja-like driving conditions and in challenging rock crawls. Its long travel suspension, including a Watts link rear suspension and class-exclusive 2.5-inch FOX Live Valve shocks, is a major differentiator between it and the other brand-new Rangers. So is the 3.0-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that whirs out 405 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. We'll tell you more in this episode. Also in the road tests, Co-Host Chris Teague slipped behind the steering wheel of the 2024 Toyota Crown, one of the most fascinating sedans to be launched in years. He'll have a complete report. Leading the news this week, Cornell University scientists have announced the development of a new battery that can be charged in as little as five minutes. If it can be brought into mass production, it has the potential to revolutionize the auto industry. And we'll tell you more in the news segment. This week, we're saying goodbye to the fastest Jeep ever, while at the same time, Mercedes-Benz has just unveiled an all-new AMG GT super coupe. We'll have details on both. Also in the news, you'll tell you about an interesting way to travel to the upcoming complete solar eclipse, perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. So stay with us for that. This week, our special guest is Donnelly Baxter, the global marketing manager for the all-new and soon-to-go-on-sale Cadillac Escalade IQ, the battery-electric Escalade so many people have been waiting for. You'll enjoy our conversation with him. So we have a lot of show for you this week. Please join us. America on the Road is brought to you by Driving Today.com, Mercury Insurance, and EMLandsea.com , the publisher of Nerad's latest book, Dance in the Dark, which is available HERE on Amazon.com
The Automotive Troublemaker w/ Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier
It's President's Day and the Auto Industry is feeling patriotic as we discuss the rocky start for EV tax credit transfers, Mercedes-Benz's strategy navigating luxury and mainstream markets, and the harsh truths about plastic recycling.Dealerships are facing mixed results with the IRS portal for EV tax credit transfers: while some smoothly navigate the system, others have hit technical snags, challenging their ability to offer instant credits to buyers and putting Dealers in a risky positionSome dealers successfully use the IRS Energy Credits Online portal, enabling immediate tax credit applications at sale, but others report frustrating glitches.After nearly two months, Andrew Tang's glitch was resolved, allowing his dealership to finally recover the $7,500 credit it fronted on nine Bolt saleGary Pretzfeld, co-owner of AutoTrustUSA, encountered a "known error" that prevented offering instant tax credits,"The whole thing, it sucks and it's unfair," Gary Pretzfeld expressed his frustration over portal issues that initially hindered his dealership's ability to compete by offering instant EV tax creditsMercedes-Benz refutes claims of deprioritizing high-end vehicles for cheaper gas cars, emphasizing a strategic balance between ICE, EV, and PHEV models to cater to market demands and growth opportunities.The company allegedly told dealers at their NADA make meeting that 2024 will be the year when they focus on lower-priced cars to drive sales. According to a dealer who attended the meeting, an exec stated: "Last year was about profitability; this year is about sales growth."Mercedes plans to introduce 25 new products in 2024, focusing on both core and high-end segments, including the anticipated S63e, G-Class, and AMG GT models.Despite rumors, Mercedes maintains its "Economics of Desire" strategy, directing over 75% of R&D to lucrative segments, with a future aim for an all-electric lineup."Our long-term strategy is to go all electric in the future where market conditions allow," a Mercedes-Benz spokesperson clarified, highlighting tactical flexibility in their vehicle portfolio.A recent report highlights the stark reality that almost no plastics can be effectively recycled, challenging decades of industry narratives and calling for accountability from the fossil fuel sector.Despite a recycling campaign by the industry, the U.S. plastic recycling rate stands at a dismal 5%-6%, with the report citing over 50 years of misleading practices by Big Oil and the plastics industry.The plastics industry defends its efforts, arguing that modern recycling technologies are overlooked, and emphasizes plastics' role in achieving sustainability and lower carbon goals.Hosts: Paul J Daly and Kyle MountsierGet the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/ Read our most recent email at: https://www.asotu.com/media/push-back-email ASOTU Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/automotivestateoftheunion
She didn't set out to be a Grand Prix-winning Formula 1 strategist, but Bernie Collins raced to the very top. She pulled the strategy strings at Force India, Racing Point and Aston Martin, masterminded an emotional race win with Sergio Perez, and guided Sebastian Vettel to his final F1 podium. Bernie tells Tom Clarkson how she and her fellow strategists prepared for races, reacted to the on-track action, and balanced risk and reward to get the best result possible. Bernie remembers her deep-end debut as a race strategist, how competing at the front of the field brings extra pressure, why working at one of F1's smaller teams ‘made her career' and what she learned working with Perez, Vettel and Jenson Button. Bernie also explains how an interest in maths and physics led her to study mechanical engineering at university, then to move into motorsport and, ultimately, reach Formula 1 This episode is sponsored by: Mercedes-AMG GT Coupe: learn more about the all-new AMG GT and the AMG portfolio at MBUSA.com/AMG. Indeed: claim your seventy-five dollar credit now at indeed.com/THEGRID
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Mercedes is known for producing luxurious and comfortable cars, and strangely also the AMG GT - a no-nonsense sports car that can turn any driver into a hero. Mercedes rarely makes sports cars, so we of course had to cover this ride AND bring in some expert advice. Friend of the show Warren had the opportunity to drive all the versions of the car recently, so he helps us figure out which one was the best.
V redakcii sa nám prakticky naraz stretli automobily, ktorých sumárna cena sa pohybuje nad úrovňou 600 000 eur. Porovnali sme ich a možno vás prekvapí, ktoré z nich nás zaujalo najviac. Prajeme príjemné počúvanie.
Pour sa toute première voiture hybride rechargeable, Mercedes-AMG fait les choses en très grand et nous offre une version totalement ébouriffante de son AMG GT quatre portes. 00:00 Introduction 03:38 Extérieur et design de la Mercedes-AMG GT 63S E-Performance 05:30 Poste de conduite et habitabilité de la Mercedes-AMG GT 63S E-Performance 07:24 Que vaut la Mercedes-AMG GT 63S E-Performance sur la route ? Essai en conduite 11:00 Notes et avis sur l'essai de la Mercedes-AMG GT 63S E-Performance 11:51 Bilan de notre essai de la Mercedes-AMG GT 63S E-Performance N'hésitez pas à lire l'article en entier + BONUS :
先日は、メルセデスAMG『GTクーペ』をこれまでで最もカモフラージュがすくない状態でとらえたが、そのプロトタイプをベースに、市販型デザインを大予想した。
メルセデスAMGは現在、高性能2ドアスポーツカー『AMG GT』次期型を開発中だが、そのスペシャルモデルとして『AMG GT Edition1』(エディション1)が投入されることがわかった。
9月18日、スーパーGT GT300クラスに参戦するGOODSMILE RACING & TeamUKYOは、チームのSNSでドライバーの谷口信輝が虫垂炎となったことを発表。谷口自身の容態は安定しているものの緊急入院となり、スポーツランドSUGOで開催されているスーパーGT第6戦決勝には片岡龍也のみで参加する調整を進めている。
メルセデスベンツ4ドアクーペの頂点、AMG『GT 4ドアクーペ』の改良新型プロトタイプをスクープサイト「Spyder7」のカメラが初めて捉えた。
The Range Rover Sport and Cadillac Escalade-V debuted this week, offering big power for these luxury SUVs. Rapper will.i.am debuted a Mercedes mashup between the AMG-GT 4-door and G63. VW announced a reboot of the Scout brand in the United States, and we take a short look at the International Scout's history.
Juan Pablo León Samper, es un gran apasionado por los carros y además coleccionista de estos a escala. Cuenta con una página dedicada a publicar avistamientos de los autos más exóticos en el país llamada @identitycars en Instagram y además realiza consultorías para compra de vehículos. Tema: Carros (Vroooooom) Todo fue hecho con buen humor y sin la intención de ofender a nadie; disculpen por algunos puntos un poco controversiales Video que usamos: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDlMLqdvHzI Carros que León ha avistado: Tesla: model 3 - model Y Performance - model X Ferrari: 360 modena - 458 Italia - 458 spider - 488 gtb - California - F430 Pontiac Firebird 3gen BMW: Z3 - Z4 - Z4 M40i - M135i - M140i - M1 Antiguo - M1 - M1 Cabrio - M235i - M235i Cabrio - M240i - M2 Cabrio - M2 Competition - M340i - M3 - M3 Cabrio - M3 E46 - M3 e92 - M3 2020 - M3 Competition G80 - M440i - M4 - M4 Cabriolet - M5 (1995) - M5 - 530e iPerformance - Serie 6 Cabrio - M6 Cabrio - serie 6 GT - 730i - 740i - M740i - M850i - 745e 2021 - X2 M35i - X3 M40i - X4 M40i - X4 M - X5 M50i - X5 M - X6 M40i - X6 M (215-2018) - X6 M Competition - X7 - IX xDrive40 M Chevrolet: Camaro SS - Camaro SS Six kit 1LE - Camaro ZL1 Dodge: Durango SRT - Challenger (2014) - Charger (2014) Ford: Explorer ST - Mustang gt - Shelby gt500 (2013) - Shelby gt350 2020 Nissan: GT-R - 350z Nismo - 370z Nismo - Supra Mk4 Toyota Prado Kevin Roldan Land Rover Defender Range Rover: Evoque Convertible - Velar - Vogue Porsche: Macan S - Macan GTS - Cayenne S - Cayenne GTS - Cayenne E-Hybrid - 718 Boxter (x2) - 718 Boxter S - 718 Boxter Spyder - 718 Cayman S - 718 Cayman GTS - 911 Carrera - 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet - 911 - 911 Carrera S Cabiolet - 911 Carrera S - 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet - 944 - 928 - 924 turbo - 911 turbo (antiguo) - Panamera - Panamera S - Panamera S Hybrid - Panamera Turbo S - Targa 4S - Tycan Turbo Maserati: Quattroporte 2005 - gt 2007 - gt 2015 - Ghibli Cadillac: Escalade - ATS V Lexus: IS 300 - LS 430 - UX Hummer: H2 - H2 SUT - H3 - H3 T Audi: TT - TT RS - S1 - S3 - S4 - S5 - S5 Cabrio - A6/8 4.2L - A7 - SQ3 - SQ7 - SQ8 - R8 - R8 spider Bentley Continental GT Mercedes Benz: SLK 200 - SLK 230 - SLC 200 - CLC 200 - C450 4matic AMG - C43 AMG - C63 AMG - C63 AMG Coupé - E300 L - E63 AMG - CLA35 AMG - CLA45 AMG - CLA45s AMG - A35 AMG - A45 AMG - A45s AMG - A220 AMG - A250 AMG - GLA 45 AMG - CLS 350 - CLS 55 AMG - GLE 63 AMG - 500 SEC - SL 300 AMG (1991) - SL 55 AMG - G 350d - G 550 - G 55 AMG - G63 AMG - Brabus s500 - 280s - s550 - S63 AMG - GLC 43 AMG - ML 63 AMG - GT s AMG Subaru WRX STI (x2) Hyundai: Génesis coupe - Génesis 2020 Alfa Romeo: 159 - Guilietta Jaguar: F-Pace S - XS Corvette: C6 - C7 - C8 Chrysler: 200 - Pacífica Jeep: Grand Cherokee SRT - Rubicon Gladiator Volkswagen: Golf GTI Revo - Jetta GLI Honda: Civic Type R - Civic SI Lincoln Navigator Génesis G90 Faw H7 Infiniti QX80
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If rumours like the next AMG GT and IC engine seem to be what will await us in the next Bugatti, Tesla confirmed that Cybertruck might not be ready this year. We cover a wired speedster based on a Gallardo, the Monterossa, but the main star of the episode is the Ford Bronco Raptor (plus the Pope Francis special edition)! Last but not least Mini is offering an IC conversion for their iconic old models.
W 1 odcinku 4 sezonu "Motoryzacyjnego Skrótu Tygodnia" z Mikołajem Stachowiakiem i Patrykiem Brzozowskim: Omawiamy co się stało, że nas przez chwilę nie było. Później rozmawiamy o Porsche, Ferrari, Mercedesach i AMG GT Black Series. Instagram: KONTO PODCASTU: www.instagram.com/mstygodnia/ Mikołaj (okiemkierowcy.pl) - www.instagram.com/okiemkierowcy/ Patryk (Kameralnie) - www.instagram.com/kameralnie/
Want to support the podcast so we can make better episodes more often? Become a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/behindtheglass00:00 - Intro03:51 - Porsche GT3 Touring06:00 - Land Rover Defender V807:20 - VW Golf GTi09:00 - Lamborghini Gallardo10:15 - AMG GTC13:00 - McLaren 600LT15:45 - Audi R8 V10 Plus16:15 - Vauxhall Adam17:00 - Porsche 996 GT318:30 - 911 50th Anniversary19:00 - Jaguar F-Type R20:00 - Lexus GSF20:45 - Maserati GT21:00 - Audi A421:15 - Ferrari 488 Spider21:45 - BMW M550d Touring23:00 - Jaguar F-Type23:30 - BMW I824:45 - Land Rover Discovery25:30 - Alpine A11026:30 - Mercedes SLS28:00 - GT86 Safari29:00 - Audi E-Tron GT30:00 - Audi S5 Manual31:30 - Volvo S60 Polestar32:15 - Lotus Espirit33:30 - Dodge Viper35:30 - AMG GT 5036:00 - Nissan GT-R R3437:00 - MG ZR38:30 - Jaguar XJ57539:45 - Ford Fiesta Zetec40:45 - BMW 635d42:30 - Datsun 240Z43:00 - Mercedes CLS55 AMG44:00 - Audi R8 V10 Manual Spyder44:45 - Porsche Taycan RWD45:30 - VW Golf GTI Edition 3046:30 - Smart Brabus48:00 - Ford Mustang Boss 30249:00 - Aston Martin Vantage AMR49:15 - Macan GTS49:30 - Mazda MX-5 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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On this crew show, Matt tells us about spending the weekend with Tom Segura on tour! He saw the shows, explored Seattle, and got a glimpse of life on the road. We've also been driving the Aston Martin Vantage F1 Edition, which makes us think of the AMG GT (and certain 911s). Q&A includes personal luxury coupes, track tires, best track toy under $40k, watch advice, and even a bit of career advice. This show was recorded on 10/18/2021. For a limited time, my listeners get their first month free - and, after you've been a member, CrowdHealth will include a Fitness Wearable. That's 30 days to try risk-free plus the Fitness Wearable. Just go to http://www.joincrowdhealth.com/fit and enter code Tire at sign up. When you purchase a 3-month Babbel subscription, you'll get an additional 3 months for free. Just go to http://www.BABBEL. com and use promo code TIRE. Go to http://www.blackvue.com/TST and use the promo code TIRE to get 10% off of any BlackVue dashcam. Free shipping for orders over $200. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app now, use promo code TIRE, bet $1 on this Sunday's Formula Racing Grand Prix and win $100 in free bets if any driver finishes a lap. Want early access to this episode? To watch the live stream? Bonus shows, or ad-free shows? Join our Patreon! Go to https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast and check out the tiers. It all starts at just $3/month! Follow us! T: @thesmokingtire @zackklapman IG: @thesmokingtire @fakezackklapman Click here for the most honest car reviews out there: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Want shorter podcasts? Subscribe to our new CLIPS channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCD4WGV-W5zD1MK4yHbNGwmw
The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S e-Performance debuts as the most powerful AMG vehicle ever. Subaru accidentally reveals the new Forester Wilderness early and teases its first EV, which is really a rebadged Toyota BZ4X. Toyota shows an oddly proportioned Hilux Revo GR Sport truck, and with Labor Day weekend upon us, we look at some amazing motorhomes including an electric model with a rotary engine as a range extender.
Kicking tires we chat, talk and discuss all things cars. Jimmy - https://www.instagram.com/jimmy.mak.media - https://www.instagram.com/revscene/ Justin - https://www.instagram.com/justincchan/ - https://www.instagram.com/overdriveautotuning
If you want to save money on car repairs – preventive maintenance is the way to go. That means replacing your vehicles filters on a timely basis. When and what do you need to replace? We'll learn together. For more information about filters listen to another Auto Correct podcast: http://autocorrect.mpbonline.org/episodes/auto-correct-filtersDiscussion:types of filters - air, oil, cabin, fuelchange to protect your vehicle and save on repairsCalls:additivesover filling gas tankcleaning your enginedriving near beachmore over filling gas tankengine knockwindow channel maintenancelong lasting engine Recalls for the week: Nissan is recalling certain 2020-2021 Titan, Titan XD, and Versa vehicles. The front right and/or left turn signal bulb can crack and fail to illuminate.GM is recalling certain 2021 Chevrolet Traverse and Buick Enclave vehicles. During service by dealers, certain vehicles may have received incorrect air bag calibration software that may affect frontal airbag deployment.Nissan is recalling certain 2021 Rogue vehicles. The second-row upper tether wires may have been improperly welded to the seatback frame, preventing a child seat from being securely anchored. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 225, "Child Restraint Anchorage Systems."Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016-2018 AMG GT vehicles. The bonding between the carbon-fiber driveshaft and the flange may be insufficient, which could result in driveshaft separation.You can find out if your car has a past recall by going to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's website: https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and inputting your VIN number. Or find their SaferCar app.In the news: Buc-ee's is set to invest $50 million into its first-ever Mississippi store. The 80,000 square foot business will be located at the exit off Menge Avenue and Interstate 10. The board of supervisors agreed Tuesday to invest an additional $15 million into infrastructure at that location to help support the new Buc-ee's. https://www.wdam.com/2021/07/06/buc-ees-set-invest-50-million-south-mississippi-location/Auto Casey: Kia Carnival Short take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C94HItMRVto&t=0sLong version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG5s2_DDM14Keep up with Allison on social media:https://www.facebook.com/theladyautomechanic78/ https://www.instagram.com/the_lady_auto_mechanic/ https://twitter.com/TheLadyAutoMech https://www.automotivegroup.biz/contactus.htm See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Ep #17 - Sports car vs Supercar vs Hypercar // Part I Ep #17 – Is the C8 Corvette a supercar? Alex and Nathan discuss modern performance car categories and debate the placement of Porsche 911, Nissan GT-R, AMG GT, C8 Corvette, and more!
※ 本文章发布于订阅号:百车全说,订阅号阅读更加方便,欢迎关注想必大家最近都刷到了不少苏州GT SHOW的视频 一大群人不好好进场馆看展,反而挤在场馆门口的天桥下,盯着一台台性能车和超跑呼啸而过,不得不说,这种浓厚的玩车氛围,不是每天都能感受到的。在这个时间,我们团队的小伙伴们其实也没闲着。传垚去浙江国际赛车场,参加了“AMG GT 24小时”赛道活动,在这个活动之前,奔驰旗下的AMG GT Black Series也是刚刚在浙赛刷完了圈速,夺得了浙赛最速量产车的头衔,当然,这台车在早些时候已经刷新了纽北量产车的圈速纪录。小谢则是去了GT SHOW,这也是他第一次去看类似的改装车展,所以感觉看到什么都新鲜,一回来就和兔子分享这次的见闻,看了哪些品牌,有哪些展车改的很好,小谢自己也是性能车的准车主,订购的奔驰AMG A35还在路上没有交付,这次看完GT SHOW回来,他已经在构思未来给自己车买什么品牌的改装件了。兔子就很淡定,GT SHOW期间选择在家带孩子,他对于GT SHOW这种改装展会已经是很熟悉了,而且兔子和GT SHOW的总负责人还有改联网的人都认识,因为兔子之前在国内的一家轮毂公司上班,光是GT SHOW就以展商的身份去了两届,还不算CAS之类的其他改装展会,而且去到那边其实也就是一堆熟人聚一起吹牛,然后晚上闭馆之后再去附近找个地方一起吃吃饭,所以他对于这种改装展真的就两个字——麻了。所以,今天主要是和各位聊聊有关汽车改装方面的话题,和大家一起聊聊今年的GT SHOW,同时向各位科普一些改装方面的文化和知识,因为改装并不是性能车和超跑的专利,哪怕你的车是平平无奇的买菜车,依然可以将车辆改装成自己喜欢的样子,如果你喜欢汽车改装,那么一定要看下去,以后我们也可以多说说这一类的内容。今年的GT SHOW发生了哪些事?接着,我们来盘点一下今年GT SHOW期间比较值得聊的事情。第一个事情,就是有人开着一台法拉利炸街,还有一台奥迪S4炸街结果撞车,我相信有人应该在网上看过这两个视频了,包括我在看视频底下的留言评论的时候,其实两极分化还挺严重的,有的人觉得炸街就是违法,有的人则觉得如果人家车子是原厂的,哪怕炸翻天都管不着人家,毕竟法拉利和S4都不算便宜的车,说违法的都是吃不到葡萄说葡萄酸的。我就这件事情也和团队小伙伴们交换了一下看法,兔子告诉我,其实每年都有类似的事情,基本上只要GT SHOW一开,展馆周边或多或少都有人炸街,之前2017年GT SHOW,场外面不仅炸街,还有人在那儿跑直线加速赛或者绕着场馆飙车,以至于2018年GT SHOW的时候,整个场馆外面一堆交警值守,后来只要GT SHOW开展,场馆周围都有大量的交警进行值守。我问兔子,为什么这些车要在那儿炸街?兔子觉得一方面是因为那条路上有很多来看展的人,这样可以显摆一下自己的改装车,再一个是因为场馆入口那里有个桥洞,排气能在里面显得特别响,有混响的效果,但是兔子还是挺看不起这些人的,用一句歇后语来说,就是“穷人乍富挺腰肚”。第二个事情,是一个国内的品牌去参展,结果展示刹车卡钳的时候,那个卡钳的位置没放对,因为一般展商在展示卡钳的时候,要么是油嘴向上竖着摆,要么就直接把卡钳横着摆,结果这个品牌的卡钳全是清一色油嘴朝下摆在那儿,以至于很多人看展的时候都觉得纳闷,怎么会出现这种低级失误,而且整个展馆里也不止这一家在展示刹车卡钳,难道这个品牌的工作人员,就不会看看别家是怎么进行展示的吗?第三个事情,是这次展会竟然还有专门做卡钳罩的厂商去参展,而且摆了满满一墙的卡钳罩,这就让人很无语了,因为卡钳罩这种东西,其实根本就不能算改装件,结果还出现在这种大型的改装展上,这简直就是个笑话。首先,我们要明确一点,不管是铝合金的卡钳罩还是塑料的卡钳罩,但凡脱落之后都具有危险性,如果是在车辆高速行驶的时候发生脱落,那后果不堪设想。之前我们在聊广汽影豹的时候,其实就已经说过这件事情,我直到今天都没搞懂广汽到底是怎么想的,竟然给原厂车也在前轮弄了个卡钳罩,这已经不是自欺欺人的问题了,这简直就是拿消费者的生命安全在开玩笑。其次,卡钳罩这种东西的安全性,和是不是车厂出来的没有任何关系,因为卡钳罩本身就是一块板子,通过拧螺丝或者卡扣甚至是粘贴的方式进行固定,然后挡在原车小卡钳的外面,这种安装方式就注定了有脱落的可能性,这也是为什么我不止一次的说过,哪怕不改刹车,也不要把卡钳罩装在车上。当然,我也能理解这种东西出现在展会中的原因,毕竟人家交了展位费,大家也都要吃饭,肯定不能拒绝人家去参展,只是GT SHOW作为国内本就不多的大型改装展,其本身就应该起到引导作用,只能说希望今后能少在GT SHOW上看到这种东西。第四个事情,就是有个做锻造轮毂的国产品牌去参展,结果展示的轮毂造型,有很多都是仿大牌的款式,比如RAYS TE37、BBS RI-A这些,然后有意思的一幕出现了,在这个国锻轮毂的展位隔壁,就是BBS和RAYS的展位,这不禁让我想起2017年的上海车展,保时捷的CEO奥利弗·布鲁姆看到了众泰SR9,然后留下了一副不置可否的表情。那么,有人会问了,难道日本BBS、RAYS这些轮毂品牌就不会去起诉侵权吗,就像当年路虎起诉陆风侵权那样,其实,这里面涉及到几个方面的问题。首先,不管是日本BBS还是RAYS或者是别的轮毂品牌,其本身都是小公司,这个一点都不夸张,哪怕日本BBS这种名满全球的品牌,其实除掉工厂的工人之外,公司里也就二三十个人,根本没有精力去搞这些事情。其次,在咱们国内进行的这些展会,这种国际性的大牌轮毂,基本上都是代理拿着产品过去进行展示,就比如BBS和RAYS的轮毂就是国内的代理“深圳零创”拿过去的,所以你要说和这些轮毂品牌官方之间有什么关系,其实也没啥太大的关系,毕竟代理商也不会太去纠结这种仿品的问题。最后,就是轮毂的设计专利问题,我们且不说这些国际大牌根本无暇在国内申请轮毂外观设计专利,即便是国内做轮毂的厂家,也面临着大量的抄袭的问题,因为外观设计专利的保护范围对于轮毂而言十分有限,那些做仿制品的轮毂厂家基本上都是在打擦边球,哪怕做的一模一样,但是只要不在轮毂上刻印人家的商标,或者不用人家品牌商标的轮毂盖,就很难构成侵权的问题。而且即便是一些国际大牌,其实也存在相互抄造型的事情,比如美国的NICHE和德国的BBS,这俩都属于国际大牌,但是NICHE的M116就和德产BBS的CI-R样子很像,所以也算是见惯不怪了。GT SHOW的过去和现在聊完这次GT SHOW发生的一些事情,我们再来聊一聊这个GT SHOW本身,它其实是改联网主办的汽车改装展会,而改联网之前其实一直都在做汽车改装杂志,还有汽车改装垂直类信息网站。其实国内最早的大型改装车展应该是CAS,也就是China Auto Salon,名字基本上就是照着国际三大改装车展之一的日本Tokyo Auto Salon来取的,但是CAS从开办至今总有些江河日下的感觉,主要原因我觉得可能还是不会玩一些花活儿,每年搞的都跟产品展销会一样,以至于外行去了看不到什么热闹,内行去了发现全是熟人。而GT SHOW则属于摸着CAS过河,最早的GT SHOW可以追溯到2014年,那会儿说是GT SHOW的开端,实际上就是在F1上海站的外场摆摊,那会儿也没什么人去看,基本上就是邀请一些和改联网关系比较好的改装品牌商或者代理商参展,再吸引一些改装店老板还有小批量的改装车主去溜达溜达。到了是2015年的9月份,第二届GT SHOW也是拉开帷幕,那时候他们学着CAS在上海开展,而且这一次终于不是在外场摆摊了,直接去了国家会展中心,只不过从这一次展会结束之后就一直停摆,直到2017年3月的时候才卷土重来。按官方的说法,2017年举办的算是第三届GT SHOW,但是对于大部分改装车主来说,基本上从这一届开始,才认识到了有GT SHOW这么个展会,不过这也是被人吐槽的最厉害的一届GT SHOW。因为那时候有一个参展商请泷泽萝拉过来亮了个相,还搞了个握手签名会,运气好的还能合影,如果说这只是参展商的行为,展商自己去宣传宣传,其实也没有什么好说的,但是那时候GT SHOW的主办方却把这事儿拿出来做成了宣传点。如果你觉得这事儿无伤大雅,那我再告诉你一件事情,就是这个参展商实际上是一个开设在境外的博彩公司,本来改装车在国内就是个亚文化,很多人对于汽车改装都抱有抵触甚至讨厌的情绪,结果GT SHOW主办方不仅让这个做赌博的公司过来参展,而且还允许他们带了个AV女优过来,以至于那时候不少人都在骂GT SHOW的主办方,这样的行为很容易让人不了解汽车改装的人,把汽车改装和黄赌毒联系到一起。到了2018年的第四届GT SHOW,主办方也算是明白了过来,那一年的展会就没有搞太多花里胡哨的东西,但是由于前一届展会的时候,外面道路上很多车主在炸街和飙车,而且在2018年开展的当天,又来了一堆炸街和飙车的老鼠屎,于是引起了苏州警方的高度重视,出动了大批警力到现场,扣押了一堆改装车,以至于正常去看展的改装车主都受到了波及,很多人那时候开玩笑,说自己喝着可乐开着车,突然就被交警给拦了。再之后2019年的GT SHOW就趋于平淡,到了后来2020年的GT SHOW,由于疫情的缘故,本来都是在3月开展的,被拖到了8月底,那时候最搞笑的一件事情,就是国内一家做轮毂的厂家为了做宣传,把正在看展会的溜溜哥逮住了,然后拖过去合影和拍视频,弄的有点尴尬,而到了现在2021年5月底的GT SHOW,其实也是延期了,不过今年没去苏州看展的也不用觉得可惜,因为GT SHOW在今年搞了个二场活动,马上10月中旬会在佛山再搞一次。国内外有哪些相关的改装车展除了GT SHOW之外,我们在国内还能去看哪些改装车展,我觉得比较值得看的有这几个。China Auto Salon这个就是我们俗称的CAS展,一般是每年的9月份在上海开展。GT SHOW现在的GT SHOW应该算是国内热度最高的改装车展了,很多网红也都会去,按之前官方的说法是每年的3月举行,但是具体的时间还是要等官方通知。ASI这个展会全称叫“中国汽车运动文化产业博览会”,简称“ASI汽车运动展”,主打的都是和汽车赛事相关的内容,展会期间全是各种赛用的部件和装备,而且有不少车队会去参展,所以能在那儿看到不少车队的赛车,2015年在珠海搞的第一届,2016年12月在上海搞了第二届,运气好的话还能在展会期间碰到一些职业车手。但是,不知道为啥这个展会现在不搞了,可能确实受众太小了,比起GT SHOW或者CAS这种外行也能看热闹的展会,专业性极高的ASI只能让内行去看门道。Essen Motor Show这个展会其实算国际三大改装车展之一的德国埃森展在国内的分展,每年都是跟着广州车展放在一起举行,2018年11月在广州办了第一届,如果不关心这种改装车展的人,说不定还以为是广州车展搞的改装展,不过相比于德国本土的埃森展而言,国内没有德国当地办的那么死板,稍微有些活力。在这里也是和各位聊一聊国际三大改装车展。最出名的其实就是美国SEMA展,每年都在拉斯维加斯举办,《速度与激情》里面饰演“韩”的演员成康,自己在现实生活里也特别喜欢玩改装车,之前还和朋友一起做了个节目叫《Z DREAM》,讲的是他修复并改装一台尼桑240Z的故事,基本上他每年都会带着自己的改装车去参展,运气好的话还可以找他签名合影。其次就是日本的Tokyo Auto Salon,也就是日本东京改装车展,这也是RWB梦开始的地方,因为2009年的时候,中井启开着他那台改了RWB宽体的磨砂黑色保时捷930过去,然后一炮而红,成为人们关注的焦点,现在每年在东京改装车展上都能看到各式各样的改装车,如果经济条件允许的话,我特别建议各位有机会去感受一下,那个氛围真的太好了。最后就是德国的Essen Motor Show,翻译成中文就是德国埃森展,这个展会虽然是欧洲最大的改装车展,但是对于外行其实并不太友好,基本上就跟逛博物馆一样,很多车子就是停在那边,然后把机盖打开给你看机舱里面的部件,或者就是把改装件放那儿给你看,如果没有相关的知识储备,你会觉得非常无聊。学院派与街头派最后,和各位聊一聊我自己对于汽车改装的一些看法。从我自己的角度来看,我喜欢把汽车改装分成“学院派”和“街头派”。首先,我们说说“学院派”,这里面其实包括两种类型的品牌或者公司。第一种,就是车厂下辖的高性能部门,比如德国有奔驰的AMG系列、宝马的M系列、奥迪的RS系列、大众的R系列,英国有捷豹SVR系列、MINI的JCW系列,日本有日产的NISMO系列、丰田的TRD系列和GR系列、本田的TYPE-R系列、三菱的evo系列、斯巴鲁的STI系列等等,美国有凯迪拉克的V系列、道奇的SRT系列、福特的RS系列等等,包括咱们国内的领克“+”系列,其实也是这种类型。换言之,这种类型的车其实可以看作出厂就是改装车,好处就是有极高的稳定性,但是缺点也很明显,那就是为了兼顾各项之间的平衡,会使得某些方面无法去满足车主的需求,毕竟汽车改装本身就是个性化的体现。此外就是有一点比较可惜,我们国产车里目前可以真正意义上算作高性能的,也只有领克的“+”,而且实际上目前03+的性能也不算特别离谱,和同样是2.0T四缸机的奔驰A45S AMG、高尔夫R都有不小的差距,哪怕去和奥迪S3这种入门级性能车进行对比,人家的S3也可以轻松崩哭03+,更不用说性能更强悍的奥迪RS3了。当然,我也很清楚性能的前提是价格,毕竟一台高性能车的定义并不只是加速够快,还要保证操控性、稳定性等等方面,但是我还是希望,能看到一台真正意义上的国产高性能燃油车,而不是一堆厂家拿着电动车这种廉价的百公里加速成绩,去吹嘘自己的运动性能有多好,或者是换一套包围、贴点拉花在上面,就吹嘘自己的车子是性能车或者运动车,这种行为在真正玩车、懂车的人眼里,其实就是一个笑话。第二种,是类似于ABT、阿尔宾娜、巴博斯、RUF、Oettinger、SHELBY之类的,他们都具备整车生产资质,而且都是独立运作的公司,即便是像SHELBY这种造出Mustang GT500但是却让福特进行销售的公司,其本身和福特也只是合作关系,并没有被收购成为车厂下辖的高性能部门。相比于车厂下辖的高性能部门而言,这些品牌出品的车辆其实在性能上或者说自由度上更高,他们可以在原厂车辆的基础上尽可能的去发挥自己的想象力,也可以尽可能的去展现自己的技术实力,在这些车厂眼里根本没有“挤牙膏”三个字,要做就做到极致,但是他们也会受到车辆品牌或者自身历史传承的限制,就比如阿尔宾娜这种公司,它本身就是靠改装宝马成名的,一路传承下来也使得他们不会去改别的品牌的车。其次,我们聊一聊“街头派”,这些品牌就显得更加自由一些,因为自身没有背靠这些车厂,说的再直白一些就是个体户,所以也不会受到车辆品牌的限制,但是改装的技术水平那是相当可以的。比如,日本有RWB、诸星一家、LB、RE雨宫、rocket bunny、WALD这些,不过RWB和RE雨宫属于比较执着的,一个盯着保时捷去做,一个盯着马自达转子去做,属于比较执着的那种。再比如,欧洲有MTM、HAMANN哈曼、AC schnitzer(亚琛施那泽)、STARTECH、TECHART(泰卡特)这类公司,美国有赛麟、轩尼诗、谢尔比等等,这些品牌的产品相对而言就比较宽泛,改装的车型也是五花八门。但是,这些“街头派”都有一个问题,那就是除了美国和欧洲的一些品牌,由于国情关系可以整车销售之外,其他的品牌基本上都没有整车生产和销售的资质,哪怕他们自己都有完整的研发、生产(哪怕是找代工)、销售体系,也只能去做独立的改装厂,或者成为配件供应商。除了这些大品牌之外,我们平常接触到的那些独立的改装门店其实也算“街头派”当中的一员,只不过门店和门店之间的水平有差别,也会出现良莠不齐的现象,包括我认识很多号称做汽车改装的,实际上干的也就是修理厂的活,给客户换个排气、装个刹车之类的,然后靠产品挣点差价,丝毫不会想着怎么去教育客户、引导客户,去帮客户把车子改好。当然,我也能理解这些现象的存在,毕竟大家都要吃饭,甚至于很多车主其实也并不想去好好的了解汽车改装,我身边就有很多这样的人,看别人换了套排气,自己也想去换一套,然后几家门店比比价格,网上再看看价格,最后挑个最便宜的去买,什么声浪质感、共振大小一概不管,反正只要有声音就行。最后,还是想跟各位说一下,依照咱们国内现行的法律法规,很多汽车改装的项目都是违法的,大多数你看着炫酷无比的改装车,其实都不能完全合法的上路行驶。为什么电动车当道,仍然有那么多人热爱燃油车前段时间,我发了一条调侃性质的微博,意思是AMG GT Black Series号称最速量产车,虽然装着一颗730马力/800牛米的V8发动机,起售价格还定到了368.88万,但是百公里加速“也才”3.2秒,和3.3秒的特斯拉Model 3 Performance高性能全轮驱动版成绩差不多,关键是一台AMG GT Black Series可以买十几台Model 3 Performance高性能全轮驱动版,结果很多人在评论里反驳我,觉得我有辱AMG的名号。其实,我真正的意思并不是那样,而是我觉得现在的高性能电动车,确实将动力门槛拉的很低,以前一般的家用车根本跑不到5秒内破百,百公里加速成绩6-7秒左右的车,已经算是动力强劲了,毕竟大多数人开的还是百公里加速9秒、10秒甚至10秒开外的买菜车。那时候,想要在原厂状态下体验4秒破百的推背感,除了奔驰AMG A45、奥迪RS3之类的高性能小钢炮,怎么也得是百万级的燃油性能车,如果想要体验3秒破百的性能,那么基本上只剩下动辄几百万的燃油超跑可以满足。但是,现在除了Model 3 Performance高性能全轮驱动版之外,还有比亚迪汉EV、小鹏P7四驱高性能版和新出的极氪001,这些电动车都可以做到3-4秒破百的成绩,这就让很多性能车与超跑车主接受不了,因为之前在燃油车领域里,想要达到这样的加速成绩,都必须靠大排量发动机或者成本极高、售价也极高的发动机才能实现,而这就使得这些高性能车的售价都不够亲民,必须要花费大量的真金白银才能拥有。当然,我一向觉得“百公里加速成绩”并不等于“性能强悍”,因为强悍的性能还包含刹车、转向、悬挂、轻量化、空气动力学等等因素,可是目前市面上动力强的电动车,大多数都是依靠双电机去怼出夸张的功率,其他方面则是从一开始就没有按照性能车的标准去设计,这就导致电动车在零百加速上可以傲视群雄,但一下赛道就暴露出本质性的问题,比如电池包的重量太重、刹车热衰减严重、底盘没有加强,入弯车身姿态惨不忍睹……引用某大爷的一句话:“直线踩油门谁不会啊,弯道快才是真的快!”。而奔驰AMG GT Black Series这台车,除了有数据极其夸张的V8发动机,还有很多平常人不了解的提升,比如全车大量采用碳纤维,更换了仅13.9千克的碳纤维传动轴,前唇可以根据模式去自由伸缩,整套空力套件可以提供400公斤下压力……这也就促使这台车即便是在下雨天的纽北,也跑出了6分43秒616的成绩,只比迈凯伦P1 LM这种1000马力的怪兽慢了0.4秒,而电动车中最快的特斯拉Model S Plaid成绩是7分13秒,而且特斯拉对这车进行了赛道化改装,与正常市售版本是不一样的,所以,我们看到各大赛道的圈速榜单,还是长期被各种燃油性能车和燃油超跑占据,尽管蔚来EP9在纽北跑出了6分45秒9的成绩,可这台车至今为止也没有正式的进行销售。可惜的是,燃油车终究会被电动车淘汰,这次传垚参加完活动回来就跟我们说:“AMG自己都承认,未来会逐渐朝向电动化转型,而不是单纯依靠大排量了。”这也是为啥奔驰AMG GT Black Series这台车定价如此高昂,可还是一上市就被抢购一空,准确来说是还未上市就已售罄,指导价只是做做样子,实际的落地价远远超过了指导价,可以说是一台行走的房产证。之所以价格这么贵,主要原因是这车全国也就20多台,买家大多数都是抱着收藏的心态去购买,毕竟这台车厂家已经帮你改装到极致,说是燃油车的巅峰之作有些夸张,但绝对算的上是你能买到的性能最强悍的奔驰,未来几年AMG将会转向发动机+电动机的路线,连C63都变成2.0T四缸机了,再往后全面电动化也是必然。当然,这么做也是无可奈何,一方面,目前的环保法规对燃油车非常不友好,几乎砍断了大排量燃油车未来所有的发展可能,很多车企也已经宣布停止下一代发动机的开发;另一方面,电动机确实比发动机更容易做出更大的功率,大排量、大涡轮、部件强化的成本非常高,同时电动机超快的动力响应,也是发动机无法比拟的,而将电池集中放置在底盘中部,也有利于车辆重心的平衡,这些都是电动车的先天优势。但是,想要做出厉害的电动性能车、电动超跑,目前需要解决的主要问题是轻量化,毕竟电池实在是太重了,即使像保时捷Taycan这种在各个方面达到燃油性能车标准的电动车,车重也达到了2.2-2.3吨,而且电动车没有声浪也是很多人嗤之以鼻的问题,厂家也意识到了这一点,比如Taycan就特意营造出一种电动车的独特“声浪”,但这种充满电子味道的声音,终究不像大排量的怒吼那么有灵魂,甚至都比不过四缸小钢炮改完排气之后的声浪。当然,这并不是说电动车不能去改装,我也见过不少特斯拉Model 3玩低趴,包括五菱宏光MINI EV也有很多人去改,欧拉好猫也和iAcro合作打造出了“好猫·如虎”……所以,无论是燃油车还是电动车,只要你有一颗爱车的心,我相信怎么玩都不是问题,只是如果你也有燃油情怀的话,那还是且玩且珍惜吧。可以添加微信46415254加入我们的社群音频图文更新在订阅号: 百车全说每期抽三条留言,每人赠168元的“芥末绿”燃油添加剂一瓶点击订阅,每周三,周六更新会有提醒新听友可以搜索:百车全说2014,百车全说2015,百车全说2016,往期300多个小时的节目可供收听
※ 本文章发布于订阅号:百车全说,订阅号阅读更加方便,欢迎关注想必大家最近都刷到了不少苏州GT SHOW的视频 一大群人不好好进场馆看展,反而挤在场馆门口的天桥下,盯着一台台性能车和超跑呼啸而过,不得不说,这种浓厚的玩车氛围,不是每天都能感受到的。在这个时间,我们团队的小伙伴们其实也没闲着。传垚去浙江国际赛车场,参加了“AMG GT 24小时”赛道活动,在这个活动之前,奔驰旗下的AMG GT Black Series也是刚刚在浙赛刷完了圈速,夺得了浙赛最速量产车的头衔,当然,这台车在早些时候已经刷新了纽北量产车的圈速纪录。小谢则是去了GT SHOW,这也是他第一次去看类似的改装车展,所以感觉看到什么都新鲜,一回来就和兔子分享这次的见闻,看了哪些品牌,有哪些展车改的很好,小谢自己也是性能车的准车主,订购的奔驰AMG A35还在路上没有交付,这次看完GT SHOW回来,他已经在构思未来给自己车买什么品牌的改装件了。兔子就很淡定,GT SHOW期间选择在家带孩子,他对于GT SHOW这种改装展会已经是很熟悉了,而且兔子和GT SHOW的总负责人还有改联网的人都认识,因为兔子之前在国内的一家轮毂公司上班,光是GT SHOW就以展商的身份去了两届,还不算CAS之类的其他改装展会,而且去到那边其实也就是一堆熟人聚一起吹牛,然后晚上闭馆之后再去附近找个地方一起吃吃饭,所以他对于这种改装展真的就两个字——麻了。所以,今天主要是和各位聊聊有关汽车改装方面的话题,和大家一起聊聊今年的GT SHOW,同时向各位科普一些改装方面的文化和知识,因为改装并不是性能车和超跑的专利,哪怕你的车是平平无奇的买菜车,依然可以将车辆改装成自己喜欢的样子,如果你喜欢汽车改装,那么一定要看下去,以后我们也可以多说说这一类的内容。今年的GT SHOW发生了哪些事?接着,我们来盘点一下今年GT SHOW期间比较值得聊的事情。第一个事情,就是有人开着一台法拉利炸街,还有一台奥迪S4炸街结果撞车,我相信有人应该在网上看过这两个视频了,包括我在看视频底下的留言评论的时候,其实两极分化还挺严重的,有的人觉得炸街就是违法,有的人则觉得如果人家车子是原厂的,哪怕炸翻天都管不着人家,毕竟法拉利和S4都不算便宜的车,说违法的都是吃不到葡萄说葡萄酸的。我就这件事情也和团队小伙伴们交换了一下看法,兔子告诉我,其实每年都有类似的事情,基本上只要GT SHOW一开,展馆周边或多或少都有人炸街,之前2017年GT SHOW,场外面不仅炸街,还有人在那儿跑直线加速赛或者绕着场馆飙车,以至于2018年GT SHOW的时候,整个场馆外面一堆交警值守,后来只要GT SHOW开展,场馆周围都有大量的交警进行值守。我问兔子,为什么这些车要在那儿炸街?兔子觉得一方面是因为那条路上有很多来看展的人,这样可以显摆一下自己的改装车,再一个是因为场馆入口那里有个桥洞,排气能在里面显得特别响,有混响的效果,但是兔子还是挺看不起这些人的,用一句歇后语来说,就是“穷人乍富挺腰肚”。第二个事情,是一个国内的品牌去参展,结果展示刹车卡钳的时候,那个卡钳的位置没放对,因为一般展商在展示卡钳的时候,要么是油嘴向上竖着摆,要么就直接把卡钳横着摆,结果这个品牌的卡钳全是清一色油嘴朝下摆在那儿,以至于很多人看展的时候都觉得纳闷,怎么会出现这种低级失误,而且整个展馆里也不止这一家在展示刹车卡钳,难道这个品牌的工作人员,就不会看看别家是怎么进行展示的吗?第三个事情,是这次展会竟然还有专门做卡钳罩的厂商去参展,而且摆了满满一墙的卡钳罩,这就让人很无语了,因为卡钳罩这种东西,其实根本就不能算改装件,结果还出现在这种大型的改装展上,这简直就是个笑话。首先,我们要明确一点,不管是铝合金的卡钳罩还是塑料的卡钳罩,但凡脱落之后都具有危险性,如果是在车辆高速行驶的时候发生脱落,那后果不堪设想。之前我们在聊广汽影豹的时候,其实就已经说过这件事情,我直到今天都没搞懂广汽到底是怎么想的,竟然给原厂车也在前轮弄了个卡钳罩,这已经不是自欺欺人的问题了,这简直就是拿消费者的生命安全在开玩笑。其次,卡钳罩这种东西的安全性,和是不是车厂出来的没有任何关系,因为卡钳罩本身就是一块板子,通过拧螺丝或者卡扣甚至是粘贴的方式进行固定,然后挡在原车小卡钳的外面,这种安装方式就注定了有脱落的可能性,这也是为什么我不止一次的说过,哪怕不改刹车,也不要把卡钳罩装在车上。当然,我也能理解这种东西出现在展会中的原因,毕竟人家交了展位费,大家也都要吃饭,肯定不能拒绝人家去参展,只是GT SHOW作为国内本就不多的大型改装展,其本身就应该起到引导作用,只能说希望今后能少在GT SHOW上看到这种东西。第四个事情,就是有个做锻造轮毂的国产品牌去参展,结果展示的轮毂造型,有很多都是仿大牌的款式,比如RAYS TE37、BBS RI-A这些,然后有意思的一幕出现了,在这个国锻轮毂的展位隔壁,就是BBS和RAYS的展位,这不禁让我想起2017年的上海车展,保时捷的CEO奥利弗·布鲁姆看到了众泰SR9,然后留下了一副不置可否的表情。那么,有人会问了,难道日本BBS、RAYS这些轮毂品牌就不会去起诉侵权吗,就像当年路虎起诉陆风侵权那样,其实,这里面涉及到几个方面的问题。首先,不管是日本BBS还是RAYS或者是别的轮毂品牌,其本身都是小公司,这个一点都不夸张,哪怕日本BBS这种名满全球的品牌,其实除掉工厂的工人之外,公司里也就二三十个人,根本没有精力去搞这些事情。其次,在咱们国内进行的这些展会,这种国际性的大牌轮毂,基本上都是代理拿着产品过去进行展示,就比如BBS和RAYS的轮毂就是国内的代理“深圳零创”拿过去的,所以你要说和这些轮毂品牌官方之间有什么关系,其实也没啥太大的关系,毕竟代理商也不会太去纠结这种仿品的问题。最后,就是轮毂的设计专利问题,我们且不说这些国际大牌根本无暇在国内申请轮毂外观设计专利,即便是国内做轮毂的厂家,也面临着大量的抄袭的问题,因为外观设计专利的保护范围对于轮毂而言十分有限,那些做仿制品的轮毂厂家基本上都是在打擦边球,哪怕做的一模一样,但是只要不在轮毂上刻印人家的商标,或者不用人家品牌商标的轮毂盖,就很难构成侵权的问题。而且即便是一些国际大牌,其实也存在相互抄造型的事情,比如美国的NICHE和德国的BBS,这俩都属于国际大牌,但是NICHE的M116就和德产BBS的CI-R样子很像,所以也算是见惯不怪了。GT SHOW的过去和现在聊完这次GT SHOW发生的一些事情,我们再来聊一聊这个GT SHOW本身,它其实是改联网主办的汽车改装展会,而改联网之前其实一直都在做汽车改装杂志,还有汽车改装垂直类信息网站。其实国内最早的大型改装车展应该是CAS,也就是China Auto Salon,名字基本上就是照着国际三大改装车展之一的日本Tokyo Auto Salon来取的,但是CAS从开办至今总有些江河日下的感觉,主要原因我觉得可能还是不会玩一些花活儿,每年搞的都跟产品展销会一样,以至于外行去了看不到什么热闹,内行去了发现全是熟人。而GT SHOW则属于摸着CAS过河,最早的GT SHOW可以追溯到2014年,那会儿说是GT SHOW的开端,实际上就是在F1上海站的外场摆摊,那会儿也没什么人去看,基本上就是邀请一些和改联网关系比较好的改装品牌商或者代理商参展,再吸引一些改装店老板还有小批量的改装车主去溜达溜达。到了是2015年的9月份,第二届GT SHOW也是拉开帷幕,那时候他们学着CAS在上海开展,而且这一次终于不是在外场摆摊了,直接去了国家会展中心,只不过从这一次展会结束之后就一直停摆,直到2017年3月的时候才卷土重来。按官方的说法,2017年举办的算是第三届GT SHOW,但是对于大部分改装车主来说,基本上从这一届开始,才认识到了有GT SHOW这么个展会,不过这也是被人吐槽的最厉害的一届GT SHOW。因为那时候有一个参展商请泷泽萝拉过来亮了个相,还搞了个握手签名会,运气好的还能合影,如果说这只是参展商的行为,展商自己去宣传宣传,其实也没有什么好说的,但是那时候GT SHOW的主办方却把这事儿拿出来做成了宣传点。如果你觉得这事儿无伤大雅,那我再告诉你一件事情,就是这个参展商实际上是一个开设在境外的博彩公司,本来改装车在国内就是个亚文化,很多人对于汽车改装都抱有抵触甚至讨厌的情绪,结果GT SHOW主办方不仅让这个做赌博的公司过来参展,而且还允许他们带了个AV女优过来,以至于那时候不少人都在骂GT SHOW的主办方,这样的行为很容易让人不了解汽车改装的人,把汽车改装和黄赌毒联系到一起。到了2018年的第四届GT SHOW,主办方也算是明白了过来,那一年的展会就没有搞太多花里胡哨的东西,但是由于前一届展会的时候,外面道路上很多车主在炸街和飙车,而且在2018年开展的当天,又来了一堆炸街和飙车的老鼠屎,于是引起了苏州警方的高度重视,出动了大批警力到现场,扣押了一堆改装车,以至于正常去看展的改装车主都受到了波及,很多人那时候开玩笑,说自己喝着可乐开着车,突然就被交警给拦了。再之后2019年的GT SHOW就趋于平淡,到了后来2020年的GT SHOW,由于疫情的缘故,本来都是在3月开展的,被拖到了8月底,那时候最搞笑的一件事情,就是国内一家做轮毂的厂家为了做宣传,把正在看展会的溜溜哥逮住了,然后拖过去合影和拍视频,弄的有点尴尬,而到了现在2021年5月底的GT SHOW,其实也是延期了,不过今年没去苏州看展的也不用觉得可惜,因为GT SHOW在今年搞了个二场活动,马上10月中旬会在佛山再搞一次。国内外有哪些相关的改装车展除了GT SHOW之外,我们在国内还能去看哪些改装车展,我觉得比较值得看的有这几个。China Auto Salon这个就是我们俗称的CAS展,一般是每年的9月份在上海开展。GT SHOW现在的GT SHOW应该算是国内热度最高的改装车展了,很多网红也都会去,按之前官方的说法是每年的3月举行,但是具体的时间还是要等官方通知。ASI这个展会全称叫“中国汽车运动文化产业博览会”,简称“ASI汽车运动展”,主打的都是和汽车赛事相关的内容,展会期间全是各种赛用的部件和装备,而且有不少车队会去参展,所以能在那儿看到不少车队的赛车,2015年在珠海搞的第一届,2016年12月在上海搞了第二届,运气好的话还能在展会期间碰到一些职业车手。但是,不知道为啥这个展会现在不搞了,可能确实受众太小了,比起GT SHOW或者CAS这种外行也能看热闹的展会,专业性极高的ASI只能让内行去看门道。Essen Motor Show这个展会其实算国际三大改装车展之一的德国埃森展在国内的分展,每年都是跟着广州车展放在一起举行,2018年11月在广州办了第一届,如果不关心这种改装车展的人,说不定还以为是广州车展搞的改装展,不过相比于德国本土的埃森展而言,国内没有德国当地办的那么死板,稍微有些活力。在这里也是和各位聊一聊国际三大改装车展。最出名的其实就是美国SEMA展,每年都在拉斯维加斯举办,《速度与激情》里面饰演“韩”的演员成康,自己在现实生活里也特别喜欢玩改装车,之前还和朋友一起做了个节目叫《Z DREAM》,讲的是他修复并改装一台尼桑240Z的故事,基本上他每年都会带着自己的改装车去参展,运气好的话还可以找他签名合影。其次就是日本的Tokyo Auto Salon,也就是日本东京改装车展,这也是RWB梦开始的地方,因为2009年的时候,中井启开着他那台改了RWB宽体的磨砂黑色保时捷930过去,然后一炮而红,成为人们关注的焦点,现在每年在东京改装车展上都能看到各式各样的改装车,如果经济条件允许的话,我特别建议各位有机会去感受一下,那个氛围真的太好了。最后就是德国的Essen Motor Show,翻译成中文就是德国埃森展,这个展会虽然是欧洲最大的改装车展,但是对于外行其实并不太友好,基本上就跟逛博物馆一样,很多车子就是停在那边,然后把机盖打开给你看机舱里面的部件,或者就是把改装件放那儿给你看,如果没有相关的知识储备,你会觉得非常无聊。学院派与街头派最后,和各位聊一聊我自己对于汽车改装的一些看法。从我自己的角度来看,我喜欢把汽车改装分成“学院派”和“街头派”。首先,我们说说“学院派”,这里面其实包括两种类型的品牌或者公司。第一种,就是车厂下辖的高性能部门,比如德国有奔驰的AMG系列、宝马的M系列、奥迪的RS系列、大众的R系列,英国有捷豹SVR系列、MINI的JCW系列,日本有日产的NISMO系列、丰田的TRD系列和GR系列、本田的TYPE-R系列、三菱的evo系列、斯巴鲁的STI系列等等,美国有凯迪拉克的V系列、道奇的SRT系列、福特的RS系列等等,包括咱们国内的领克“+”系列,其实也是这种类型。换言之,这种类型的车其实可以看作出厂就是改装车,好处就是有极高的稳定性,但是缺点也很明显,那就是为了兼顾各项之间的平衡,会使得某些方面无法去满足车主的需求,毕竟汽车改装本身就是个性化的体现。此外就是有一点比较可惜,我们国产车里目前可以真正意义上算作高性能的,也只有领克的“+”,而且实际上目前03+的性能也不算特别离谱,和同样是2.0T四缸机的奔驰A45S AMG、高尔夫R都有不小的差距,哪怕去和奥迪S3这种入门级性能车进行对比,人家的S3也可以轻松崩哭03+,更不用说性能更强悍的奥迪RS3了。当然,我也很清楚性能的前提是价格,毕竟一台高性能车的定义并不只是加速够快,还要保证操控性、稳定性等等方面,但是我还是希望,能看到一台真正意义上的国产高性能燃油车,而不是一堆厂家拿着电动车这种廉价的百公里加速成绩,去吹嘘自己的运动性能有多好,或者是换一套包围、贴点拉花在上面,就吹嘘自己的车子是性能车或者运动车,这种行为在真正玩车、懂车的人眼里,其实就是一个笑话。第二种,是类似于ABT、阿尔宾娜、巴博斯、RUF、Oettinger、SHELBY之类的,他们都具备整车生产资质,而且都是独立运作的公司,即便是像SHELBY这种造出Mustang GT500但是却让福特进行销售的公司,其本身和福特也只是合作关系,并没有被收购成为车厂下辖的高性能部门。相比于车厂下辖的高性能部门而言,这些品牌出品的车辆其实在性能上或者说自由度上更高,他们可以在原厂车辆的基础上尽可能的去发挥自己的想象力,也可以尽可能的去展现自己的技术实力,在这些车厂眼里根本没有“挤牙膏”三个字,要做就做到极致,但是他们也会受到车辆品牌或者自身历史传承的限制,就比如阿尔宾娜这种公司,它本身就是靠改装宝马成名的,一路传承下来也使得他们不会去改别的品牌的车。其次,我们聊一聊“街头派”,这些品牌就显得更加自由一些,因为自身没有背靠这些车厂,说的再直白一些就是个体户,所以也不会受到车辆品牌的限制,但是改装的技术水平那是相当可以的。比如,日本有RWB、诸星一家、LB、RE雨宫、rocket bunny、WALD这些,不过RWB和RE雨宫属于比较执着的,一个盯着保时捷去做,一个盯着马自达转子去做,属于比较执着的那种。再比如,欧洲有MTM、HAMANN哈曼、AC schnitzer(亚琛施那泽)、STARTECH、TECHART(泰卡特)这类公司,美国有赛麟、轩尼诗、谢尔比等等,这些品牌的产品相对而言就比较宽泛,改装的车型也是五花八门。但是,这些“街头派”都有一个问题,那就是除了美国和欧洲的一些品牌,由于国情关系可以整车销售之外,其他的品牌基本上都没有整车生产和销售的资质,哪怕他们自己都有完整的研发、生产(哪怕是找代工)、销售体系,也只能去做独立的改装厂,或者成为配件供应商。除了这些大品牌之外,我们平常接触到的那些独立的改装门店其实也算“街头派”当中的一员,只不过门店和门店之间的水平有差别,也会出现良莠不齐的现象,包括我认识很多号称做汽车改装的,实际上干的也就是修理厂的活,给客户换个排气、装个刹车之类的,然后靠产品挣点差价,丝毫不会想着怎么去教育客户、引导客户,去帮客户把车子改好。当然,我也能理解这些现象的存在,毕竟大家都要吃饭,甚至于很多车主其实也并不想去好好的了解汽车改装,我身边就有很多这样的人,看别人换了套排气,自己也想去换一套,然后几家门店比比价格,网上再看看价格,最后挑个最便宜的去买,什么声浪质感、共振大小一概不管,反正只要有声音就行。最后,还是想跟各位说一下,依照咱们国内现行的法律法规,很多汽车改装的项目都是违法的,大多数你看着炫酷无比的改装车,其实都不能完全合法的上路行驶。为什么电动车当道,仍然有那么多人热爱燃油车前段时间,我发了一条调侃性质的微博,意思是AMG GT Black Series号称最速量产车,虽然装着一颗730马力/800牛米的V8发动机,起售价格还定到了368.88万,但是百公里加速“也才”3.2秒,和3.3秒的特斯拉Model 3 Performance高性能全轮驱动版成绩差不多,关键是一台AMG GT Black Series可以买十几台Model 3 Performance高性能全轮驱动版,结果很多人在评论里反驳我,觉得我有辱AMG的名号。其实,我真正的意思并不是那样,而是我觉得现在的高性能电动车,确实将动力门槛拉的很低,以前一般的家用车根本跑不到5秒内破百,百公里加速成绩6-7秒左右的车,已经算是动力强劲了,毕竟大多数人开的还是百公里加速9秒、10秒甚至10秒开外的买菜车。那时候,想要在原厂状态下体验4秒破百的推背感,除了奔驰AMG A45、奥迪RS3之类的高性能小钢炮,怎么也得是百万级的燃油性能车,如果想要体验3秒破百的性能,那么基本上只剩下动辄几百万的燃油超跑可以满足。但是,现在除了Model 3 Performance高性能全轮驱动版之外,还有比亚迪汉EV、小鹏P7四驱高性能版和新出的极氪001,这些电动车都可以做到3-4秒破百的成绩,这就让很多性能车与超跑车主接受不了,因为之前在燃油车领域里,想要达到这样的加速成绩,都必须靠大排量发动机或者成本极高、售价也极高的发动机才能实现,而这就使得这些高性能车的售价都不够亲民,必须要花费大量的真金白银才能拥有。当然,我一向觉得“百公里加速成绩”并不等于“性能强悍”,因为强悍的性能还包含刹车、转向、悬挂、轻量化、空气动力学等等因素,可是目前市面上动力强的电动车,大多数都是依靠双电机去怼出夸张的功率,其他方面则是从一开始就没有按照性能车的标准去设计,这就导致电动车在零百加速上可以傲视群雄,但一下赛道就暴露出本质性的问题,比如电池包的重量太重、刹车热衰减严重、底盘没有加强,入弯车身姿态惨不忍睹……引用某大爷的一句话:“直线踩油门谁不会啊,弯道快才是真的快!”。而奔驰AMG GT Black Series这台车,除了有数据极其夸张的V8发动机,还有很多平常人不了解的提升,比如全车大量采用碳纤维,更换了仅13.9千克的碳纤维传动轴,前唇可以根据模式去自由伸缩,整套空力套件可以提供400公斤下压力……这也就促使这台车即便是在下雨天的纽北,也跑出了6分43秒616的成绩,只比迈凯伦P1 LM这种1000马力的怪兽慢了0.4秒,而电动车中最快的特斯拉Model S Plaid成绩是7分13秒,而且特斯拉对这车进行了赛道化改装,与正常市售版本是不一样的,所以,我们看到各大赛道的圈速榜单,还是长期被各种燃油性能车和燃油超跑占据,尽管蔚来EP9在纽北跑出了6分45秒9的成绩,可这台车至今为止也没有正式的进行销售。可惜的是,燃油车终究会被电动车淘汰,这次传垚参加完活动回来就跟我们说:“AMG自己都承认,未来会逐渐朝向电动化转型,而不是单纯依靠大排量了。”这也是为啥奔驰AMG GT Black Series这台车定价如此高昂,可还是一上市就被抢购一空,准确来说是还未上市就已售罄,指导价只是做做样子,实际的落地价远远超过了指导价,可以说是一台行走的房产证。之所以价格这么贵,主要原因是这车全国也就20多台,买家大多数都是抱着收藏的心态去购买,毕竟这台车厂家已经帮你改装到极致,说是燃油车的巅峰之作有些夸张,但绝对算的上是你能买到的性能最强悍的奔驰,未来几年AMG将会转向发动机+电动机的路线,连C63都变成2.0T四缸机了,再往后全面电动化也是必然。当然,这么做也是无可奈何,一方面,目前的环保法规对燃油车非常不友好,几乎砍断了大排量燃油车未来所有的发展可能,很多车企也已经宣布停止下一代发动机的开发;另一方面,电动机确实比发动机更容易做出更大的功率,大排量、大涡轮、部件强化的成本非常高,同时电动机超快的动力响应,也是发动机无法比拟的,而将电池集中放置在底盘中部,也有利于车辆重心的平衡,这些都是电动车的先天优势。但是,想要做出厉害的电动性能车、电动超跑,目前需要解决的主要问题是轻量化,毕竟电池实在是太重了,即使像保时捷Taycan这种在各个方面达到燃油性能车标准的电动车,车重也达到了2.2-2.3吨,而且电动车没有声浪也是很多人嗤之以鼻的问题,厂家也意识到了这一点,比如Taycan就特意营造出一种电动车的独特“声浪”,但这种充满电子味道的声音,终究不像大排量的怒吼那么有灵魂,甚至都比不过四缸小钢炮改完排气之后的声浪。当然,这并不是说电动车不能去改装,我也见过不少特斯拉Model 3玩低趴,包括五菱宏光MINI EV也有很多人去改,欧拉好猫也和iAcro合作打造出了“好猫·如虎”……所以,无论是燃油车还是电动车,只要你有一颗爱车的心,我相信怎么玩都不是问题,只是如果你也有燃油情怀的话,那还是且玩且珍惜吧。可以添加微信46415254加入我们的社群音频图文更新在订阅号: 百车全说每期抽三条留言,每人赠168元的“芥末绿”燃油添加剂一瓶点击订阅,每周三,周六更新会有提醒新听友可以搜索:百车全说2014,百车全说2015,百车全说2016,往期300多个小时的节目可供收听
Wanna split £100? You get £50 free AND save money on 100% green electricity by moving to Octopus Energy. Plus I get £50 to support this podcast but ONLY if you do it by using my unique referral code. I moved to Octopus recently and had been putting it off for ages, but I kicked myself for not doing it sooner, as it’s literally a 5 minute job to give them your details. Click here: https://share.octopus.energy/free-puma-452 On today’s podcast: SK Innovation Loses Case With LG Chem, Faces Ban Tesla range estimates called into question in independent tests Volkswagen Group teams up with Microsoft 2022 Mercedes EQS Spied With Less Camo To Reveal Liftback Layout. Mercedes-Benz EQA Is A Slick, Compelling Addition Detroit Diesel is going electric Time for EU to set national targets for EV chargers Tesla must recall 12,300 Model X cars over parts that could fall off Show #992 Good morning, good afternoon and good evening wherever you are in the world, welcome to EV News Daily for Saturday 13th February. It’s Martyn Lee here and I go through every EV story so you don't have to. Thank you to MYEV.com for helping make this show, they’ve built the first marketplace specifically for Electric Vehicles. It’s a totally free marketplace that simplifies the buying and selling process, and help you learn about EVs along the way too. SK INNOVATION LOSES CASE WITH LG CHEM, FACES BAN "The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) on Wednesday sided with South Korea's chemicals and electric vehicle (EV) battery maker LG Chem Ltd, which accused its crosstown rival SK Innovation Co Ltd of misappropriating trade secrets related to EV battery technology." says Autoblog; "The ITC said it was issuing a limited 10-year exclusion order but would permit SK to import components for domestic production of lithium ion batteries, battery cells, battery modules, and battery packs for Ford Motor Co's EV F-150 program for four years, and for Volkswagen of America's MEB electric vehicle line for the North America region for two years. The ITC said the decision would allow the automakers to transition to new suppliers for these programs. SK Innovation is building two EV battery factories in Georgia to manufacture batteries for us in Volkswagen and Ford electric vehicles. LG Chem has set up an EV battery cell venture plant with GM in Ohio." https://www.autoblog.com/2021/02/10/sk-innovations-lg-chem-trade-secrets-case/ TESLA RANGE ESTIMATES CALLED INTO QUESTION IN INDEPENDENT TESTS "Tesla range estimates are called into question in new independent tests by Edmunds showing that Tesla’s vehicles don’t hit their EPA estimates." says EV website electrek: "Edmunds tried to compare the EPA ratings of 15 electric vehicles, including five Tesla vehicles, against real-world range. Edmunds was unable to achieve the EPA range on any of the Tesla vehicles, while they beat the EPA range by some decent margins in other electric vehicles." 2020 MINI Cooper SE 110 miles 150 miles (+36.5%) 2020 Porsche Taycan 4S 203 miles 323 miles* (+59.3%) 2020 Kia Niro EV 239 miles 285 miles (+19.2%) 2021 Ford Mustang Mach-E AWD Ext Range 270 miles 304 miles (+12.6%) What is the EPA methodology? Asks Edmunds: " First, the vehicle is fully charged and parked overnight. The following day, the vehicle is driven on a dynamometer — it's like a treadmill for cars — over successive simulated city and highway routes until the battery is depleted. The total distance traveled is then multiplied by a correction factor that the EPA has determined will more accurately reflect what drivers can expect to achieve in the real world. The value of this correction factor, which is always less than 1 but greater than 0, is determined by the number of drive cycles a vehicle is tested on. In short, there's certainly a method to the EPA's madness, but the process is laboratory-based, and EV owners don't drive their cars in a lab" https://electrek.co/2021/02/10/tesla-range-estimates-put-into-question-independent-tests/ https://www.edmunds.com/car-news/electric-car-range-and-consumption-epa-vs-edmunds.html VOLKSWAGEN GROUP TEAMS UP WITH MICROSOFT Volkswagen Group’s Car.Software Organisation and Microsoft will build an Automated Driving Platform for the agile development of automated driving functions With the cloud-based platform, Car.Software Organisation will simplify its development processes on Microsoft Azure to bring automated driving solutions to the Group’s cars even faster With the Volkswagen Automotive Cloud, the automated driving functions can be tested, deployed and operated https://www.volkswagenag.com/en/news/2021/02/volkswagen-group-teams-up-with-microsoft-to-accelerate-the-devel.html 2022 MERCEDES EQS SPIED WITH LESS CAMO TO REVEAL LIFTBACK LAYOUT. "new images reconfirm the flagship EV to carry to the three-pointed star will technically be a liftback rather than a sedan as the traditional range topper from Daimler Mercedes-Benz." reveals Motor1.com: "Then there’s the general shape of the EQS as it is significantly sleeker than the S-Class Sedan by going for a coupe-like roofline in the same vein as the AMG GT 4-Door Coupe, which also happens to be a liftback. "Riding on the new Electric Vehicle Architecture (EVA), the 2022 Mercedes EQS will be a follow-up to the Vision EQS concept unveiled in September 2019 at the Frankfurt Motor Show. https://www.motor1.com/news/486994/2022-mercedes-eqs-less-camo-spy/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-all-news MERCEDES-BENZ EQA IS A SLICK, COMPELLING ADDITION Zach at Cleantechnica describes the Mercedces-Benz EQA as a: "freakin’ appealing electric crossover. It should make many a Mercedes fan happy to join the electric revolution, assuming that Mercedes builds enough of these to meet demand. In January 2021, 13.7% of new automobile sales were sales of plugin vehicles, nearly 7% were due to Brits buying fully electric vehicles. The market is growing fast, and premium-class buyers will increasingly desire the new hottest tech and will demand fully electric powertrains. Mercedes has brought an attractive option to market for those on the lookout for a small/medium-sized, luxurious crossover." UK prices start at £40.495 after you take off the PiCG https://cleantechnica.com/2021/02/09/mercedes-benz-eqa-is-a-slick-compelling-addition-to-uk-auto-market/ DETROIT DIESEL IS GOING ELECTRIC "In a sign of the times, a brand that's known for its diesel engines is pivoting to become the supplier of e-axles for Freightliner's trucks. Detroit Diesel will manufacture electric powertrains for the upcoming Freightliner eCascadia semi truck and Freightliner eM2 medium-duty truck, according to a press release from Daimler Trucks, parent company of both Freightliner and Detroit Diesel." says Green Car Reports: "The Detroit ePowertrain will be available in a single-motor configuration with 180 horsepower and 11,500 pound-feet of torque, and a dual-motor version producing 360 hp and 23,000 lb-ft of torque. The eCascadia and eM2 will also be offered with three battery-pack sizes—210 kwh, 315 kwh, and 475 kwh—using prismatic lithium-ion battery cells. Daimler estimates a maximum range of 230 miles for the eM2 and 250 miles for the eCascadia tractor." TIME FOR EU TO SET NATIONAL TARGETS FOR EV CHARGERS We, the undersigned, call for the European Commission to urgently review the Alternative Fuels Infrastructure law and propose an ambitious regulation rather than a directive, and to set binding national targets for all vehicle segments. Changing this into a regulation would: - Help harmonize the common market for zero emission road transport across Europe, from re-charging and re-fuelling standards, to payment methods, to tariff transparency to maintenance and more; - Allow for swift implementation to align with the fast-growing ZEV market given that transposition into national law of a directive can take multiple years; - Grant the framework to cover the areas where most re-charging will happen in the immediate future (i.e. charging in public parking facilities like supermarket parking lots). https://www.transportenvironment.org/sites/te/files/publications/Joint%20letter%20T%26E%2C%20ACEA%2C%20BEUC.pdf TESLA MUST RECALL 12,300 MODEL X CARS OVER PARTS THAT COULD FALL OFF "Tesla must recall around 12,300 Model X cars worldwide over body molding problems, Germany's motor vehicle authority (KBA) said on its website. KBA said the recall affects cars built in 2015 and 2016, adding there was a risk that the molding could fall off the vehicle." reports Autoblog. And CNET says: "Back in November, the automaker said it would recall some 9,500 Model X SUVs in the US for faulty roof trim adhesive following a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration investigation. It's unclear if this is the same exact piece that the KBA references" https://www.autoblog.com/2021/02/12/tesla-model-x-recall-body-moldings/ https://www.cnet.com/roadshow/news/tesla-germany-model-x-recall-trim-adhesive/ NEW QUESTION OF THE WEEK Regardless of tech or specs, who do you think is designing the best looking EV, and why? Can be any shape or size. 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※ 本文章发布于订阅号:百车全说,订阅号阅读更加方便,欢迎关注! 当你在路上看见一台其貌不扬的奔驰从身边经过,挂着从来没见过的AMG 43尾标,仔细听排气还有点轰轰的,那我劝你不要去轻易挑衅它。因为这不是一台满大街跑的北奔,更不是车主装x时一不小心将“63”的标志贴错成“43”,AMG真的有43这个系列……· 什么是AMG 43 系列?这是2017年AMG引入国内的全新系列,当时一共推出8款车。现在这8款车有些已经改款、有些直接没了,再加上首发特别版的退市,以及后来减税政策引发的官降等原因,目前的定价变化很大,这个待会再提。你可以这么理解43系列:43系列是AMG在63系列基础上推出的入门级性能车,定位在63系列之下,也在常见的45系列之下。在当时43车型的定价要比相对应的63车型便宜20-70多万不等,填补了原先普通奔驰车型与AMG 63车型之间的产品断层。一直以来围绕43系列的争论在于,它首次打破了AMG“一人一机”的传统,搭载的是奔驰流水线产发动机,而非AMG工程师独立组装并冠名的发动机。(M276“红领巾”发动机)很多人会觉得这里面有一个BUG,43定位在45之下,但实际上几乎所有43车型都比A45、CLA45、GLA45这些45车型要贵。而且国内在售43车型统一搭载代号M276的3.0 V6双涡轮增压发动机,而45车型搭载的只是一台2.0T发动机,为什么后者定位反而更高?(四缸机皇M139)如果只看价格和缸数就太片面了,看一眼数据就会发现,无论新一代还是老一代的45车型,在性能层面都要比43车型更强。发动机可不是普通的2.0T,是升功率最高的量产四缸机M139(老一代是M133,曾经的最强2.0T),“一人一机”且马力调得比43的六缸机还大,以及更性能化的底盘、刹车、悬挂,就连声浪也更纯粹……这是因为虽然所有AMG在本质上都是奔驰车型的性能版本,但里面还细分了两个概念,一是“性能定位”,二是“车型级别”。首先,AMG喜欢将自己的产品细分成“赛道级性能”、“专业级性能”和“先锋级性能”。AMG的63和45系列就属于专业级性能,通常情况下代表了一款车型的最高性能版本、老大哥般的存在,不过也有例外,比如S级和大G就同时出了S63L、S65L和G63、G65。而43系列属于先锋级性能,属于AMG金字塔的最底端,这是性能定位。但了解AMG的都知道,43和63系列一样,针对的是C、E、GLC、GLE这些奔驰的中高端车型,你可以认为43就是63车型的“青春版”;而45系列只针对A、CLA、GLA这样的入门车型,专注小钢炮,和43系列在车型上完全错开。说到底43系列的起点就比45系列高,就连发动机的排量税也更高,毕竟A45受制于小A的车架也塞不下一台六缸机,这是车型级别。当然AMG现在也为A、CLA、GLA、GLB提供了入门型号,没错就是35系列,包括很多人都想喷上几嘴的A35L。一般在定价上,车型定位是占主导因素的,然后再去考虑性能定位。在普通家用车领域也是这样的,比如2.0T的宝马730Li就是比3.0T的540i要贵,换成简单一句话就是:“不是一个级别。”所以,43定位比45低,但卖得比人家贵,43缸数比45多,但性能没人家强,也就非常正常了。那么43和自己老大哥63系列比呢?价格的差距很大,性能的差距也很大。(C63轿跑和它的M177发动机)举个C43和C63的例子,现款C43有390马力、520牛米,匹配9AT变速箱百公里加速快至4.7秒。很强了?再看看。C63一下从六缸变成了八缸机头,“一人一机”的M177 4.0 V8双涡轮增压发动机可以输出476马力、650牛米,C63S甚至可以达到510马力、700牛米,轿跑版本的百公里加速最快3.9秒。这么看,C63车主多花的money不亏吧?43系列中纸面数据最强的是E43,同样的发动机,但是被调校到了401马力,也许是因为E63S达到了612马力,这么做看上去差距会小点。但43相比63系列也不是完全没有优势,不同于C63的全系后驱,C43就全系标配了四驱系统,对于新手来说非常友好,但是老鸟会觉得相当无聊,他们更喜欢C63暴力起步打滑留下的浓烟和轮胎印。· 现在的AMG还是AMG吗?自打43系列上市的第一天起,网络上就充满了谩骂声,不过现在35系列出来了,帮忙抵挡了不少唾沫。这些骂的人当中,有一部分是AMG粉,当然另一部分是键盘侠,不过AMG粉和键盘侠的观点非常一致:有了43系列之后的AMG,已经不是原来的AMG了。这话太耳熟了,当年45系列上市一下将AMG的入手成本砍了一半,于是我就听到了这样的话:有了2.0T之后的AMG,已经不是原来的AMG了……关于这个话题,首先得看你对“AMG”这三个字的理解,是奔驰旗下的高性能车型,还是有“一人一机”独特魅力的高性能品牌?普通人的理解可能更偏向前者,他们对性能车的评判简单粗暴,就算是AMG也不能免俗,性能车归根结底就是看性能。63和45系列已经是性能车领域的金字招牌了,是AMG非常成功的产品。即使是43、甚至35系列,性能也不差,都是非常够格的入门级性能车。所以,根本不存在AMG的牌子变味了的说法,它只是新出了一些不是那么强的车,当然门槛也降低了不少。至于“一人一机”,在我眼里这非但不是AMG的品牌核心,反而更像是一种营销策略,目的是将旗下车型包装成高高在上的匠人级产品,只不过后来发展成了一种造车哲学,甚至最后被人奉为信仰。“一人一机;one man,one engine”,字面意思是一台发动机全程由一位工程师负责组装,组装成机后在发动机上冠以工程师的铭牌,是一个非常具有仪式感的过程。但“一人一机”和普通流水线发动机没有本质区别,无非是手工与机器的参与程度不同,并不会为你个人做什么私人订制,即使将AMG GT R PRO上那台AMG顶级的M178发动机下放到流水线生产,最后出来的效果也是一样的。更何况现在“一人一机”的自动化程度非常高,你可以当这就是一条条流水线,只不过每条流水线上只有一人忙活。此外,AMG在2019年的全球销量就已超过13万台,即使排除非“一人一机”车型,所有工程师依旧需要在一年内赶出几万台发动机。我不知道AMG到底有多少工程师,有人说几百,那就是平均每人两天组装一台?(无比强悍的新45)即使你坚信AMG就应该是曾经那个坚持“一人一机”传统的高性能品牌,那也无妨。因为在产品角度,“一人一机”的45、63甚至65系列还是像以前一样纯粹,新车一款比一款强悍,它们始终是AMG最核心的产品,仍然是你认为的那个AMG。而43系列,与其说是它让AMG发生什么改变,不如说是它扩充了AMG的产品线,AMG归根结底是商人,赚更多的钱才是目的。“一人一机”直接导致AMG的产能受限,如果AMG为了销量全系改用流水线那才真是变了。在这个利润为王的时代所有人都在妥协,AMG只是在保持原有纯粹性的同时,设法壮大自己的优势。但这和43系列是否是纯粹的AMG是两个概念,在我的理解中,43系列属于AMG但并非纯粹的AMG。原因在于,几乎每一款43车型都是AMG从奔驰那里“拿来”的,你总能在奔驰的过往车型中找到它们的“前身”,这些“前身”经过AMG的二次加工后才变成今天的43车型。(W204 C350)就以C43为例,扒一扒它的血统:在海外,早在W204年代,站在现在C43位置上的是一款叫“C350”的型号,3.5 V6自然吸气发动机。后来到了W205时代,C350变成了“C400”,3.0 V6双涡轮增压发动机(其实就是M276,属于中功率版本)。你可以将它们当作普通奔驰的顶配型号,只不过换装了更强的发动机。(上:C450,下:C43)奔驰一直认为AMG与非AMG车型之间的断档太大,于是推出了全新的AMG Sport系列,包括比C400功率更高的C450,这就是C43的前身,不仅是相同的发动机,连功率也是完全相同,发动机在外观上只比现在的C43少了一个AMG标。但是,当时它的车型全称是“Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sport”,很显然属于奔驰,不属于AMG。后来在2016年日内瓦车展上,取代C450的C43正式发布,随着普通C级一起换装了9AT变速箱,除此以外基本照搬,但命名突然就变成了“Mercedes-AMG C43”。当时AMG也已正式收编了存在仅一年的奔驰AMG Sport系列,组成了自己的AMG 43系列,除了C43以外还陆续凑齐了GLC43、E43、GLE43,此外还有没有引进的SLC43和GT43(唯一非M276的43车型),所有车型划归AMG旗下。(S320L上的低功率M276)简单来说,43系列的绝大部分东西都是奔驰现成的,AMG更多只是拿来一用,包括最重要的发动机,M276是奔驰曾经的主流六缸机系列,广泛搭载在各种高端车型上,技术虽老但成熟可靠,43系列采用的就是最新且最高功率版本“M276DELA30”,由AMG参与改进和调校,主要区别是上了一层特殊的汽缸壁涂层,换了水冷式中冷,以及高压燃油直喷系统。虽然各个部件都经过了AMG的改进和包装,但这里面留给AMG操刀的空间有多大,恐怕有限。这样的“研发”流程和63、45系列这些所有人眼中的正统AMG完全不一样,以往奔驰只留下一个车壳,一张白纸仍由AMG发挥,包括发动机、变速箱和四驱系统的设计。(老款GLC43轿跑)初期所有43车型的辨识度非常低,外观与普通奔驰几乎无异,AMG也意识到了这个问题,于是在车型改款时融入了更多差异化设计。现在,每一台43都具备了非常明显的性能特征,但掀开它们的底裤就会发现终究还是不太纯粹……(新款GLC43轿跑)· 目前43系列有哪些车型?国内在售的43车型只有:C43,59.98万;C43轿跑,63.48万;C43旅行特别版,65.38万;GLC43,65.88万;GLC43轿跑,68.68万。所有车型已经完成中期改款,除了定价的下调,以及之前提过的更性能化设计,还将马力从最初的367提升到了390,还随普通C级与GLC一起换装了液晶仪表与更大屏幕。其中,GLC43全系标配了原厂阀门排气,这是以前想选装也选不了的东西,据说20年之后的C43也是一样。(GLE53与M256)AMG后来又推出了定位更高的53系列,统一搭载M256 3.0直六双涡轮增压发动机(其中一颗是电动涡轮),属于奔驰用来取代M276的最新六缸机系列,依然非“一人一机”,再加上一套48V轻混系统,并将E级与GLE归入了这个系列。所以之前提到的E43与GLE43已经退市,取而代之的是价位更高、性能更强的E53与GLE53,光发动机就被调校到435马力、520牛米,电动机还可以提供额外辅助,E53及轿跑版本定价94.88-97.88万,GLE53及轿跑版本定价98.88-102.88万。据说,未来还将推出替代C43的C53,基于全新一代C级,2.0T匹配8速双离合,马力大概率会超过400匹,这不就是目前45系列的动力总成?那以后53系列中也会出现“一人一机”?目前网上已经有了谍照。这里还有一个特殊车型,AMG GT50,一款四门轿跑车,定价98.48万。严格意义上GT50就是海外GT43的国内版本,最大的区别是GT50为后驱车型,而GT43可选全时四驱,不太理解为什么数字变大了反而没有四驱系统?而且发动机是53系列上的M256然后去掉电动涡轮,367马力的调校也与先前43系列一个水平,所以虽然“50”这个代号非常特殊,但是可以理解成一款特殊的43车型。未来AMG有可能会取消43系列,用53系列全面替代。因为43系列的M276发动机,本质是基于2013年型号的魔改版本,整个发动机系列更是可以追溯到2010年,已无潜力可挖。自奔驰推出M256之后已经没有新的六缸机计划,而M256已经给了53系列,未来的43系列大概率会面临没有合适发动机可用的窘境,所以干脆砍掉……· 43系列的竞品是什么?准确来说,43系列的竞品是宝马的M-performance系列,以及奥迪的S系列。但是这只是针对海外市场而言,且并不是每一款43车型都能在宝马和奥迪那里找到直接的竞争对手。但还是能找出几个明显的例子,比如:C43(轿跑)对位宝马M340i和M440i,以及奥迪S4和S5;GLC43(轿跑)对位宝马X3 M40i和X4 M40i,以及奥迪SQ5和SQ5 Sportback;曾经的E43(现在的E53和轿跑版本),对位奥迪S6和S7。但GLE43和它的轿跑版本就没有竞品,宝马的X5 M50i和X6 M50i,以及奥迪的SQ7和SQ8都是八缸机,排量和功率就连GLE53也远远不能及,它们的对手反倒更像是GLE63,但同时它们上面又有X5M、X6M和RSQ8。不知各位有没有发现,宝马其实没有成规模地引进自己的M-Performance系列,甚至目前在国内市场中找不到一款M-Performance车型。奥迪的S系列倒是挺全,但是做得还不够聪明。通常,你可以将M-performance和S系列当作宝马和奥迪家用车的性能版,自家高性能部门参与研发,而M-power和RS系列才是这些高性能部门亲手打造的纯血性能车。宝马和奥迪在“家用车性能版”与“纯血性能车”之间有一道非常明确的分界线,当你看到一台M340i,或者一台S4,不会认为它们与M3和RS4有什么关系。而“AMG 43”就是AMG最聪明的地方,AMG直接AMG Sport系列收入自己旗下,不管你以前叫什么,从这一秒起你就是AMG了。AMG品牌的含金量有多高?在性能车领域有绝对的代表性,原有AMG Sport车型在换上AMG名字之后,各各都像打了鸡血、镀了金。虽然本质上还是奔驰家用车的性能版,但43系列与63、45系列这些AMG纯血性能车之间的分界线瞬间就模糊了很多。这样43系列的卖相就比宝马M-performance和奥迪S系列好了很多,这也是为什么奥迪S4明明只卖46.88万,但依然有那么多人去买单59.98万起的C43,因为绝大多数43车主在潜意识中也认同自己开的就是一台AMG。AMG敢这么玩,是因为AMG本身是一个品牌(准确点是奔驰旗下的高性能品牌),而打造M和RS系列的只是宝马和奥迪的高性能部门或子公司(虽然奥迪也已将RS系列归入了新发布的Audi Sport品牌),品牌和部门之间,在地位上存在着不小的差距,在发展空间上也有不小的差距。当然,这件事背后还是奔驰操刀,以奔驰的调性,捞钱的事情必定不会放过。· 什么样的人才会买43系列?43系列争议虽大,但是销量却很好,AMG每年十几万的销量,有很大一部分就源自这个系列。这不全是因为卖相,实际上有很大一部分人,他们本身不是性能车的狂热粉丝,但同时他们又想要一台动力好的车,这些人才是43系列销量的基础盘。我喜欢将AMG的车主分为三类:一类是手里多金的性能粉,一类是囊中羞涩的性能粉,最后一类就是我刚才说的那些人。手里多金的性能粉,显然他们会直接选择GT双门、63、45系列(别小看45车主,45车价不高,但这种小钢炮绝不是车主的唯一一台车)。但如果换成S65L这种极度小众车型,我感觉它的车主可能实在纠结不出选什么车,多是一群手握2、300万的中老年成功人士,宾利太贵,玛莎太土,帕拉梅拉格局小,预算不用尽实在可惜,那就S65L吧,结果直到卖车油门也没踩过三分之一。至于G63、G65,调性够高足矣,很少看见大G满街疯跑。囊中羞涩的性能粉,43系列的定价更符合他们的实际情况,但同时43车型的性能在某种程度上又无法符合他们的心理预期。所以车买回来,很多人就会开启漫长的改装之旅,一边攒一边改,慢慢改成心中喜欢的样子。以至于比63还快的43我也见过,后续花销非常惊人,但就是因为当初差了一口气才选择43。最后一类人,就比如我的一个同事,GLC43轿跑车主,非常迷恋性能车暴躁的动力,但又不喜欢驾驶性能车那种浑身紧绷的状态。于是,可甜可盐的43系列当初就成为了首选。对他来说43和63系列,一个是真奔驰、假AMG,性能差点事儿但兼顾家用;一个是真AMG、假奔驰,就像野兽一般但日常极其不舒服。如果将他的43换成任何一台63,先不说他自己难受,他老婆的腰椎间盘突出也会随时复发,有时候不纯粹反而是一种好事,“性能”浅尝辄止即可。所以,看似都是AMG车主,但却又完全不同,AMG每个系列的目标人群都很明确,同时品种齐全又留给不同人群一定的选择空间。但你们的老熟人兔子告诉我其实还有一类人,那是真的喜欢43系列:兔子在西安的大学同学,在2019年6月买了一台C43轿跑,而且特意从西安跑到南京来买,因为那会儿西安的奔驰漏油事件刚发生没多久,而有权售卖AMG车型的那家店,刚好就是曝出漏油事件的那家,以至于那段时间整个4S店停业整顿。所以兔子的同学想着来南京还有个伴儿,于是跑到南京提车,兔子以为他会买台裸车回去自己改,万万没想到直接选装包配满,落地价格抬到了85万,再添点可以直上C63了,而且那会儿西安的新房均价也才刚刚突破1万2/平米。兔子就很不理解,为什么一定要买个C43,而且还直接干到满配?买个C63不好吗?兔子的同学就说了,满配是因为喜欢,买都买了也不差这点钱。但主要一方面是觉得C43有扮猪吃虎的感觉,C63自带的宽体显得太夸张了;另一方面则是北方的冬天比较冷,下雪的时候路面也很湿滑,后驱车型不好操控。此外还藏了一个私心,也算是一个小聪明,就是家里人一听C63是八缸机就会觉得油耗很高,会认为自己不会过日子,而买台六缸机回来显得自己还挺会过的……· 现在入手43车型划算吗?三个字:不划算。首先,现在C43全系都处于缺货状态,遇见一台现车比徒手抓只兔子还难,极少数现车也要加价2-3万左右。今年C43由于疫情、产能等原因,经历了相当长时间的空窗期,轿跑版本目前已经少量到车,而四门版本还需耐心等待。疫情前C43的优惠幅度一直不大,即使是曾经优惠最大的四门版本,最高也就4万多,短期内有车就不错了,建议移步奥迪S4。至于GLC43,量要比C43足不少,目前SUV版本有些地方已经优惠到了3-4万,但轿跑版本依然坚挺地维持原价销售。现在68.68万入手轿跑版本显然是不合适的,对标GLC63的X3M裸车最低也就70万出头,而更凹造型的X4M在75万左右,虽然也是六缸机,但远远强于M276,机皇级别。再给个参考吧,我同事的那台17款GLC43 轿跑在19年5月提车,优惠9.5万,只不过当时还未官降所以定价比现在高出3万左右,相当于优惠6万。个人认为,待后期SUV版本优惠6万,轿跑版本优惠3万即可出手,眼下由于刚刚改款和疫情原因很难达到先前的幅度。不过,性能车就别看性价比了,能接受就买……音频图文更新在订阅号: 百车全说每期抽三条留言,每人赠168元的“芥末绿”燃油添加剂一瓶点击订阅,每周三,周六更新会有提醒新听友可以搜索:百车全说2014,百车全说2015,百车全说2016,往期300多个小时的节目可供收听
※ 本文章发布于订阅号:百车全说,订阅号阅读更加方便,欢迎关注! 当你在路上看见一台其貌不扬的奔驰从身边经过,挂着从来没见过的AMG 43尾标,仔细听排气还有点轰轰的,那我劝你不要去轻易挑衅它。因为这不是一台满大街跑的北奔,更不是车主装x时一不小心将“63”的标志贴错成“43”,AMG真的有43这个系列……· 什么是AMG 43 系列?这是2017年AMG引入国内的全新系列,当时一共推出8款车。现在这8款车有些已经改款、有些直接没了,再加上首发特别版的退市,以及后来减税政策引发的官降等原因,目前的定价变化很大,这个待会再提。你可以这么理解43系列:43系列是AMG在63系列基础上推出的入门级性能车,定位在63系列之下,也在常见的45系列之下。在当时43车型的定价要比相对应的63车型便宜20-70多万不等,填补了原先普通奔驰车型与AMG 63车型之间的产品断层。一直以来围绕43系列的争论在于,它首次打破了AMG“一人一机”的传统,搭载的是奔驰流水线产发动机,而非AMG工程师独立组装并冠名的发动机。(M276“红领巾”发动机)很多人会觉得这里面有一个BUG,43定位在45之下,但实际上几乎所有43车型都比A45、CLA45、GLA45这些45车型要贵。而且国内在售43车型统一搭载代号M276的3.0 V6双涡轮增压发动机,而45车型搭载的只是一台2.0T发动机,为什么后者定位反而更高?(四缸机皇M139)如果只看价格和缸数就太片面了,看一眼数据就会发现,无论新一代还是老一代的45车型,在性能层面都要比43车型更强。发动机可不是普通的2.0T,是升功率最高的量产四缸机M139(老一代是M133,曾经的最强2.0T),“一人一机”且马力调得比43的六缸机还大,以及更性能化的底盘、刹车、悬挂,就连声浪也更纯粹……这是因为虽然所有AMG在本质上都是奔驰车型的性能版本,但里面还细分了两个概念,一是“性能定位”,二是“车型级别”。首先,AMG喜欢将自己的产品细分成“赛道级性能”、“专业级性能”和“先锋级性能”。AMG的63和45系列就属于专业级性能,通常情况下代表了一款车型的最高性能版本、老大哥般的存在,不过也有例外,比如S级和大G就同时出了S63L、S65L和G63、G65。而43系列属于先锋级性能,属于AMG金字塔的最底端,这是性能定位。但了解AMG的都知道,43和63系列一样,针对的是C、E、GLC、GLE这些奔驰的中高端车型,你可以认为43就是63车型的“青春版”;而45系列只针对A、CLA、GLA这样的入门车型,专注小钢炮,和43系列在车型上完全错开。说到底43系列的起点就比45系列高,就连发动机的排量税也更高,毕竟A45受制于小A的车架也塞不下一台六缸机,这是车型级别。当然AMG现在也为A、CLA、GLA、GLB提供了入门型号,没错就是35系列,包括很多人都想喷上几嘴的A35L。一般在定价上,车型定位是占主导因素的,然后再去考虑性能定位。在普通家用车领域也是这样的,比如2.0T的宝马730Li就是比3.0T的540i要贵,换成简单一句话就是:“不是一个级别。”所以,43定位比45低,但卖得比人家贵,43缸数比45多,但性能没人家强,也就非常正常了。那么43和自己老大哥63系列比呢?价格的差距很大,性能的差距也很大。(C63轿跑和它的M177发动机)举个C43和C63的例子,现款C43有390马力、520牛米,匹配9AT变速箱百公里加速快至4.7秒。很强了?再看看。C63一下从六缸变成了八缸机头,“一人一机”的M177 4.0 V8双涡轮增压发动机可以输出476马力、650牛米,C63S甚至可以达到510马力、700牛米,轿跑版本的百公里加速最快3.9秒。这么看,C63车主多花的money不亏吧?43系列中纸面数据最强的是E43,同样的发动机,但是被调校到了401马力,也许是因为E63S达到了612马力,这么做看上去差距会小点。但43相比63系列也不是完全没有优势,不同于C63的全系后驱,C43就全系标配了四驱系统,对于新手来说非常友好,但是老鸟会觉得相当无聊,他们更喜欢C63暴力起步打滑留下的浓烟和轮胎印。· 现在的AMG还是AMG吗?自打43系列上市的第一天起,网络上就充满了谩骂声,不过现在35系列出来了,帮忙抵挡了不少唾沫。这些骂的人当中,有一部分是AMG粉,当然另一部分是键盘侠,不过AMG粉和键盘侠的观点非常一致:有了43系列之后的AMG,已经不是原来的AMG了。这话太耳熟了,当年45系列上市一下将AMG的入手成本砍了一半,于是我就听到了这样的话:有了2.0T之后的AMG,已经不是原来的AMG了……关于这个话题,首先得看你对“AMG”这三个字的理解,是奔驰旗下的高性能车型,还是有“一人一机”独特魅力的高性能品牌?普通人的理解可能更偏向前者,他们对性能车的评判简单粗暴,就算是AMG也不能免俗,性能车归根结底就是看性能。63和45系列已经是性能车领域的金字招牌了,是AMG非常成功的产品。即使是43、甚至35系列,性能也不差,都是非常够格的入门级性能车。所以,根本不存在AMG的牌子变味了的说法,它只是新出了一些不是那么强的车,当然门槛也降低了不少。至于“一人一机”,在我眼里这非但不是AMG的品牌核心,反而更像是一种营销策略,目的是将旗下车型包装成高高在上的匠人级产品,只不过后来发展成了一种造车哲学,甚至最后被人奉为信仰。“一人一机;one man,one engine”,字面意思是一台发动机全程由一位工程师负责组装,组装成机后在发动机上冠以工程师的铭牌,是一个非常具有仪式感的过程。但“一人一机”和普通流水线发动机没有本质区别,无非是手工与机器的参与程度不同,并不会为你个人做什么私人订制,即使将AMG GT R PRO上那台AMG顶级的M178发动机下放到流水线生产,最后出来的效果也是一样的。更何况现在“一人一机”的自动化程度非常高,你可以当这就是一条条流水线,只不过每条流水线上只有一人忙活。此外,AMG在2019年的全球销量就已超过13万台,即使排除非“一人一机”车型,所有工程师依旧需要在一年内赶出几万台发动机。我不知道AMG到底有多少工程师,有人说几百,那就是平均每人两天组装一台?(无比强悍的新45)即使你坚信AMG就应该是曾经那个坚持“一人一机”传统的高性能品牌,那也无妨。因为在产品角度,“一人一机”的45、63甚至65系列还是像以前一样纯粹,新车一款比一款强悍,它们始终是AMG最核心的产品,仍然是你认为的那个AMG。而43系列,与其说是它让AMG发生什么改变,不如说是它扩充了AMG的产品线,AMG归根结底是商人,赚更多的钱才是目的。“一人一机”直接导致AMG的产能受限,如果AMG为了销量全系改用流水线那才真是变了。在这个利润为王的时代所有人都在妥协,AMG只是在保持原有纯粹性的同时,设法壮大自己的优势。但这和43系列是否是纯粹的AMG是两个概念,在我的理解中,43系列属于AMG但并非纯粹的AMG。原因在于,几乎每一款43车型都是AMG从奔驰那里“拿来”的,你总能在奔驰的过往车型中找到它们的“前身”,这些“前身”经过AMG的二次加工后才变成今天的43车型。(W204 C350)就以C43为例,扒一扒它的血统:在海外,早在W204年代,站在现在C43位置上的是一款叫“C350”的型号,3.5 V6自然吸气发动机。后来到了W205时代,C350变成了“C400”,3.0 V6双涡轮增压发动机(其实就是M276,属于中功率版本)。你可以将它们当作普通奔驰的顶配型号,只不过换装了更强的发动机。(上:C450,下:C43)奔驰一直认为AMG与非AMG车型之间的断档太大,于是推出了全新的AMG Sport系列,包括比C400功率更高的C450,这就是C43的前身,不仅是相同的发动机,连功率也是完全相同,发动机在外观上只比现在的C43少了一个AMG标。但是,当时它的车型全称是“Mercedes-Benz C450 AMG Sport”,很显然属于奔驰,不属于AMG。后来在2016年日内瓦车展上,取代C450的C43正式发布,随着普通C级一起换装了9AT变速箱,除此以外基本照搬,但命名突然就变成了“Mercedes-AMG C43”。当时AMG也已正式收编了存在仅一年的奔驰AMG Sport系列,组成了自己的AMG 43系列,除了C43以外还陆续凑齐了GLC43、E43、GLE43,此外还有没有引进的SLC43和GT43(唯一非M276的43车型),所有车型划归AMG旗下。(S320L上的低功率M276)简单来说,43系列的绝大部分东西都是奔驰现成的,AMG更多只是拿来一用,包括最重要的发动机,M276是奔驰曾经的主流六缸机系列,广泛搭载在各种高端车型上,技术虽老但成熟可靠,43系列采用的就是最新且最高功率版本“M276DELA30”,由AMG参与改进和调校,主要区别是上了一层特殊的汽缸壁涂层,换了水冷式中冷,以及高压燃油直喷系统。虽然各个部件都经过了AMG的改进和包装,但这里面留给AMG操刀的空间有多大,恐怕有限。这样的“研发”流程和63、45系列这些所有人眼中的正统AMG完全不一样,以往奔驰只留下一个车壳,一张白纸仍由AMG发挥,包括发动机、变速箱和四驱系统的设计。(老款GLC43轿跑)初期所有43车型的辨识度非常低,外观与普通奔驰几乎无异,AMG也意识到了这个问题,于是在车型改款时融入了更多差异化设计。现在,每一台43都具备了非常明显的性能特征,但掀开它们的底裤就会发现终究还是不太纯粹……(新款GLC43轿跑)· 目前43系列有哪些车型?国内在售的43车型只有:C43,59.98万;C43轿跑,63.48万;C43旅行特别版,65.38万;GLC43,65.88万;GLC43轿跑,68.68万。所有车型已经完成中期改款,除了定价的下调,以及之前提过的更性能化设计,还将马力从最初的367提升到了390,还随普通C级与GLC一起换装了液晶仪表与更大屏幕。其中,GLC43全系标配了原厂阀门排气,这是以前想选装也选不了的东西,据说20年之后的C43也是一样。(GLE53与M256)AMG后来又推出了定位更高的53系列,统一搭载M256 3.0直六双涡轮增压发动机(其中一颗是电动涡轮),属于奔驰用来取代M276的最新六缸机系列,依然非“一人一机”,再加上一套48V轻混系统,并将E级与GLE归入了这个系列。所以之前提到的E43与GLE43已经退市,取而代之的是价位更高、性能更强的E53与GLE53,光发动机就被调校到435马力、520牛米,电动机还可以提供额外辅助,E53及轿跑版本定价94.88-97.88万,GLE53及轿跑版本定价98.88-102.88万。据说,未来还将推出替代C43的C53,基于全新一代C级,2.0T匹配8速双离合,马力大概率会超过400匹,这不就是目前45系列的动力总成?那以后53系列中也会出现“一人一机”?目前网上已经有了谍照。这里还有一个特殊车型,AMG GT50,一款四门轿跑车,定价98.48万。严格意义上GT50就是海外GT43的国内版本,最大的区别是GT50为后驱车型,而GT43可选全时四驱,不太理解为什么数字变大了反而没有四驱系统?而且发动机是53系列上的M256然后去掉电动涡轮,367马力的调校也与先前43系列一个水平,所以虽然“50”这个代号非常特殊,但是可以理解成一款特殊的43车型。未来AMG有可能会取消43系列,用53系列全面替代。因为43系列的M276发动机,本质是基于2013年型号的魔改版本,整个发动机系列更是可以追溯到2010年,已无潜力可挖。自奔驰推出M256之后已经没有新的六缸机计划,而M256已经给了53系列,未来的43系列大概率会面临没有合适发动机可用的窘境,所以干脆砍掉……· 43系列的竞品是什么?准确来说,43系列的竞品是宝马的M-performance系列,以及奥迪的S系列。但是这只是针对海外市场而言,且并不是每一款43车型都能在宝马和奥迪那里找到直接的竞争对手。但还是能找出几个明显的例子,比如:C43(轿跑)对位宝马M340i和M440i,以及奥迪S4和S5;GLC43(轿跑)对位宝马X3 M40i和X4 M40i,以及奥迪SQ5和SQ5 Sportback;曾经的E43(现在的E53和轿跑版本),对位奥迪S6和S7。但GLE43和它的轿跑版本就没有竞品,宝马的X5 M50i和X6 M50i,以及奥迪的SQ7和SQ8都是八缸机,排量和功率就连GLE53也远远不能及,它们的对手反倒更像是GLE63,但同时它们上面又有X5M、X6M和RSQ8。不知各位有没有发现,宝马其实没有成规模地引进自己的M-Performance系列,甚至目前在国内市场中找不到一款M-Performance车型。奥迪的S系列倒是挺全,但是做得还不够聪明。通常,你可以将M-performance和S系列当作宝马和奥迪家用车的性能版,自家高性能部门参与研发,而M-power和RS系列才是这些高性能部门亲手打造的纯血性能车。宝马和奥迪在“家用车性能版”与“纯血性能车”之间有一道非常明确的分界线,当你看到一台M340i,或者一台S4,不会认为它们与M3和RS4有什么关系。而“AMG 43”就是AMG最聪明的地方,AMG直接AMG Sport系列收入自己旗下,不管你以前叫什么,从这一秒起你就是AMG了。AMG品牌的含金量有多高?在性能车领域有绝对的代表性,原有AMG Sport车型在换上AMG名字之后,各各都像打了鸡血、镀了金。虽然本质上还是奔驰家用车的性能版,但43系列与63、45系列这些AMG纯血性能车之间的分界线瞬间就模糊了很多。这样43系列的卖相就比宝马M-performance和奥迪S系列好了很多,这也是为什么奥迪S4明明只卖46.88万,但依然有那么多人去买单59.98万起的C43,因为绝大多数43车主在潜意识中也认同自己开的就是一台AMG。AMG敢这么玩,是因为AMG本身是一个品牌(准确点是奔驰旗下的高性能品牌),而打造M和RS系列的只是宝马和奥迪的高性能部门或子公司(虽然奥迪也已将RS系列归入了新发布的Audi Sport品牌),品牌和部门之间,在地位上存在着不小的差距,在发展空间上也有不小的差距。当然,这件事背后还是奔驰操刀,以奔驰的调性,捞钱的事情必定不会放过。· 什么样的人才会买43系列?43系列争议虽大,但是销量却很好,AMG每年十几万的销量,有很大一部分就源自这个系列。这不全是因为卖相,实际上有很大一部分人,他们本身不是性能车的狂热粉丝,但同时他们又想要一台动力好的车,这些人才是43系列销量的基础盘。我喜欢将AMG的车主分为三类:一类是手里多金的性能粉,一类是囊中羞涩的性能粉,最后一类就是我刚才说的那些人。手里多金的性能粉,显然他们会直接选择GT双门、63、45系列(别小看45车主,45车价不高,但这种小钢炮绝不是车主的唯一一台车)。但如果换成S65L这种极度小众车型,我感觉它的车主可能实在纠结不出选什么车,多是一群手握2、300万的中老年成功人士,宾利太贵,玛莎太土,帕拉梅拉格局小,预算不用尽实在可惜,那就S65L吧,结果直到卖车油门也没踩过三分之一。至于G63、G65,调性够高足矣,很少看见大G满街疯跑。囊中羞涩的性能粉,43系列的定价更符合他们的实际情况,但同时43车型的性能在某种程度上又无法符合他们的心理预期。所以车买回来,很多人就会开启漫长的改装之旅,一边攒一边改,慢慢改成心中喜欢的样子。以至于比63还快的43我也见过,后续花销非常惊人,但就是因为当初差了一口气才选择43。最后一类人,就比如我的一个同事,GLC43轿跑车主,非常迷恋性能车暴躁的动力,但又不喜欢驾驶性能车那种浑身紧绷的状态。于是,可甜可盐的43系列当初就成为了首选。对他来说43和63系列,一个是真奔驰、假AMG,性能差点事儿但兼顾家用;一个是真AMG、假奔驰,就像野兽一般但日常极其不舒服。如果将他的43换成任何一台63,先不说他自己难受,他老婆的腰椎间盘突出也会随时复发,有时候不纯粹反而是一种好事,“性能”浅尝辄止即可。所以,看似都是AMG车主,但却又完全不同,AMG每个系列的目标人群都很明确,同时品种齐全又留给不同人群一定的选择空间。但你们的老熟人兔子告诉我其实还有一类人,那是真的喜欢43系列:兔子在西安的大学同学,在2019年6月买了一台C43轿跑,而且特意从西安跑到南京来买,因为那会儿西安的奔驰漏油事件刚发生没多久,而有权售卖AMG车型的那家店,刚好就是曝出漏油事件的那家,以至于那段时间整个4S店停业整顿。所以兔子的同学想着来南京还有个伴儿,于是跑到南京提车,兔子以为他会买台裸车回去自己改,万万没想到直接选装包配满,落地价格抬到了85万,再添点可以直上C63了,而且那会儿西安的新房均价也才刚刚突破1万2/平米。兔子就很不理解,为什么一定要买个C43,而且还直接干到满配?买个C63不好吗?兔子的同学就说了,满配是因为喜欢,买都买了也不差这点钱。但主要一方面是觉得C43有扮猪吃虎的感觉,C63自带的宽体显得太夸张了;另一方面则是北方的冬天比较冷,下雪的时候路面也很湿滑,后驱车型不好操控。此外还藏了一个私心,也算是一个小聪明,就是家里人一听C63是八缸机就会觉得油耗很高,会认为自己不会过日子,而买台六缸机回来显得自己还挺会过的……· 现在入手43车型划算吗?三个字:不划算。首先,现在C43全系都处于缺货状态,遇见一台现车比徒手抓只兔子还难,极少数现车也要加价2-3万左右。今年C43由于疫情、产能等原因,经历了相当长时间的空窗期,轿跑版本目前已经少量到车,而四门版本还需耐心等待。疫情前C43的优惠幅度一直不大,即使是曾经优惠最大的四门版本,最高也就4万多,短期内有车就不错了,建议移步奥迪S4。至于GLC43,量要比C43足不少,目前SUV版本有些地方已经优惠到了3-4万,但轿跑版本依然坚挺地维持原价销售。现在68.68万入手轿跑版本显然是不合适的,对标GLC63的X3M裸车最低也就70万出头,而更凹造型的X4M在75万左右,虽然也是六缸机,但远远强于M276,机皇级别。再给个参考吧,我同事的那台17款GLC43 轿跑在19年5月提车,优惠9.5万,只不过当时还未官降所以定价比现在高出3万左右,相当于优惠6万。个人认为,待后期SUV版本优惠6万,轿跑版本优惠3万即可出手,眼下由于刚刚改款和疫情原因很难达到先前的幅度。不过,性能车就别看性价比了,能接受就买……音频图文更新在订阅号: 百车全说每期抽三条留言,每人赠168元的“芥末绿”燃油添加剂一瓶点击订阅,每周三,周六更新会有提醒新听友可以搜索:百车全说2014,百车全说2015,百车全说2016,往期300多个小时的节目可供收听
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