Mercedes - Repair and Service Redwood City - Everrati finalizes specs for electric Mercedes SL-Class W113 Pagoda - Bosch European (650) 368-3000

 

 

The U.K.'s Everrati continues to grow the number of classic cars it can convert to electric power.

The company's most recent conversion is the W113-generation Mercedes-Benz SL-Class from the 1960s, commonly known as the Pagoda for its distinctive roof shape.

Everrati first revealed the electric SL-Class last fall, and on Wednesday the company confirmed final specifications.

Buyers have two configurations to choose from, a standard option with a 54.4-kwh battery and a long-range option, dubbed Touring, with a 68-kwh battery. Respective range estimates are 160 and 200 miles. Those figures are based on the WLTP cycle used overseas and will likely be lower when measured using the stricter EPA cycle.

Mercedes-Benz SL-Class W113 “Pagoda” electric conversion by Everrati

 

Both configurations feature a 300-hp electric motor paired to a single-speed transmission and sending drive to the rear wheels. The bigger battery option results in 0-60 mph acceleration in less than seven seconds, while the smaller battery results in a time that's close to eight seconds, according to the company. Top speed is 124 mph.

To ensure optimum weight distribution and enhance vehicle dynamics, every element of the powertrain, including the battery and driveline, utilizes existing chassis structural mounting points. Where appropriate, certain components beyond the powertrain are upgraded to meet modern standards, such as the suspension and brake hardware. Everrati also works with classic car experts to fully restore the SL-Class, inside and out.

Impressively, the conversion is done in a way that it can be completely reversed, according to the Everrati.

All of this comes at a steep cost. Prices start at 330,000 British pounds (approximately $412,000), and that doesn't include the cost of the donor car.

 source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1143114_everrati-finalizes-specs-for-electric-mercedes-sl-class-w113-pagoda

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com

Audi - Repair and Service Redwood City - Some Audis and Bentleys join Porsches delayed at US ports - Bosch European Redwood City - (650) 368-3000

 

 

More Volkswagen Group brands have been caught up in a U.S. Customs issue causing some vehicles to be held at ports.

A spokesperson for the automaker said certain vehicles from the Audi and Bentley brands are being held at ports until a specific component is replaced, without providing details on the affected models.

According to the spokesperson, the cause of the issue is a small electronic component, thought to be a microchip, that forms part of a larger control unit. According to the Financial Times, the part was sourced from a supplier in western China and breaches anti-forced labor laws. That puts it the wrong side of U.S. Customs rules.

A person familiar with the matter said Porsche and Lamborghini vehicles are also affected by the issue. No Volkswagen-branded vehicles are affected, the person said.

A spokesperson told Motor Authority that the goal is to have deliveries completed by the end of March.

Last week a Porsche spokesperson said all Porsche models apart from the 718 and Macan are affected by the same issue.

The VW Group spokesperson said the automaker is in the process of installing compliant replacements as they arrive but that some delays may be unavoidable. The spokesperson didn't say how long any delays would be but said dealerships and customers who have ordered cars are being kept updated.

Numerous automakers have faced setbacks in recent years due to supply chain challenges, particularly stemming from the onset of the pandemic. The most prominent was the chip shortage, triggered by factory closures during lockdowns. However, other specific issues compounded the situation, such as the six-day blockage of the Suez Canal by the cargo ship Ever Given in 2021, and more recently, the assaults by Houthi rebels on certain cargo vessels in the Red Sea.

Moreover, several German automakers, including brands under the VW Group, encountered disruptions during the early stages of the conflict in Ukraine. The war prompted the shutdown of plants responsible for assembling wiring harnesses, leading to production halts at various automakers' facilities.

 

source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1142313_some-audis-and-bentleys-join-porsches-delayed-at-us-ports

by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com