Mercedes-Benz and Ducati joined forces a little over a year ago, and the two brands have chosen the Bologna Motor Show to mark the anniversary. The companies are showing off an SLK 55 AMG and a Streetfighter 848, respectively. Both machines are painted in eye-melting Streetfighter Yellow, and Mercedes-Benz says that AMG may permanently add the color to the personal option list if there’s enough demand. The SLK 55 AMG also wears custom yellow contrasting stitching on interior pieces like the sport steering wheel, seats, and dashboard, and a set of yellow-illuminated door sill plates further reinforces the theme.

Neither the SLK 55 AMG nor the Streetfighter 848 boast any performance modifications, which is just fine, since both vehicles offer plenty of giddyup right out of the box. The Benz is the most powerful SLK manufactured to date, with 422 horsepower from a naturally-aspirated 5.5-liter V8. The Streetfighter 848, meanwhile, is a 132-horsepower machine that weighs less than 500 pounds. Hit the jump to check out the full press release.

Continue reading Mercedes and Ducati highlight partnership with pair of matching vehicles

Mercedes and Ducati highlight partnership with pair of matching vehicles originally appeared on Autoblog on Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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What does Keira Knightley have to do with Ducati? Well, nothing really… at least not on the surface. In fact, the British actress doesn’t even know how to ride a motorcycle, at least, not that we know of… and notice that the Duc in the photos is firmly strapped in place and has outriggers when Keira is in the saddle.

So, what’s she straddling that oddly colored 750 Sport for? Ostensibly as a way to promote Chanel’s Coco Mademoiselle perfume, but we think it was just another opportunity to put a pretty girl atop a motorcycle to take some photos and make a video.

Not that there’s anything wrong with that.

No matter the reason, after the break awaits a video detailing Knightley’s time with the Ducati, where she’s wearing a bespoke (and matching, naturally) beige leather catsuit, boots and Ruby helmet. Oh, and feel free to peruse the photo gallery below.

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Continue reading Video: Keira Knightley straddles Ducati for Coco Chanel

Video: Keira Knightley straddles Ducati for Coco Chanel originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 14 Mar 2011 19:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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