Watch a 500hp Ram SRT-10 Carrying a Life-Size Plastic Cow Race a Range Rover, X6M and ML63

As it turns out, adding a real life-size plastic cow to the bed of a Dodge Ram SRT-10 will not help you win a race, at least not one where speed is the operative parameter, but it will help you stand out from the crowd.

The cow-equipped SRT-10 featuring the Viper's 8.3-liter V10 engine with 500-horsepower went up against a Range Rover Sport Supercharged GT600 producing 600 ponies, followed by a stock Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG with 510-horses and a BMW X6M Evotech Stage 2 rated at 630hp.

There's a video just after the break for your enjoyment.

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Kicherer Drapes Latest Mercedes-Benz M-Class in a New Sports Suite

If you want your latest-generation Mercedes-Benz ML to stand out on the road, German tuning house Kicherer has announced a new styling package for the luxury SUV that will be available for order this summer.

The exterior transformation of the M-Class begins with a wide bodykit that includes a redesigned front bumper complete with LED daytime running lights, wheel arch extensions with matching rocker panels, and a new rear apron with an integrated diffuser and trapezoid shaped exhaust pipes.

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New Twin-Turbo Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Priced at £82,995 in the UK

Mercedes has released details on pricing and specifications for the flag-bearer of its new ML series in Britain, the ML 63 AMG. The most powerful model of the ML lineup starts at £82,995, or about the same as the BMW X5M (£83,290).

Under the hood, you will find a 5.5-litre bi-turbo direct-injection V8 engine producing 517hp (525PS) and 516 lb-ft (700 Nm) of torque which is sufficient to deliver a 0-62mph (100km/h) sprint time of 4.8 seconds.

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Mercedes-Benz Celebrates M-Class Launch in the UK with Two Special Edition Models

To celebrate the arrival of the new 2012 M-Class in Britain, Mercedes-Benz is launching two special edition versions of its luxury SUV, based on the diesel-powered ML 250 BlueTEC (204hp) and ML 350 BlueTEC (258hp), with on-the-road prices set at £43,235 and £46,335 respectively.

On the outside, the Special Edition ML models get aluminum-finish running boards with rubber studs, chrome underguards in the front and rear bumpers, 19-inch wheels, LED daytime running lights, and the Mirror Package that includes electrically operated, heated, folding and auto-dimming door mirrors.

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