Attempting to improve upon what is already one of AMG's most remarkable product offerings, Kicherer has unveiled a new tuning package for the Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series which seeks to inject even more performance into the highly capable model.

Titled the "Kicherer Racer," attributes of the tuned CLK63 AMG Black Series include a power increase of about 30 horsepower and 20 Nm of torque (the result of which is a 0-62 mph time of 4.1 seconds and a top speed of more than 186 mph); a chassis specially developed for Kicherer by DTM specialist H&R which improves cornering dynamics by several degrees; and a wealth of carbon fiber accents, both inside and out. 

Most unique, however, was Kicherer's decision to add rear seats to the model - transforming the track-bred CLK63 Black back into a four seater.  The result is a supremely powerful and exceptionally responsive CLK - one that now affords you the opportunity to share your automotive euphoria with not one... not two... but three other passengers.

Try that in a Gallardo.

To learn more about the Kicherer Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG, you can see a number of photos showcasing the model and its official press release below.

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OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


Kicherer Tunes the Mercedes CLK63 AMG Black Edition

The prevailing notion that sports cars are just a pleasure for two was now contradicted by Kicherer. The renowned Mercedes embellishing specialists from Stockach have enriched the CLK 63 AMG, which is actually a two-seater, with a sporty back seat. When you take the north loop in less than 8 minutes with this bolide, all those seats will definitely provide more fun – and adrenaline – than any rollercoaster. And what is more, those additional seats guarantee a Black Edition with a significantly improved road capability. But, Kicherer will even delight design and sports enthusiasts.

The radiator grill, already quite impressive on the standard version, is replaced by an even sportier variant made of carbon and featuring carbon fibre struts. The beautiful forged three-part wheel, Kicherer RS-1, also fulfils a double function as it is a visual and – thanks to weight reduction – also a sportive gain.

The chassis – specially developed for Kicherer by DTM specialist H&R – also improves the racer’s cornering dynamics by several degrees. Since the Kicherer engineers have taken care of the engine, too, they have further underlined their reinterpretation by carbon mirror shells.

With its 540 hp, the Kicherer CLK racer gained about 33 hp. Even the torque has been improved by another 20 Nm. Thus equipped, the Kicherer CLK only needs 4.1 seconds from 0 to 100 km/h and runs fasterthan 300 km/h – thanks to a derestricted V/max.

In order to delight any fellow passenger’s vision, Kicherer has equipped the car with additional carbon intarsia. These do not only include – as is usually the case – parts of the centre console and of the door linings, but also ultra-light front seat buckets made of genuine carbon. Therefore, even at a red light, the “normal” Black Edition becomes a Kicherer Racer.

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