With winter soon rearing it's bitter, snowy head, for many of us, that means it's time to put away our summer vehicle of choice and replace it with one of the more stable, assured Mercedes models the company has recently introduced.  For some of you, that model is the Mercedes R-Class, the four wheel drive,  part minivan, part SUV, part station wagon... well, you get the idea.

But does putting away your exquisitely-tuned CLS, E, SL, etc. mean you should take a vacation from enjoying the pleasures that only a finely-enhanced Mercedes can bring?

Of course not.

That's why the fine gentlemen over at KLEEMANN have introduced a tuning package for the R-Class, ensuring that no matter how cold the weather gets, the thrill of 455 horsepower is just a pedal push away.

Thanks to the widely popular KLEEMANN  Kompressor system, you and your R500 will now boast, in addition to the aforementioned 455 horsepower, an impressive 585 Nm of torque.  If that's still not enough tuning goodness to hold you over until next spring, KLEEMANN light alloy wheels ranging from 18"-20", a KLEEMANN KB8 brake system and KLEEMANN Electronic Body Lowering Module are all available to further improve your R500's now "sportier" character.

What's that? You don't own an R500; you own either the R350 or R320 CDI?

Don't worry, KLEEMANN's has you covered as well.

For R320 CDI owners, KLEEMANN offers an affordable, efficient performance upgrade - the KD-Box - which increases power output by 35 hp and 80 Nm of torque. For R350 owners, you'll have to a few weeks, but KLEEMANN's working on a Kompressor system for you as well which is currently expected to be released sometime by the end of this year.

We will of course keep you posted when it officially debuts.

To learn more about the KLEEMANN tuning package for the Mercedes R-Class, keep reading for the full press release detailing this very subject. We've also included several photos showcasing the KLEEMANN R-Class from various angles, all of which enlarge when you click them.

Enjoy.










OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE


Power for the Mercedes-Benz R-Class

November 20, 2006
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is as spectacular as it is versatile. Combining room for six adults, four-wheel drive and luxury saloon comfort the R-Class represents a niche of its very own. Now KLEEMANN adds another fundamental dimension to this special vehicles set of skills: Performance.

The well known and highly efficient KLEEMANN Kompressor system boosts power output of the R500 to 455 Hp and 585 Nm of torque. A Kompressor system for the 3.5 litre V6 of the R350 is undergoing its final test schedules and is expected to be available by the end of 2006.

Diesel power

For the strong V6 Diesel engine fitted in the R320 CDI KLEEMANN offers an affordable yet efficient performance upgrade. The KD-Box. This unit is easily fitted to the engine and increases power output by up to 35 Hp and 80 Nm.

Safety and dynamics

As always KLEEMANN offers light alloy wheels in sizes raging from 18 - 20" which might be a necessity if you wish to fit KLEEMANN´S high performance KB8 brake system featuring 380 mm cross drilled, vented discs and 8 piston monoblock callipers.

To further refine the driving dynamics of the vehicle AirMatic equipped cars can be fitted with the KLEEMANN EBL (Electronic Body Lowering module) lowering the cars centre of gravity with 30 mm.

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