Speedriven released recently released the details of their latest Mercedes projects, called the EV12. The EV12 is based on an older version of the Mercedes E-Class and is powered by a V12 engine. As you can see in the photos, the new Speedriven Mercedes-Benz E-Class has undergone an extensive engine modification, it now outputs 700 hp at the rear wheels. They tested the Mercedes EV12 on ALSA’s dyno.
In order to get the extra horsepower out of the engine, Speedriven fit the EV12 Mercedes E-Class with top-mounted water-to-air intercoolers, “scorpion” air intakes, larger fuel injectors and billet-wheel turbochargers. The Speedriven EV12 Mercedes-Benz E-Class also comes with a re-programmed ECU and TCU.
The only sign that may tip you off to the true power under the hood of Speedriven’s E-Class is its Brabus aerodynamics package and the blacked-out front grille.
Unfortunately, the performance figures of the new Mercedes E-Class and the price for the upgrades have yet to be released.
Press Release from Speedriven: Speedriven EV12: Goldilocks Chassis, Papa Bear Power
Despite being a luxury brand, Mercedes does its best to be a “full-line” car company, offering a little something for everyone. To some buyers, the C class is too small. The S class is too big. For them, the E class – right in between – is perfect. What happens, however, when the car is the right fit, but the performance … well, isn’t?
That “right car, wrong power” feel is where tuners come in. Tuners exist in droves these days, offering ECU upgrades that can take a car from feeling “too cold” horsepower-wise to feeling “just right” by pushing a few 1s and 0s around. That “just right” performance vibe can be a little more elusive, however, and a tuner may have to free up a car’s exhaust or change the diameter on a few pulleys now and again. Other times, though, “just right” isn’t enough, and only “too hot” will do.
The “stuffed-full of V12” Mercedes E-class sedan shown here is what happens when “just right” and “too hot” meet. The (literal) heavy-lifting was done by Tim Stoll at ALSA Automotive Engineering in Dubai, while the performance upgrades and software tuning were handled by the V12 Mercedes tuning specialists at Speedriven in Chicago, IL. The EV12 benefits from Speedriven’s usually-reserved-for-S-class-customers collection of aftermarket hardware, which includes top-mounted water-to-air intercoolers, “scorpion” air intakes, larger fuel injectors, and (of course!) Speedriven’s billet-wheel turbochargers. The upgraded machinery is guided by Speedriven ECU and TCU software and generates over 700 rear-wheel horsepower on ALSA’s dyno, which should be plenty of “hot” for the “just right” sized E class. A Brabus appearance package and blacked-out grille complete the look of the car.
For more information on the car or the Speedriven tuning package shown, contact Speedriven.