Feeling a bit nostalgic today, we wanted to take a look at one of the articles form our original web launch way back in 2005.

Check out the post and the photos below of one of the ASMA CLS SHARK II

ASMA-DESIGN CLS SHARK II

Posted on November 25, 2005

A while back, we brought you the first photos of ASMA-Design’s new tuning package for the CLS, dubbed the CLS Shark, as well as a new tuning package for the upcoming 2007 S-Class.

ASMA’s designs were both met with mixed reviews – some of you thought they’d be perfect for Glock-totin’ hip-hop moguls everywhere; some of you though they’d be better suited for a Honda; and some of you actually liked the way ASMA re-styled the Mercedes.

If you’re in the latter camp, you’re in for a treat; if not, let the hating begin.

ASMA has just unveiled a new tuning package for the CLS, dubbed the CLS Shark II.  It features much of the same styling the standard CLS Shark received, including side vents, rear apron, and side skirts, but what sets the CLS Shark II apart is the ridiculously huge grille on the front of the vehicle – it has to be the biggest grille I’ve ever seen.

I don’t know what it is, but the more I look at the car, the more I think it looks like Darth Vader’s helmet.  Paint it black, add a horn that says “Luke, I am your father,” and Star Wars fanatics from the dark side won’t be able to buy the AMSA Shark II fast enough (although Star Wars fanatics led by The Force might pull out their plastic lightsabers and beat it like a piñata).

Whatever your view of the new ASMA-Design CLS Shark II, there’s no denying it’s different.  We’ll leave it up to you whether or not that’s a good thing.

ASMA-DESIGN CLS SHARK II

UPDATE:

Posted June 13th, 2007

Just when you thought ASMA’s CLS Shark II couldn’t get more flamboyant, the newest version of the German-tuned CLS-Class has been unveiled, and yes ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed even more eye catching.

Updates include added chrome accents (most notably on the grille) and a two-tone black and silver paint job, both of which aim to complement the plethora of venting found throughout the vehicle.  ASMA has also introduced a pair of new wheel designs as well, which can be added to the CLS Shark II and a number of other Mercedes models, should you so desire.

For this Thursday’s throwback, we’re taking a look at an E-Class tuning article from 2005. You can click here to skip directly to the photo gallery below but I’d recommend entertaining yourself with our witty writing of old.

KLEEMANN E50KCC

Imagine for a moment that you are a world famous Crocodile Hunter; you know, the crazy Australian bloke that dangled his unsuspecting child in front of the jaws of a thirteen foot reptile.

So anyways, imagine you’re the Croc Hunter, and you’re traversing the outback in search of a new form of Australian wildlife to harass.  As you stop to inspect a freshly laid pile of what appears to be wombat dung, suddenly, out of nowhere, a pack of wild dingos decide to feast on your freshly trimmed mullet.

If you’ve found yourself in this or a similar situation, there’s really only one vehicle to suit your lifestyle. Crocodile Dundee might have you believe it’s a Subaru; but Kleemann has other plans for you my fine, adventurous friends.  That’s why they introduced the Kleemann E50KCC, an enhanced version of the Mercedes-Benz E500T 4-Matic, which sports Kleemann’s familiar 595 horsepower 5.0-Liter V8. How fast is it you ask?  The E50KCC sports 0-60 times of under 5 seconds, and has a top speed of 155 mph, electronically limited.  In other words, it’s sure to outrun even Australia’s wildest boar.

Aside from the power enhancements, Kleemann’s E50KCC features, as you can see from the pictures, a host of exterior enhancements.  To improve drive quality while sojourning through the bush, Kleemann engineers raised the ride height by 50 mm, thanks to modifications to the chassis as well as a new wheel package.  They also redesigned the entire lower portion of the car, adding flared wheel arches, front and rear aprons, and new side skirts.

So Crocodile Hunter, now that you’ve seen the new Kleemann Subaru Killer, what do you think?  “CRIKEY mate, that’s one fine automobile!”  Take that Crocodile Dundee.

You can check out pictures below, and the full press release follows.  As always, click the thumbnails to enlarge, and the back button on your browser to return to the previous page.