When you enter the realm of purchasing the Mercedes S65 AMG, chances are extremely low you’ll entertain the idea of adding a butterfly doors, foil wrap and a completely revised two-tone interior. And yet, that hasn’t stopped a group of tuners from attemtping to convince S65 AMG otherwise.
Titled the S65 AMG V12 by CFC-Sundern DESIGN WORLD (DWM-wraps), the customized S65 AMG features a variety of modifications across the board. Outside, for example, DWM-wraps took the liberty of wrapping the bonnet, tailgate and roof in KK-Cocoon Xirallic KKCO X50 – a matte black color that appears to look like wrinkled paper.The rest of the exterior is finished in CFC Carbody Coloring Pearl White.
Adding to the foil, the company Silver Color was given the task of updating the pre-facelifted S65 AMG with new bumpers, mirrors, headlights and taillights. And let’s not forget the inside, where S & N Design GbR updated the interior with a combination of white and black nappa leather and special “La familia” custom stitched headrests.
Personally, I’ll stick with the factory S65 AMG. You, however, can check out the S65 AMG V12 by CFC-Sundern DESIGN WORLD (DWM-wraps) and decide for yourself.
The new Lorinser 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML will be making its world debut at this year’s Tuning World Bodensee, starting this weekend in Germany. Lorinser’s program for the new Mercedes-Benz ML includes only visual upgrades, but we’re sure that the German aftermarket specialists will launch power upgrades shortly. Lorinser’s body kit for the 2012 Mercedes ML includes new front and rear bumpers, side skirts a 30-mm wider wheel arches. The new kit gives the SUV a more planted stance and a more aggressive look.
If the stock wheels and tires of the new Mercedes ML-Class do not fit your fancy, Lorinser can also offer a set of 22-inch alloys finished in black and fitted with Yokohama tires, setting your SUV apart. The 2012 Lorinser Mercedes ML also features a new suspension system, which lowers the car’s ride height by 40 mm. For vehicles equipped with the Airmatic suspension, the lowering can be done manually.
Lorinser is also offering a wide range of interior upgrades for the Mercedes ML, including everything from floor mats to a leather upholstery. Lorinser has yet to announce the price of the new upgrades yet.
Wald International released a video showing off their Mercedes-Benz S and CLS-Class Black Bison editions, both wrapped in matte black wrapping.
Wald’s Mercedes S-Class Black Bison received R13 RENOVATIO 22inch matte black x black alumite rims while the Wald CLS was given P21C Portofino II 1pc casted 20inch matte black x polish.
The S-Class body features three big slits on the sports fender duct and a “shark gills” design is arranged at the end of the sidesteps to show off the Black Bison’s potential driving performance. The Wald Black Bison design gives the real aggressive styling on the Flagship Saloon of the Mercedes-Benz W221″, according to Wald. “The stylish front face and aggressive rear bumper design create the difference from other W221 on the street.”
The Wald CLS (W218) is fitted with an aggressive front fascia, ventilated fenders, and aerodynamic side skirts that offer the edgy aggressive design which is called the 3rd generation of Black Bison Edition style is give on the face.
Always pushing the boundaries of art and technology, Vorsteiner turned their attention to the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe to work their carbon fiber magic. The American tuner announced their aero body program for the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Coupe this week and will be available this summer. One of Vorsteiner’s previous Mercedes projects was the 2010 Mercedes E63 AMG
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German tuner Mansory is not known for their subtle touches, but instead for their wild adaptations of some of the world’s finest vehicles. Their latest unveiling of the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG at the Geneva Motor Show only provided more evidence to their wild designs.
Covered in unpainted carbon fiber, the CLS63 has been given a wide body kit which expands the front and rear wings by 50mm and 80 mm and includes new side sill and cladding. There is also a new hood, front and rear aprons and rear diffuser, all rendered in carbon fiber. To add a little pop to all that carbon, Mansory has fitted 20-inch ultralight forged rims wrapped with 265/30ZR20 tires in front and 305/25ZR20s in the rear.
Powering the Mercedes CLS AMG, Mansory tweaked the AMG twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8, remapping the ECU and adding a sports air filter. The result is a bump in output to 632 horsepower and in torque to 664 pound-feet.
In order to keep the driver happy, Mansory also reworked the interior of the CLS in leather and, a Mansory standard, carbon fiber, adding aluminum pedals and custom embroidered floor mats as an extra touch.
The Mercedes-Benz specialists at Vath revealed their latest aftermarket program for the new generation Mercedes-Benz SLK this week. The Mercedes SLK by Vath is based on the R172 SLK 350 model, that is powered by a 3.5-liter engine. Thanks to a remapped ECU, the new Vath SLK takes the 302 HP and 273 lb-ft of Torque and ups it to 330 hp and 288 lb-ft of torque propelling the already zippy roadster to a top speed of 269 km/h (167 mph).
Additional upgrades from Vath include updated brakes, bespoke stainless steel exhaust system, new 20-inch wheels and an adjustable suspensions system. The ride height of Vath’s Mercedes SLK can be lowered from 20 mm to 65 mm. The body kit includes a carbon fiber front spoiler lip and a boot lid spoiler but Vath did little to change the aerodynamics of the SLK. As for the interior of the 2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK, Vath offers several carbon fiber trim elements. So what is the price for this tuning beauty? The SLK Vath tuning program will set you back a mere 25,192 EUR or $33k at today’s conversion.
Ultra-powerful, ultrafast and conspicuously inconspicuous: the BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800, which celebrates its world debut at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show, is built in small-series production based on the two-door Mercedes C 63 AMG model. In place of the 6.3-liter fast-revving V8 that powers the production car, a twelve-cylinder engine in BRABUS 800 V12 Biturbo specification lurks beneath the matte-black exterior. 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW and a peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) propel the BULLIT Coupe 800 to superlative performance: 3.7 seconds to 100 km/h (62 mph), 23.8 seconds from 0 – 300 km/h (186 mph) and a top speed in excess of 370 km/h (230 mph) document the unique know-how of the engineers from BRABUS
BRABUS went into the wind tunnel to engineer the aerodynamic-enhancement components that are part of the equipment of this supercar, as are new 20-inch BRABUS Monoblock R wheels, a sport suspension with customer-selectable ride height and damper rates, a high-performance brake system and exclusive cockpit design. The supercar will sell for an MSRP starting at EUR 378,000. It goes without saying that this car can also be built based on the Black Series C 63 AMG Coupe.
The BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800 seamlessly continues the tradition of high-performance supercars from Bottrop. Following in the footsteps of the BRABUS BULLIT supercars based on the Mercedes C-Class sedan, which each produced 730 hp (720 bhp) / 537 kW and reached top speeds in excess of 360 km/h (224 mph), the even more powerful BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800 has now been developed based on the new C-Class Coupe.
Numerous modifications to the reinforced C-Class body were necessary to implant the turbocharged V12 into the engine bay. The BRABUS 800 V12 Biturbo engine is derived directly from the BRABUS E V12 one of ten. For this purpose an up-to-date Mercedes S 600 engine Motor is completely reengineered in the company engine building shop.
There is nothing to take the place of displacement except more displacement and for that reason displacement of the 12-cylinder, three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cu. in.) with the help of a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger, forged pistons and an increase in cylinder bore across the board. Intake and outlet ports of both cylinder heads are optimized for mixture flow, and fitted with sports camshafts.
The engine peripherals were also completely reworked completely. The inlet side features a newly designed, larger header casing that gets its combustion air from carbon-fiber ram-air intake system integrated into the hood.
To achieve the desired power increase of almost 300 hp over the production engine, the exhaust side had to be newly configured as well. The BRABUS 800 Biturbo system comprises two special exhaust manifolds with integrated high-performance turbochargers, and four water-to-air intercoolers. The stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts and driver-controlled butterfly valve also was created specifically for the C-Class Coupe floorpan.
State-of-the-art engine BRABUS test benches were used by the engineers for designing new mapping for engine electronics and on-board diagnostics. The result is maximum power yield while meeting strict current EURO V emission standards.
The BRABUS 800 V12 Biturbo high-capacity engine, which like all BRABUS high-performance engines is lubricated exclusively with MOTUL synthetic motor oil, produces 800 PS (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm. The peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) is limited electronically in the car to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via an appropriately reinforced seven-speed automatic transmission, which is shifted either automatically or manually via shift paddles on the steering wheel, and a BRABUS limited-slip rear differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. The BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800 features all state-of-the-art driving dynamics systems such as ABS, ASR and ESP.
The matte-black stealth coupe delivers unrivaled performance: in a catapult start just 3.7 seconds pass from 0-100 km/h (62 mph), 9.8 seconds to 200 km/h (124 mph). The 300-km/h (186-mph) barrier is shattered after 23.8 seconds. Top speed is more than 370 km/h (230 mph).
To be able to attain such extreme speeds while maintaining outstanding directional stability, the aerodynamic properties of the two-door car were modified extensively in the wind tunnel. The supplemental carbon-fiber BRABUS front spoiler reduces lift on the front axle at high speeds. The carbon-fiber lightweight air routers for the air inlets in the front fascia go beyond optimizing the supply of cooling air for radiators and front brakes. These lateral air vents also allow the air streaming through the radiators to exit again as quickly as possible. Another significant contribution to the heat exchange in the engine bay is made by the BRABUS air vents integrated into the front fenders behind the wheel wells.
The BRABUS designers have developed an aerodynamically effective combination of rear wing and diffuser insert for the rear fascia in order to generate more downforce on the rear axle. This carbon-fiber component has cutouts on the right and left side for the dual ceramics-plated design tailpipes of the BRABUS stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system.
The thrilling looks of the BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800 is rounded out by the new BRABUS Monoblock R wheels. They represent a fresh approach with their unique design that features two times five double spokes arranged on two different plains. While the posterior plain has a titanium paint finish, the anterior surfaces are polished and coated with a smoke-colored clear lacquer, which lends the wheel a highly individual character. In sizes 8.5Jx20 in front and 9.5Jx20 on the rear axle the BRABUS Monoblock R wheels make perfect use of the available space in the wheel wells. The high-performance tires in sizes 235/30 ZR 20 and 275/25 ZR 20 are supplied by technology partners Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA.
The height-adjustable coilover suspension was custom developed for the BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800 in cooperation with technology partner BILSTEIN. It features gas-pressure shocks on front and rear axle with ten selectable settings each for bound and rebound for a sporty yet comfortable ride. Sport sway bars reduce body roll during fast cornering to a minimum.
The BRABUS high-performance brake system consists of vented and grooved steel brake discs that measure 380 x 37 millimeters (15.0 x 1.45 in.) and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers in the front. In combination with vented and grooved steel discs measuring 360 x 28 millimeters (14.2 x 1.1 in.) and six-piston fixed aluminum calipers on the rear axle it easily masters even highest brake loads.
The cockpit of the supercar has a distinctly sporty design. The interior was clad by the BRABUS master craftsmen in the upholstery shop in a combination of black leather and Alcantara to match the outer skin. Red contrasting seams add discrete sporty highlights. This look is rounded out by genuine carbon-fiber components on the dashboard, center console and door trim. Further sporty features are the ergonomically shaped BRABUS sport steering wheel as well as aluminum pedals and shifter.
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Prior Design revealed their body kit Monday for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class (C216). Dubbed the Black Edition, the package fearures a widebody kit that gives the Mercedes CL a more muscular look. The kit includes new front and rear wheel arches, a new low front bumper with huge air vents, side skirts, and a rear apron with an integrated diffuser. The Black Edition CL kit will fit on all models of the Mercedes C216 series.
The CL rides on light alloy rims that are 10×20″ in the front and 13×20″ in the back, and by the looks of it the CL itself is lowered slightly.
The Prior Design parts are made from Duraflex, but Prior Design can also make the parts out of carbon fiber.
Prior Design has yet to announce the price of the new Black Edition kit for the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class.
It’s a car, it’s a truck, it’s a club on wheels – No, it’s Dock+Go from Rinspeed on an electric smart car. What is a Dock+Go system you’re wondering. It is the latest creation from Swiss automotive visionary Frank M. Rinderknecht that is essentially an on-demand third axle. In simpler terms, it is a backpack for your tiny electric vehicle, in this case a smart fortwo. For everyday driving from point A to B, your smart car is enough, but what if you plan on doing some serious shopping, or are headed to the mountain for skiing. Rinspeed has the answer with the Dock+Go, plug it into your smart and you now have the added room of a full size vehicle to store whatever it is you need.
For demonstration purposes Rinderknecht selected a two-seat smart car as the basis. One of the Rinspeed backpacks can turn an electric smart car into the dream car of every pizza delivery driver – complete with a built-in isothermal box. Or winter sports enthusiasts can comfortably stow their gear in another of Rinspeed’s Dock+Go packs. In a few weeks in Geneva, Rinspeed will show off a rolling “sound pack” which multimedia and infotainment specialist Harman has filled with the latest high-end sound solutions in order to guarantee a first class acoustical experience.
Before you read more and get overly excited that you will soon be able to convert your smart fortwo into a party bus, keep in mind that we have seen some wild concepts from Rinspeed in the past that didn’t make it into production. But, whether the Dock+Go backpacks ever make it to the streets isn’t the important thing, they help us to realize the possibilities available to us in the future.
Saving the best pack for less, Rinspeed can extend the operating range if your electric vehicle with an “energy pack” An “energy pack,” fitted with a range extender or additional batteries, powered by a fuel cell or equipped with a combustion engine, provides the crucial extra mileage needed to reach more distant destinations. The simple and equally clever trick of the latter is: the docked third axle drives the rotating second axle and in doing so also recharges the on-board batteries of the city speedster. The world’s first Variohybrid – as Frank M. Rinderknecht calls his range donor – is born. And to top it all off: when the pack with auxiliary batteries is docked and the vehicle is not in use, the pack will even provide electricity to the owner’s private residence or serve as a buffer for the public energy grid, in effect turning it into a “smart grid.”
Rinspeed’s automotive visions live not only on the quality of the ideas behind it, but also and in particular on their sharp implementation. That’s because one key element of Frank M. Rinderknecht’s credo is that a car must provoke emotions and visions, especially if it is to serve as a vehicle for communicating new technologies and innovative materials. And there is a lot to see on the “Dock+Go” in that respect, contributed by large corporations and small but brilliant specialists alike in order to effectively showcase “Dock+Go,” which is currently going through the Swiss patenting process.
An immediate eye-catcher is the silver outer skin from AkzoNobel with a finish that resembles sparkling ice crystals. It ties in with the Goodyear low-rolling-resistance tires in size 205/40-17 mounted on 7.5-inch AEZ rims, whose decorative silver covers are attached to red fasteners with rubber bands. At night the chrome-blue accent striping on either side stands out immediately, developed by Lumitec based on an electroluminescent 3D-flexible film. Anyone with a message for their environment can broadcast it using the innovative “Identiface” feature. This display-based surface, developed by MBtech, replaces the front grille, which on an electric vehicle serves virtually no purpose. Thanks to internet connectivity “Identiface” can display the owner’s Facebook pages, news from around the world, the manufacturer’s badge or even the offer of a ride from point A to point B.
The interior is dominated by black and red. The high-tech Schoeller yarns have strong natural thermoregulation, good insulation and a high capacity for absorbing moisture. They keep comfortably warm in winter and remain pleasantly cool in summer. Premium automotive textile manufacturer Gaenslen Völter spun them into soft, supple upholstery that provides that special feel-good factor. And wherever plastics are used, it is in the form of high-grade man-made materials, such as the creatively and stylishly embossed synthetic leather that is supplied by Hornschuch, a specialist in this field. The transparent roof and its distinctive grass inlays – as well as a number of other interior materials – were contributed by Studer. The view ahead is dominated by a 12.1-inch monitor. It belongs to the multimedia equipment and is part of the intelligent infotainment system developed from Harman. The platform features the latest integration technologies for smart phones, adaptive navigation and the cloud-based Aha-platform with a flexible Human Machine Interface (HMI) and gesture control in order to bring digital contents intuitively, easy and safely into the car. This gesture-controlled system makes operation of the contents child’s play and the four cameras integrated into the vehicle body make dents from parking maneuvers things of the past.
The instruments were again supplied by – who else? – VDO. Also brand-new is the steering wheel from the German-Japanese Takata Corporation with integrated “parking space” for a smartphone, which serves as a second monitor when docked. This is made possible these days by a driver airbag that thanks to vacuum technology requires reduced installation space.
But “Dock+Go” offers more than just style; it also serves up a high level of technical sophistication. The recently newly developed high-strength, lightweight door frames come from Austrian steel manufacturer Voestalpine. Weber Fibertech built the extremely lightweight liftgate insert with function integration, the high voltage electric heater including the futuristic air vents were supplied by German specialist Eberspächer. No compromises can be made when it comes to handling huge amounts of energy safely, a fact accounted for by the extremely robust electric plug connectors from TE Electronics. Apropos plug connectors: recharging the car no longer requires it to be plugged in. Instead the vehicle simply rolls onto an induction field from SEW Eurodrive for non-contact charging.
“Dock+Go” is a clever mobility concept, implemented rich with emotions, enhanced with technical delicacies and intriguing enough for Swiss insurance giant Zürich Versicherung to commit to the cause. Who wouldn’t think of a series production in this context? No wonder that dynamic Frank M. Rinderknecht, one of the flagships for Swiss watch manufacturer C.F. Bucherer, is toying with this possibility. Rinderknecht on this issue: “Yes, we have been in productive talks with potential manufacturers for some time now.” Düsseldorf-based consulting company A.T. Kearney at any rate has already devised a manufacturing and marketing concept for the series production.
Back in 2010, Wheelsandmore produced a tuning kit for the Mercedes SLS AMG, improving on the standard 571 horsepower up to a whopping 624hp and 690lb of torque with a top speed is electronically limited at 202 mph. Today, Wheelsandmore outdid themselves with their release of the Mercedes SLS AMG “Silver Wing”.
Focusing on the most important piece of the tuning program, the engine upgrade, the tuner is offering remapped electronics and a stainless steel exhaust system with removable valve flaps that is able to increase the output from 571 horsepower to 635 horsepower. The tuner also added an ultralight aluminum full race coilover with adjustable rebound and compression.
As for the exterior, the Wheelsandmore tuner offers matte black with copper colored race stripes, individualized 6Sporz wheel-set with handcrafted 3-piece forged rims sizing 9.5×20 and 11.0×21 inches and super-sticky, ultra high performance 265/30/20 and 295/25/21 Continental Sport Contact tires.
Just in time for the market launch of the new Mercedes-Benz B-Class, BRABUS offers an exclusive tuning program for the new hatchback. The program includes sporty-elegant exterior design, alloy wheels with diameters of 17, 18 and 19 inches, a sporty yet comfortable ride-height lowering, and exclusive accessories for the interior. BRABUS engine tuning for the various gasoline and diesel models of the W 246 series is in preparation.
The BRABUS exterior program for the new Mercedes B-Class is characterized by sporty elegance that sets not only visual highlights, but also further optimizes aerodynamics. All components are manufactured in OEM quality from high-grade Pur-R-Rim plastics.
The BRABUS front spoiler attaches to the lower part of the production bumper and thanks to its sophisticated shape reduces lift on the front axle. In order to provide the perfect backdrop for the BRABUS quad sport exhaust system, the BRABUS designers have developed an insert for the rear fascia that features two custom-tailored cutouts.
BRABUS alloy wheels specially developed for the new B-Class make a significant contribution to the exclusive BRABUS look and to further optimized driving dynamics. Five different designs are available: In the largest version with a diameter of 19 inches the Monoblock E, F, Q and S wheels have been homologated in size 8.5Jx19. In the attached photos the new compact Mercedes is pictured on one side with BRABUS Monoblock F cross-spoke wheels with ‘Liquid Titanium’ finish and on the other side with Monoblock Q wheels featuring five double spokes, whose sophisticated shapes form five ventilation openings. The optimal tires for these wheels in size 225/35 R 19 in front and 255/30 R 19 on the rear axle are supplied by BRABUS technology partners Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA.
For a ride-height lowering by some 30 millimeters BRABUS offers sport springs that were calibrated specifically for use with the production dampers.
While the fully stainless-steel BRABUS sport rear muffler with four chrome-plated tailpipes is available already for all engine variants of the new B-Class, the BRABUS ECO PowerXtra performance kits for the direct-injection gasoline and diesel engines are in the final stages of development.
In the automotive world BRABUS is considered synonymous with individual exclusivity. Naturally the BRABUS interior designers also thought about how to refine the interior of the Mercedes B-Class. What they came up with is as sophisticated as it is fascinating: Driver and passengers are welcomed by bi-color stainless-steel scuff plates with BRABUS logo. Aluminum door lock pins and pedal pads add sporty highlights.
BRABUS gladly fulfills even more extravagant wishes in the company upholstery shop. Whether it is the completion of the leather equipment available ex-factory or the creation of an exclusive ambiance in any imaginable color: The BRABUS specialists transform the interior of the Mercedes B-Class into an exclusive lounge on wheels – by request also with multimedia equipment including an iPad.
The new B-Class tuning program is covered by the one-of-a-kind BRABUS Tuning Warranty of three years, up to 100,000 kilometers / 62,000 miles (see BRABUS warranty conditions, updated November 2006).
The new Mercedes-Benz B-Class has only been out for a few months, but master Mercedes-Benz tuner, Brabus has already managed to make some major modifications.
In addition to a revised front and rear spoiler Brabus also installed a 4-flow exhaust system and a new set of wheels along with a host of special accessories. Engine modifications for the Brabus B-Class have yet to be revealed but we will bring them to you as soon as we get our hands on them.
Until then, enjoy the photo gallery below and remember to click to enlarge.
Swiss Tuner, FAB Design, is known for their elaborate tuning packages as seen in their versions of the SLR McLaren Desire or more recently on the SLS AMG Gullstream. Their recent work on the Mercedes-Benz E-Class Cabriolet however is far more subdued, keeping only FAB Designs trademark wide body styling and large air vents in the fenders.
The FAB Design package for the Mercedes convertible includes a new front skirt with matching daylight running lights, widened front wings, rear apron, a diffuser and a spoiler. A variety of the wide body parts are made from high quality carbon fiber.
The wheels are three-part, concave alloys measuring 9 and 10×20 inch wide. On top of this, FAB Design fit a compatible sports suspension set and custom FAB stainless steel sports exhaust with two oval end-pipes. The exhaust system can be equipped with sound control for either loud or quiet settings.
The SL-Class Black Fortune by Japanese tuning firm Veilside was unveiled at the Tokyo Auto Salon today. For the first time, Veilside took a turn at the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, adding updates stronly reminiscent of the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series.
The complete kit from Veilside includes a front bumper spoiler, side skirts, a rear bumper spoiler, rear spoiler, front fenders, rear fenders and last but not least an updated hood all designed out of carbon.
Adding to the appeal of the Black Fortune Model is the limited availability. Veilside will only be producing 300 of the SL Black Fortune kits at a price of 3,000,000 JPY ($39,011based on today’s conversion rates).
A RennTech powered Mercedes SLR, title the L4P SLR777, set a new quarter mile world record time for a Mercedes powered Mercedes-Benz. The L4P SLR777 did the quarter mile sprint in 9.76 seconds at 140.8mph or 226km/h. The L4P SLR777 project is a team collaboration project between Platinum Motorsport, RennTech, MACarbon and Exotics Boutique.
The L4P SLR777 is the only Mercedes-Benz McLaren SLR with Mansory Renovatio bodykit installed outside of the Mansory Factory. Back in October, the SLR completed the quarter mile in a mere 10.29 sec at 134mph. The new time sets the bar for competitors even higher and reconfirms the statement that this is the world’s fastest SLR.
Source: GTSpirit
On its own, the Mercedes SLS AMG deserves the title as a super sports car and while the technicians at Senner would likely agree, it did not stop them from trying to improve the near perfect SLS AMG. The newly developed aftermarket programs from the specialists at Senner Tuning make the SLS AMG stand out from the others – in a good way.
Senner started off with a remapped ECU, high performance air filter kit and stainless steel exhaust system, additional power output of 35 PS (35 bhp / 26 kW) and 40 Nm (30 lb-ft) was also pulled from the 6.2-liter V8 which normally produces 571 PS (563 bhp / 420 kW) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of torqu.
Senner the designed custom made Corniche Vegas wheels with stainless steel outer rims from Aerotechnik for the SLS AMG. 9×20 inch rims with 255/30R20 tires are on the front and 11×20 inch rims and 285/30R20 tires are on the rear. Just beyond the wheels are KW adjustable coilovers in each of the four corners.
To finish of the Senner Mercedes SLS AMG off, it comes with carbon fiber side mirror coverings. The Senner package will set you back a mere 19,500 EUR, including VAT.
The Bulgarian tuner Vilner is known for taking the interior of vehicles to the next level and the new Mercedes-Benz Vito van by Vilner is no exception. Vilner did a complete interior makeover on the popular Mercedes Vito 120 CDI, making it worthy of all its highend occupants looking for an alternative to private air travel. The Vilner Vito is offers more than just luxury style updates, the tuner has replaced the front seats were replaced with a pair of Mercedes CL seats, while the back has been fitted with four modified airplane-like seats. The entire cabin has been dressed in materials such as Alcantara, Nappa leather and wood.
The vehicle has also been fitted with mahogany armrests, luxurious tables and extra soundproofing in addition to an infotainment system that uses a 19-inch LCD display, a refrigerator, a minibar and others.
Vilner has also brought extremely light exterior mods, in the form of lightweight alloy wheels and Bi-Xenon headlights. Pricing has yet to be announced.
If you are a loyal Mercedes-Benz driver, there is a good chance you have never heard of Russian Tuner, TopCar. They mainly focus on styling packages for Porsche, their latest being the Panamera Stingray GTR. Limited edition. But for the first time, TopCar turned their attention to Mercedes-Benz and the all new 2012 ML63 AMG.
Based on the renderings, it looks like TopCar added a restyled front fascia with LEDs, flared out fenders, side skirts, door skin panels, flared quarter panel wheel arches and an unassuming rear fascia. The quad exhaust pipes are stock and have not been updated, TopCar also removed the roof rails for a sleeker look.
The front and rear bumper styling has remained similar to the standard Mercedes ML63 AMG while the widened arches and sculpted door panels give the SUV a more dramatic look like that of the Black Series.
According to WCF, TopCar says the body kit will be made of carbon fiber and Kevlar using the technology of vacuum molding. The first car is likely to appear in spring 2012.
Väth Automobiltechnik from Hoesbach, Germany has created the V63 Supercharged, based on the Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe. The end result is an inconspicuous beast of a car that puts out 680 PS (670 bhp / 500 kW), 840 Nm (620 lb-ft) of torque for a mere EUR 64,308 over the base cost of the C63 AMG Coupe. The standard Mercedes C63 AMG Coupe puts out 487 PS (358 kW / 480 hp) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque, meaning the update gives you an extra 197PS and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft). A sprint from 0-100 km/h will only take you 4.0 seconds and top speeds end at 335 km/h (208 mph). Such high speeds are achieved thanks to a water cooled supercharger, revised engine management, oil coolers on the engine and trans plus high-flow catalytic converters, new headers and stainless steel exhaust.
To improve aerodynamics, the V63 Supercharged Väth has a front spoiler and rear diffuser with enlarged fins that are both crafted in visible carbon fiber. Quarter panel wheel well extensions allow widening the track by 80mm and a boot lid spoiler completes the exterior package.
VÄTH’s three-spoke 9×20 inch forged rims with 255/30-20 tires ride on the front of the V63 and 11×20 inch rims with 295/25-20 tires are at the rear. The C63 AMG Coupe has a coilover suspension allowing a 20-65 mm drop in ride height while stiffness is also adjustable.
On the inside, there’s a leather upholstered sports steering wheel, a 360 km/h speedometer dial and carbon trimmed interior.
German aftermarket specialist, PP Exclusive, revealed their tuning package for Mercedes-Benz SL-Class (R230). PP Exclusive modifications consist mainly of interior and exterior style changes without adding any performance enhancements to the SL63 AMG.
The PP Exclusive SL-Class rides on massive 11×20 inch front wheels (with 3.5 inch outer rims) and the 13×20 inch back wheels (with 5 inch outer rim) fitted with 255/30R20 and 305/25R20 Dunlop tires.
When you combine the wheel set and an electronic module that lowers the SL63 AMG’s suspension by up to 100mm, you have a roadster that rides incredibly low to the ground. In order to accommodate, the wheel arches were extended with sheet metal that was grafted onto the existing arches in order to widen them 25 mm in the front and 55 mm in the back.
Exterior updates on the PP Exclusive SL include a stainless steel exhaust system with catalytic converter and four oval-shaped tailpipes.
On the inside, both the passenger and driver will enjoy Alcantara upholstery, a sports steering wheel, and various other interior styling updates.