German car tuning specialists Hamann have revealed their latest project naming it the Typhoon, based off the Mercedes Benz G55 AMG. Hamann went with a biturbo setup to increase the performance numbers to 600 hp and 782 Nm of torque. It comes equipped with the Brabus G V12 S Biturbo kit that includes new electronics, larger belt pulley, and a re-engineered transmission with oil cooler. Increases in the sprint numbers are a 0-100 km/h time of 5.1 seconds and the Mercedes Benz G55 AMG Typhoon can reach a top speed of 261 km/h (162 mph). Besides the performance increases, Hamann also customized the interior and exterior with many accessories to give it a unique look.
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The latest project from the car tuning company Vath, is the Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Estate, nicknamed the V63RS. Vath is known for tuning quality vehicles and they did so with this Mercedes C63 AMG, by giving it looks and performance gains. After some ECU tuning upgrades the new AMG Estate was able to dyno at 585 hp and 690 Nm of torque. With that amount of horsepower, this impressive station wagon can reach a top speed of 325 km/h! This makes it the perfect family vehicle because you can race any stock BMW, Audi, or Porsche, on your way to church and win!
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After the translation incident with ‘White Power’, AVUS Performance has returned again, this time modifying a Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG. The German car tuning company did everything to this Mercedes, from suspension, to looks, and also performance options to give it the complete package. The springs were replaced with aftermarket parts, and coilovers are an option for the customer. Complementing the new height are 19 inch AMG multi-spoke rims, with large 8-piston brake calipers and 380 mm rotors to bring it to a stop. Under the hood however is where AVUS excels, supporting three different power stages, and letting the owner choose their destiny.
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Black on black is the look that car tuning company Kicherer aimed for in their newest release, the Mercedes Benz SL 63 RS, however they didn’t stop there. Not only did they modify the exterior, but under the hood Kicherer tuned this Mercedes for extra horsepower. The stock 6.2-liter V8 engine produces 525 hp and 630 Nm of torque from the factory, and with some tuning they were able to increase its numbers to 560 hp and 670 Nm of torque. The exterior received a new aerodynamic kit made of carbon fiber. In the front a new spoiler was added, LED daytime running lights, and a new front grille.
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The German tuning house Peicha Design is at it again, this time with a Mercedes SL R230, releasing an exclusive body kit called the Avalange RS. It starts with a completely new look for the front, a redesigned front bumper with custom grille that holds the Mercedes emblem costing 1,985 euros. Aftermarket daytime running lights and fog lights are included with the front package. A new rear bumper from the Avalange RS kit will cost 1,390 euros and the carbon fiber diffuser is still only optional. The bumper allows for the Quadro exhaust system to be installed, which consists of four chrome tips, and the complete exhaust will run you 1,475 euros.
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