November 18, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes
After the initial spy shots of the Mercedes SLS AMG were leaked, more pictures of the highly anticipated and redesigned Mercedes Gullwing have surfaced. It was revealed at the Frankfurt Motor Show with its front/mid-mounted 6.3-liter V8, and inspired by the Mercedes 300SL “Gullwing”. Mercedes offers a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox with final performance numbers boasting 563 hp and 480 ft lbs of torque to the rear wheels. The Mercedes-Benz car weighs just around 3,500 pounds, allowing the SLS AMG to run a 0-60 mph time in only 3.7 seconds. Top speed numbers from Mercedes shows 197 mph with the addition of optional carbon ceramic brake discs to bring the sports car to a halt.
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The lastest work from the well known Mercedes-Benz and Ferrari tuners at INDEN-Design shows a new tuning kit for the Mercedes SL 500. Receiving a completely new body kit from the Mercedes SL 65 AMG, the SL 500 has a more sporty appearance. The car was hooked up with large custom chrome wheels measuring 20×10.5 in the front, and 20×11.75 in the rear wrapped in 255/30/20 and 305/25/20 high performance Pirelli tires. The stance of the car was important to INDEN-Design, so they installed a ABC-sport suspension kit that can lower the vehicle up to 50 mm. The new SL 65 AMG body kit on the Mercedes SL 500 really transforms the car with the new front spoiler, rear bumper, carbon fiber diffuser, side skirts, rear spoiler, and aftermarket rear lights.
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Sportservice Lorinser is a well known tuning firm with long traditions customizing Mercedes-Benz cars including the E-Class model pictured here. They have honored the Mercedes E-Class W212 premium limousine with a new stylish look. Re-designing the front, Lorinser added an all-black grille that is the center of attention. A front spoiler lip was installed underneath that extends farther than the stock bumper for a more aggressive look along with the LED lights. The middle of the front bumper was painted a different color to emphasize the grilles in the fenders, as well as the side skirts which also have vents towards the rear. Furthermore, the rear of the Mercedes E-Class features a new bumper with diffuser kit and roof spoiler for an extra sporty look.
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September 17, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes
Lorinser has revealed their lastest car tuning work of the modified Mercedes GLK 280 that received a fiery opal paint job. The new Mercedes features a body kit from Lorinser that includes new front and rear bumpers, aggressive side skirts, and larger fog lights. Other accessories include a stainless steel exhaust system with quad pipes to fit the rear apron quite well. Lorinser added matte black 22 x 9 inch light alloy wheels to the Mercedes GLK 280, and come wrapped in high performance Yokohama tires. This custom paint work by Lorinser is available from their collection, and they also have other marketing techniques such as branded shirts, hats, and umbrellas that they frequently give away so stay tuned.
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September 14, 2009 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes
Already establishing a good reputation in the car tuning industry, Kicherer has taken the Mercedes C63 AMG and added a touch of their own. Keeping the everyday sport-minded driver in focus, they created the Supersport Performance package that delivers superior performance and excellent driving comfort. The Mercedes car received great aerodynamics with a carbon fiber grille up front, along with side skirts, and LED daytime running lights. In the rear, the car was hooked up with a carbon fiber diffuser underneath, and this Mercedes C63 AMG is no slouch under the hood.
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