mercedes tuning

Carlsson Mercedes SLK Tuning

June 29, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes

The German tuning company Carlsson has released a new package for the Mercedes-Benz SLK. Performance mods start off with a new C-Tronic kit to deliver more boost to the new CGI engines found in the SLK. The 200 CGI Mercedes SLK power was increased to 224 PS, while the SLK 250 CGI received 239 PS. A suspension kit was installed to lower the Benz up to 30 mm along with the new 18 to 20-inch wheels. Exterior styling improvements to the Mercedes include a new front lip spoiler, grille inserts, spoiler, and a diffuser at the rear.

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Prior Design Mercedes E-Class Coupe

May 30, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes

After Prior Design just released a kit for the Bentley Continental, we now have a new tuning package for the Mercedes E-Class Coupe. Included in the kit are new bumpers, redesigned side skirts, rear diffuser, and optional roof spoiler. Performance tuning came into account for the 75 horsepower gain from the sport exhaust installation and ECU remapping. In the four corners are unique gold wheels, however the tuners also offer matte black, gloss block, or silver for the Mercedes-Benz E-Class. Lastly, the now made sports car was lowered 35 mm while fitting the 20-inch wheels for an aggressive stance and improved handling.

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MEC Design Mercedes SLS

May 24, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes

Here is the latest Mercedes SLS tuning work from the guys at MEC Design. This sleek kit offers a variety of styling improvements to give the Mercedes an extra aggressive look. First is the addition of a new body kit consisting of a new front and rear bumper, front lip with optional carbon fiber in one or two pieces, side skirts with LED lighting, rear spoiler, roof scoop, and a rear diffuser. What really sets this Mercedes SLS AMG apart is the wheel package from MEC Design. The tuners installed their very own MECxtremelll 3tg rims measuring 10.5×20 up front, and 11.5×21 at the rear. These lightweight pieces come wrapped in high performance tires sized 265/30ZR20, and 295/25ZR21 respectively.

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McChip Mercedes C63 AMG

May 21, 2011 | CATEGORIES: Mercedes

The car tuners from McChip have released a new performance kit for the Mercedes C63 AMG, a car that has been around the block with popular tuning firms. Called the Stage 3 kit, this package consists of a new Cargraphic exhaust system and ECU reprogramming. With these aftermarket mods, the engine now produces 583 PS and 692 Nm of torque. All the performance numbers were not yet released by McChip, but we do know that the top speed has increased to 310 km/h. This Mercedes C63 AMG kit is priced at €10,000 ($14,200), and only takes three days to install. For an extra €7,474 ($10,600), final customizations include the matte black 19-inch alloy rims pictured, while wrapped in high performance Michelin tires.

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Kicherer has already unveiled a couple projects with the Mercedes SLS AMG supercar, but have now released their SLS 63 Supersport GT with some exceptional styling. This one looks to top all the previous jobs, and the tuning company called this take the “angry and aggressive” car. However, the car girl in the pictures seems to enjoy the Mercedes without hesitation. Becoming more popular these days are the matte black car wraps, seen here on the SLS 63 Supersport GT. A hand-made shark mouth style grill was installed, which actually looks like a common iron fence to surround your house for privacy. Completing the exterior styling is the aero kit consisting of a carbon fiber spoiler lip and carbon fin set.

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