Tag: M&D

  • M&D Designs Camouflaged Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Black Edition Stealth

    2016 M&D Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Black Edition Stealth Side ViewM&D Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Black Edition Stealth is a fresh project in midst of the Geneva Motor Show turmoil. The ‘Stealth’ CLS is dressed in camouflage colours, but this isn’t its only asset. It features also a lot more power than its standard one, and one-off optic exterior kit coming directly from Prior-Design.

    Exterior Tweaks

    Speaking of the exterior tuning, it was the first to be “added” to this ‘Stealth’ project. The body kit included here is called PD550 Black Edition and comprises of a new front bumper that features CLS 63 AMG driving lights, new air intakes, front wings, side skirts, rear bumper with integrated diffuser and a bootlid spoiler.

    SEE ALSO: BMW M6 GT3 Street Legal Doppelganger by M&D. Yes, it exists! 

    Immediately grabbing the attention is the bespoke foil wrap finish that mimics the US military style. The ‘Stealth’ wrapping uses a matt white base, on top of which angular elements in Matt Charcoal and Matt Black are combined to form an effective Urban Camouflage. A low-key effect is achieved via bright orange accents, which come out from the monochromatic background.

    2016 M&D Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Black Edition Stealth Side and Rear View

    So far, so good. At the rear we see that the diffuser is flanked by the quad exhaust tailpipes that were taken directly from the C63 AMG Coupe Black Series and come in black powder coat. They are also attached to the custom OE exhaust system. And by the way, the V8 sound that comes out from the Black Series tailpipes originates from the bi-turbo 4.7 litre unit with its two-tone engine cover in graphite grey and Lamborghini Orange metallic.

    Engine ECU Boost

    Custom ECU tuning by M & D was given to the powerplant and the results are impressive. The stock 408 hp (306 kW) output was raised to 498 hp (366 kW), while the torque jumped from 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) to around 740 Nm (546 lb-ft). The top speed limiter was also removed and now exceeds the factory 250 km/h.

    Wheels & Suspension

    2016 M&D Mercedes-Benz CLS 500 Black Edition Stealth Wheels

    Filling out the arches of the special CLS 500 Black Edition Stealth are the in-house made two-piece Rennen Forged RL17 forged alloys that come in size of 20-inches. They are shod with 245/30R20 and 295/25R20 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo tyres. The rim surface of the wheels features a brushed alloy texture with a unique ‘Smoke’ paint finish. Behind the wheels spokes appear huge Brembo brake calipers painted Lamborghini metallic orange.  At last, M&D’s Airmatic suspension electronic lowering module rounds out this truly unique project.

    Source: M&D Exclusive Cardesign

  • BMW M6 GT3 Street Legal Doppelganger by M&D. Yes, it exists!

    M&D BMW 650i PD6XX GT3 Front View - Exterior PD6XX GT3 is the name of a very special project made by the talented tuners at M&D Exclusive Cardesign. Believe it or not it is based on the 650i F13 BMW, although it looks a lot like the M6 series. Actually, BMW recently unveiled the M6 GT3 announcing it as the new GT3 category challenger for the 2016 motorsports season. And as much as we like it, we are 100% sure, that the car won’t see the streets. Here the M&D specialists step in and they offer us a solution: a street legal doppelganger.

    Wide-Body Aero Kit

    The transformation of the 650i F13 starts with the addition of an aero wide-body kit. First, it includes front bumper with enlarged front air intakes. There is also a front splitter and dive planes on each side, which act in terms of reducing lift. Then, the wheel arches both front and rear were extended and are housing wider wheels, too. A new bonnet with a prominent power bulge speaks of an enhanced twin-turbo V8 motor beneath.

    SEE ALSO: BMW M6 Coupe Competition Edition Will Debut at 2015 FIAA 

    The side skirts are more prominent now and they merge into the new rear bumper, which in turn has received four big exhaust tailpipes. At last, the aero kit also adds a boot-lid mounted spoiler that helps to reduce lift over the rear axle.

    Wheels & Suspension

    M&D BMW 650i PD6XX GT3 Rear and Side View - Exterior

    PD6XX GT3 project car runs on in-house made three-piece Rennen Forged Type R-55 alloy wheels in 10.0 and 11.0×21-inch sizes, at the front and rear, respectively. These alloys were shod with 255/30R21 and 295/25R21 ultra-low profile Continental Sport Contact 5 tires. As you can see, the wheels are deeply dished and are painted in matte gold, with the outer rims in a glossy gold. But can you spot that the interior surfaces and wheel bolts are painted in black. Finished in Racing Red, the big brake calipers stand out behind the wheel spokes. In terms of suspension, the height of the car has been dropped by 30 mm, with the help of lower sport springs.

    Other Advantages of the Exterior

    M&D tuners are also specialists in foil wrapping. They have applied the red and blue BMW motorsport colors to the mineral white base car in a pattern that clearly mimics the dynamic color scheme of the M6 GT3. What is more, several exterior parts were also emphasized with gloss black paint to create strong visual contrast, while the bonnet includes colorful flashes in Racing Red, black and blue.

    ECU & Exhaust

    M&D BMW 650i PD6XX GT3 Exhaust Tailpipes

    The standard engine under the hood of the 650i F13 is the 4.4-liter twin-turbo V8, which produces 408 hp (300 kW) and 600 Nm (443 lb-ft) of torque. After an ECU software optimization however, the unit is more forceful and boasts 495 hp (364 kW) with 722 Nm (533 lb-ft) of torque.

    At last but not least, custom-made sports exhaust system with X-pipe and a pair of rear silencers and 80 mm diameter black chrome finish tailpipes, help in the production of throaty sound.

    Despite BMW M6 GT3 will ever make it to the streets, we are definitely sure that the PD6XX GT3 is a worthy doppelganger! Oh, and by the way, have I mentioned that the car in the pictures below is for sale?

    Source: M&D Exclusive Cardesign