Tag: Mercedes-Benz E500

  • Carbon Motors Releases Creative Interior Solution for the Iconic Mercedes E500

    Carbon Motors Mercedes-Benz E500 W124 Front ViewThe latest project of the tuning experts at Carbon Motors is based on the Mercedes-Benz E500 W124, which was released in the distant 1990. The model is iconic for Mercedes because it was produced in close collaboration with Porsche and was actually hand-built by both brands. It features only four seats and the assembly of only one car took 18 days. Another interesting fact about the E500, is that it is driven by a naturally aspirated 5.0L V8 engine that was derived from the 500 SL R129 roadster. The unit produces 322 hp (240 kW) and 480 Nm (354 lb-ft) of torque.

    For its rough and clumsy looks combined with the powerful V8, the car was called by the press “Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing”. Performance tests prove that since the E500 achieves 0-100 km/h acceleration in 5.5 seconds on its way to a top speed of 260 km/h.

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    Therefore such an emblematic car could only receive special attention, which in this particular case was focused on the interior.

    Mercedes E500 and its Custom Interior

    Carbon Motors Mercedes-Benz E500 W124 Interior

    Nothing else but handcraft work was involved in the making of the cabin. The fully customized interior includes an abundance of leather and carbon fiber, which you can view in details in the opulent gallery below.

    Two-tone leather upholstery in blue and grey is used for the seats, while blue Alcantara is the main choice for the headliner. Blue leather was also used for the pillars and the dashboard. To keep the contrast, the latter also includes grey decorative stitching.

    Carbon Motors has its name for a reason and it is the love that the tuning company has for carbon fiber. We can see a lot of the lightweight material featured in the cabin. For instance, all of the interior trim panels and stripes have been coated in premium carbon fiber. The same approach has been used for the steering wheel’s panels and for the… Nokia phone, too.

    Well, that’s an unexpectedly cool project, isn’t it?

    Source: Carbon Motors 

  • VÄTH Has a Power Package for Open-Top Mercedes-Benz E500

     VÄTH Mercedes-Benz E500 Cabriolet Side View Puls Front ViewMercedes-Benz E500 Cabriolet has just received a special treatment by the specialists at VÄTH. The so called power package has been specifically created for the open-top German vehicle. The black E500 Cabrio also got interesting exterior modifications as well as some goodies for its interior.

    Is This Really a Power Package?

     VÄTH Mercedes-Benz E500 Cabriolet - Engine

    The answer is definitely “YES”, since this car has been taken out from its stock configuration. The first thing we should praise is the top speed extension, thanks to which the car now reaches and even goes beyond 300km/h.

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    Thanks to the V50RS tuning-kit that made possible the fine-tuning of engine electronics, the in-house charge-air cooling system and VÄTH’s rear silencer system, the V8 under the hood can now show some envious power. Instead of its stock horses and Newton meters, it now generates more than 550 hp (404 kW) as well as 830 Nm of maximum torque.

    Other Goodies

     VÄTH Mercedes-Benz E500 Cabriolet Rear View

    Some might think that the other goodies account for better looks. However, we have to assure you that they also contribute for much better driving experience. After all, VÄTH has just improved the horsepower of the V8!

    First, the rear silencer system was made of VA-stainless steel and features flap control system and two oval tailpipes in 115 x 85 mm on both sides. Flanged edge tailpipes, rear diffuser of carbon with fins and larger underbody were also installed.

    The Mercedes on the pictures seems a little bit lowered and this is due to the 30 mm lowering carried out by set of springs. The braking system is also different from the stock one: here we have VA 6-piston brake callipers with high-efficiency coating, which bite into potted 390-mm-brake discs and brake fluid Castrol SFR.

    Wheels & Tires

     VÄTH Mercedes-Benz E500 Cabriolet Front View

    The new brake system couldn’t go without new wheels and tires combination. The added rims come in size of 8.5×20-inch and are fitted with tyres in 235/30R20. This counts only for the front. At the rear, the E-class got 10×20-inch alloys with 275/25R20 rubbers.

    At last, rounding out this unique tuning are the trunk lip spoiler made of carbon fibre as well many accessories for the interior like the sports steering wheel and aluminium pedals.

    Source: VÄTH via Miranda Media 

  • M&D Exclusive Cardesign Transforms Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe

    M&D-Exclusive-Cardesign-Mercedes-Benz-E500-THUMBM&D Exclusive Carstyling has presented to us a complete conversion done on the Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe. The Mercedes is powered by the classical 5.5 litre V8 engine.

    The main highlight of this conversion is the multi-part PD850 Black Edition wide body construction kit. In addition to the front of the coupe were also added front bumper bar, engine hood attachment, a set of completely new fenders and a front spoiler lip painted in red.

    The connection between the front and the rear was made by the curved side skirts. On the other hand, the rear was broadened with the help of new side panel extensions and new rear fender skirt with integrated diffuser.What is more, a trunk cover spoiler delivers compacting pressure on the rear axle.

    The engine under the hood – the V8 one with a cubic capacity of 5,461 ccm, generates 387 horsepower (285 kW) and 530 Nm (391 lb-ft) of torque. However, this wasn’t enough neither for the designers nor for the customers. Hence, there was made a performance boost up to 401 horsepower (295 kW) via a software optimization. The torque was also enhanced and it is now 560 Nm (413 lb-ft).

    To make the tuning even more exquisite, the M&D manufactured especially for this car a sports exhaust system from stainless steel. Its ends were fitted with a set of original SL65 AMG end-pipes. Additionally, the cover of the engine compartment was fitted with bicoloured painting in red and black to match the colour concept.

    M&D Exclusive Cardesign Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe runs on light alloy wheels in the format 9×20 inches and 10.5×20 inches for the front and the rear, which were then fitted with 235/30R20 and 285/25R20 Falken FK452 tyres. Next, performance springs delivered by H&R Company contributed for the lowering of the chassis. Moreeover, two individualised brake callipers painted in red are visible behind the rims.

    The tuning did not stop here however. M&D thus constructed an AMG facelift airbag steering wheel with shift paddles and an AMG gear selector lever and painted all decorative wooden parts in deep black. A complete LED surroundings illumination was also added.

    Source: M&D Exclusive Cardesign

  • VATH E500 Coupe V50S – unique and aggressive

    VATH E500 Coupe V50S is the name of the latest project engineered by the famous Mercedes-Benz cars tuner VATH Automobiltechnik. (more…)

  • LUMMA Design E50 CLR

    LUMMA E 50 CLR is a special edition vehicle that comes straight from the LUMMA Design’s garrage. Based on the stellar and frequently refined Mercedes-Benz E-Class W212, the LUMMA E 50 CLR combines both visual and capacity enhancements. (more…)

  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate

    From November 2009, Mercedes-Benz is launching the Estate version as another highly distinctive member of the E-Class family. Like the Saloon and Coupé, the Estate, which is available now, combines unique design with leadership in safety, comfort, quality and practicality. The new E-Class marks the debut of a number of technical innovations which no other car in the world in this category is able to offer – from drowsiness detection to automatic emergency braking when an accident is recognised as imminent, and from Adaptive Highbeam Assist to the Active Bonnet. Naturally the Estate also features all these innovations. Plus air suspension with self-levelling at the rear as standard and unique new load compartment management features. (more…)

  • BRABUS Mercedes E-Class – Exclusive Tuning Program

    Concurrent with the market launch of the new Mercedes E-Class of the W 212 model series, BRABUS presents an exclusive tuning program for the new sedan. Highlights in the product lineup are the BRABUS 6.1 displacement engine with 462 hp (456 bhp)  / 340 kW for the E 500 (E550 in the US), a sporty yet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement program, light-alloy wheels with diameters of up to 20 inches, matching suspension solutions, a high-performance brake system and exclusive interior upgrades. (more…)