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Mercedes-Benz S-Class AMG Sport Edition – UK Price £69,995

Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the S 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport Edition for the UK. The luxurious saloon is priced from £69,995. It offers significantly enhanced specification including styling changes for the exterior and the interior.

Based on the already comprehensive specification of the standard S-Class, the new S 350 BlueTEC AMG Sport Edition adds AMG body styling with front and rear aprons plus subtle sill extensions; elegant 20” AMG alloy wheels in a five-twin-spoke design; painted brake callipers with Mercedes-Benz lettering; an electric panoramic glass sunroof and illuminated door sills.

The interior boasts Black Ash Wood trim, a wood- and leather-trimmed steering wheel, studded sports pedals finished in stainless steel, and AMG-branded floor mats. There is also Keyless Go, Harmon Kardon Front Seat Entertainment, Split View and COMAND multimedia system. Providing aural entertainment are 14 high-performance speakers and additional amplifiers, a set of headphones and remote control, and DAB digital radio.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 18, 2013

Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG Edition One

Mercedes-Benz has announced the new A45 AMG Edition One. The performance hatchback is bringing better equipment for less money.

The A45 AMG Edition One is offered in Cirrus White paint with matt graphite grey stripes on the hood, sides and roof. There is also an aerodynamics package including a new front splitter, gt splitters and a rear wing. Other highlights include red paint on the brake calipers, mirrors, rear wing and the front grille.

The small Mercedes rolls 19” black alloy wheels with a red center cap. They are fitted with 235/35 R19 tires (front and rear).

The interior is in black and red theme. There are AMG Performance front seats, leather sports steering wheels, AMG emblems as well as “Edition 1” badge on the AMG drive unit.

The A45 AMG is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 360HP (265 kW) at 6,000RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque at 2,250RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The engine is mated to an AMG SPEED SHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission with three driving programs, double-declutching function and Race Start.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 18, 2013

Famous Parts Adss More Distinctiveness To Mercedes-Benz SL500

Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is one of the most stylish cars on Earth and it will never go out of trend. In fact, it is the number one model in the Mercedes-Benz scene for many years. Thanks to its powerful V8 engine it is able to generate 435 hp (320 kW).

In the mean time torque is measured at the staggering 700Nm. This basically means that the SL 500 needs only just 4.6 seconds for the acceleration sprint from 0 to 100 km/h.

The German tuners at Famous Parts have made this conversion on the famous SL500 particularly well. They gave the roadster a complete Prior Design wide body car body kit consisting of front and tail bumper, side sills, a new motor cowl, front mudguards and rear side wall widening.

Furthermore, the kit is complemented and rounded off by a facelift for the outer mirrors, new headlights and a rear spoiler. An in order to get in resonance with the wintter season, Famous Parts applied “white pearl matte metallic” film to the car body.

In addition, the serial ABC-chassis is lowered by an electronic module that also permits manual height adjustment. Type III FPX rims turn in the wheel box: 8.5×20 inch with 255/30R20 at the front and 11×20 inch with 295/25R20 Continental Sport Contact tyres at the rear.

An upgrade has also been applied to the exhaust system. Here we are speaking about the rear section of big brother SL63 AMG that has been attached to the original 500 tubes. As a final touch, Famous Parts painted some car body parts in matte-black and applied a dark film coat on the rear window of the panorama roof to contrast with the white exterior color.

Source: Famous Parts

February 18, 2013

Prior-Design Mercedes-Benz CLK PD Black Edition Shows More Assets

The latest endeavors of the famous tuning brand Prior Design are on the iconic Mercedes-Benz CLK. The model debuted back in 2007 but still manages to capture the hearts of many with its immortal visual characteristics, driving assets and great power under its hood.

The tuned car, namely Prior Design Mercedes-Benz CLK PD Black Edition, includes widebody aerodynamic-kit, which fits all Mercedes-Benz CLK W209 models. The parts are made extensively from quality Dura-Flex FRP (Fiber Reinforced Plastic).

As a matter of fact, this material is characterized by an excellent surface finish which delivers sufficient flexibility mixed with high stability and allows for easy and inexpensive painting. But to go to the details, the CLK PD Black Edition widebody [w209] Kit consist of Black Edition front bumper, Black Edition side skirts, Black Edition rear bumper with diffusor.

What is more, here are also present the Black Edition front fenders, the Black Edition rear widenings, the Black Edition front bonnet (engine cover), and the Black Edition rear trunk spoiler.

Source: Prior Design

February 14, 2013

Carlsson Mercedes-Benz CLS CK63 RSR – Top Speed 340km/h

Carlsson has presented their latest tuning project based on the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. The four-door coupe comes with both – styling and performance modifications.

The CLS 63 AMG is powered by a 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 with 557HP (410 kW) at 5,500RPM and 720Nm (533 lb-ft) of torque at 1,750RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds for the RWD versions and just 3.7 seconds for the 4Matic AWD models. Carlsson boosts the engine to 700HP (515 kW) at 5,700RPM and 1000Nm (741 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000RPM. With the new power, the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, to 200 km/h in 11.6 seconds and has a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).

The CK63 RSR uses a specially developed high performance stainless steel sports exhaust incorporating 200-cell metal catalytic converters to further reduce back-pressure. This exhaust system also incorporates an electronically controlled sound valve, giving the driver the choice of a near standard sound level for civilized progress through urban areas, or a full-on, snarling muscle car V8 experience at the touch of a button.

The suspension comes with bespoke height adjustable coil-overs with 10-position bounce and rebound adjustment to cover road or track use. The car is normally set 30mm lower than standard for road use, and the front track has been widened by 25mm with spacers for better turn-in and stability in the bends.

The elegant and sporty one-piece Carlsson 1/10 alloy wheels come in a choice of 19” or 20” diameters. The brakes are also modified – 405 mm diameter vented discs clamped by 6-pot calipers fitted with their heavy-duty brake pads in front. The rear brakes are standard AMG, with uprated pads

The exterior boasts Carlsson RS carbon-fibre front spoiler lip, black stainless steel mesh inserts in the intake grilles, brake cooling intakes, and rear carbon valance insert. A new feature over the RS version is the electrically retractable rear spoiler, which extends into the airflow automatically at 100km/h, with manual activation possible at any speed. Its size and angle of attack have been wind tunnel tested to reduce lift and drag in combination with the underbody rear diffuser.

The interior features finest leather, Alcantara, carbon-fibre and natural wood, and exemplifies the uncompromising quality of Carlsson’s in-house trim department. There are also Carlsson interior floor mats, polished aluminium sill plates with blue illuminated Carlsson logo, and aluminium door locking pins.

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS:

Length: 4,996 mm

Width: 1,881 mm

Height : 1,366 mm

Unladen weight: 1,969 kg

Fuel tank capacity/reserve: 66.0 L / 14.0 L

ENGINE:

Water-cooled, 90-degree V8 engine with two turbochargers, DOHC, 48-valves,

Displacement: 5,461cc, bore x stroke 98.0 x 90.5 mm

Compression ratio: 10.0: 1

Power: 700 hp / 515 kW at 5,700 rpm

Torque: 1,000 Nm between 2000 and 4,500 rpm (electronically limited)

CO2 emissions: 276 g / km

Fuel: Super Plus (98 Roz)

Engine oil: Fuchs

TRANSMISSION:

Rear-wheel drive with differential lock and ESP

Seven-speed Speedshift MCT transmission

Gear ratios:

1st: 4.38

2nd: 2.86

3rd: 1.92

4th: 1.37

5th: 1.00

6th: 0.82

7th: 0.73

Reverse 1: 3.42

Reverse 2: 2.23

Limited slip differential with 40 percent locking action.

Axle ratio: 2.65: 1

CHASSIS:

Independent suspension with height-adjustable Carlsson coil-overs.

Front axle: MacPherson strut, lower wishbone, height-adjustable coil-over suspension with 10-position adjustable bounce and rebound control, anti-roll bar.

Rear axle: Multi-link control arms, height-adjustable coil-over suspension with 10-position adjustable bounce and rebound control, anti-roll bar.

WHEELS:

Carlsson 1/10 alloy wheels with Dunlop Sport MAXX tyres.

Front: 9.5J x 20-inch with 255/30ZR20 tyres.

Rear: 10.5J x 20-inch with 305/25ZR20 tyres.

BRAKES:

Carlsson high performance brake kit

Front: six-piston fixed calipers with 405 x 36 mm steel vented discs

Rear: four-piston fixed calipers with 360 x 28 mm steel vented discs

Braking distance:

Cold, from 100 km/h 40.0 m

Hot, from 100 km/h 35.3 m

Response delay: Up to 13.3 m/s²

Performance:

0-100 km/h: 3.9 s

0-200 km/h: 11.6 s

V/max: Approx. 340 km/h

Fuel consumption:

Average: 14.3L/100 km

Source: Carlsson

February 13, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz A45 AMG – 360HP and 450Nm

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the 2013 A45 AMG. The small performance car will make its official debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March.

The A45 AMG is powered by a 2.0 liter turbocharged petrol with 360HP (265 kW) at 6,000RPM and 450Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque at 2,250RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (electronically limited). The engine is mated to an AMG SPEED SHIFT DCT 7-speed sports transmission with three driving programs, double-declutching function and Race Start.

“The A 45 AMG will enable Mercedes-AMG to appeal to new customers and tap new markets, We are adding an extremely attractive model with exceptional performance to our range of unique high-performance automobiles.” said Ola Källenius, Chairman of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

“With the new A 45 AMG we have well and truly achieved our aim of developing the most dynamic, powerful and efficient four-cylinder series production car,” comments Tobias Moers, Head of Overall Vehicle Development and Board Member of Mercedes-AMG GmbH. “With its impressive high-tech package and the performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive, the A 45 AMG is a thoroughbred AMG through and through.”, Ola Källenius adds.

The new A 45 AMG comes with variable, performance-oriented AMG 4MATIC all-wheel drive as standard. In developing this all-wheel drive, the focus firmly was on performance and dynamism. The power flux to the rear powertrain is provided by a compact power take-off unit (PTU) which is fully integrated in the seven-speed sports transmission.

There is also a 3-stage ESP, which can help in emergency situations or to improve the handling a lot.

The brake system is also improved – 350×32 mm discs at the front and 330 x 22 mm discs for the rear axle. The A45 AMG rolls 18” twin-spoke lightweight alloy wheels with 235/40 R18 tires or 19” wheels with 235/35 R19 available as an option.

Pricing will be revealed in July.

Mercedes-Benz A 45 AMG:


Displacement	1,991 cc
Bore x stroke	83.0 x 92.0 mm
Compression ratio	8.6 : 1
Output	360 hp at 6,000 rpm
Max. torque	450 Nm at 2,250 – 5,000 rpm
Engine weight (dry)	148 kg
Maximum engine speed	6,700 rpm
Power density	181 hp
Peak pressure	up to 140 bar
Maximum charge pressure	1.8 bar
Fuel consumption NEDC combined	39.7– 40.9 mpg
CO₂ emissions	161-165 g/km
Emissions standard	EU6
Acceleration 0-62 mph	4.6 s
Top speed	155 mph*

*electronically limited

Options list:

AMG Aerodynamics package: AMG rear aerofoil, additional flics in front apron, larger front splitter
AMG carbon-fibre exterior mirror housing
AMG Exterior Carbon-Fibre package: front splitter, side sill panel inserts and trim on rear apron in genuine carbon fibre
AMG rear aerofoil
AMG Exclusive package
AMG multi-spoke light-alloy wheels fitted with 235/35 R 19 tyres, in two variants: painted in titanium grey with high-sheen finish or in matt black
AMG Night package: privacy glass, black anodised waistline trim strip, black tailpipe trims in chromed finish, radiator fins in silver chrome, high-gloss black painted finish for front splitter, exterior mirrors, side sill panel inserts and rear apron trim
AMG Performance exhaust system incl. tailpipe trims in specific design
AMG Performance suspension with tauter spring/damper tuning
AMG Performance steering wheel and E-SELECT lever, electronic key with AMG emblem
AMG Performance seats
AMG wheel bolt covers in black with hub caps in central-locking look (for standard AMG light-alloy wheels only)
Red painted callipers

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 13, 2013

Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG by mcchip-dkr

McChip-DKR has presented their tuning package for the mighty Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Saloon. The car comes with both – styling and performance modifications.

The 6.2 liter naturally-aspirated V8 is boosted to 660HP (485 kW) and 750Nm (553 lb-ft) of torque, which is an increase of whopping 173HP and 150Nm. This is thanks to a MC660 supercharger kit as well as a complete exhaust system including sport manifold, sport catalysts and remote-operated valve control.

The exterior gets a foliation from CoverEFX and a set of KV1 20” wheels with Dunlop Sportmaxx tires. The stance (and handling) is improved by a new suspension coming from KW.

McChip-DKR Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG Saloon is available to buy for “just” €84,999. However, engine modifications can be purchased separately for €25,999, which is fair price for such result.

Source: mcchip-dkr

February 12, 2013

Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 Adds Exclusivity To The Range

Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 is a continuation of brand’s series of extraordinary Edition 1 special models. This particular model will be limited to one year after its launch and will offer its customers special equipment, with sportiness and exclusivity of a four-door coupé.

The paintwork is available in either mountain grey, cosmos black, night black, cirrus white or designo polar silver magno. AMG front and rear aprons as well as side sill panels in combination with the black painted multi-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels will contribute for CLA’s more powerful appearance.

Furthermore, the diamond radiator grille includes a black fin and chrome inserts. Another highlight is the Bi-xenon headlamps which come as a standard. The lowered sports suspension is also a standard.

However, what is the most exclusive feature in this Edition 1 is the NEON ART interior. The sports seats are wrapped in leather and black microfibre DINAMICA, and the yellow stitching makes the perfect contrast.

In addition, the instrument panel and the beltlines are in ARTICO man-made leather with yellow stitching in a wrap-around look. The dynamic and sporty appearance of this Mercedes-Benz model is completed by the trim elements in aluminium with a light longitudinal grain and a three-spoke multifunction sports steering wheel in nappa leather with a flattened bottom section and perforations in the grip area.

Mercedes-Benz CLA Edition 1 Details:

Edition 1		CLA 180	CLA 200	CLA 250	CLA 220 CDI
Displacement	cm3	1595	1595	1991	2143
Transmission		6-speed	6-speed	7G-DCT	7G-DCT
Output	kW (hp)	90 (122)	115 (156)	155 (211)	125 (170)
Max. torque	Nm	200	250	350	350
Fuel consumption, combined cycle	l/100 km	5.6	5.7	6.2	4.5
CO2 emissions*	g/km	130	131	144	117
Acceleration 0-100 km/h	seconds	9.3	8.6	6.7	8.2
Max. speed	km/h	210	230	240	230
Price	euros	35,402.50	38,288.25	44,625.00	43,940.75

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 8, 2013

Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas F1W04 Silver Arrow Revealed [VIDEO]

Mercedes-Benz AMG Petronas F1W04 Silver Arrow has just completed its first laps this morning at the Jerez circuit in Spain. In addition the successful team announced the beginning of a partnership with BlackBerry, which will be its official mobile computing partner.

The new BlackBerry 10 platform will deliver tools and services for Mercedes AMG Petronas. With their help the fan engagement will be enhanced through the joint development of apps. In addition the smartphones will also be used by the team throughout the Formula One season.

Furthermore, the BlackBerry branding can be seen on the chassis and headrest of the F1 W04 Silver Arrow, the racesuits of Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, and on the team’s racewear kit. In the video below you can watch how Lewis Hamilton himself utilizes the smartphone in order to memorize the first day of the Silver Arrow out and “see how it goes”.

httpv://youtu.be/VsdBOtgWQYA

Video Source: YouTube

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 4, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Edition 507 – Staggering Naturally Aspirated Power

Mercedes-Benz has presented the super powerful C 63 AMG Edition 507. As you may suggest, the number in the name of the model is the amount of horsepower generated by the massive engine. This is the most powerful C 63 AMG, ever created by the manufacturer. It has 50HP more than the original and accelerates to 100 km/h with two tenths of a second faster.

The C 63 AMG Edition 507 is powered by the well-known 6.2 liter naturally aspirated V8 with 507HP (373 kW) at 6,800RPM and 610Nm (452 lb-ft) of torque at 5,200RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph). Fuel consumption is 23.5 mpg on combined cycle. These figures are for the Coupe and Saloon models, you can check below the performance of the Estate.

“The C 63 AMG with the classic AMG 6.3-litre high-revving V8 naturally aspirated engine is one of the most popular AMG high-performance cars in the world. With the new C 63 AMG “Edition 507″, we are offering our loyal customers an attractive model variant which boasts even higher performance and at the same time is visually exciting.”, commented Ola Källenius, Chairman of the Board of Management of Mercedes-AMG GmbH.

The Edition 507 comes with a lot of exterior mods including C 63 AMG Coupé Black Series front bonnet, new AMG light-alloy cross-spoke wheels with tyres in sizes 235/35 R 19 (front) and 255/30 R 19 (rear), AMG sports stripes, spoiler lip on the boot lid, high-gloss black exterior mirror housings, radiator grille and daytime driving lights. Available as an optional extra exclusively for the C 63 AMG “Edition 507” is the designo Magno Platinum paint finish.

The decidedly sporty yet functional interior of the C 63 AMG is even more dynamic and exclusive in the case of the “Edition 507”. Three different equipment and appointment variants are available to choose from: Porcelain designo leather/DINAMICA, Black designo leather/DINAMICA and Black designo leather. In the case of the designo leather/DINAMICA upholstery, light-coloured contrasting topstitching makes for an attractive highlight. The AMG Performance steering wheel in Alcantara^® with light-coloured contrasting stitching has a 12-o’clock marking. The selector lever of the AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 7-speed sports transmission is finished in DINAMICA and features an AMG badge. The steering wheel and selector lever gaiter also have light-coloured contrasting stitching.

In the AMG instrument cluster, red applications serve to visually differentiate this variant from the other C 63 AMG models. The trim in high-gloss Black Piano Lacquer look and the “Edition 507” badge on the trim on the front passenger side round off the high-quality, exclusive interior.

C 63 AMG Edition 507 models:

	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Coupé	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Saloon	C 63 AMG “Edition 507” Estate
Displacement	6,208 cc	6,208 cc	6,208 cc
Power output	507 hp at 6,800 rpm	507 hp at 6,800 rpm	507 hp at 6,800 rpm
Max. torque	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm	610 Nm at 5,200 rpm
Fuel consumption NEDC combined	23.5 mpg	23.5 mpg	23.1 mpg
CO₂ emissions	280 g/km	280 g/km	285 g/km
Acceleration 0-62 mph	4.2 s	4.2 s	4.3 s
Top speed	174 mph*	174 mph*	174 mph*

* electronically limited

Optional extras available from the AMG Performance Studio include:

AMG door sill panels, illuminated in white featuring LED technology
AMG floor mats
AMG rear axle locking differential
AMG five-spoke light-alloy wheels, painted in titanium grey and with a high-sheen finish, with tyres in sizes 235/40 R 18 (front) and 255/35 R 18 (rear)
AMG Performance suspension
AMG Performance Media
AMG carbon-fibre/high gloss Black Piano Lacquer-look trim
extended appointments in designo Black leather comprising: upper part of dashboard, beltlines in the doors finished in designo Black leather

The C 63 AMG “Edition 507” will be celebrating its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show, which will be opening its doors from 5 March 2013.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

February 1, 2013

2013 Mercedes-Benz E-Class – Price €40,430

Mercedes-Benz has published the price list for the all-new 2013 E-Class. Both – Saloon and Estate version are available with a wide range of engines, equipment and limitless individual options.

The engine range includes four four-cylinder diesels – E 200 CDI, E 220 CDI, E250 CDI and E 300 BlueTEC Hybrid, which is currently the most economical luxury-class saloon, which in addition to the four-cylinder diesel engine also has a 20 kW (27HP) electric motor. The six-cylinder diesels are E 300 BlueTEC and E 350 BlueTEC, which are revised and fitted with environmentally friendly and efficient BlueTEC technology.

The petrol choice is between – E 200, E 250, E 300, E 400, E 500 and the high-performance E 63 AMG. All are engines are fitted with the ECO start/stop system and combine high performance with exemplary economy. The power output levels range from 184HP (135 kW) to 585HP (430 kW) for the petrol engines, and from 136HP (199 kW) to 252HP (185 kW) for the diesels.

The price starts at €40,430 (including VAT) for 2013 Mercedes-Benz E 200 CDI and goes up to €121,023 for E 63 AMG 4Matic S Estate.

As standard, both the Saloon and Estate models are fitted with COLLISION PREVENTION ASSIST, a radar-based collision warning system with adaptive brake assist systems. It helps to significantly reduce the risk of a rear-end collision. Also forming part of the standard equipment is an enhanced ATTENTION ASSIST, which is now able to warn of inattentiveness and drowsiness across a wider speed range.

In addition, also optionally available are a number of assistance systems which are either new or now feature significantly extended functions. These include:

DISTRONIC PLUS with Steering Assist can help to take the burden off the driver when it comes to keeping the vehicle in its lane and also track traffic in tailbacks semi-automatically
for the first time, the Brake Assist system BAS PLUS with Junction Assist is able to detect crossing traffic and pedestrians too, and boost the braking power applied by the driver accordingly
the PRE-SAFE® Brake can detect pedestrians and initiate autonomous braking to avoid a collision at speeds up to 50 km/h
Adaptive Highbeam Assist Plus allows the main-beam headlamps to be kept on permanently without dazzling traffic by masking out other vehicles in the beams’ cone of light

As ever, there are attractive design packages to visually enhance both the interior and exterior. Furthermore, the new E-Class offers a variety of individualisation options. Irrespective of the chosen equipment line, all appointment options remain available. As such each vehicle can be individually tailored to ensure that it is unlike any other. For example, a Saloon or Estate can be totally classic on the outside, but display a highly modern character on the inside.

Pricing:

	Saloon	Estate
E 200 CDI	€40,430.25	€43,643.25
E 220 CDI	€43,286.25	€46,499.25
E 220 CDI Edition	€43,286.25	–
E 250 CDI	€46,320.75	€49,533.75
E 250 CDI 4MATIC	€51,556.75	€54,769.75
E 300 BlueTEC HYBRID	€52,449.25	€55,662.25
E 300 BlueTEC	€51,973.25	€55,186.25
E 350 BlueTEC	€54,710.25	€57,923.25
E 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC	€57,447.25	60,660.25
E 200	€41,917.75	€45,130.75
E 250	€46,975.25	€50,188.25
E 300	€51,229.50	€54,442.50
E 300 4MATIC	€53,966.50	€57,179.50
E 400	€56,019.25	€59,232.25
E 400 4MATIC	€58,756.25	€61,969.25
E 500	€70,656.25	€73,274.25
E 500 4MATIC	€73,393.25	€76,011.25
E 63 AMG	€103,054	–
E 63 AMG 4MATIC	€106,981	€109,599
E 63 AMG 4MATIC S	€118,405	€121,023

Prices apply to Germany and include 19% VAT

Source: Mercedes-Benz

January 31, 2013

EXCLUSIVE: Carlsson Mercedes-Benz CK35 Enhanced by Overdrive

As a basis for the exceptional Carlsson Mercedes-Benz CK35 served the 2012 ML350 BlueTec model which in general is a very impressive vehicle. However, the tuners from the Bulgarian company Overdrive managed to make it even more exclusive by adding to the Carlsson modification its magical touch.

Basically, what they have done here is to add a magnifier in each headlight. When the latter is in regime “daylight” the magnifiers send out red beam. In addition, the tuning specialists have also mounted LED daylight running lights in the headlights.

Next, the original door handles and the rearview-mirrors were repainted in Black Piano Varnish. On the sunshades was embroidered “Carlsson” and for easier control, to this Mercedes-Benz was added a rear-view camera.

Nevertheless, let’s not forget that all of this is an additional tuning over the original one done by Carlsson. Its exterior package includes the following: addition for the front bumper with two chrome grills, additional headlights for fog and LED daylight running lights mounted in the bumper, central chrome grille with “Carlsson” badge, side doorsteps, addition for the rear bumper with diffusor, end muffler on the exhaust system with two tips.

At last but not least, to the ML350 was added also a power enhancement via ECU Programming performed by Kleemann. After it, the horsepower of this SUV was increased up to 320 (235 lb-ft) in comparison to the original 245 hp (180 lb-ft).

Photographer: Deyan Yordanov

Source: Overdrive

January 30, 2013

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