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S-C-P Mercedes-Benz E-Class in Ellectric Yellow

S-C-P Mercedes-Benz E-Class comes in the stunning color named Ellectric Yellow. The company which hides behind the tuning is the S-C-P, which is the short abbreviation for Schulz Car Professional. The tuners foiled the Mercedes-Benz in Electric Yellow Metallic matt delivered by Cam Shaft Premium Car Wrapping and the result is its attention grabbing appearance.

This distinctive vehicle is a rebuild over the AMG styling. The professionals from S-C-P shift the edges of the four wheel arches about 1,5 cm outwards, before the E-Class gets complete painting in the original MB color Diamont green pearl.

The next transformation which followed is over the entire exhaust system. Now it comes up with ingredients from PP-Exklusiv without a center silencer in the 4 pipe design. The cat-back here is of course in stainless steel.

The air filter box was modified as well. Furthermore, the front lights and the illumination of the rear registration plate are to be retooled to LED technology. Regarding the chassis there are added the Bilstein B8 sports absorbers and pressed KAW springs.

All this results in 7,5 cm deeper front axle. At the rear axle custom made B6 shock absorbers were installed. At last to be noted is the unique wheel tire combination: Crownjewel rims by PP-Exklusiv in 10,5 x 20 with 4 inch drop center and 235/30-20 Ventus tires by Hankook at the front axle or rather in 11,5 x 20 with 5 inch drop center and 265/25-20 at the rear axle.

Source: Miranda Media

September 14, 2012

Brabus 2013 Mercedes SL-Class – Beast on wheels

Brabus has announced their latest project based on the new 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. The tuning program offers both styling and performance upgrades.

Sporty-elegant body styling components, tuned in the wind tunnel for maximum aerodynamic efficiency, are the BRABUS designers’ specialty. The exterior boasts a complete body kit including a new front and rear bumpers, a pair of revised side skirts, front fender vents and a trunk-mounted spoiler. The ride rolls Monoblock wheels in dimensions from 18” to 20”. There is also a sports exhaust system available to order.

The largest combination to fit the R 231 model series SL features BRABUS Monoblock F, Q or R wheels in size 9J x 20” in front with size 255/30 ZR 20 tires and size 9.5J x 20” wheels with 295/25 ZR 20 tires on the rear axle.

BRABUS recommends high-performance tires from Continental, Pirelli and YOKOHAMA.

The two-seated cockpit can receive even more individual character and luxury attributes at BRABUS. The product lineup ranges from scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo and a speedometer with 320-km/h or 360-km/h dial (200 mph or 225 mph) to carbon-fiber or fine wood trim sets in any imaginable color and with a variety of surface finishes.

The company upholstery shop creates exquisite BRABUS interiors from especially soft yet durable BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara.

The SL500 can be equipped with a 520 PowerXtra CGI power kit. The result for the twin-turbo 4.7-liter V8 engine is 520HP (382 kW) and 820 Nm (604 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.4 seconds and a top speed of 250, 275 or 300 km/h (155, 172, 186 mph).

The car can also be equipped with a limited-slip differential and a revised suspension with sport springs (on the SL 350) or a reprogrammed ABC (Active Body Control) module that reduces the ride height by 25mm.

Source: Brabus

September 12, 2012

Vilner completes Carlsson Mercedes-Benz S500

I am always excited to announce a whenever there’s something new going on around the Bulgarian tuning company Vilner. Now, the fellows have made a major commitment in transforming three emblematic vehicles.

Namely the cars are Mercedes-Benz S500 by Carlsson, Audi S8 and Mercedes-Benz S63 by Brabus. In fact the last one is the only fully completed by Brabus Mercedes commissioned by Bulgarian.

Today, Vilner has given more details on the work done on the S500 Carlsson. More information around the other cars is expected very soon.

But to go further into details, the exceptional work on the S500 started with light touches on the back lights of the car. In addition, the front lights were further developed in order to keep the masterful presence. They are finished in matte black, black from and red accents.

Next, the tuners have given this Mercedes-Benz an alcantara roof, black shades and black alcanatra accent on the rearview mirror. The steering wheel has been also tweaked and now it looks more like one of S65.

Furthermore, they have installed a monitor on the center console and a digital TV tuner with MPEG4. The interior enhancements continue with the alcantara ceiling. In fact it was accentuated even more with black nappa leather with light gray stitching.

Source: Vilner

September 11, 2012

2012 Mercedes ML-Class refined by Hofele Design

Hofele Design has announced their tuning program for the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML. It includes a complete body kit and the name of the project is “Starcruiser GT 550”.

The 14-piece wide body kit includes a new front bumper featuring large air intakes and LED daylights. There are also new wheel arch extensions, a wide rear apron diffuser and a sports exhaust system with four tailpipes. The body kit fits all W166 models except the AMG version.

The SAV rolls a new set of REVERSO II alloy wheels in sizes 9J x 20” at the front and 10J x 22” at the rear axle. The ride can be lowered to the ground by 40 mm at speeds of up to 80 km/h.

Hofele Design offers a performance upgrade for the 350 BlueTec diesel engine, which can be boosted to 312HP (230 kW) and 700Nm (516 lb-ft), which is an increase of 54HP and 80Nm.

The cabin boasts a bi-color leather interior, which is also on the front and rear arm rests, door panels and on the steering wheel.

No words for pricing.

Source: Hofele-Design

September 7, 2012

Mercedes SLS AMG MC700 refined by McChip

McChip has announced their tuning version of the beautiful SLS 63 AMG. There is hardly any other brand of the sports car category with such a brilliant mastery of transition through different worlds like the SLS 63 AMG feeling at home on the red carpet in very much the same way as on the asphalt of the race track. The name of the project is MC700 and features only performance upgrade.

The 6.2 liter V8 engine has received a supercharger, a Capristo sport exhaust system and an ECU re-map. The result is sensational – 680HP (500 kW) and 770Nm (568 lb-ft), which is an increase of 109HP and 120Nm of torque. But this is not everything, you can order even a more powerful version with 706HP (519 kW) and 793Nm (585 lb-ft).

The price of the first “MC700” upgrade stage is €69,900 and the second is €78,999.

For both “MC700” performance stages, mcchip-dkr requires a conversion period of five to seven working days.

Source: McChip

September 6, 2012

Aesthetics S or the New Mercedes-Benz S-Class

The new Mercedes-Benz S-Class carries a sculpture which is entitled “Aesthetics S”. Mercedes-Benz has just provided an artistic glimpse of the future design of the popular luxury saloon.

In the eyes of the viewer the aesthetics of the relief-like sculpture of the new car creates a three-dimensional world. The modern production is envisioned in three acts, which are going to be showcased at the Paris Motor Show at the end of the month.

The S-Class in general represents the latest state of the art in design and engineering. Even more, the typical lines of the S-Class have always expressed the peak of the automotive world. Of course, the new S-Class will continue the tradition.

The sculptural shapes are a classic feature of a Mercedes-Benz design. In the case of the “Aesthetics S” sculpture the designers decided to present the exterior of a future saloon in artistic way.

In general what the people behind the design did is to combine together the modern sense of status, sensual shapes and stylish sportiness in one car.

The shape of the new S-Class will be revealed at Paris Motor Show. It will be showcased via projected light reflections, which will create a three-dimensional world. In addition, it will put emphasis on the organic, naturally-occurring flowing forms of the luxury saloon.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

September 5, 2012

2013 Mercedes SL-Class refined by MEC Design

MEC Design has announced their new tuning program for the latest Mercedes Benz SL-Class – the R231 model.

The 2013 Mercedes SL550 is powered by a new 4.7 liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 435HP (320 kW) at 5,250RPM and 699Nm (516 lb-ft) of torque at just 1,800RPM.

0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph). The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic gearbox. The total weight is 3,947 pounds.

The tuning package of MEC Design includes a new front and rear AMG-inspired bumpers and a nice four-tailpipe sports exhaust system with two different sound types: “Daytona” and “Earthquake”.

The car rolls 20” MecxtremeI wheels fitted with low-profile performance tires. The rims have satin finish, which completes the aggressive exterior of the roadster.

Last is an electric lowering module, which can reduce the ride height up to 55 mm giving better stance and handling.

September 3, 2012

2012 Graf Weckerle Mercedes-Benz SL 500 – Athletic Elegance Meets Maritime Attitude

2012 Graf Weckerle Mercedes-Benz SL 500 is a great example how exquisite and outstanding a car tuning might be. This Mercedes-Benz conveys entirely the competence and passion of the Graf Weckerle team when it comes to the absolute individual and classy refinement.

As an inspiration the tuners used the maritime theme for both the exterior and interior of the car. For instance many precious design details recite the sophisticated atmosphere found in marinas all over the world, giving the car an incomparable sporty and athletic yet noble appearance.

In order to bring the maritime design idea to life, the team decided to create a one-of-a-kind version of the Collection Sport forged performance wheels. A special white coating of the wheel disc was joined by polished aluminum wheel rims and chrome-plated wheel fasteners which match perfectly the polished wheel center cap.

Furthermore, the SL 500 was equipped with 9.0 x 20 inch wheels on the front axle and 10.5 x 20 inch on the rear axle. The tires fitted here are the 255/30 R 20 and 295/25 R 20 respectively.

In order to enhance the exterior of the German car they have finished it with a final maritime touch. This includes a hand-painted Graf Weckerle Coachline with an integrated Graf Weckerle brand logo. The color of the Coachline was navy blue.

Attention to the interior design has also been paid. It continues the maritime theme with the special leather color in navy blue. In fact, it covers almost the complete interior. The blue leather is further accented by contrasting white stitching and piping.

Graf Weckerle brand emblems have been additionally integrated into the original seat design. In fact, they were made of pure 750 white gold. To be more precise, the emblems were finished with white enamel which is carefully applied also by hand.

But this is not all that has been done on this 2012 SL 500. It was also equipped with progressive lowering coil springs which enhance both visual appearance and handling. An engine performance kit was included in order to optimize the performance of the car.

Source: Graf Weckerle

September 3, 2012

VATH Mercedes-Benz E500 BI-TURBO

VATH has announced their performance package for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class 500. The tuning company also offers a set of enormous wheels and some interior modifications.

The project name is V50s and features optimization of the engine electronics. The mighty 4.6 liter bi-turbo V8 produces 520HP (381 kW) and 810Nm (600 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.5 seconds and a top speed of more than 300 km/h (186 mph).

VATH has also installed high-performance brake system including 390 mm brake discs with 6-piston calipers at the front.

VATH V50s stands on 9J x 20” three-piece forged wheels with 245/30 ZR20 tires at the front and 10.5J x 20” with 285/25 ZR20 tires at the rear.

The car is lowered thanks to the modified sports suspension – Mercedes Airmatic, that has comfortable and sport mode.

The exterior is also modified – a new front spoiler from carbon fiber, a radiator grille without the star and carbon fibre rear diffusor. The last touch is a discrete trunk lid spoiler also from carbon fiber.

The interior boasts a new sport steering wheel and VATH speedometer extension to 360 km/h.

The price for this pleasure (excl. the base vehicle) is €32,250.

Source: VATH

August 27, 2012

RENNtech Mercedes-Benz CL 65 with Multi Spoke Forged Wheels in Silver Pearl

The latest project of RENNtech involved the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 model. The tuners have equipped the emblematic car with the lightest two-piece forged wheels on the market available.

They entirely change the stance of the white Mercedes-Benz, contributing to its more luxurious oulook. The multi spoke forged wheels are finished in a beautiful silver pearl enhancing the style and aggressiveness of the car.

The wheels measure 21″ front & rear in 9.0″ and 10.5″ widths respectively and feature a single barrel designed with each wheel manufactured using state-of-the-art processes. They are elegant but still sporty. In fact, this forged design includes much tighter tolerances than spun multi-piece wheels.

Of course, RENNtech have used only high quality materials to ensure that these wheels are superior to any 3-piece design. In addition, the utilized multi-spoke forged wheel offers ultra lightweight wheel with unmatched strength for the most demanding of performance driven enthusiasts.

Source: RENNtech

August 24, 2012

Prior Design Mercedes-Benz CL – widebody kit

The new Mercedes-Benz CL is really stunning car. It boasts both elegancy and aggressiveness. To make it even more stylish, Prior Design has announced a new tuning program for the big coupe.

The widebody kit includes a new front lip spoiler, modified front fascia, a new rear bumper and a pair of new side skirts. Other upgrades are the new front hood, mesh grilles, rear diffuser and extended wheel arches giving a nice presence of the new CL. The final touch is the boot lid spoiler, which completes the exterior.

All parts are made from Dura-Flex FRP – fiber reinforced plastic, which guarantees good durability and lightweight. It also boasts an excellent surface finish that allows easy and inexpensive painting.

The entire widebody kit for the CL is priced at €12,900.

Source: Prior Design

August 22, 2012

Vorsteiner Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG With New Outdoor Photoshoot

The hot summer days are the perfect time for outdoor photoshoots. The tuning company Vorsteiner is obviously taking full advantage of this fact and releases its third outdoor photoshoot!

We have already seen the photos of Bentley Continental GT BR-10 and BMW GTS-V 1M. Now is time to witness the stunning new pictures of the Vorsteiner Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG.

The tuning program here is lightweight, functional, and improves the aesthetics of this Mercedes-Benz. The quality and craftsmanship done on this car are unquestionable.

From the front spoiler to the rear diffuser, every component is specifically designed to enhance the performance of the car and in addition to give it a little bit more aggressive style.

In details, the Vorsteiner C63 AMG tuning program comprises of: Front add-on spoiler Carbon Fiber, Side skirt panels Carbon Fiber, Boot Lid replacement with integrated spoiler wing element Carbon Fiber, Rear Vented Diffuser element Carbon Fiber, 19 or 20 inch forged wheels aluminum forged, Stainless or Titanium Sport Exhaust system, Vorsteiner custom embroidered floor mats and trunk mats with piping color options.

But take a moment to view the latest images of this tuned C63 AMG Coupe:

Source: Vorsteiner

August 22, 2012

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