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  • Wald International Mercedes-Benz SLK Black Bison (R172)

    Wald International has presented their latest tuning project based on the latest version of Mercedes-Benz SLK – the R172 model. It comes with complete Black Bison package including a number of styling upgrades.

    The Black Bison package is designed to give the R172 an “overwhelming presence”. The roadster boasts a new front bumper with integrated LED DRLs (daytime running lights) and bigger air intakes. There is also a pair of new aerodynamic side skirts and a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser. The Black Bison package is priced from ¥464,400 ( around $4,560).

    Available as an option is a new carbon fiber rear spoiler for an additional ¥73,440 ($720). The car on the pictures is also fitted with a complete four-tailpipe sports exhaust system and a set of unique alloy wheels fitted with low profile tires. No words about pricing of these upgrades.

    Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 is available in four models – 200 CGI, 250 CGI, 350 CGI and 55 AMG. The SLK 200 CGI has a 1.8 liter engine with 184HP (135 kW); the SLK 250 CGI is equipped with also a 1.8 liter engine – 204HP (150 kW); the SLK 350 CGI has a 3.5 liter V6 with 306HP (224 kW) and the SLK 55 AMG is powered by a 5.5 liter V8 with 422HP (310 kW).

    Source: Wald International

  • Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350

    Vath has released further details and high resolution images of their latest project based on the SLK 350 R172.

    The exterior modifications include a new radiator grill with one of the stars carrying the centre strut,  modified front lip spoiler, a new rear diffuser and carbon fiber trunk lip spoiler. The black sports car rides lower to the ground thanks to a set of new springs and new alloy wheels in dimensions – 8.5J x 20” front with 235/30 ZR20 tires and 9.5J x 20” rear with 265/25 ZR20 tires. When adjusted to hardness the adaptive suspension allows lowering the car within 20 and 65 mm range.

    The interior modifications include a lot of carbon fiber, some aluminum and velour floor mats. As an option you can also order a new speedometer graduated up to 330 km/h (205 mph).

    The performance modifications include some engine upgrades, a modified brake system, limited slip differential (LSD) and a stainless steel sport exhaust system.

    There are engine upgrades for the 200 CGI, 250 CGI and 350 CGI. The most powerful model can be tuned to 330PS (243 kW) and 390Nm (288 lb-ft) of torque.

    The brake system can be refreshed by a new steel braided hoses and Castrol SRF oils.

    Left and right headers of the exhaust system are made from VA stainless steel. And the same car features double flow muffler with two oval muffler tips on the right and on the left side: 145 x 95 mm with flanged edges of the muffler tips. The total cost of the complete package is €25 192.

    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350
    Vath Mercedes R172 SLK 350

    Source: Vath

  • Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

    Vath has unveiled their tuning program for the Mercedes-Benz SLK R172 including both style and performance modifications.

    The exterior package includes a new front lip spoiler and modified rear diffuser. There are also a set of lowering springs to improve the stance and huge 20” alloy wheels fitted with low-profile tires.

    The interior boasts carbon fiber elements, aluminum pedals and velour floor mats. Vath also offers a revised speedometer graduated up to 330 km/h (205 mph).

    Other goodies feature high-performance brake system, a LSD (limited slip differential) and a stainless steel sport exhaust system.

    There are performance packages for the 200 CGI, 250 CGI and 350 CGI. The SLK 200 CGI is boosted to 210 PS (154 kW) and 310Nm (229 lb-ft) of torque, while the tuned SLK 250 CGI has 244PS (179 kW) and 360Nm (265 lb-ft). The mighty SLK 350 CGI boasts 330PS (243 kW) and 390Nm (288 lb-ft) of torque.

    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172
    Vath Mercedes-Benz SLK R172

    Source: Vath

  • BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172

    Brabus has announced their tuning program for the latest Mercedes-Benz SLK – the R172 model.

    The roadster received aerodynamics package consisting of two front spoiler lips, rear fenders, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler on the trunk lid. All aerodynamic-enhancement elements also serve more than just a visual function; they reduce lift in the rear as well.

    Brabus R172 stands on Monoblock wheels available in various one-piece or multi-piece designs with diameters ranging from 17” to 20”.

    In the gallery you will find BRABUS Monoblock F wheels painted the new exclusive Liquid Titanium color. The dimensions are 8.5J x 20” in front and in size 9.5J x 20” on the rear fitted with high-performance tires – Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA in sizes 235/30 ZR 20 and 275/25 ZR 20, respectively.

    The tuner also offers custom-developed sport springs. They are calibrated to work with the production shocks, and lower the ride height of the two-seater by some 30 mm.

    BRABUS also offers various versions of its high-performance brake systems for the new SLK.

    The performance upgrades include: the BRABUS ECO PowerXtra B20 CGI, BRABUS ECO PowerXtra B25 CGI and BRABUS ECO PowerXtra B25S CGI.

    Brabus stainless-steel sport exhaust system comes with four tailpipes.

    The interior boasts high-gloss polished stainless-steel scuff plates with BRABUS logo and sporty elements such as aluminum foot pedals and shifter. The seats can be upholstered in BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara.

    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172 FrontSide
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172 FrontSide
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172
    BRABUS Mercedes SLK R172

    Source: Brabus