Tag: Speedriven

  • Speedriven EV12 Mercedes E Class

    Speedriven has tuned Mercedes-Benz E-Class W211 (2002-2009). The tuning company has released some pictures and details about the brutal luxury saloon. The name of the project is EV12.

    Speedriven E-Class is powered by a huge V12 twin-turbo engine with some modifications, which stay in secret. However, the tuner reported that EV12 has a maximum output of 700HP, which are send to the rear wheels.

    The results is thanks to top-mounted water-to-air intercoolers, Scorpion air intakes, larger fuel injectors and billet-wheel turbochargers. To make sure that all upgrades work properly, the tuner re-mapped the ECU.

    Outside, EV12 features Brabus aerodynamics package and the blacked-out front grille.

    Price list is not announced, yet.
    Speedriven EV12 Mercedes E Class

    Source: SpeedDriven

  • Speedriven Mercedes SL 600 CNG

     

    Mercedes SL 600 received a special tuning package from Chicago tuner Speedriven. The staggering thing about it is that the roadster will go on Natural Gas.

    2007 SL600 Mercedes-Benz roadster is powered by 5.5 liter twin-turbo V12 delivering 811PS (597 kW) and 1354Nm (1000 lb-ft). It does a 1/4 mile in just 10 seconds.

    However, the world record for the fastest CNG-powered car is still held by Hohenester Audi A4 tuned to 710 (522 kW), which hit 364.6 km/h (226.55 mph) in 2009.

    The goal of Speedriven is to hit 386 km/h (240 mph) with ther “green” roadster.

    “I admit it. I’m a horsepower addict. I love speed, I love power, and I love my Mercedes-Benz,” says Bernie Towns, the owner of the unique Mercedes.

    source: worldcarfans