Tag: Vath CLS 63 AMG

  • VATH Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake – 846HP and 1,180Nm

    VATH has released their latest project based on the stylish and super-fast Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG Shooting Brake. The tuner equipped the X 218 model with both styling and performance modifications.

    The tuning package V63RS boosts the 5.5 liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine to whopping 846HP (622 kW) and 1,180Nm (874 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in less than 4.0 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h (218 mph). The result is thanks to a number of upgrades including – bigger turbochargers, VATH air charge cooling system, a downpipe-system reducing exhaust gas counter pressure and VATH- rear silencer system. There is also an ECU-remap. The price for the complete package is €46,172.

    Other upgrades include optional lowering by 20 to 40 mm on the front axle and electronic adjustment of the rear axle – €1,166. A big brake system including 405 mm brake disks with 6-piston calipers on the front -€6010. A fuel cooler costs €1,773 plus €417 for assembly and air conditioning service. Engine oil and transmission oil cooler – €1,166.

    The wheel/tyre combination includes 9.5J x 20” with 265/30 ZR20 front and 11.5J x 20” with 305/25 ZR20 rear. The complete set costs €3,375.

    The aerodynamics upgrades include a new front spoiler from carbon fiber – €1,416; Rear diffuser from carbon fiber with fins and larger underbody – €2,011.

    The interior can be also modified – AC surrounds, ashtray cover in the front, central cover, controller panel, left and right door panels, ventilation system on the left, as well as central decorative cover is refined with classic black carbon in exchange for the original parts –  €3,927. The sports steering wheel in leather/leather design is €1,297, but is also available with carbon or fine wood applications on request. Last, but not least is the the speedometer extension to 360 km/h (220 mph) – €1,535.

    Source: VATH
  • Vath Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

    Vath released a new tuning package for Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. The second generation of CLS-Class was first introduced to the public in Paris in 2010. The four-door coupe received refined interior and exterior by Vath.

    2012 CLS 63 AMG is powered by a 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 with 525HP (386 kW) at 5250RPM and 700Nm of torque between 1750 and 5000RPM. The V63RS tuning kit boosts the mighty engine to whopping 658PS (484 kW) and 960Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque. The performance is just brutal – 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds , 12 seconds to 200 km/h and a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

    The results are thanks to a new intercooler system , a stainless steel sport exhaust system with steel catalysts and a calibrated ECU, of course. The price for this upgrade is € 12 800.

    The suspension is also upgraded – lowering springs for front axle from 20 to 40mm and rear axle electronic adjustment. The price is € 980.  The brake system is improved by installing flexible steel brake lines for € 590 – Technical Supervision certificate and Castrol SRF racing brake fluid included.

    The tuned CLS stands on enormous three-piece 9J x 20” wheels with  265/30 ZR20 tires up front and 10.5J x 20” with 305/25 ZR20 tires for the rear axle. The price is rather “ugly” – € 6 337.

    The aerodynamics package will cost you additional € 4 460 including an airflow front spoiler, a trunk-lip spoiler and a rear diffuser with fins and underfloor extension.

    The interior gets a sports steering wheel in leather/leather design, also available with carbon or finewood applications upon request. If you want tachometer scale up to 360 km/h, your pockets will lose another € 1 450 and last but not least, a classy black carbon package is available for € 3 300.

    Vath Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
    Vath Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

    Source: Vath