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While waiting for the next generation SLK to come out of the Mercedes production facility, we have to "settle" for customized versions of the current sports car. The latest SLK to undergo a tuning set-up comes from VATH and is based on the SLK 55 AMG. Naturally, the biggest changes that were made on the SLK can be found under the hood where the engine’s capacity has been improved to 5.8 liters and, when combined to a compressor, helps deliver an impressive 565 horsepower and 770 Nm of torque. In addition to the engine upgrade, VATH also added sports pistons, sports distribution shafts, exhaust manifolds, catalysts of high-grade steel, sports exhaust silencers, polished cylinder heads, a sports air filter and a long-stroke crankshaft with the result of a top speed of 192 mph (up from the standard version’s 155 mph top speed). Meanwhile the aerodynamic package includes, among other things, carbon front spoiler lips, varnished in black here, a rear diffuser and 19" polished rim wheels made from high-grade steel. Press release after the jump. Press release Understatement cannot be qualified as one of the advantageous features of VÄTH V58. This is considered to be the same as with SLK AMG R171. Not only the outside appearance of VÄTH V58 cannot be ignored, but also the SLK performance cannot be recognized under the motor hood. A high-performance 565 hp and 770 Nm engine is running in the motor compartment. The increase in performance and thus engine upgrading is achieved by cylinder capacity improvement by 5.8 liters combined with a compressor.  Optionally, the VÄTH tuning company supplies a locking differential for 5,224 Euro and its home-produced and patented fuel cooler for 2,070 Euro.  What is more, VÄTH has made SLK more streamlined thanks to carbon components. The aerodynamic package includes carbon front spoiler lips (1,404 Euro), varnished in black here, and a rear diffuser (1,952 Euro) with visible carbon Finns and prolongation of the underside. 5 comments: Mercedes SLK 55 AMG by VATH I think this would be less to consider since their current production is in AMG series. However, the figure performance of this car seems to be powerful and its a great thing that the exterior seems to be elegant as well as the interior.
 That was nice. Although the lines don’t seem to be that fluid for me compared to the SLK that Paris Hilton had. How many months did she have it anyway? I don’t think it lasted long.
 well vath did it again. Vath decided that 5.5-liters and natural aspiration were simply inadequate, and so took displacement up to 5.8-liters and added a supercharger to boost output from the stock 360 horsepower to a thunderous 565 horsepower and turning torque up from 377 pound-feet to 569 pound-feet.
 Lovely custom slk55 by vath, i really appreciate what they did on the rear end specially the 4 missile silo muffler and 3 large rear diffuser fins.
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05.26.2011 @ 00:59