Avus Performance has modified the already awesome Mercedes Benz C63 AMG with their stage 3 engine package bringing output up to 585 HP and increasing top speed to 198.8 MPH. That much power and speed requires added attention to the braking system so Avus installed a set of 8 piston calipers to bring the vehicle to a halt.
The Mercedes Benz tuners from Belgium, Expression Motorsport, have added some DTM flare to create this wide body carbon clad C Class. The addition of wider fenders, restyled front and rear bumpers and a trick hood do their best to make the baby Benz a much more aggressive looking machine.
The German tuners Carlsson specialize in modifying Mercedes products. Their latest creation the CK63S, which is built from a C63 AMG, combines high performance with upscale luxury. Up from the 460 HP offered from the factory, the Carlsson mechanics have extracted a total of 565 HP from the hand-built 6.3 liter V8.
The Danish tuning firm Kleemann has come up with a tuning program specifically designed for the factory hot rod, Mercedes Benz C63 AMG. Kleemann left the exterior untouched, except for a set of 20 inch 10 spoke alloys. The real work was put in to a four stage engine tuning package for the 6.3 liter AMG hand built V8 that will raises output from 457 hp to a roaring 620 hp.
The latest tuned Mercedes Benz was recently introduced by Väth Automobiltechnik GmbH, the V20K. Väth began modifying the aerodynamics of the C-Class and then enhanced its performance.
The Väth C-Class body kit consists of new front bumper, grill and rear spoiler. The car is also lowered by 1.8 inches (45 mm) in the front and 1.4 inches (35 mm) in the rear using new springs prices at $435 USD (333.20 Euros). These components work together to make the Väth V20K very aggressive.
The power enhancements begin with a re-programmed ECU and a V18K compressor kit, and a stainless steel exhaust. These upgrades bump power from 246 HP (184kW) to 288 HP (215kW), resulting in a higher maximum speed of around 149 MPH (240km/h). The performance upgrades come with a $2316 USD (1,773 Euro) price tag.
Looks like Dubai likes its chromed Mercedes. Back in October we saw a chromed SLR in the desert city, and now we have pics of a C63 AMG going for the ultimate bling.
The look-at-me-shine of this car just can’t match the appeal of a simple matte black paint job. Always remember the understatement can say so much more.
The Mercedes C-Class represents the most successful vehicle from the German manufacturer and due to this, it attracts many tuning companies who wish to present their tuning kits for the compact car. The latest tuning house who unveiled it customization program for the C-Class is Lorinser, a German tuner specialized in Mercedes vehicles.
The new kit of the compact Mercedes includes a new rear bumper, new side sills, a new rear roof spoiler and a re-designed rear bumper with integrated exhaust system and integrated air diffuser. Also a new set of RS9 19 inch alloy wheels were added in order to offer a better view.
Mercedes unveiled today the C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY featuring second generation direct fuel injection as the fourth BlueEFFICIENCY model in the C-Class.
The C350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY is powered by a V6 engine with port injection that delivers 292 hp and a maximum torque of about 270 ft lbs. It delivers 8.3 litres of premium grade fuel per 100 kilometres in the European driving cycle, with CO2 emissions of 193 g/km.It accelerates to 60 mph from a standstill in 6.2 seconds, while its top speed is limited electronically to 155 mph.
While this is currently slated as an offering for outside the United States, because this car involves gasoline-powered fuel efficiency, we may eventually see it on these shores.
Carlsson made a great work with the new upgraded package developed for the CK63 Mercedes C63 AMG. The new high-performance kit increased the power of the 6.3L V8 to 565 HP and so the car can now reach 100 km/h in just 3.8 sec with a top speed electronically limited to 300km/h. The new kit features a more sporty looks, new wheels, a sport air filter and Carlsson chromed nameplate.
The sporty aerodynamics is underlined by a front spoiler lip RS and a Carlsson rear spoiler helps to raise stability when driving at high speeds. To meet the customer’s expectations Carlsson assured that the new kit will provide all the comfort needed, including special features for the interiors such as leather seats or the use of the multi-media accessories.
Don’t know about you but I get pretty dizzy with so many name in the Mercedes line-up: C-Class, CL-Class, CLK-Class, CLC-Class. Hm! Is time to stop, don’t you think? Well, yes. Mercedes will renounce at the CL, CLC and CLK classes starting next year and replace them with S-Class Coupe and C-Class Coupe and C-Class cabrio.
The C-Class cabrio will be less expensive than the most basic SLK, meaning will go on sale at a price around £27,000.
The two-door C-Class will be based on the same platform as the sedan version. It will be offered with direct-injection petrol-fed 2.0-litre four-cylinder, a V6, the new 2.2-litre diesel CDI and the 3.0-litre V6 CDI. Hybrid version will also be offered.