The Mercedes C63 AMG already looks amazing and aggressive enough for most sports car fans out there, but American tuner, Renntech, have taken it a step forward. The tuner is offering a new C74 widebody conversion kit with engine boost for the sedan starting at $11,950. The full package adds bold styling, refined aerodynamics, increased downforce, and improved handling thanks to the increase in overall vehicle track width.
The exterior package boasts of carbon fiber elements consisting of a rear deck lid spoiler and a rear diffuser package featuring distinctive exhaust tips, front and rear fender flares, and wide body conversion kit. The widebody kit increases the overall vehicle rear track width to 74" and allows for the ability to run up to an 11" wide rear wheel with a 315 series tire for the ultimate in handling and traction.
The engine modifications are well worth it as the 6.2 liter V8 engine has been tuned to deliver an impressive 605 HP and 555 lb-ft from the standard 457 HP and 442 pound-feet of torque. This will give the sports sedan a 1/4-mile time of 11.4 seconds at a speed of 126 mph and a top speed of 204 mph.
Anyone would be crazy not to want to turn their Mercedes C63 AMG into this type of beast, but Renntech is offering individual options for anyone who can’t handle the look and feel of the grizzly package. Prices range from $ 3,950 (€ 2,800) for the rear diffuser and integrated exhaust tips to $ 1,650 (€ 1,180) for a simple rear spoiler.
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Mercedes-Benz has long said that a C-Class coupe was coming, and now TopSpeed has seen it on the road. The car will be made at the Breman plant on the same assembly line as the three other variants.
Under the hood will likely be the same motors as you currently find in the sedan. A 3.0-liter 229 horsepower V6 with rear-wheel drive is the standard model, while a 3.5-liter 268 horsepower V6 is offered.
We expect an AMG version to arrive sometime after the coupe goes on sale. The AMG C-Class coupe could be powered by the new 5.5-liter V8 or a 6.3-liter V8 from the C63 AMG sedan. We have no official word on which will be used.
The new C-Class will be put up against the BMW 3-Series coupe and the Infiniti G37 Coupe. Both are sensational vehicles, so the Merc has a lot to live up too.
Just a couple of hours ago we brought you the 2010 Mercedes C63 AMG Dunlop-Performance by Wimmer RS, and we’ve already found another tuning kit for the luxury sedan. This one is done by MEC Design and pumps up the horsepower found in the V8 engine from 457 HP at 6,800 rpm and 442 lbs-ft of torque to a dramatic 600 HP and 700 NM of torque. The tuner has not only worked on the car’s engine, but they have also spiffed up the interior of the C63 AMG.
The exterior package includes a front spoiler lip, new air intakes on the sides of the car and the front bumper, rear spoiler and diffuser; all made in carbon fiber. For the interior, the tuner is offering a sports steering wheel, seat shells, and carbon fiber inserts. The whole package is finished by 20 inch mecxtreme III alloy wheels.
Of course, the biggest changes were made under the hood. After adding a sports air filter and a V-MAX unit, the V8 engine delivers a total of 600 HP and 700 NM of torque as we have previously mentioned. The tuner is also offering a new stainless steel exhaust system with Sport/Racing catalytic converters.
Before this package was unearthed, we had thought that the package by Wheelsandmore was the one that was able to tweak the most horsepower out of the Mercedes. Now we see that MEC Design was successful in pushing it 30hp more than they were. Anyone else think they could do better?
It’s one thing for tuners to get their hands on a sweet ride and convert it to an even tastier treat, but it’s quite another when they decide to splatter stickers all over the car to advertise whose project it was. If you haven’t guessed from the picture of the Mercedes C63 AMG shown above, Wimmer RS has created a tuning package for the sedan called Dunlop Performance. The reason behind the sticker extravaganza is that this modified C63AMG took part in this year’s Tuner’s Grand Prix on the Hockenheimring and managed to end up with a runner-up finish. Okay, so we forgive the stickers for now.
Thanks to a modified electronic engine command, a new exhaust manifold, improved suction tubes, and the K&N sports air filter, the engine now delivers a total of 540 HP (up from 487HP). The result is a sprint from 0 to 60 mph in 4.4 seconds, 0 to 124 mph in 12.6 seconds, and a top speed of 190 mph. The package also includes a KW3 Club sports coilover chassis and a new set of wheels wrapped in 235/35-19 on the front and 265/35-19 on the rear axis.
It’s unfortunate that Wimmer RS has stopped at 540hp when Wheelsandmore were able to squeeze out 570hp out of the luxury sedan, and they didn’t have to brand it with a bunch of stickers. Nonetheless, the Wimmer C63 AMG Dunlop-Performance has been invited to the big acceleration and breaking tests „0-300-0“ in Papenburg/Germany.
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The German tuner, Vath, is well-known for the tuning kits they have provided for Mercedes’ AMG models, but now, the tuning firm has unveiled a new tuning package for the Mercedes C250 with both performance and styling upgrades. It’s no E63 AMG, but this tuning kit does what it needs to for the C250. Thanks to a V25 tuning kit, the engine’s power has been increased to 255 HP and 370 Nm torque. If you want a little more power than there is always the option of adding another charged air cooler and a sport exhaust system that can take the power up to 270 HP. The result is a top speed of 161 mph.
Next to the engine upgrades, the C250 has also received upgrades that will also improve the sedan’s aerodynamics. These additions include a new bonnet, front spoiler lip, a rear diffuser, and a trunk spoiler all made of carbon fiber. The exterior of the car is finished with a set of 19" alloy wheels.
The package was completed once the tuner added an adjusted brake system with 360 mm braking discs on the front and 320 mm braking discs at the back. The interior also received carbon inserts in combination with an Alcantara roof interior lining.
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