Väth’s V63RS Clubsport: A New Take on the C63 AMG

June 11th, 2008 by BallerRide

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Plenty top tuners have turned their attention to the Mercedes C63 AMG. The latest is Väth, based in Germany. Dubbed the V63RS Clubsport, Väth’s customized C63 packs 585 horses and 509 lb-ft of torque, allowing the car to hit a top speed of 202 mph. To compensate for the power increase, Väth has installed its own high performance brake system as well as a new sport suspension system. Cosmetic exterior improvements are minimal, although Väth has added a nice set of 19-inch color-coordinated wheels to the V63RS Clubsport. Interior modifications include new sport seats, a new speedo, Väth floormats, a TV/DVD unit, and more. Pricing on the Väth V63RS Clubsport starts at 125,000 euros (about $94,000) for the complete car. Check out the image gallery below for a closer look.

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Available through: Väth [via eMercedesBenz]

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LSD Doors Gives the Mercedes CL-Class Wings

May 13th, 2008 by BallerRide

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Customizers have turned a great deal of attention towards the Mercedes CL-Class since the model launched in 2006. But until now, if you wanted butterfly doors, you’d be forced to get a shop to custom fabricate them for you. Not anymore! German-based LSD Doors has created a set of gull wing doors designed to fit the stock CL mounting slots, meaning there is no need for any modifications or custom hinges.

The LSD CL doors open up at an aperture angle of approx. 30° and simultaneously swing upward. Tests have proven the CL LSD Doors to be as safe as the doors on the stock model.

Installations can be performed at the LSD Doors dealer near you.

Available through: LSD Doors [via BenzInsider]

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Once You Go Black You’ll Never Go Back: AMG Upgrades the SL65

April 15th, 2008 by BallerRide

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AMG has a put a new spin on the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG, which it’s renamed the SL65 AMG Black Series. Making its official debut this summer, the Black Series SL is going to be a head turner, so we thought we’d give you an advanced look at what you can expect.

The AMG SL65 Black takes the standard SL65’s horsepower from 604 to 670, while shaving 570 pounds off of the stock AMG model’s weight. Notable design changes include a fixed-top roof (as opposed to a convertible hardtop), a number of carbon fiber body parts, a wider body, and the addition of a retractable spoiler. The changes allow the car to do zero to 60 mph in less than 4.0 seconds and hit a top speed of 198 mph.

Starting in the fall, the first of 350 units will be made available for purchase at a price of more than $225,000. One more image after the jump: Read the rest of this entry »

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Mercedes Introduces New $4K Model

April 10th, 2008 by BallerRide

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Not ready to drop six figures on a new S-Class? With Mercedes newest edition to its Bike Collection, the 2008 Trailblazer, you can still ride on dubs, and you’ll only have to drop 2,790 Euros (U.S. $4,412) to get one.

Much like the S-Class, the Mercedes Trailblazer utilizes adjustable air chamber suspension, as opposed to the steel suspension commonly used in other bikes. Depending upon how seriously you take your mountain biking, you can opt for either the Sport Edition or the Comfort Edition.

Like Mercedes cars, the Trailblazer features high-quality craftsmanship and sophisticated design. The bike becomes available next month at Mercedes dealerships throughout Europe.

[via ZerCustoms]

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BRABUS Brings Power to Mercedes’ E 300 BLUETEC

January 30th, 2008 by BallerRide

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If you’re looking for power in an eco-friendly ride, the BRABUS E 300 BLUETEC should hold you over until the Tesla hits dealerships. BRABUS’ new PowerXtra D6 BLUE performance kit for the Mercedes E 300 BLUETEC boosts the power on the cleanest diesel car on the market by 47 hp. With BRABUS’ performance kit, the E 300 BLUETEC’s engine produces 258 hp total. And the car sprints from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of 155 mph. Not exactly racecar speeds, but not bad either.

To add the PowerXtra D6 BLUE performance kit to your E 300 BLUETEC, you’re looking at about $2,650. Any authorized Mercedes-Benz dealer can perform the conversion.

[via ZERCUSTOMS]

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