As you'd expect from a wide body kit, the main highlights include new front and rear aprons, widened fenders in both the front and back, new side skirts, a roof and trunk spoiler and a new vented hood. Another notable change is the presence of the always popular 20-inch wheels with performance tires, while a new stainless exhaust system completes Vitt's CL package.
Oddly enough, the first image that came to mind when I witnessed the Urban Whip was the Power Wheels Barbie Cadillac Escalade®, which is strange considering I've never seen nor heard of a Power Wheels Barbie Cadillac Escalade®. I just figured if there was one, this is probably what it would look like. For curiosity's sake, I then went to the Toys "R" Us website, and lo-and-behold...
We still love the big guy, even if the smaller GLK has garnered the bulk of our attention the past couple months. But we're not the only ones still fond of the GL. ART Tuning – purveyor of a wide assortment of aftermarket Mercedes modifications – has just announced announced a new tuning program for the SUV, and they're calling it the "GL MAMMUT."
If you've ever visited SEMA, you know one of the absolutely can't miss booths is the one held by Giovanna Wheels. Their display always boasts an incredible amount of lust-inducing automotive artistry
Motive has just posted a new article on a (relatively) timeless classic sport-truck, the 4.3L V6, turbocharged, intercooled, AWD, 4-second-to-60 GMC Syclone ... awesome read.
The aerodynamic enhancements are all back, which include a carbon fiber front apron, side skirts and rear apron; and so too are the mechanical enhancements: high performance compressors, a sports air filter and a modified engine management system. But the true appeal of the Mansory Renovatio is in its styling, which combines heavy doses of raw carbon fiber with a markedly contrasting exterior color.
Love it or hate it, the work ASMA Design performs on Mercedes is unmistakable. The ASMA S-Class Eagle I, the ASMA CLS Shark II, the ASMA Gladiator II M-Class – all are clear testaments to this fact. Now, adding to this unique lineage, ASMA has worked their magic on a roadster, offering a complete styling package for the R230 Mercedes SL-Class.
More photos from the 2008 Speedorama Custom Car and Performance Show at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place Toronto. Modified and Exotic Cars. Chip Foose in attendance.
You've read the reviews. You've seen the photos. By now, it's obvious that the Mercedes CL63 AMG is without question one of and quite possibly the most beautiful Mercedes in the current lineup.
Let me speak candidly for a moment when I say there are some things in life that simply are better when they're bigger. A few things that appropriately fall under this adage include flat-screen televisions (for men), diamonds (for women), and the irrefutable proof that creationism is true and a Designer does exit – the posterior of one Jennifer Lopez (for me).
HOT OFF THE PRESS FINALLY!!! Honda has apparently started testing pre-production prototypes of its highly anticipated 2010 Acura NSX, as speculated by these recent spy photos taken in Germany.
The most striking feature of the Urban Whip is what is doesn’t have - a roof. Although the original brief required the design to retain the structural integrity of the GLK, the aggressive look of the custom-made wide-body kit - which was developed in cooperation with RoBrady Design - made the roadster temptation difficult to resist.
For those of you looking to add an additional dash of style and substance to your new Mercedes GLK, BRABUS has unveiled an exclusive tuning program for the compact SUV just in time for its official market launch. As they always so adeptly do, BRABUS engineers focused on bettering the GLK in two key areas: speeding up the baby Benz and blessing it with a shaplier-yet-still-robust figure.
New photos of RENNTECH's modified C63 AMG sports sedan have been posted to our Flickr site. As shown, the car features RENNTECH's latest ECU software upgrade for the C63, which (along with RENNTECH headers and sound|performance pipes) delivers almost 540hp!
As automotive enthusiasts, we've all been there before: a new model makes its debut, and the first thing you think is "Wow, I love the new ___________________ (fill in the blank with your attribute of choice)." Maybe it's the wheels; maybe its the lights; maybe its the grill. You probably even wished that same attribute was on another, different model.
Mercedes tuning firm Expression Motorsport today has sent us details of a wide body aero kit that aims to add a touch of athleticism to the already stylish Mercedes-Benz C-Class. Titled the DT Motorsport kit, the aero package was inspired by the German Touring Masters race cars, and it offers a subtle range of enhancements that will, in an unassuming way, help differentitate your C from those of a more traditional variety.
Although better known for the work they've performed on other premium automotive marquees, HAMANN is finally set to work their tuning magic on a Mercedes variant, unveiling today a video of a model they're calling the HAMANN Volcano. It's so awesome it could make you erupt. With excitement, that is.
A cast member from the upcoming The Fast and The Furious 4 took part in filming over the weekend and, at great personal risk, snapped these awesome stealth pics below. They seem to be filming a nightclub scene, and these were some of the rides lined up in the parking lot. Below are also some shitty grainy cell phone videos showing some serious donut-spinning, but we totally appreciate the videos no matter how shitty they are because SPY PHOTOS and SPY VIDEOS are always AWESOME!!
The Mercedes-Benz CL600 is an immaculate creature, offering an incredible amount of luxury along with an equally awe-inspiring level of power. But for those looking to add an additional dose of thrust to the model's 517-horsepower twin-turbo V12, Kicherer has unveiled a new tuning package for the CL600 – one they're calling the CL 60.
Let me state for the record that I've long been a fan of the incredible work perpetually turned out by German tuning firm Carlsson, and their latest achievement – the CK63 Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG – is another remarkably clear example of why. On the outside, the model is relatively subdued, with a new front and rear spoiler, grille insert and stainless steel Carlsson exhaust system hinting that this isn't a typical C63 AMG.
It's no secret we hear at eMercedesBenz are fans of the new Mercedes S550's spectacular design, but is it possible to improve on what has become the world's preeminently-styled luxury sedan?
Hot Import Nights (HIN) is scheduled to officially launch in Los Angeles to kick off their 10th year! I will be in attendance (flying out to LA right after this post) and covering the event completely: from cars to babes so check back here regularly next week as I will be posting photo after photo of hot cars and North America's sexiest models!
Bespoke Range Rover tuner Overfinch has revealed their newest performance upgrade, this time for Land Rovers new Turbo-Diesel V8 Range Rover. The new Overfinch Range Rover Vogue TDV8 GT features their very stylish performance 5-piece Aero Body Styling Pack, 22″ wheels and loads of bespoke upgrades, but what blows our mind is the phenomenal power and torque increase from the already potent TDV8. Horsepower has increased to 321 and torque is now a thundering 582 lbft.....
If you're looking for a way to add a touch of Japanese flavor to your 100% pure-blooded German Mercedes CLS-Class, the fine folks at Job Design have just the aero package you're looking for. Based on the styling of the Lexus IS-F, highlights of Job Design's CLS kit include a new front and rear apron, new front fenders, side skirts, a rear spoiler, and a new set of rims that actually don't look too ridiculous.
2008 Speedorama Custom Car and Performance Show at the Automotive Building at Exhibition Place Toronto. Modified and Exotic Cars. Chip Foose in attendance.
Florida-based tuning firm RENNtech has updated its product catalog to include ECU tuning upgrades for recent Ferraris, including 360, F430, 599, and 612.
There was absolutely no doubt in the mind of Professor Bodo Buschmann, President of Mercedes customization specialist BRABUS, “Even in the face of the extreme rework that characterizes the vehicles at SEMA, we were going to stick firmly to our principles and go for a more practicable solution
t's a tasteful package – one that adds an air of exclusivity without compromising the C's original integrity. To see it in action, click through for a wealth of high resolution photos highlighting the Lorinser Mercedes C-Class from various-yet-equally-attractive angles (click any photo to enlarge)
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