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September 8, 2008
Hot on the heels of RENNTech’s announcment, Brabus has given us their Brabus B63 S tuning package to compete with the RENNtech version. So what have the Brabus folks bestowed upon us? It’s not quite RENNtech output, but by adding free-flow catalytic converters, high-flow air filters and tweaking the ECU with their new ignition and injection maps, Brabus bumps the 6.2-liter V8 from 457 HP to 530 HP, and sends the torque from 442 to 479 lb-ft and gives you enough to propel the newly tuned beast to a top speed of 197 MPH.
And if by some chance that isn’t enough, Brabus also offers a selection of limited slip differentials to satisfy the most discerning tuning connoisseur; match one up with a similarly varied selection of multi-piston brake upgrades to achieve your desired level of “daaamn.” Full release after the jump.
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Posted by Admin on
September 8, 2008
The horsepower wizards over at RENNtech have focused their wrenches on the already potent Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG to create what they consider to be a fitting heir to the Mercedes 6.3, appropriate given the name and the fact that latest C-Class has grown nearly to the size of that legendary sedan. To achieve this proper Überness, they’ve released the 6.2 AMG V8 from the grips of unnecessary restriction and managed to squeeze out nearly 100 additional horsepower. The sleek sedan achieves up to 548 HP and 510 lb-ft of torque thanks to new engine management, long-tube headers and new pipes. To handle all of that extra power you might want to opt for the new RENNtech brake kit and, just to be safe, throw in the height control suspension system for some up and down goodness and you have yourself one mean machine. Full details in the release below the jump.
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Posted by Admin on
July 15, 2008
Brabus has announced a special variant of the already powerful Mercedes Benz C-Class Bullit, titled the Brabus Bullit Black Arrow at the Geneva Motor Show. Today, Brabus has given us a plethora of new photos showcasing the model along with a lengthy press release outlining what you can expect from the 730-horsepower C Class.
How can you describe Mercedes’s smallest sedan given an incredibly large (6.3L) v12? How about an absurd amount of power wrapped in a surreptitious shell would define the Brabus Bullit Black Arrow well. Some would consider this 730 hp/537 kW V12, capable of producing a peak torque of 1,320 Nm, is already somewhat impractical in a C-Class, and then taking into account, piloting a vehicle capable of accelerating from 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds, 0-186mph in 24.5 seconds and achieving a top speed of more than 225 mph is even a bit…gratuitous. We think its exactly what the doctor ordered.
This is Brabus ladies and gentlemen, and Brabus doesn’t really care what the general population thinks. Tuning, especially when attempting to improve on a brand that already sets the bar for the automotive world, is about taking an already spectacular model, and making it even better. And make no mistake, that’s exactly what Brabus has accomplished with the Brabus Bullit Black Arrow.
In order to improve on the Mercedes C-Class, and their own Brabus Bullit, Brabus had to incorporate a wealth of upgrades that are second to none. Starting with the 730HP 6.3L V12, they then added a reinforced 5-speed transmission, height-adjustable coil-over suspension and a high-performance brake system all aimed at making the Bullit the most omnipotent C-Class ever produced.
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July 9, 2008
For most people, the abundant power and superb handling of the amazing Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series is more than sufficient. Straight from the factory, the CLK 63 Black boasts an output of 373 kW/507 hp and 630 Newton meters of torque – enough to propel the CLK from 0-62mph in just 4.3 seconds and reach its electronically-limited top speed of 186 mph easily. But there’s more than that! There’s the high-performance brake system, the track-optimized adjustable threaded suspension, the specially-developed cooling systems… the list goes on… But, for those of you whose always looking for more, the nice boys at Renntech have introduced a tuning package for the CLK 63 Black Series – one that extract a bit more power and drivability from an already supremely capable vehicle.
The magicians at Renntech have managed to increase power output of the CLK63 AMG Black Series to 550 horsepower, and even more impressive, they’ve also managed to deliver an additional 45-60 lb-ft of torque between 2400 and 5000 rpm. According to the founder of Renntech, Hartmut Feyhl: “Real-world performance is all about torque, not so much about a peak horsepower number at very high rpm. It can be very easy to build high rpm horsepower, but to get instant throttle response and mid-
range acceleration it is more difficult, and this is where customers really want to feel that improvement.”
But again, there’s more than just engine power to look at. Next, the CLK63 Black Series’ handling was tweaked. Renntech has somehow lowered the car an extra 3/4″ and added carbon-fiber strut braces and fully-adjustable camber bushings at all 4 corners. But wait, there’s more! To improve aerodynamic efficiency, an adjustable carbon fiber rear wing and a front splitter/rear diffuser combination were added, and completing the package are some high performance brake pads and stainless-steel braided lines (ensuring an ample amount of stopping power, should the need arise).
While Renntech’s tuning package isn’t necessary to experience the thrill and exhilaration in your CLK63 AMG Black Series, it is a nice and simple way to experience more of what your dominating Mercedes already provides.
Additional photos of the Renntech Mercedes-Benz CLK63 AMG Black Series and the full press release from Renntech are below.
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April 15, 2008
Yea, you read the headline right, this is a Twin Turbo Lamborghini Murcielago – A twin turbocharged Lamborghini making somewhere in the neighborhood of 800hp. This isn’t your daddy’s lambo.
The good folks over at Doug Levin Motorsports have built this Lamboghini TT Murcielago and have generously posted this video to show what a real supercar on steroids looks like. One lucky individual who got to ride in the car said it’s the fastest thing he’s ever been in. And “The car has the manneurisms and driveability of a regular Murcielago. The car is driven with the stock clutch for the time being, and if you are a careful and cogniscent driver, the stock clutch should hold for a LONG time (ie no slippage, and no clutch smell at stops.) Exhaust sounds like a regular aftermarket exhaust until you hit boost then it screams like a redheaded stepchild. We were holding conversations while on the highway, and people typically buy a Lamborghini for the noise anyways. A/C worked perfectly, no gargle of backfire while downshifting or letting off of the throttle.”
Sounds like a winner to me.
He goes on to say “Very smooth and linear power delivery. Boost kicks in early (around 2.5k-3k rpms), after that the front end lifts, the wastegates open and the redline comes up faster than one could possibly imagine. Lag is basically non existant. The Murci is a quick revving car as it is. The car makes 800hp at the motor. It feels like more than that if you can imagine it. I have been in a Murcie Roadster under hard aceleration, and this feels 2 times as fast under boost. The car will spin all 4 wheels all through 1st, and I would imagine part of second gear. The blowoff valve noise under hard accelleration is louder than any Supra I have heard. Especially in a open topped Roadster. I have to imagine that when he was on it, it must have been an almost scary situation to be next to the car. If you the type of person that doesn’t like attention, do not put a tt on your lambo. It is an indescribable sound that this car makes that gave me goosebumps. Nothing I have heard compares to it. Including being next to a Tubi’ed Enzo at over 100mph. It is absolutely incredible. The A/F at idle was 14.7 which is ideal as it gets.”
Ok, so where do i sign up?
Head on over to Lamborghini Talk if you want to see the forum
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