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Brabus B63 S Package Takes Mercedes Benz C63 AMG To 530 HP

Posted by Admin on September 8, 2008

Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Brabus B63S

Hot on the heels of ’s announcment, has given us their B63 S package to compete with the RENNtech version. So what have the folks bestowed upon us? It’s not quite output, but by adding free-flow catalytic converters, high-flow air filters and tweaking the ECU with their new ignition and injection maps, 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, also offers a selection of limited slip differentials to satisfy the most discerning 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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RENNtech Tunes The Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG, Pictures And Details

Posted by Admin on September 8, 2008

Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Renntech C63s

The horsepower wizards over at have focused their wrenches on the already potent -Benz to create what they consider to be a fitting heir to the 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 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 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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Mercedes Tuning: A Look At Wald International’s Future Mercedes-Benz Tuning Packages

Posted by Admin on July 10, 2008

Wald Tuning Mercedes Benz C-Class

Today we are presented with not one, not two, but five new packages from the hands of the hardworking designers at . Yup, you read that right: 5 new packages from . They’ve put their artist touches and prowess on the C-Class, the GLK-Class, the SL-Class, the R-Class and the .

How do you describe what all is part of a ? While I could attempt to do so for each of the new kits, the photos do a better job, so have at them. One point of interest however is that each of these kits are still currently in development stages, so you’ll have to wait a bit longer before placing your orders…
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