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The Mercedes-Benz GLK at SEMA 2008: RENNtech GLK Pikes Peak

Muamer Hodzic November 3, 2008

Inspired by the winged, unlimited-class rally cars of the famed Pikes Peak Hill Climb, RENNtech set about creating a GLK that could master the pack and leave the rest chewing gravel. But, this wild GLK has a few surprises beneath its menacing exterior. Hybrid powertrains are generally associated with fuel efficiency and lower emissions. However, RENNtech has taken one more benefit of the hybrid principle to turn the GLK into a formidable performer. By combining an electric motor in parallel with the 3.5 litre V6 petrol engine, RENNtech has been able to capture the impressive torque that characterises electric motor drives, adding 54 Nm to enhance the GLK’s performance off-the-line… Continue Reading »

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The Mercedes-Benz GLK at SEMA 2008: The GLK Urban Whip

Muamer Hodzic November 3, 2008

When the word went out that Mercedes was running a tuner competition centred on the new GLK luxury SUV, Boulevard identified immediately with the brief for the Urban Whip and lost no time in getting to work. “I’ve been a Mercedes fan since childhood,” says Boulevard President Chris Bradley, “and when I reviewed the design brief for the Urban Whip I said to myself, ‘we can do this better than anyone’”. While it may be one of the smaller competitors in the field, Boulevard is big on ideas. Taking its inspiration from a number of Mercedes models, the company set about creating a visual interpretation of the GLK that would… Continue Reading »

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The Mercedes-Benz GLK at SEMA 2008: Brabus GLKWidestar

Muamer Hodzic November 3, 2008

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. The GLKWidestar represents the “European” solution. The SUV was conceived by development engineers on the basis of automotive pragmatism that stands by classic Mercedes-Benz characteristics. The Widestar is an interpretation of the GLKas an on-road machine with corner-hugging agility that also pays tribute to the high levels of refinement associated with Mercedes vehicles.

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Mercedes-Benz GLK tuned by BRABUS

Muamer Hodzic October 15, 2008

German tuning company, BRABUS, has transformed the GLK into powerhouse with its top-of-the-line turbo diesel model GLK 320 CDI 4MATIC. BRABUS, with its ECO PowerXtra D6 (III) tuning, is delivering an additional 48 hp (47 bhp) / 35.3 kW and a peak torque of 590 Nm (435 lb-ft) to the GLK. It turns the SUV into one of the sportiest diesel models in its class. The sprint from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) takes just 6.9 seconds, top speed is 228 km/h (142 mph). The gasoline-powered V6 model GLK 350 4MATIC gains 15 hp, for a new rated power output of 287 hp. The BRABUS designers upgrade the striking… Continue Reading »

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Carlsson tunes the SL 63 AMG

Muamer Hodzic August 27, 2008

Carlsson, one of many respected Mercedes tuners, has taken the SL63 monster from AMG and given it a small upgrade. Besides changing some of the cosmetic features on the CK63, like new wheels and front/back body kits, they focused their attention on something more important – the engine. We are not exactly sure what they have done to the engine, but they were able to increase the horsepower to an amazing 565, from the original 525hp. We can only speculate that the 40hp increase was achieved via a chip or software modification. Enjoy. Thanks Bo from sportbilen.se for the tip

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RENNtech’s new line of aftermarket performance products

Muamer Hodzic November 1, 2007

RENNtech has developed a new line of aftermarket performance products aimed at getting more power out of the 63 series AMG Mercedes-Benz. RENNtech, generally regarded as the nation’s foremost authority on Mercedes-Benz performance tuning, took something of an “old school” approach towards building its new high-tech products. “The new AMG motor isn’t like the last generation of turbo or kompressor cars,” explains Hartmut Feyhl, president of RENNtech and former technical director of AMG North America. “This new engine is naturally aspirated, like a more traditional race motor, and the way to get more power out of an engine like the 63 is to improve the engine’s breathing.” To that end,… Continue Reading »

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