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Even more potential as the Kicherer SL 63 RS
Even after its facelift Mercedes Tuner Kicherer saw sufficient hidden, sports potential in the Mercedes SL 63 AMG which it then brought to the fore in the Kicherer SL 63 RS.Kicherer transforms the Mercedes SL 63 AMG into the SL 63 RS.
Whilst the 6.2 litre large V8 engine in the standard modell produces 525 Ps and 630 Nm wîth fine tuning Kicherer have teased 560 PS and 670 Nm out of the high performance machine.
Aerodynamic kit made of carbon fibreSo the customer can experience this extra performance Kicherer are simultaneously offering a Vmax-upgrade, which disables the electronic brakes at speeds of 250 km/h. To counter this the ABC-suspension has been electronically adapted to meet the increased demands and equipped wîth more sporty lines. Kicherer has also improved the brakes.
Here a high performance braking system ensures adequate delaying values.
The Kicherer SL 63 RS is of course allowed to display it potential. And for this the tuner has applied an extensive exterior package of laminated carbon fibre.
To visually improve the two-seater a new front spoiler, LED daylight driving lights, headlight blenders, a new front grill, a bumper on the front wings along wîth special mirror covers and a completely new shaped rear diffuser have been added. This latter also frames a sports exhaust system wîth four exhaust outlets.
Carbon fibre for the boot lid and interior
Downforce system is the name given by Kicherer to the boot lid wîth integrated spoiler that is also made of laminated carbon fibre and which should clearly increase the downwards pressure on the rear axle.The transformation of the Mercedes SL 63 AMG is rounded off wîth 20 inch large light metal wheels, which at the front have 255/30 tyres and at the rear are fitted wîth 305/25 tyres.Carbon fibre is also the material from which Kicherer has made the new decorative parts in the interior. The tuner has also added a new sports §teering wheel to the package.Source - Kicherer| Nissan Announces U.S. Pricing For 2014 Gt-R Track Edition - Production Limited To 150 Units | |
 | Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA) today announced U.S. pricing for the new 2014 Nissan GT-R Track Edition of $115,710* USD. The Track Edition is designed to take the legendary street supercar even closer to a pure motorsports competition machine**. It features a specially tuned suspension, special brake cooling guides, front spoiler with carbon fiber air ducts and a lightweight quilted cloth mat where the rear seats usually reside. Availability of the GT-R Track Edition is limited to 150 units fo...[Read more...] |
| Bahrain Gp - A Cursed Sunday | |
 | Stefano Domenicali: 'This is definitely not the outcome we expected after showing all weekend long that we were capable of fighting for the top places. Today's result needs to be put behind us in a hurry, although there is a feeling of great disappointment that we were unable to bring home the hoped for result. Despite his problem with the DRS, Fernando produced a blistering drive, pulling off overtaking moves and setting lap times that were absolutely incredible. Felipe's race was also v...[Read more...] |
| Kimi Raikkonen Takes Second Position In Thrilling Chinese Grand Prix | |
 | The Renault RS27 engine powered Lotus F1 Team's Kimi Raikkonen to second position in a nail-biting Chinese Grand Prix today. The 2007 world champion and winner of the Australian Grand Prix finished 10secs behind winner Fernando Alonso and 2secs ahead of Lewis Hamilton, who claimed the final podium position. Infiniti Red Bull Racing's Sebastian Vettel retained the lead of the drivers' championship with fourth place, just 0.2secs from Hamilton in a thrilling photo finish. Romain Grosjean put the s...[Read more...] |
| Alonso pleased with Mugello testing: 'I am confident' | |
 | Scarperia, 3 May – A further 500 kilometres for the F2012, which reached the 250 lap threshold, equivalent to over 1300 kilometres during the course of the past three days at the Mugello Circuit. After rain on Tuesday came the second difficulty of the test, in the form of an off-track excursion for Fernando Alonso around mid morning. He went off at Turn 12, doing some damage to the front left corner of the car and the front wing, but more significantly, the incident cost two and a half ho...[Read more...] |
| INDYCAR – LONG BEACH GRAND PRIX | |
| A tough weekend for the Lotus-engined teams in California. Having been sidelined for much of practice and qualifying due to bad weather and a water pump issue, Lotus HVM's Simona di Silvestro suffered an engine failure 11 laps from the end of the 85 lap race, demoting her to 20th. Lotus Team Barracuda BHA's Alex Tagliani, who qualified tenth, struggled during the race and was also hit by EJ Viso, forcing him to pit for a new front wing. Ultimately, he retired and registered 21st place. Lotus Dra...[Read more...] | |
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