Showing posts with label Vath. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Vath. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

VÄTH Turns up the Wick on the Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe


The Mercedes-Benz CL500 [C216] coupe is the latest car to drop into the hands of German tuning firm VÄTH. The company starts by squeezing more power out of the 5.5-liter V8 engine through the use of sport camshafts, custom stainless steel sport catalysts and air filters. Output is lifted from 388HP to 460HP and 600Nm, while VÄTH also removes the speed limiter allowing the modified CL500 to reach a top speed of 290km/h or 180mph. Read more »

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

More Power Please: Väth Extracts up to 270HP from Mercedes C250 CGI


If you want your Mercedes-Benz C250 CGI to be faster and more "carbon-fibery", German tuning firm, Väth, has you covered with its latest package that includes cosmetic upgrades and a variety of modifications under the hood.

There are two levels of performance upgrades for the car's 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine. Priced at €1,200, the first kit bumps output from 204HP and 310Nm to 255 HP and 370 Nm. As a result, top speed is lifted to 260km/h or 162mph. The second stage, which includes a new intercooler (€1,186.60) and a sport exhaust system (€2,011.10), brings output to a more potent 270HP.

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