Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Väth has supercharged the C63 AMG Black Series. Dubbed the V63 Supercharged total power output is raised to 756 HP (556 kW / 746 bhp) and 800 Nm of torque. Design to perform on the street as well as the track, the V63 tuning package adds a supercharger system with air-to-water intercooler, re-calibrated engine electronics, stainless steel exhaust manifold (€2,890), sport catalytic converter (€1,890) and sport rear silencer without tailpipes but with flap control (€3,540) all contributing to a new 0 to 100km/h sprint time of 3.6 seconds and a top speed of 350 km/h. When all is said and done, the total engine performance package costs 38,500 € (all named prices including taxes). Väth also offers complete suspension tuning with 20 - 65mm lowering and adjustable shock absorbers (€2,490). An improved braking system which includes 405 mm rotors on the front, braided stainless teel lines and mounting kit costs €5,490 and a transmission cooler goes for €1490. Other add-on goodies include a badgeless grille (€650), three-piece forged 9x12 wheels with 255/30-20 tires on the front and 11x20 with 295/25-20 tires on the rear (€7,450). Lastly, for the interior Väth offers a sport steering wheel in leather, carbon or wood €1,450 as well as a speedometer extended to read up to 400 km/h for €1,890.
Wednesday, October 10, 2012