Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG by German Special Customs

German Special Customs is back with another upgrade kit for the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. Dubbed the CLS63 AMG Stealth, it makes use of an uprated V8 5.5-liter twin-turbo engine producing 750 HP (551 kW) and 1,150 Nm (848 lb-ft), making it 225 HP (165 kW) and 451 Nm (332 lb-ft) more powerful than the 2012 stock model. Thanks to the extra oomph, it needs 3.7 seconds to reach 62 mph (100 km/h) and achieves a top speed of 217 mph (350 km/h).

It also comes with a KW coilover suspension featuring front-axle adjustable dampers and sits on 20-inch wheels with Michelin 255/30 R20 front and 305/25 R20 rear tires. There's also a new front bumper with built-in LED daytime running lights, a redesigned hood with air vent, different side skirts and fenders, four-pipe exhaust, along with a new rear bumper that has a carbon fiber diffuser and side air outlets.

The car is wearing a Lamborghini Aventador-inspired orange hue matched by the interior which is combined with a black finish and several carbon fiber inserts.

Source: German Special Customs

Carlsson CK63 RSR

Carlsson has revised its upgrade program for the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. The CK63 RSR will be making its appearance at the Geneva Motor Show next month and will bring its 700 HP (515 kW) along. The power is available at 5,700 rpm while the electronically-limited 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) is there between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. It does the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 3.9 seconds and hits 211 mph (340 km/h).

Among modifications we mention a custom high-performance stainless steel exhaust with catalytic convertors and an electronically-controlled sound valve for a proper soundtrack. The CK63 RSR has specially made coil-overs and sits 30mm lower than the standard car.

It can be fitted with 19- or 20-inch alloys, while the front track is widened by 25mm. Braking is done thanks to the 405 mm front vented discs with six-pot calipers and at the back retains the standard AMG brakes but with better pads.

It also comes with an electrically retractable rear spoiler, carbon fiber front spoiler lip and black stainless steel mesh inserts in the rear carbon valance insert, intake grilles and braking cooling intakes.

Source: Carlsson

GAD CLS 63 AMG V8 Bi-Turbo

German tuner GAD has released an upgrade program for the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. The most powerful CLS 63 AMG is the one fitted with the optional AMG Performance Package that lifts output to 558 HP (410 kW) and 799 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque. If this isn’t enough, GAD can increase the engine output to an impressive 803 HP (590 kW) and 1149 Nm (847 lb-ft). To provide the additional horsepower they had to enlarge the turbochargers by 30 percent, install a new custom exhaust manifold with downpipe and sport catalyst. In addition, an optimized intercooler and updated fuel and ignition systems are also part of the package. GAD also mentions a higher top speed without mentioning a figure, but at least we know that it’s more than the 186 mph (299 km/h) achieved by the AMG Performance Package-fitted model.

Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake by Brabus

Brabus has released an extensive upgrade program for the Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake that brings not only a power boost but a few styling changes as well such as a new front spoiler, front fascia attachments with LED DRLs, side skirts and fenders. The models that feature the AMG sport package can get a new front spoiler lip, while the CLS 63 AMG is available with an additional front spoiler and fender attachments.

The CLS Shooting Brake can ride on a new set of Brabus Monoblock wheels in sizes varying from 8.5Jx17 to 10.5Jx20 and available in six designs. There are also new suspension options created in collaboration with Bilstein that are specifically calibrated to use with low-profile tires and can lower the car by approximately 35mm.

As you would expect, there’s also a power boost via the ECO PowerXtra D4 performance kit that increases the power of the CLS 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY by 31 hp (22.8 kW) and lifts torque figure to 446 lb-ft (560 Nm).

The CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY can be equipped with the ECO PowerXtra D6S package that raises the output to 313 hp (230 kW) in sport mode, enough for a 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 5.9 seconds.

The CLS 500 BlueEFFICIENCY has its own tuning kit that produces 500 hp (368 kW) and 531 lb-ft (720 Nm). With the Brabus Vmax unit installed, the car can hit a top speed of 186 mph (300 km/h).

The CLS 63 AMG can generate 619 hp (455 kW) and a peak torque of 663 lb-ft (737 Nm), propelling the car to 62 mph in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 200 mph (320 km/h).

Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Yachting by Kicherer

Kicherer has introduced their new Mercedes CLS 63 AMG Yachting Edition. Looking tastefully restrained, the model features a Star Graphite exterior with carbon fiber accents and 20- / 21-inch alloy wheels. Inside, there's premium leather upholstery, an Alcantara-wrapped steering wheel and contrast piping. The twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine has been massaged to develop 625 PS (460 kW / 616 hp) and 860 Nm (634 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 100 PS (74 kW / 99 hp) and 160 Nm (118 lb-ft). This enables the model to hit a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). The tuner also installed a suspension lowering module, high-performance brakes and a limited slip differential.

Mercedes CLS 63 AMG by German Special Customs

German Special Customs has introduced a new tuning program for the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG. On the styling front, the model features an aerodynamic body kit with new bumpers, revised side skirts and a ventilated hood. There's also a black grille, a carbon fiber rear diffuser and 20-inch alloy wheels. The 5.5-liter V8 engine has been equipped with larger turbochargers, an additional water cooler and a sports exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the engine produces 750 PS (552 kW / 740 hp) and 1,150 Nm (848 lb-ft) of torque compared to the standard 557 PS (410 kW / 550 bhp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft). This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of approximately 350 km/h (217 mph).

Press release:

Inconspicuously conspicuous!
The world of beautiful and rich people is as fascinating as the popular documentary soap "Die Geissens" - a reality show aired on television every week. Wherever money rules, it is not unusual to pick cars from
the shelf since cars in this case are the perfect status symbol. Bentley Continental, Rolls-Royce Phantom, Maserati Grand Turismo or even Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG, you name it: only absolute High-End- Products of the automobile value-creation chain are permitted a space in the domestic garage.
Stealth version à la German Special Customs!
Finishing specialists of the German Special Customs offer a completely newly developed aerodynamic assembly kit with the designation "Stealth" for the current CLS63 AMG generation. Without any impact on the sportive and elegant bodywork lines of the AMG version, they nestled all additional accessories into the outer casing like a second skin. The front looks clearly broader and much more aggressive thanks to a new bumper with an integrated LED daytime running light. The black radiator grill was fitted with the exclusive coat of arms of the German Special Customs as its emblem. A new engine hood with broad shaft ensures appropriate discharge of hot air from the housing of the 5.5 liter V8 Biturbo. The optical broadness is additionally accentuated by a set of new mud guards and new side skirts with shaft.
Like the front side, the rear also looks more aggressive than in the serially produced version because the designers of German Special Customs built a completely new bumper with integrated carbon fiber
diffuser and air outlets on the sides. A four-pipe sportive exhaust system made of high-grade steel with angular end-pipes was integrated in the diffuser.
A clear message: 750 HP & 1.150 Nm!
In addition to the perfectly showcased new aerodynamic components, the GSC CLS63 AMG was also given a special performance package. In the aftermath of laborious efforts, technicians were thus able to
create a remarkable 750 Horse Power (proven on test platform) and a maximum torque of 1,150 Nm from the 5.5 liter engine displacement of the V8 Biturbo. In contrast to the serially produced version of the CLS63 AMG, this makes up after all, an additional performance power of 225 HP!!! To achieve this immense power boost, the technicians gave the V8 Biturbo an additional water cooler for the charge air intercooler in addition to a set of bigger turbo-chargers as well as an exhaust system, which runs backwards from the chargers. The GSC CLS63 AMG is able to achieve the classical sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds thanks to this brute power and attains a maximum speed of almost 350 km/h. To convert the power into propulsion without any major loss of traction, another set of elegant 20-inch rims was provided in addition to a KW coilover with adjustable suspensions on the front axle. The GSC
rims on the front axle thus rotate in 8.5x20 inches with a 255/30R20 Continental tire and on the rear, in 10x20 inches with 295/25R20.
Conclusion: This cannot be said to be a stealth technology. Any stealth conversion of this CLS63 AMG will be anything else but unnoticed. The CLS couldn't be more potently designed! You might get the impression it could be a fictitious Black Series version. The brute power of 750 HP or the perfectly adapted aerodynamic components, you name it: the GSC CLS63 AMG is simply a masterstroke in every aspect!

Mansory Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

Overshadowed by two high profile debuts, the MP4-12C and Aventador, from the house of Mansory, the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG was somewhat neglected by the world's media. Better late than never, we have the full details and photos for you.

The carbon-fiber obsessed firm from Brand, Germany starts with a wide body kit which expands the front and rear wings by 50mm and 80 mm respectively and also includes new side sill and cladding. With the newly designed hood in place, the appearance of carbon fiber covers almost all surfaces when viewing the vehicle from the front. At the rear, a new rear bumper fascia is defined by a dramatic diffuser that Mansory says increases the vehicle's downforce in cooperation with the rear spoiler. The wide body CLS's look is finished off with 20-inch ultralight forged wheels with 265/30ZR20 tires at the front and 305/25ZR20 tires at the rear.

Under the hood with its 5.5-liter twin-turbo V8 which produces in standard form 557 PS (410 kW / 550 hp) and 799 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque, Mansory managed to squeeze out a total of 640 PS (471 kW / 631 bhp) and 900 Nm (664 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000 to 4,500 rpm. This increase in power is the result of a newly programmed control unit as well as a sports air filter.

No Mansory tuned vehicle is complete without a customized interior. Aluminum pedals and footrests supplement the elaborately designed full-leather upholstery, along with deluxe entry sills and floor mats with custom embroidery. Carbon fiber trim pieces are found on the dashboard and center console while the sports steering wheel features newly designed ergonomics.

Mercedes CLS 63 AMG by VÄTH

 VÄTH has introduced a new tuning program for the Mercedes CLS 63 AMG.
For improved performance, the €12,800 ($17,620) V63RS package adds an optimized ECU, an intercooler and a stainless steel sport exhaust system. Thanks to these changes, the engine develops 658 PS (484 kW / 649 hp) and 960 Nm (708 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the car to rocket from 0-100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and hit a top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).
On the styling front, the model can be equipped with a trunk-mounted spoiler, a rear diffuser and 20-inch wheels with high-performance tires. Other goodies include lowering springs and an upgraded braking system.
Lastly, the cabin can be outfitted with a sport steering wheel, carbon fiber trim and a revised speedometer that goes up to 360 km/h (224 mph).

Press release:

C218 CLS63 V8 BITURBO BY VÄTH

The second generation of CLS-Class hides behind this name. It was first introduced to the public in Paris in 2010. This four-door coupé features improved performance, as well as correspondingly refined interior and exterior. This upgrade was made by a long-standing Bavaria-based VÄTH company from the town of Hösbach not far from Aschaffenburg.
A V63RS tuning kit features individually fine-tuned engine electronics and Vmax which increases the the capacity to 5.461 cm³ and the maximum torque is 484 kW or 660 HP, 960 Nm. This new tuning will delight you with acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and from 0 to 200 km/h in 12.0 seconds, as well as maximum speed of 325 km/h (don't worry you get four tires as a gift with the car!). The kit price, including optimized charge air cooler system and sports exhaust system consisting of stainless steel catalysts, middle and tail muffler systems costs € 12,800.
The suspension in CLS 63 AMG by VÄTH features the front axle lowering springs of 20 to 40 mm plus rear axle electronic adjustment, it will cost you € 980.00. In order to improve overall performance it also makes sense to optimize the brakes which will cost € 590.00 with flexible steel brake lines, Technical Supervision certificate and Castrol SRF racing brake fluid included. Another € 6,337.88 you would have to pay due to the forged 3 piece 9x20 inch wheels with 265/30ZR20 tires for the front axle or 10,5x20 inch with 305/25ZR20 tires for the rear axle.
Even a layman will notice that an airflow front spoiler (€ 1,490.00), a trunk-lip spoiler (€ 1,480.00) and a rear diffuser with fins and underfloor extension (€ 1,490.00).
Certainly the interior was also hasn't been untouched. VÄTH provided a car with a sports steering wheel in leather/leather design, also available with carbon or finewood applications upon request. For another € 1,450.00 the tachometer scale can be extended up to 360 km/h. And last but not least, for 3,300.00 € you can choose improved interior design in classy black carbon - high-precision manufacture and perfect fit are VÄTH hallmarks. Finally, it should be noted that the indicated prices include VAT.

Mercedes CLS C218 by Lorinser

German tuner Lorinser has released full details and more pictures on its tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz CLS C218.

For the aerodynamic package, the tuner adds its own front spoiler, wider wings, side skirts, rear skirt, rear lip and roof spoiler. The body kit is priced at €8,230.

Lorinser also offers a variety of engine tuning possibilities including for the CLS 350 CGI, which they can dial up to 322 PS (237 kW / 318 bhp) and 400 Nm (295 lb-ft) of torque. The V-max can also be bumped up to 265 km/h (165 mph) instead of the standard 250 km/h (155 mph).

The tuner also has in stock a stainless-steel sport exhaust system in a quad-piped configuration.

For the wheels are several rim/tire combinations in 19-inch and 20-inch dimensions.

New suspension springs also lower the CLS by 25 mm at each axle.

Mercedes CLS by MEC Design

MEC Design has unveiled a new styling package for the Mercedes CLS (W219).

Looking menacing in matte black, the model has an aggressive body kit with modified bumpers, a carbon fiber rear diffuser and a trunk-mounted spoiler. Other goodies include a suspension lowering module, a stainless steel sport exhaust system and 20-inch matte black alloy wheels.

No interior pictures were released, but the tuner says the cabin has custom floor mats and a sport steering wheel with carbon fiber accents.