AI Design Mercedes CLS 55
Posted on 5th November, 2006 by Warren M
Filed in Mercedes | 11 Comments
AI Design have created this custom 2006 Mercedes CLS 55 for DC Shoes Co-Founder, Ken Block.
AI Design began by upgrading the heart of the CLS 55 using Brabus K8 engine tuning components yielding 575 bhp. The CLS 55 breathes easily through Brabus twin-tip sport exhausts that peek out from behind a tailor-made Brabus rear bumper diffuser.
Handling has been dramatically enhanced thanks to a Brabus electronic suspension lowering module, combined with Michelin Pilot Sport 2 tyres wrapped around Radenergie R10 20-inch wheels.
Brembo 8-piston racing brake calipers mate to 15-inch discs up front, while 4-piston calipers and 13.6-inch discs have been fitted behind the rear wheels.
The exterior appearance of Block’s CLS 55 is a departure from tradition within any segment of the custom car scene - a matte black finish has been applied to all body panels, and in contrast, the chrome trim has been finished in a glossy piano black, giving the sleek saloon an almost menacing appearance. Tail and side marker lamps have all been tinted.
The front bumper, carbon fibre grill, vented bonnet (used to keep the tweaked power-plant cool), side skirt panels, and boot lid spoiler are all from Brabus.
“I truly enjoyed working with AI Design. Their quality craftsmanship and attention to detail is far beyond the work done for me by other shops,†stated Mr. Block at the completion of the project.
[Source: AI Design]
1. 6th November, 2006 at 17:57 by wullielovesaudis
sheer class.
black cls’s are awesome as it is, but to make it matte, wow!! looks super sexy.
2. 6th November, 2006 at 22:13 by Dan Pookey
Pure evil. I wonder if Satan has put an order in for one yet?
3. 8th November, 2006 at 05:17 by luxvelocity
this cls55 is the nicest I have seen , i love how the red shows out through the hood on car! evil car!
4. 10th November, 2006 at 23:11 by ANTHONY RAMSAY
A VERY EXTRAORDINARY CAR FROM MERCEDES-BENZ….UNPARALLEL.
JAMAMAICAN GUY
5. 10th November, 2006 at 23:13 by ANTHONY RAMSAY
MERCEDES-BENZ MUST BE UNBEATABLE IN ALL CATEGORIES…
JAMAICAN GUY
6. 15th June, 2007 at 04:20 by Evo
All Benzos are sick but the CLS55 wow no questions about this one especially with its devilish look what else does Mercedes have in stock for people.
7. 22nd June, 2007 at 04:53 by Stephan Stemmett
This CLS is one of the best looking ones that i have ever seen. Mercedez benz has just got that one thing that the other cars do not have class and style.
8. 7th September, 2007 at 17:14 by clement
remember God said “if your right caused to sin pluck it out”. well this CLS has done my eyes. am scared of looking at this immargingable pice of design what a DEVIL.
9. 2nd October, 2007 at 12:20 by nick
It is just unbelievable what the designers have done with this car. They have found a intoxicatingly good blend of muscle and style while still keeping a certain resemblance to the original car shape. The matte black finish and the black alloys really work well together.
10. 9th November, 2007 at 10:34 by CAETANO
MAGNIFICS !!!!
11. 16th January, 2008 at 11:42 by TRAK
I’m wet in my pants!!