German Car Scene

Month: January 2013

  • Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG by RENNtech and ADV.1 Wheels

    Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG by RENNtech and ADV.1 Wheels
    Aftermarket specialist ADV.1 Wheels has released these images of its latest Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG project with RENNtech.

    Needing very little assistance in the aesthetics department, ADV.1 fitted a set of its 2013 Track Spec 10.0 SL Series rims. Featuring brushed gunmetal centres with single tint brushed gunmetal outers, the wheels measure 9 and 11 x 20-inches and come wrapped in 235/35 and 295/30 Michelin rubber.

    Finally, the guys over at RENNtech provided a pre-production aero package for the four-door Coupe. Constructed from clear-coated carbon fibre, the pieces, which include a three-piece front splitter, boot lid spoiler and diffuser, will become available to buy later this month.
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  • Audi RS 5 Coupe review by The Smoking Tire

    Audi RS 5 Coupe
    Owner of possibly the coolest beard on the internetwork (except, perhaps, for this guy), The Smoking Tire’s Matt Farah takes Audi’s 331 kW (450 hp) RS 5 Coupe for a blast up and down one of California’s most famous roads: the ‘Snake’ on Mulholland Highway. So, does the RS 5 have the chops to take on BMW’s M3 and the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG? And which would you choose?
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  • BMW M3 RS by RS Racing Team

    RS Racing Team BMW M3 RS
    Viernheim-based motorsport specialist RS Racing Team has developed a program for the current BMW M3 (E90 or E92), that turns it into even more of a street legal track car.

    The M3 RS package sees the interior stripped out and fitted with a pair of racing bucket seats, six-point harnesses, carbon fibre door panels, a fire extinguisher and a Wiechers Sport welded-in, DMSB-certified rollcage. A set of 10 x 19-inch forged ATS Superlight wheels also contribute to the car’s 190 kg weight loss.

    Under the hood, remapping of the ECU software sees output from the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre V8 engine rise from 309 kW (414 hp) and 400 Nm of torque to 331 kW (450 hp) and 431 Nm. Those changes mean 100 km/h appears in 4.6 seconds and 200 km/h in 14.7s, while the deactivation of the V-Max results in a 299 km/h (186 mph) top speed.

    Chassis upgrades include a Bilstein B16 PSS10 coilover kit developed jointly with the company, which features 10 point damping and rebound adjustability, while the brakes gain racing pads, steel lines and optimized cooling ducts. A carbon fibre rear wing also adds to the car’s track credentials.

    RS Racing Team can supply complete vehicles to customers, with prices ranging from €80,000 and €110,000 – depending on specification. Driver tuition can also be provided.
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  • Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe by Expression Motorsport

    Expression Motorsport Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe
    Werbomont-based styling specialist Expression Motorsport has developed a program for the Mercedes-Benz C 63 AMG Coupe, which it says is inspired by the current C-Coupe DTM racer.

    The aero package comprises of a replacement front bumper with larger intakes, LED indicators, foglights and a carbon fibre front spoiler, fender flares, side skirts, a trunk lid spoiler and rear bumper with carbon diffuser section. A pair of larger hood vents are also included, but not pictured.
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  • Chris Harris drives the Singer 911

    Singer 911
    Following on from last week’s teaser here’s the new DRIVE video, which sees Chris Harris behind the wheel of a stunning Singer 911 for his first review of 2013.

    First, the Brit made his way over to Singer’s factory in California to see how the Cosworth-engined, carbon fibre-bodied reimagined vehicles are constructed, before being handed the keys to the 350 hp work of art.

    If you’re interested in owning one, pricing starts way above $300,000 and goes beyond the $500,000 mark.
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  • Audi SQ5 TDI by B&B Automobiltechnik

    B&B Audi SQ5 TDI
    Birlenbach-based tuninghouse B&B Automobiltechnik has applied its upgrade to Audi’s SQ5 TDI model, taking it’s output beyond the recently revealed 3.0 TFSI version.

    Already developing a healthy 230 kW (313 hp) and 650 Nm of torque in factory form, Stage 1 costs € 1,498 and involves a remapped ECU and mild boost increase to 0.15 bar which yields 254 kW (340 hp) and 720 Nm from the 3.0 BiTDI. Stage 2 sees more boost, resulting in 272 kW (365 hp) and 750 Nm, for € 1,698. The third program, priced at € 4,950, includes high performance injectors and an uprated air intake and intercooler, making 295 kW (395 hp) and 800 Nm. For € 1,950, the stainless steel exhaust system adds around 4 kW (5 hp). Those changes see 100 km/h appear in 4.7 seconds (series 5.2s), 200 km/h in 19.4 s (22.5s), while the limited top speed climbs from 250 km/h to 270 km/h.

    Chassis upgrades begins with a -25 mm spring kit for €398 or adjustable coilover option for €1,698, followed by a six-piston brake system starting at €4,995. A range of alloy wheels up to 22-inch diameter can also be specified, along with the company’s 15-piece aero package and tailpipes.
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