Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG by RENNtech and ADV.1

Posted 1st May, 2013 in Mercedes-Benz | Leave a comment

Aftermarket specialist ADV.1 Wheels has released these images of a Mercedes-Benz E 55 AMG Estate, built collaboratively with RENNtech.

Powering the high-speed wagon is a custom-built 5.4-litre supercharged engine, which features upgraded pistons and connecting rods for higher boost, ported and polished heads, SLR camshafts, remapped ECU software, a full stainless steel exhaust system with 200 cell cats, carbon fibre airbox with 82 mm throttle body and uprated intercooling.

Those modifications see output climb from 350 kW (469 hp) and 699 Nm of torque to 492 kW (660 hp) and 1003 Nm. Additional features include a transmission upgrade, lowering module and performance brake kit comprising of 15.2 and 14.2-inch two-piece discs. Completing the changes are a set of ADV.1 ADV08 Track Spec wheels, which measure 9 and 10.5 x 20-inches and feature brushed centres with polished lips.