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Mercedes Benz SL63 Kicherer Evo upgrades to RS spec

 
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Kicherer has upgraded the 6.2L V8 engine to the tune of 560hp (425kW) and 495lb-ft (670Nm) of torque

Kicherer has upgraded the 6.2L V8 engine to the tune of 560hp (425kW) and 495lb-ft (670Nm) of torque

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Straight out of the box the Mercedes Benz SL63 AMG is already one of the sportiest models in the luxury carmaker’s lineup, but the car’s heady 525hp (392kW) output was never going to satisfy the guys at German tuner Kicherer. Applying lessons learned from its previous K60 Evo, the tuner has upgraded the 6.2L V8 engine to the tune of 560hp (425kW) and 495lb-ft (670Nm) of torque, lifting performance of the SL63 into supercar territory.

The added performance sees Kicherer's latest SL60 Evo do the 0-100km/h sprint in just 4.3 seconds (0.3 seconds faster than the standard SL63), with 200km/h passing in 14.2 seconds and momentum finally succumbing at an electronically controlled top speed of 320km/h.

A fully integrated aerodynamic package gives off a menacing appearance, while being completely functional, and can be adapted to all current SL models. All additions are available in high-quality carbon-fiber, including the unique front apron that reduces lift on the front axle and allows for improved cooling of the engine. The wheels are ultra-light 20in RS-1 aluminum alloys.

Up back sits a new rear diffuser housing sports exhaust tailpipes, shaded rear lights and a unique boot lid. Inside, Kicherer added an F1-style steering wheel with carbon gearshift paddles, additional instruments and extra carbon trim.

Pricing for the package starts at €21,765 (approximately $32,175 ) plus a Mercedes SL.
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Comments (7)

  1. By nigel Posted: 8/25/2008 10:36am PDT

    fu c k cool!~
     
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  2. By DiecastHobbyUSA.com Posted: 8/25/2008 1:00pm PDT

    Wow! That kit is so mean!
     
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  3. By SteveSteve Posted: 8/25/2008 1:53pm PDT

    "my SL was looking like the Batmobile..."
     
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  4. By lexlife Posted: 9/4/2008 2:53pm PDT

    Nice....very, very nice!
     
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  5. ma_Teeee avatar Teeee Posted: 4/30/2009 8:15pm PDT

    booorrring
     
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  6. ma_HECTOR avatar HECTOR Posted: 5/1/2009 5:00pm PDT

    It's so laughable. MB makes another design **** up with those *eyelids* on the front lights. And these guys just cover them with a piece of black plastic.

    It says two things: MB was, once again, both underachieving and insulting in their design and it also says that this tuner has the imagination of a wombat.
     
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  7. By  game Posted: 11/25/2009 2:15am PST

    This is a Mercedes Benz I wouldn't mind owning. Aside from all the flashing lights, that is.... and 7 spd automatic gear box.
     
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