Kicherer Unveils Mercedes-Benz SLS 63 AMG Supersport with 610HP

In Jeremy Clarkson's latest special, The Italian Job, the Top Gear host said that his new favorite car in the world is the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG. While we’re not sure if he would like a souped up version of the German supercar, fact is more and more tuners are turning their attention towards the Stuttgart's Gullwing model. Less than a week after Brabus unveiled the SLS Widestar, another German tuner, Kicherer, took the wraps off its take on the SLS.

Exterior appointments on Kicherer's SLS 63 Supersport are relatively discrete and comprise of carbon fiber front spoiler lip and rear diffuser, stainless steel pipe covers and a set of Kicherer RS-1 multi-part forged wheels. There’s no information about the size of the alloys – though they do appear to be at least 19-inch in diameter. Kicherer only mentions that the rims are “hand-made”. Interior modifications have also been kept to a minimum with a few carbon fiber decorative parts.

The SLS AMG's suspension has received an upgrade as Kicherer partnered up with suspension specialist KW Automotive to create a lift up system, which raises ride height by 30 millimeters at the push of a button. This means that high curbs or poorly designed parking garages don’t represent a threat anymore. According to the Germans, the new suspension also improves handling, without making the car uncomfortable.

Last but not least, the V8 engine went through a performance optimization and now delivers 610 hp and 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) of torque. Full specs and pricing haven’t been released yet.

By Csaba Daradics

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Kicherer Blacks Out and Pumps Up Mercedes SLS AMG Gullwing

This here is the Mercedes SLS AMG Black Edition by German tuning firm Kicherer. The modified Gullwing model gets a full body matte black foil wrap combined with some glossy details such as the center-section of the hood and the new front and rear aprons. The German tuner also puts on a set of 20-inch blacked-out rims with a polished lip.

Performance modifications include a recalibrated ECU and a custom sport exhaust system that help increase the front/mid mounted 6.3-liter V8's output from 571HP to 620HP, as well as an adjustable sports suspension.

Via: WFC / Source: Kicherer

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Kicherer Tunes the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Just as the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class starts arriving in many European markets, German tuning house Kicherer has released a new performance package for the executive saloon. Visually, Kicherer upgrades the E-Class with a bodykit that includes carbon fiber front and rear bumper lip spoilers, exterior mirror covers and boot spoiler, side skirts and a rear diffuser that incorporates a new set of rectangular-shape tailpipes. The car's looks are rounded off with new 20-inch forged wheels.

Kicherer also offers many interior upgrades as well as an engine kit for the top-of-the line E500 that boosts the V8's output from 388 to 430HP. There's also a lowering kit and a mechanical limited slip differential.

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Kicherer Mercedes-Benz C 320CDi 4-Matic Estate

German tuning firm has Kicherer has presented its latest creation based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class Estate and in particular on the 320 CDI 4 Matic model, On the outside, Kicherer added an AMG bodykit which is further enhanced by the lowered suspension and the new 19-inch RS-1 alloy wheels wrapped around in performance tires. Inside the Germans added a new speedometer, a leather/wood steering wheel and a two-tone leather trim that also covers the dashboard. -Continued

Under the hood, Kicherer performed a series of upgrades on the 3.0-liter V6 turbo diesel engine which now develops an output of 265 HP and 600Nm of torque, up from 224 HP and 510Nm respectively. According to Kicherer, the tuned C 320CDi 4-Matic Estate can now go from standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 6.7 seconds.

Via: Worldcarfans , Source: Kicherer

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Kicherer Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG with 580HP

Even the mighty Mercedes-Bezn SL63 AMG can’t escape from the horsepower-possessed German tuning firms. Thanks to a series of modifications that include a new sport exhaust system, Kicherer has managed to boost the SL63 AMG’s naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 engine output by 35 HP to a total of 560 HP while torque is also increased to 670Nm (494lb-ft). The 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint now comes in 4.3 seconds or 0.4 sec faster than the standard SL63 AMG, while the roadster’s top speed is electronically limited to 320 km/h or 199 mph. -Continued

To match the SL63 AMG’s performance, Kicherer has developed a new bodykit with carbon fiber accessories than include a front apron, a rear diffuser that houses a new set of exhaust tailpipes and mirror caps. To complete the looks the German tuning firm offers a set of 20-inch RS-1 aluminium wheels.

Via: Worldcarfans

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Kicherer Audi R8

We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again; we don’t favor tuning solutions for sport models like the R8. Even if Kicherer’s package doesn’t include any mechanical fiddling as it concentrates on the cars handling and appearance, the end result is what we’d call, “Kitsch…erer”. Copmared to the stock version, Kicherer has added a new front spoiler that promises to reduce lift on the front axle by 15%, a new rear spoiler, 20-inch alloy rims and a set of H&R springs that lower the R8’s ground clearance by up to 15mm up front and by 30mm at the rear axle. -Continued after the jump

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