VÄTH Turns up the Wick on the Mercedes-Benz CL500 Coupe

The Mercedes-Benz CL500 [C216] coupe is the latest car to drop into the hands of German tuning firm VÄTH. The company starts by squeezing more power out of the 5.5-liter V8 engine through the use of sport camshafts, custom stainless steel sport catalysts and air filters. Output is lifted from 388HP to 460HP and 600Nm, while VÄTH also removes the speed limiter allowing the modified CL500 to reach a top speed of 290km/h or 180mph. Read more »

Vath Tunes Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate to 580HP

When the standard Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Estate (that's the W211) ain't doing it the trick for you, that's where tuning companies like Vath step in. The German firm has unveiled a new tuning package for the uber-sports wagon that increases power and gives the soon-to-be replaced E63 AMG Estate a more aggressive look.

Engine tweaks under the hood pump the 6.3-liter V8's output from 514 horsepower and 630Nm to 580 horsepower and 770Nm or 568 lb-ft while the removal of the electronic speed limiter allows the sporty Estate to hover over 300km/h or 187mph.

A high-performance brake system with 6-piston calipers, lowered air suspension by 35mm and new 20-inch alloy wheels shod in 245 rubber in the front and 285 at the back complete the list of mechanical mods.

Vath also developed a new carbon fiber front lip spoiler that promises to add about 9kg or 20 pounds of pressure on the front axle along with a specific rear diffuser at the back.

For the E63 AMG Estate's interior, the German tuning specialist offers a variety of carbon fiber accessories and Alcantara trim for the roof.

VÄTH Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG

VÄTH Automobiltechnik, car tuner from Germany, has unveiled its tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG.

The VÄTH Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG produces 745 hp and 1,150 Nm of maximum torque thanks to the reprogrammed engine electronics, inlet optimization with an air collector, an enhanced engine and gear cooling system, a first-grade boosting system and new exhaust system with 76 mm diameter pipe equipped with high-grade steel cats.

With the upgrades above, the VÄTH CL 65 AMG sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4 seconds with the maximum speed of 340 km/h. The engine tuning including installation and optimization cost €36,890.



The CL 65 AMG stands on 20-inch alloy wheels (€7,378) wrapped with 255/35R20 or 295/30R20 Vredestein tires allowing speed up to 270 km/h.

The braking system has been upgraded with 6 piston fixed callipers and 405 mm discs. The price for the braking system including steel flex tubes and racing brake fluid is €8,082. The suspension system meanwhile has been upgraded with airmatic lowering suspension system (€1,952) that lowers the car by 40 mm (1.5”).

The VÄTH aero kit for the Mercedes-Benz CL 65 AMG features a carbon front lip (€1,536), a rear end carbon fins (€1,012) and a rear trunk and a roof spoiler (€295 or €345).

VATH V63RS Mercedes Benz C63 AMG Estate

Vath's new performance package for Mercedes Benz C63 AMG. A series of engine tweaks pump the output of the 6.3-liter V8 engine from the factory 457HP and 600Nm to 585HP and 690Nm of torque. No word on how fast the V63RS sprints from zero to 100km/h (62mph) but the German tuning house does reveal that the modified Estate now reaches a top speed of 325km/h or 202mph.

VATH Mercedes C63 AMG Estate - Carscoop A new limited slip differential with a 60 percent locking rate, a sport suspension and a high-performance brake system and 20-inch alloy wheels shod in 245/30 tires up front and 285/25 at the back complete the list of performance mods.

The V63RS also features a new hood, front apron and a rear diffuser all made out of lightweight carbon fiber. Buyers can also upgrade the C63 AMG Estate's interior with an array of accessories including carbon-fiber trim, a high-end audio system and a DVD/TV unit.