570HP Kicherer CL 60 Coupé Unveiled
By Christopher Jackson
October 6, 2008 10:05 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Tuners
Some might call Lake Constance-based Kicherer’s obsession with making Mercedes-Benz products go faster an unhealthy one. Of course, those people clearly fail to appreciate the pleasure that 900Nm of torque at one’s command can bring. Kicherer’s latest is the CL 60 Coupe, based on the Mercedes CL600 luxury coupe.
The twin-turbo V12 CL600 sits pretty at the top of the Mercedes two-door lineup, and Kicherer’s wizards have left the basic package alone. Under the skin, however, things are a bit more exciting. The V12’s power has been boosted from 517 to 570, with a corresponding increase in torque to 900Nm. A modified transmission control module and locking rear differential ensure that the additional power gets to the road in a relatively dignified fashion, and the chassis has been lowered by 25mm. The CL 60 Coupe also features unique 20-inch Kicherer RS-1 wheels. A body kit and carbon trim set the CL 60 apart from stock CL600s nicely.
More information can be found at Kicherer’s website, at www.kicherer.net.
Press Release (Click to expand)
One thing is for sure, a Mercedes CL is one of
the most comfortable and largest coupés on
the market. And those who will choose the CL
600 with V12 biturbo will even be able to take
pleasure in something like sports car characteristics
despite the giant’s opulent weight.
And should you care to provide the Super
Benz’s sheer luxury with an extra dose of dynamic
vitality, Kicherer has in stock what you are
looking for.
The specialists from Lake Constance have rede-
fined the CL with several new components –
and baptised it CL 60.
Among other things, this reinterpretation includes
a storming increase in performance
from 517 hp to 570 hp and an improved torque
resulting in 900 Nm.
Moreover, the vehicle has been provided with
a high-performance rear axle equipped with
a differential lock and a modified transmission
control module assuring that the excessive
powers will always be transformed into performance
a slightly racier characteristic now however,
will still offer the spoiled owner sufficient
amount of remaining comfort.
The exterior has been blessed with modifications
as well. Here, altered
front and a rear apron meet a handful highend
carbon components by Kicherer.
front, the latter consist of special
the bumper and a modified front
side, they consist of mirror shells
precious material mentioned before,
the rear, we find an impressive diffuser
by a four-pass sports exhaust system.
The interior will delight the owner
luxuries as well, since here he will opulent
combination of finest leather carbon
intarsia.
For all these reasons and more, the
60 is, without any doubt, the most
realisation of a dynamic luxury
time. Appearance and performance
together in perfect harmony.
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Denny Crane, legal genius
@saleen: go back to the seaworld :P
BTW: Am I the only one to see that on Kircherer is the CL65 brakes! Those double brake pads on one disc
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