Kicherer E-Class Details and Photos Released

Kicherer E-Class W212

Tuning package includes 20-inch forged aluminum wheels by Kicherer and carbon fiber aerodynamic paneling

By Alex Ricciuti
September 9, 2009 6:28 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Tuners

German tuner Kicherer has released some photos and more details on its tuning package for the Mercedes E-Class W212 but performance numbers are still to be made available.

Using an E-Class outfitted with an AMG sports package, the vehicle features the tuner's very own in-house manufactured 20-inch aluminum wheels - forged in three parts. Constructed of carbon fiber the body aerodynamics include a new front spoiler, rear spoiler, rear skirt and mirror covers.

Kicherer suggests there will also be a lowering of the suspension as part of the performance tuning. A sport exhaust system with those very visible split twin pipes sitting under the rear bumper will likely help boost performance too.

Engine tuning will include improvement of the electronic management by means of Kicherer's PowerConverter technology which allows for a faster and more sensitive response from the engine during acceleration.

We await further performance and pricing details from the German tuner.

Source: Kicherer

Press Release (Click to expand)

Kicherer E-Class: Elegant and sporty

Kicherer has recently brought out onto the market its first complete tuning package for the new E-Class thus making the limousine from Schwabenland even more sporty and exclusive.

Based on the new E-Classe with the AMG-package Kicherer has upgraded the limousine with its own three-part forged 20 inch aluminium rims. These are in addition to a suspension with recognisable sports lines. The new sports exhaust system with two powerful end pipes to the right and left makes its mark on the scene both optically and acoustically.

A new front spoiler made of carbon, a mirror cover also made of carbon as well as a rear skirt and small rear spoiler (naturally also made of carbonfibre) ensure a clear presence.

Kicherer has upgraded the interior of the Mercedes E-Classe with a sports steering wheel, numerous visual carbon applications as well as leather coverings for the doors and dashboard.

Performance improvements are available for nearly all petrol and diesel engines. In addition the dynamics of the E-Class can be improved without improving its performance. To do this Kicherer has developed additional electronics which they have called the PowerConverter. This ensures that the driver‘s commands to the accelerator are transmitted to the engine without delay. The vehicle thus reacts with more ‚bite‘ even without any increased performance.