Piecha Accurian RS based on 2012 Mercedes SLK (R172)

 Piecha Accurian RS based on 2012 Mercedes SLK (R172)
Piecha Accurian RS based on Mercedes SLK R171, 1280, 10.05.2011

Minor tweaks, modest results

Piecha Design has released one of the first styling packages for the new third-generation 2012 Mercedes SLK (R172).

Dubbed the Accurian RS, the package features a front lip spoiler and extended side skirts with optional LED lighting units. Out back, there's a revised rear apron, a new diffuser, a trunk-mounted spoiler and a four-tailpipe sport exhaust system. Other goodies include 19-inch alloy wheels and lowering springs which reduce the ride height by 25mm.

Last but not least, the tuner also offers a roof lowering module which enables the hardtop to be operated at speeds up to 60 km/h (37 mph).

Source: Piecha Design

PIECHA Design Mercedes-Benz R172 Accurian RS

World premiere: New SLK "Piecha Accurian RS"

He is undoubtedly the absolute star of the new outdoor season. The new, third generation of the legendary SLK was long expected and is now available at Mercedes-Benz distributors, precisely to the beginning of the summer.

Obviously, it was a question of honour for the PIECHA Design specialists to develop as one of the first ones an entire styling and tuning programme for the new SLK R172. And thus, they present the "Accurian RS", a sporty, elegant interpretation of the Stuttgart-based roadster. Piecha gives the new, more defined front of the SLK an Accurian RS front spoiler lip with lateral grids. The lip can be combined with a cover, which turns the grid into a three-part piece and further emphasises the LED daytime running lights on the right and left side. For a quieter airflow around the lateral body of the new SLK, PIECHA Design installed a set of Accurian RS side skirt covers. The covers are bonded easily and positively on the original side skirts. Furthermore, the opposed installed grids provide for a more prominent design. For all R172 models, no matter whether with the side skirts, the AMG or also the Accurian RS sills, PIECHA Design offers per side four LED recessed spotlights each.

The rear end has a considerable sportier appearance thanks to the Accurian RS rear diffuser, which is available in a small and large version. The diffusor, which runs up to the subfloor, not only provides for additional output at the rear axle, but also frames the QUADRO 4-tube mufflers in perfection. In both versions, the serial rear apron has to be slightly reworked. Moreover, a diffusor application is available for the AMG styling rear apron. The Accurian RS aerodynamic programme is completed by a classical rear spoiler lip, which has a simple adhesive fixation. Another world premiere are the PIECHA MP1 monobloc high-tech rims, which perfectly match the modern and sporty, elegant design language of the Accurian RS with its newly interpreted turbine design. In the front in 8.5x19 ET25 with 225/35 R19 and in the back in optional 9.5 or 10.5x19 with 255 or 275/30 R19, the MP1 monobloc wheel provides in connection with 25 mm lowering springs for a perfect wedge shape.

Finally, the Mercedes specialists from Rottweiler offer practical comfort top control, which allows for an opening and closing of the top via the serial key up to a speed of 60 km/h.

All additional information including price and delivery information are available at: www.piecha.com

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 bradjan470 bradjan470
dont know if i like the back, looks so conventional
May 10, 2011 11:15 pm
 Emmalex Emmalex
My fantasy for mercedes rides never ends.
May 11, 2011 1:13 am
 D12NAB D12NAB
it's a massive improvement on the standard SLK, there was just something missing and this helps massively in my eyes, but those sideskirts aren't the best - don't like the giant ducts towards the back of them.
May 11, 2011 1:20 am
 GRAVE GRAVE
Even the taillights look like LS460 but still the car looks nice. The package are nice but for the styling i'm waiting for Carlsson to get their hands on this car, and waiting for Brabus to throw their massive V8 in it.
May 11, 2011 4:24 am
 benzboy benzboy
as styling kits go, this is not offensive as many are. I still think rather than going this way, I will wait to see what AMG does to the SLK 63 , cause why not get the style and the horsepower for a better price and manufacturer reliability.
May 12, 2011 12:59 am