Ugliness in a new shape - A.R.T. GTR374 Mercedes-Benz CLS350
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Ugliness in a new shape - A.R.T. GTR374 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 -
08-24-2007, 08:44 AM
German tuning firm A.R.T. has added a new model to their modified Mercedes CLS range with the introduction of the new CLS350 derived GTR374. Styled along the lines of a DTM racer, the new GTR374 gets broadened fenders and side-skirts, widened doors and rear side panels with integrated air inlets located in front of the rear wheels. Improve downforce is an A.R.T. front spoiler, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and a small lip spoiler jutting off the trunk.
To match the go-fast looks, the tuners added an AK35 supercharger kit to the 3.5L V6, upgraded the engine’s electronics and removed the car’s top-speed limiter. The final addition is a set of four double-walled tailpipes and a high-flow stainless steel exhaust and cat-converter. Peak output now stands at 374hp (279kW) and 510Nm (376ft-lb) of torque.
Handling and dynamics is improved thanks to the 70mm wider track up front and even wider 80mm track in the back. A suspension lowering kit sees the modified CLS ride up to 40mm lower than standard, and is accompanied by a set of three-piece 20in wheels finished in ‘Nano’ black satin.
Re: Ugliness in a new shape - A.R.T. GTR374 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 -
08-24-2007, 09:07 AM
It could get worse. I don't remember the name of the company or the kit, but it has the grill extended all the way to the ground.
The thing i can't figure out is why would anyone bothered to supercharged their CLS350 when they can simply drop in the 5.5 V8 with more power and torque.
Re: Ugliness in a new shape - A.R.T. GTR374 Mercedes-Benz CLS350 -
08-24-2007, 06:19 PM
It has the fast looks but unfortunatly not the performance to match it.
Imagine yourself at the traffic light where you're going to race this car against a stock CLS500/E500/S500 or an Audi S3 or a VW R32.
The expectations.....the disappointment......
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