RENNtech Widens Up Mercedes-Benz C63 AMG with New Aero Package

Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist RENNtech is back again, this time with a C63 AMG saloon wide bodykit that is said to enhance the car's aerodynamics, although we reckon most owners will buy it for the show.

Claimed to be inspired by Stuttgart's DTM racing cars, the full C74 aero package includes a carbon fiber rear deck lid spoiler, a rear diffuser package with distinctive exhaust tips, front and rear fender flares and wide body conversion kit that increases the overall rear track width to 74'' and allows the use of 11-inch wide wheels with 315-series tires.

The complete package costs $15,450, but RENNtech also offers C63 AMG owners the option of buying the components individually. More details on pricing and specs in the release below.

Press Release

C74 Full Package $15,450

Full high quality carbon fiber exterior aero package includes Rear Decklid Spoiler, Rear Diffuser, Rear Widebody Kit, Front Wide Body Kit and Front Splitter

OE quality and perfect fitment

All products designed, developed and engineered in house by RENNtech

74″ rear track width

DTM inspired package injects adrenaline into the C63 exterior styling with a wider stance and improved aerodynamics

C63 Aerodynamic Package $11,950

Exterior carbon fiber aero package includes all of the above listed components, but without the Front Widebody Kit

C63 Rear Decklid Spoiler $1,650

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss or matte)

Agressive design improves airflow and downforce on rear of vehicle

Easy installation, mounts with 3M double-sided tape

C63 Front Splitter $2,650

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Greatly enhances front fascia aesthetics while keeping a similar approach angle

Splitter was specifically designed to increase front end downforce while still allowing proper underbody airflow in order to function with our rear diffuser

No modifications or drilling required, installs with 3M double sided tape and four OEM underbody fastening points

C63 Rear Diffuser w/ Integrated exhaust tips $3,950

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Replaces the OE diffuser and exhaust tips

Utilizes same attachment locations as the OE diffuser

Aggressive/race inspired design improves air flow underneath the vehicle, increases rear downforce and functions as the companion component to our front splitter

Four CNC machined 3.5" exhaust tips and blow-through pipes included

Rear Widebody Kit $3,850

6 pc. fender flare package

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Brings rear track width to 74"

Fits up to 11" wide wheels and 315 series tire

DTM style design with integrated extractors

Front Widebody Kit $3,750

6 pc.fender flare package

Full high quality carbon fiber (gloss, or matte)

Compliments widened rear track width and improves steering characteristics

DTM style design with integrated extractors

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Mercedes-Benz Shows C63 AMG (Not-Much-of-a) Concept 358 in Sydney

After a two year absence from the Australian International Motor Show, Mercedes-Benz is returning to this year's edition of the event that takes place in Sydney from October 15th to 24th with a [supposedly] special C63 AMG. Called the Concept 358, the show car was co designed by Mercedes-Benz Australia and built by AMG.

The Stuttgart-based marque claims it's the only C63 AMG in the world to be painted in designo Pearl Orange paint from the AMG factory in Affalterbach. Bright orange paintwork aside, the Concept 358 features an AMG Performance Package Plus which lifts the 6.2-liter V8 engine's output from 336 kW (457-hp) to 358 kW (480-hp).

Other parts included in the Performance Package Plus are unique 19-inch multi spoke alloy wheels in black, KEYLESS-GO and extended designo leather appointments in the cabin.

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SPIED: 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Loses the Heavy Cladding

Last time we showed you spy photos of Mercedes-Benz's forthcoming 2012 M-Class and ML63 AMG SUVs [confusingly, Merc uses the 'M-Class' title for the series and the 'ML' prefix for the model designation], both models were covered in heavy plastic cladding.

In these latest scoop pics of the flagship ML63 AMG, the plastic armor is gone and replaced by black tape, providing us with a more revealing look at the car's styling. The new M-Class features a 'boxier' shape and is evidently more heavily sculpted than the current model. It also gets the more angular grille up front, found on all the latest Mercedes cars.

The AMG-prepped model seen here, features some unique styling details such as the specific bumper designs, side skirts, spoilers and larger alloy wheels.

Underneath the sheetmetal, the new M-Class' chassis is shared with the new Jeep Grand Cherokee and Dodge Durango models as one of the last legacies from the former Daimler-Chrysler partnerships.

Being an AMG model, this M-Class will no doubt feature several upgrades to the suspension, steering and braking systems, and most importantly, the German firm's newly developed 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine in place of the current SUV's naturally aspirated 6.2-liter unit.

We still don't know the output numbers on the ML63 AMG, but on other Mercedes models, the bi-turbocharged V8 kicks out 544-horsepower and 800Nm or 590lb ft in standard form, and 571HP and 900Nm or 663.8 lb-ft with an available performance pack upgrade.

Look for the new ML63 AMG to debut at a major international car show in 2011.

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