The new 2012 Famous Parts Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Black Edition Wide Body Kit, yes that is a mouthful, comes with a total visual enhancement upgrade for the enthusiasts of this popular German coupe.
The young German tuning company developed its own body kit to convert the classic coupe into an aggressive looking sports car.
Specifications
| Vehicle Type: Super Sport Coupe | Est. Market Price: NA |
| Fuel Tank Capacity: 23.8 gallons (90 l) | MPG: NA |
| Length: 201 in. (510.5 cm) | Wheelbase: 116.3 in. (295.4 cm) |
| Height: 55.8 in. (141.7 cm) | Width: NA |
| Luggage Capacity: 13.5 cu ft | Maximum Seating: 4 |
| Engine: 6.2 Liter V8 | Horsepower: 610 HP |
Engine
The basis for the re-tune was a 2009 CL63 AMG, it was powered by a 6.2 liter V8 engine that had 518 horsepower, improved this time to produce 610 horsepower.
Performance
The wide body kit by Famous Parts offer enhancements aimed to improve aerodynamics. Due to the reduced distance between the ground and front bumper, the downforce of this CL63 is significantly increased offering better traction. The wider tires contribute better steering control.
Exterior
The kit focuses on widening the CL63 by adding larger side skirts and changing the front and rear bumpers. The additional venting grills were added to the front bumper, while the rear was enhanced with the aid of an enlarged rear side wall.
The hood has also been replaced to offer more room for tuning the engine. The enhancements are blended seamlessly by the use of frozen grey metallic matt champagne on the foil.
The body kit by Famous Parts adds to more than just visual enhancement. Ride and handling are obvious results by the addition of wide tires that increases the downforce. At the same time, the coupe exudes a sporty look because of the widening of aprons in the front and rear.
