The tuners from VATH have unveiled today their Mercedes SLK AMG program which offers more power and new looks to the German sportscar. The VATH Mercedes SLK AMG is powered by an increased capacity 5.8-liter engine with a compressor that develops 565 hp and 770 Nm of torque. To get the extra horses, the VATH Mercedes SLK AMG also comes with sport pistons and distribution shafts, a new exhaust manifold, steel catalysts, new exhaust silencers, polished cylinder heads, a sports air filter and a long-stroke crankshaft. The VATH Mercedes SLK AMG also feature a re-programmed ECU that works together with the other components to take the car to a top speed of 310 km/h. The VATH Mercedes SLK AMG price for the power upgrade is 30,785 Euro.
The VATH Mercedes SLK AMG program also includes 19 inch rims, a custom-made threaded sports chassis and a high-performance brake system.
The VATH Mercedes SLK AMG aerodynamics kit includes carbon front spoiler lips and a carbon diffuser.
VATH Press Release:
Understatement cannot be qualified as one of the advantageous features of VÄTH V58. This is
considered to be the same as with SLK AMG R171. Not only the outside appearance of VÄTH V58 cannot be ignored, but also the SLK performance cannot be recognized under the motor hood. A high-performance 565 hp and 770 Nm engine is running in the motor compartment. The increase in performance and thus engine upgrading is achieved by cylinder capacity improvement by 5.8 liters combined with a compressor. These upgrades include sports pistons, sports distribution shafts, exhaust manifolds, catalysts of high-grade steel, sports exhaust silencers, polished cylinder heads, a sports air filter and a long-stroke crankshaft.
Together with fine adjustment of electronics, this is enough to launch the cabriolet with a speed of 310 km/h. The cost of such performance improvement amounts to 30,785 Euro including installation works and technical inspection fees.
Optionally, the VÄTH tuning company supplies a locking differential for 5,224 Euro and its home-produced and patented fuel cooler for 2,070 Euro.
19-incher wheels guarantee an impressive appearance with mirror polished rim wells of high-grade steel. They are available off-the-shelf in silver, black or the car color at your choice. High durability tyres with the front size of 235/35 and 275/30 at the back axle ensure excellent contact with the road.
Custom-made threaded sports chassis (3,677 Euro including installation works and wheel alignment) draws the car nearer to the road surface – from 20 to 65 mm (user adjustable).
To improve stoppage characteristics, VÄTH provides high-performance brake system (6,009 Euro including installation works and technical inspection fees). Six-piston saddles with 378-millimeter brake disks are provided at the front.
What is more, VÄTH has made SLK more streamlined thanks to carbon components. The aerodynamic package includes carbon front spoiler lips (1,404 Euro), varnished in black here, and a rear diffuser (1,952 Euro) with visible carbon Finns and prolongation of the underside.
Interior package (2,975 Euro) consists of climate control system, ashtray protective coating, gear shift gate, gear knob, light-reflecting door coatings and left/right seat position control coverings.
To be in harmony with the car’s interior climate, VÄTH offers sports steering wheel, if desired, with leather, carbon or fine wood trimming for 1,416 Euro.
