|
Price |
|
€125,820 |
Production |
|
-- |
|
Engine |
4
liter diesel V8 |
Weight |
-- |
|
Aspiration |
twin
turbochargers |
Torque |
664
lb-ft |
|
HP |
360
hp |
HP/Weight |
-- |
|
HP/Liter |
90
hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
-- |
|
0-62 mph |
-- |
Top Speed |
174
mph (electronically limited) |
(from Kicherer Press
Release) KICHERER boosts the Diesel SUV
A SUV, and particularly one which is driven by a diesel engine, is
not quite a lazy car. Mercedes tuner KICHERER shows how the Mercedes
GL 420 CDI learns to fly in its recent reincarnation named KICHERER
GL 42 Black Line.
The KICHERER GL draws
its extended force resources from a modified engine control unit
wrenching 360hp and a torque of 900Nm from the V8 engine. To make
sure that this excess in performance may be properly enjoyed, the
electronic Vmax limit has been raised to 280km/h. The suspension is
electronically adjusted and comes up with a much sportier
characteristic curve preventing the SUV from loosing its temper. The
accelerator pedal’s response behaviour, too, has been electronically
optimised in order to make sure that the engine will release its
performance more spontaneously. These technical modifications are
brought to perfection by a two-pass sports exhaust system. To
illustrate the increased motor activity visually, the KICHERER GL
has been provided with an off-road package comprising, among other
things, running boards, larger fenders, a new grille and a roof-edge
spoiler as well as numerous black body trims. A complete special
edition 21“ wheelset with wide-base tyres is the cherry on top.
Inside the car, KICHERER drivers will enjoy a sports steering wheel,
trim parts made of genuine carbon as well as a complete leather
equipment covering even the roof interior and many other elements.
All tuning components are sold singly or are already integrated in a
complete vehicle. The test car price of the GL 42 Black Line is
125,820 Euros.
