A_R_T Tuning CLS GTR
03-27-2006 | 01:48 PM
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From: SacTown n CowTown
A_R_T Tuning CLS GTR
taken from AllCarNews.com
The developers from ART in Nuremberg, Germany succeeded in launching the GTR into the segment of top-class sports cars. Comprehensive, tightly focussed upgrades transformed the basis CLS55/63 AMG into a meaty sports tool with brilliant performance. At the same time its appearance displays an air of diplomatic elegance, without drifting into the harsh design lines of its class competitors.
A shift into a higher level for the 4-door CLS coupé from Mercedes-Benz concerning performance, exterior and interior. During the “Middle East Motor Show” Dubai in December
2005 the refined sports vehicle had its first introduction to the public. Next official introduction step will be the “Special Import Car Show” in Tokyo April 2006. Customers in Europe are able to order it from April 2006 onwards with the following technical details and equipment options:
Engine and exhaust system
The GTR is up to now available in two different motor performance versions. Basis CLS55 AMG Compressor with 350kW/476hp @ 6.100 U/min, torque 700Nm
* GTR 560: performance increase to 560hp/790Nm, 0-100km/h in 4,4s
* GTR 620 (export version): performance increase to 620hp/890Nm, 0-100km/h in 4,0s
For the shortly appearing version CLS63 AMG is the performance upgrade in development process Sport exhaust system made of stainless steel with metal catalytic converters and 4 double-walled 100mm end pipes
Wheels and suspension
* 4 link front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension with a track widening of front/rear 70 and 80mm, an electronically adjusted and lowered, height adjustable
* Semi-active air suspension with torsion bar stabilizer
* Tires front 255/30ZR20 rear 305/25ZR20
* Wheels front 9,5J x20 3-piece, type ARTstar2 rear 10,5J x20 3-piece, type ARTstar2
* Wheel stars on request painted in the color of the GTR
Body
* Wider body with especially developed front wings, wider sills, door applications on the rear doors as well as wider rear wings
* Front spoiler bumper with double lip and additional double light system
* Additional carbon fibre front spoiler lip
* Lamella grill without MB star
* Rear bumper with integrated diffusor
* Additional carbon fibre diffusor
* Big tilted trunk lid wing with direction flaps on the side
* Direction flaps on the trunk lid wing in carbon fibre
* Carbon fibre mirror housings
* ART and GTR vehicle lettering with replacement of the MB stars
* Special paintings, also in multi-color
Interior
* Bespoke interior trims in carbon fibre, leather and alcantara according to customer specification
* Sport airbag steering wheel and shiftknob on request in carbon fibre, leather and/or alcantara
* ART velour carpet with logos, on request with the initials of the owner
* Entry ledges with illuminated ART-Logo
* STEPLIGHTS on the sills
A shift into a higher level for the 4-door CLS coupé from Mercedes-Benz concerning performance, exterior and interior. During the “Middle East Motor Show” Dubai in December
2005 the refined sports vehicle had its first introduction to the public. Next official introduction step will be the “Special Import Car Show” in Tokyo April 2006. Customers in Europe are able to order it from April 2006 onwards with the following technical details and equipment options:
Engine and exhaust system
The GTR is up to now available in two different motor performance versions. Basis CLS55 AMG Compressor with 350kW/476hp @ 6.100 U/min, torque 700Nm
* GTR 560: performance increase to 560hp/790Nm, 0-100km/h in 4,4s
* GTR 620 (export version): performance increase to 620hp/890Nm, 0-100km/h in 4,0s
For the shortly appearing version CLS63 AMG is the performance upgrade in development process Sport exhaust system made of stainless steel with metal catalytic converters and 4 double-walled 100mm end pipes
Wheels and suspension
* 4 link front suspension and multi-link independent rear suspension with a track widening of front/rear 70 and 80mm, an electronically adjusted and lowered, height adjustable
* Semi-active air suspension with torsion bar stabilizer
* Tires front 255/30ZR20 rear 305/25ZR20
* Wheels front 9,5J x20 3-piece, type ARTstar2 rear 10,5J x20 3-piece, type ARTstar2
* Wheel stars on request painted in the color of the GTR
Body
* Wider body with especially developed front wings, wider sills, door applications on the rear doors as well as wider rear wings
* Front spoiler bumper with double lip and additional double light system
* Additional carbon fibre front spoiler lip
* Lamella grill without MB star
* Rear bumper with integrated diffusor
* Additional carbon fibre diffusor
* Big tilted trunk lid wing with direction flaps on the side
* Direction flaps on the trunk lid wing in carbon fibre
* Carbon fibre mirror housings
* ART and GTR vehicle lettering with replacement of the MB stars
* Special paintings, also in multi-color
Interior
* Bespoke interior trims in carbon fibre, leather and alcantara according to customer specification
* Sport airbag steering wheel and shiftknob on request in carbon fibre, leather and/or alcantara
* ART velour carpet with logos, on request with the initials of the owner
* Entry ledges with illuminated ART-Logo
* STEPLIGHTS on the sills
03-27-2006 | 01:57 PM
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
I like it...but not that tan interior. Give it charcoal with silver suede inserts and I'm game.
I think the contrast interior would have been better and matched the interior
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03-27-2006 | 04:10 PM
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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I am not sure exactly how I feel about this car. The interior needs to be a different colour that is for sure. Scrap the wing,.................and I am not sure about that body cladding they added. I guess it is not bad, but needs some changes. I would be happy with a stock CLS,.....car is beautiful.
03-27-2006 | 04:48 PM
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From: Austin, TX
Originally Posted by phipark
meh...I think the CLS has a horrible rear end.
for such a comment about a damn sexy car (the standard CLS). Next thing you're going to do is knock the DB9, aren't you? 
03-27-2006 | 05:05 PM
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From: Lexington, KY
Originally Posted by SwervinCL
I would drive it. I bet you anything that if you wre given this car, you wouldnt turn it down.
03-27-2006 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by srika
omg... wtf. 2 words: eye sore.
one of the worst wing applications ive ever seen.
along with the flares and added-on body-cladding.. totally kill the mood of the smooth and suave CLS...
one of the worst wing applications ive ever seen.
along with the flares and added-on body-cladding.. totally kill the mood of the smooth and suave CLS...
Too much going on.
03-27-2006 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tireguy
Of course I would drive it if it were given to me, but given the choice of a stock CLS500 and that thing, I would take the CLS500. Slap a set of Brabus wheels on it and have one sexy, sleek, 4 door coupe.
03-27-2006 | 06:58 PM
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Originally Posted by kurt_bradley
for such a comment about a damn sexy car (the standard CLS). Next thing you're going to do is knock the DB9, aren't you? First of all I hope you're referring to the CLS 55 AMG when you say "standard" otherwise there is no possible way you should even be mentioning it in the same sentence as the Aston Martin DB9.
The styling of the two cars is completely different and for you to think of his opinion as being wrong is silly. I'm sure there are people out there who like both as well as folks who like one or the other. I for one don't get all hot and bothered when I see a CLS. My friend owns one and yes of course it is a nice car but if you sit it next to a DB9 I'm going to pretend like the Benz doesn't exist.
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