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KICHERER GL 42 Sport Black - based on a Mercedes Benz GL 420.

Old 03-22-11, 11:10 AM
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Posted Mar 21, 2011

KICHERER GL 42 Sport Black

The Mercedes Benz GL class is extremely impressive even in its serial version. At a length of 5.09 metres, width of 1.92 metres, height of 1.84 metres and a combat weight of approx. 2.5 tons, the X164 series – which has been available since 2006 – towers over nearly all the other full size SUVs without seeming plump. KICHERER Fahrzeugtechnik from Stockach at the beautiful Bodensee specialise in Mercedes-Benz refinement; they emphasise the sportive characteristics of this large SUV with strategically placed tuning measures: Raise the curtain for the KICHERER GL 42 Sport Black!

The special edition based on a Mercedes Benz GL 420 CDI is powered accordingly by a 4.2 litre V8 common rail turbo diesel engine; in the series state, it has 306 HP and 700 Newton metres as maximum torque. The performance improvement by KICHERER provides the GL 42 Sport Black with a full 380 HP and 900 Newton metres on the thick crankshaft. The additionally installed KICHERER PowerConverter also sharpens the electronic gas pedal characteristic curve, causing the heavy vehicle to react even more spontaneously to acceleration commands and enabling powerful acceleration from the very bottom. The two end pipes of the two-pipe sports exhaust system give off a deeply evil roar.

The serial Airmatic chassis was also given a more sportive characteristic curve, making the GL 42 Sport Black comparatively light on it wheels when going around bends of any size. The Vogue complete wheel set consisting of 10x22 inch wheel rims and XXL size 295/35R22 tyres also essentially contributes to the new driving dynamics.

For a sportive look, KICHERER retrofitted the GL 42 Sport Black, which is completely covered in matte black exclusive foil, with its own off-road package. The grille and all the Mercedes stars and decorative strips are now black to perfect the SUV's "bad boy" look. KICHERER also improved the cockpit with the contoured ergonomic sports steering wheel.

Modifications

- KICHERER performance increase to approx. 280 kW / 380 HP / 900 Nm
- KICHERER PowerConverter
- Electronic chassis adjustment with sportive characteristic curve
- KICHERER off-road package
- KICHERER off-road exclusive foil cover in matte black
- Sports exhaust system, 2-pipe
- Vogue complete wheel set 10x22 inch with 295/35R22 tyres
- KICHERER ergonomic sports steering wheel

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http://www.tuningnews.net/article/11...2-sport-black/
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Old 03-22-11, 01:21 PM
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Old 03-22-11, 01:37 PM
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I love the GL. Def my choice for a large luxurious suv
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Not much for the flat black finish, however I'd def hit it. I absolutely love the GL class.
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