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Rear Mount DTM Style Adjustable Carbon Fiber Wing

Thursday, March 8th, 2012

Offering aggressive styling and functional performance; our fully adjustable DTM style rear wing is designed to work in conjunction with our carbon fiber rear deck lid spoiler and improves rear down force and stability at higher speeds.

The rear wing mounting piece and uprights are a single piece, manufactured from T-6061 aircraft grade aluminum and our full carbon fiber wing element includes adjustable struts as well as machined aluminum end plates with the RENNtech logo.

The rear wing mounting plate with wing uprights attaches to the trunk lid via the included trunk reinforcement mounting plate. This allows the wing to bolt behind the license plate and can easily be removed or installed within 10 minutes.

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RENNtech in Playboy Slovenia

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

A RENNtech modified SLR, SLS and SL65 Black Series were featured in the February, 2012 Issue of Playboy International in Slovenia. The photographers from Playboy Slovenia (lucky guys) came out for an all day shoot of these three vehicles both at our Lake Park facilities and at Palm Beach International Raceway (PBIR).

While the article is written in the native language, it is still a great looking 5 page write up.

Here’s the article- Enjoy

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mercedes Biturbo Tuning

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

Our proprietary ECU upgrade for the Mercedes M157 engine offers huge gains in performance across the entire RPM range without sacrificing around town comfort or daily driver reliability.

Our ECU tune offers the biggest performance gains on the market; increasing performance from 556 HP and 550 lb/ft torque, to an astonishing 669 HP and 734 lb/ft at the crank! This allows the M157 engine to run the quarter mile on D.O.T. street tires in an impressive 11.3 seconds at 125 mph with 0-60 mph coming in a mere 3.4 seconds.

Equipped with drag radials on the vehicle we were able to achieve an even more impressive quarter mile time. The M157 engine was able to rocket down the drag strip; clocking a quarter mile time of of 10.9 seconds @ 129 mph with 0-60 mph coming in 3.2 seconds!

  • Note: We have found the new M157 engine stock performance numbers vary from the baseline figures claimed by Mercedes Benz. We typically see slightly higher baseline numbers than claimed by the factory.

 

2012 Mercedes Benz Driving Experience in Santo Domingo

Tuesday, February 21st, 2012

RENNtech was pleased to be on hand for the 2012 Mercedes Benz Driving Experience- Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic this past weekend.

Hosted by the local Mercedes Benz Dealership and RENNtech partner in the Dominican Republic, Autozama, the event catered to more than 200 customers and gave those in attendance a chance to experience the power of AMG  through autocross events as well as guided laps and  professional driver demonstrations.

RENNtech owner Hartmut Feyhl was on hand along with F1 Safety Car Driver Bernd Maylander, RJ Lopez and Antonio Imbert as special driving instructors for the event.

The event also served to introduce the all new Mercedes C63 Coupe and guests were given test rides as well as on track demonstrations of the latest AMG. Other vehicles included nearly a dozen RENNtech modified vehicles including  a tuned CLS 63 Biturbo with a RENNtech differential, SLS Gullwing’s, C63′s and a RENNtech fully modified SLR.

Special thanks to Autozama and Mercedes Benz for hosting this enjoyable and successful event

Below are a few pictures from the event. To view the complete album click here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RENNtech Forged Wheels on E 550 Coupe

Friday, February 17th, 2012

This E 550 coupe is sporting a host of RENNtech upgrades including our ECU tune for biturbo engines, our complete RENNtech big brake upgrade and coil over suspension package. Rounding out the exterior, this E class sports our latest 19″ forged monoblock wheels in a stunning brushed finish.

Our limited edition forged monoblock wheels featuring a semi-concave design with incredibly intricate machined detail work. The wheels sophisticated aesthetics are complimented by superior strength and have been weight optimized for both the W204 and C207 chassis.

These monoblock wheels weigh in at a scant 19.6 lbs compared to the stock wheels 26.0 lbs for improved handling, performance and a dramatic reduction in unsprung weight.

Our signature wheels start at $1640 and are available in two distinct finishes with custom finishes available on request. For more information on our forged wheels click here:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SLS Akrapovic Titanium Exhaust- Limited Quantities Available

Monday, February 6th, 2012

Red and Black SLS Roadster

Friday, February 3rd, 2012

The second SLS roadster to come through RENNtech has just been completed leaving with a RENNtech exhaust upgrade and performance ECU tune.

The car now sounds as fast as it looks thanks to the RENNtech long tube headers, secondary cat bypass and sound & performance with x pipe now installed. The red & black exterior color combination is truly stunning and with all the new found power and incredible sound; this SLS roadster is sure to turn heads everywhere it goes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RENNtech Tuning Now Available for Mini Cooper- Mark1 & 2!

Thursday, January 19th, 2012

RENNtech is pleased to announce that we now offer ECU upgrades for Mark 1 (2006-2010) and Mark 2 (2010-up) Mini Coopers. Our proprietary ECU tuning software was developed in house along side our BMW Tuning program and offers significant  gains in performance for both the “S” and John Cooper Works (JCW) version Mini’s making an additional 45 HP and 40 lb/ft at the crank!

By modifying ignition timing and throttle mapping, optimizing air/ fuel ratios, increasing the top speed limiter and modifying boost mapping for turbo charged vehicles; our performance software will unleashes your Mini’s true potential without sacrificing daily driver reliability. On Mark 2 Mini’s, our ECU tune can be activated with the sport button allowing you to turn up the wick anytime via the push of a button.

Paired with an Akrapovic Evolution Exhaust system and optional down pipe for an additional gain of 8 Hp and 10 lb/ft your Mini will be small in size, but huge in performance!

See our latest product offerings by visiting our Mini Product catalog and selecting your model. Click here:

RENNtech SL600 Chrome Show Car being Auctioned For Charity

Wednesday, January 11th, 2012

Via: WFLA/NBC NewsChannel

SARASOTA, Fla. – Imagine owning a car that attracts so much attention people jump in it and pose for pictures when you park it on the street.

A one-of-a-kind, entirely chromed-out Mercedes SL 600 could be yours.

After owning it for four years Florida businessman Doug Mansfield has decided to auction it off and donate the proceeds to organizations for the blind.

He says he was moved by an experience he had with blind children in a convenience store more than a decade ago that encouraged him to donate to the cause.

“For myself, it’s like what would it like to be blind and not to be able to see the sky and water and flowers and it’s like, they’ve got a tough life. And anything that I can do to contribute, I’d do,” he said.

The chrome convertible has a 650-horsepower twin turbo engine that can send it soaring to speeds over 200 miles-per-hour.

It will be auctioned off at the Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach Collector Car Auction in April and is expected fetch more than a quarter-million dollars.

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9.76 @ 140.8 mph! First Mercedes to break into the 9′s! Worlds fastest Mercedes!

Tuesday, January 10th, 2012

RENNtech powered SLR once again shattered its own 1/4 mile record of 10.29 @ 134 mph (215 kmh), with an astonishing 9.76 @ 140.8 mph (226 kmh) run!

The SLR (L4P SLR 777) features full compliment of RENNtech performance and exterior modifications in addition to a full Mansory Renovatio body kit; making this SLR not only beautiful, but deadly quick. This vehicle was also the December 2011 cover vehicle of Dupont Registry and part of this years SEMA show.

The 9.76 1/4 mile time officially makes the SLR 777 not only the fastest Mercedes Benz on the planet, but also is the World’s First Mercedes Benz powered Mercedes to run 9s in the quarter mile.

Here is a video of the run:

Now onto breaking into the 8′s…….