Lorinser soups up Mercedes S-Class

German tuner Lorinser has unveiled to the wealthy public its new tuning program for the latest Mercedes Benz S-Class sedans. The Lorinser S06 line offers several stages of tuning: both inside and outside of the hull.



Inside Line reports that there are, in fact, two programs: one for the 3.5-liter V6 and the other is for the model, equipped with a more powerful 5.5-liter V8 engine. The first one gets a boost 26 horsepower, enhancing its output from 272 to 298 hp. The V8 is pushed from 388 to 420 hp. The German company decided not to tinker with both engines' mechanics and limited the tuning only to their electronics and made some modifications to the exhaust manifold and catalytic converters.

Oh, and the turbocharged engine also gets its treatment, increasing its power from 306 to 416 hp and the torque from 339 to 406 lb-ft (460 to 550 Nm).

Maximum speed of sedans with normally aspirated engines is limited to 174 mph. The turbo model's speed is increased to 205 mph.

There are also some exterior modifications, but they are quite subtle and not really ground-breaking from the designer's point of view.

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