ART Tuning personalizes the new Mercedes ML-Class SUV

The latest Mercedes-Benz ML luxurious SUV is expensive enough for some people to make a statement, but its overall looks is quite boring and uninspiring, which is, let's face it, typical for the Mercedes. So the German ART tuning specialist has attempted to add a little bit of spice to the dish.



The first of all, there is a supercharger kit, available for both Mercedes-Benz ML350 and ML500. The kit includes an intercooler with heat exchanger, additional thermostat-controlled oil cooling, special v-belt, engine electronics and Vmax delimeter. All these features make possible to push engines' performance from 272 to 380 and from 388 to 500 horsepower for the ML350 and ML500 respectively.

As for the diesel motors, their maximum power output is increased by some 20 per cent on average.

To make coping with an additional power easier, the ART's engineers employed their new electronic suspension system that lowers ML's ground clearance by 35mm (1.37 inches).

As usual, there is a nice new aero body kit and two sets of custom-made wheels. The first, monoART1, is based upon light-weight metal rims in dimensions 18, 19, or 20 inches, which can be made with either titanium or special black coating in nano-technology. The second, ARTstar2 comes with 6-spoke rims with 36 titanium screw joints, offered in size of 22 inches.

Interior upgrades include exotic wood, leather, and, of course, Alcantara.

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