A.R.T. Tuning Ugliness in a new shape - A.R.T. GTR374 Mercedes-Benz CLS350


A.R.T. Tuning GmbH was founded in 1999 and is based in Nürnberg, Germany. Specializing in Mercedes-Benz automobiles, A.R.T. Tuning GmbH also concentrates on the individualization of SUVs. Official website: A.R.T.

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German tuning firm A.R.T. has added a new model to their modified Mercedes CLS range with the introduction of the new CLS350 derived GTR374. Styled along the lines of a DTM racer, the new GTR374 gets broadened fenders and side-skirts, widened doors and rear side panels with integrated air inlets located in front of the rear wheels. Improve downforce is an A.R.T. front spoiler, a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser and a small lip spoiler jutting off the trunk.

To match the go-fast looks, the tuners added an AK35 supercharger kit to the 3.5L V6, upgraded the engine’s electronics and removed the car’s top-speed limiter. The final addition is a set of four double-walled tailpipes and a high-flow stainless steel exhaust and cat-converter. Peak output now stands at 374hp (279kW) and 510Nm (376ft-lb) of torque.

Handling and dynamics is improved thanks to the 70mm wider track up front and even wider 80mm track in the back. A suspension lowering kit sees the modified CLS ride up to 40mm lower than standard, and is accompanied by a set of three-piece 20in wheels finished in ‘Nano’ black satin.


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It could get worse. I don't remember the name of the company or the kit, but it has the grill extended all the way to the ground.

The thing i can't figure out is why would anyone bothered to supercharged their CLS350 when they can simply drop in the 5.5 V8 with more power and torque.
 
***..you guys are totally killing the car..its not THAT bad..ofcourse the original AMG is better..but we have seen worse..

PS
Gotta love the steering wheel...:D
 
It has the fast looks but unfortunatly not the performance to match it.
Imagine yourself at the traffic light where you're going to race this car against a stock CLS500/E500/S500 or an Audi S3 or a VW R32.
The expectations.....the disappointment......
 
Not nice, but we have seen worse styling on the CLS. Still it doesn't beat what i saw yesterday.

Yesterday saw an old CL like this one below with the tails lights from the SL. Worst after market job I've seen in years, the lights were bulging out a bit and clearly wasn't suited for the car.
:pukeface: :pukeface: :pukeface:



Unfortunately I saw it sitting in a car at night time making it pointless to snap a picture with my cell phone.
 

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