The Mechatronik firm close to Stuttgart restores the Mercedes W111 fashions and set up an AMG V8 engine.
Mercedes constructed the W111 sequence coupes and convertibles between 1961 and 1971. Probably the most highly effective variations have been the 280 SE 3.5 Coupe and Convertible which had a 3.5-liter V8 engine and 200 HP underneath the hood.
Situated solely 30 km from Stuttgart, Mechatronik firm modifies Mercedes SL W113 fashions which it sells underneath the identify M-SL and W111 which it sells underneath the identify M-Coupe and M-Cabrio. Mechatronik utterly restores these fashions and installs AMG V8 engines in addition to fashionable energetic security methods.
Development from scratch
Most prospects include the unique mannequin as a result of these days it isn’t an issue to discover a W111 in the marketplace. Mechatronik virtually reconstructs the mannequin from scratch and brings it in an analogous stage to a brand new mannequin. All particular requests from the shopper, corresponding to eradicating the bumper or putting in further headlights, are already being thought of at this early stage. Mechatronic additionally installs security methods corresponding to ABS and ASR that weren’t obtainable on the time of manufacture of this mannequin. Then mount the three-point seat belts and headrests for the entrance seats.
AMG V8 engine with 5.0 or 5.5 liter
Along with the restoration operation which is laborious and requires numerous documentation work to totally adjust to the unique basic mannequin, probably the most spectacular operation is the set up of the V8 AMG engine. Clients can select between two V8 engines: 5.0 liters with 306 HP and 460 Nm or 5.5 liters with 360 HP and 510 Nm (each from the M113 sequence). This engine was obtainable till 2010 within the SLK 55 AMG. The 5-liter engine model accelerates from 0 to 100 km / h in 6.5 seconds and the 5.5-liter engine in 6.0 seconds whereas the highest velocity is in each circumstances 220 km/h.
AMG V8 engines aren’t new however are purchased on the open market with a number of kilometers on board after which Mechatronik utterly overhauls them. The engine is mated to a 5-speed computerized transmission (NAG1 sequence) that modifications easily and could be very dependable.
Because of the a lot larger engine energy in comparison with the unique mannequin, Mechatronik has tailored the drive prepare in response to the brand new necessities. Thus, the suspension is supplied with sport springs and shock absorbers from KW and a lockable differential was mounted on the rear axle.
The braking system has additionally been modernized. On the entrance axle was taken the braking system from W126 with inner ventilated discs and brake calipers with two pistons whereas on the rear axle was stored the braking system from the unique mannequin. The brake calipers are painted in black however prospects can order another shade.
Mechatronik has been providing the M-Coupe and M-Cabrio for a while, however the 5.5-liter V8 engine is a brand new addition. Mechatronik additionally now provides extra non-compulsory tools.
Mechatronik mentions that its fashions may be serviced in any Mercedes service and doesn’t require the intervention of a specialist in basic fashions.
Costs for these unique fashions aren’t low. The M-Coupe 500 begins at 316,000 euros and the M-Coupe 550 prices 331,000 euros. Within the case of the M-Cabrio, the costs begin at 362,000 euros for the 5-liter engine model and 380,000 euros for the 5.5-liter one.
This worth doesn’t embody the unique car.
