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Sixteen-point-two inches.
At 16.2", RENNTECH's new front rotors are more than two inches larger than a Domino's Brooklyn-style pizza, and more than three inches larger than the stock rotors on Mercedes' 382 hp SL550 roadster.
Founded in 1989 by ex-AMG technical director Hartmut Feyhl, South-Florida tuning firm RENNTECH built its reputation on a solid foundation of expert engine-building and superb braking systems that turned 100-0 mph panic stops into predictable, fade-free non-events.
"As soon as we start building significant...
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RENNTECH's 722 tuning package for the Mercedes SLR McLaren supercar has been generating a lot of attention recently, as has RENNTECH's appointment as the American agent for the Mercedes-Benz McLaren 722GT club racer and SLR.Club Trophy USA series.
Building on these runaway successes, RENNTECH has released details of an exciting new project called the 7.22. Based on the new Smart ForTwo, the 7.22 is powered by two (2) 1000cc, 3 cyl. Smart engines, each mated to its own 5-speed, automated transmission.
“One engine drives the front...
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2008 has been a busy year for RENNTECH; one that has already seen the Florida-based Mercedes tuner named McLaren's US service and support agent for the RML-built SLR McLaren 722GT and seen the company announce a 695 hp V12 tuning package that boosts power while returning an additional 2 mpg highway. Mercedes-Benz's AMG division is having a busy year, as well, with near-record sales numbers and the release of a new SL63 AMG roadster generating lots of interest from fans and collectors. The birth of the highly-anticipated rev-happy SL63...
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RENNtech finally released it's new '08 line of performance wheels - a 3 pc. version of RENNtech's signature 10 spoke design, and a super exclusive, ultra-limited-edition anthracite 5 spoke for S and CL class MB's.
The new 10 spoke, based on the 1 pc. "Monolite" design, can be had in anodized, chrome, and brushed satin finishes. "The satin finish is really something unique," offers Hartmut Feyhl, president of RENNtech and ex technical director at AMG North America. "It's not the same kind of brushed finish you see on mass-produced wheels -...
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Few days ago Automotive News reported that the next generation of the Mercedes A-Class, that was supposed to be built in 2011, had been canceled for no reason.The German magazine Auto Bild appear to say the contrary.They are reporting that Mercedes and BMW are talking about using the Mini platform as the basis for the both companies next generation of small cars.
Here you have a sneak peek at what the 2008 Veyron Roadster might look like. As much as its metal-roofed counterpart is the fastest coupé on earth, the 1001-bhp cabrio would be the fastest cabrio on the planet. Wolfsburg hasn’t decided yet whether or not to build the car. So don’t get out your cheque book yet...
You might think that Mercedes wouldn’t have a need for developing yet another supercar, but you’d be wrong: With the 612-bhp SL65 AMG on the one hand and the 626-bhp SLR on the other, there’s hardly any room for a car in...
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