Sufficient is not enough

The Rolls Royce cars are the epitome of luxury and comfort. For years Rolls Royce did not bother with performance figures, and if you insisted, the answer was sufficient. In 1988 that was 200 hp from a 6.75 L V8 in a 5000 lb car, which is sufficient if you do not accelerate beyond the 25 MPH speed limit on Worth Avenue. In 1985 Grey Poupon advertising campaign featured a man chauffeured in a Rolls Royce searching for more mustard. The ad hit the nail on the head; the best way to enjoy a Rolls Royce was by hiring a chauffeur and enjoying a sandwich in the back seat, because driving the car was not much fun.

RENNtech Motorsports proves to be a serious contender in the international GT4 class

RENNtech Motorsports started its racing campaign by taking P2 in class and P9 overall in the 24H race at the CREVENTIC Hankook 24H GT SERIES at COTA in Austin, TX, November 18th, 2018.

This Mercedes Benz is not fast enough..

The most powerful street going Mercedes Benz out of the AMG factory, the SL 65 AMG Black Series stands as a testament to what AMG cars are all about.

RENNtech E63 S – Civil Unrest

Economies of scale give car manufacturers a big incentive to use the same engine across several model lines. However, things are not quite that simple, and while it is true that when you make more of something the unit cost drops, it does not always make sense to use exactly the same components for every application.

RENNtech sets record for fastest Mercedes on the Nordschleife

Flugplatz (“air field”), Schwedenkreuz (“Swedish cross”), Fuchsröhre (“foxhole”), Karussell (“carousel”) – the sections of the legendary Nurburgring-Nordschleife are well known to motorsports fans and track day enthusiasts around the world. No other race-track is more demanding, nowhere else can car and driver reach their limits as on this 20,832 km road-course. Therefore, record breaking attempts are virtually an everyday occurrence. The AMG specialists from RENNtech, conveniently located at the Nürburgring, were now able to set the record for the fastest street-legal Mercedes with their AMG GT R.

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Supercar for the Track!

When Mercedes and McLaren combined their efforts in the early 2000’s to create a true supercar, they competed with two of the – until today – most iconic models, which created the definition “supercar”. Porsche’s Carrera GT and Ferrari’s Enzo.

RENNtech Unveils AMG GT R at Top Marques Monaco

Top Marques Monaco, Europe’s premier auto show for all supercars, rare classics and the latest ecological vehicles, just finished celebrating its 15th anniversary. The show quickly grew into one of the most imposing car shows worldwide, consisting of cutting-edge technology, top performance, and sophisticated styling. This truly is one of the most remarkable shows in the industry.

RENNtech’s Resto Mod | 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500

A Resto Mod is a blend of old and new technology. This 1998 Mercedes-Benz SL500 RENNtech has been fully restored, maintaining the original classic styling while adding the latest technological advances in performance and comfort.

RENNtech E63 S AMG Shatters Quarter-Mile Record

Just when you thought Mercedes-AMG built the ultimate E63, RENNtech has allowed it to reach its full potential. At a recent testing session at Palm Beach International Raceway, they set a new record for the 4MATIC equipped E63 S. The unassuming sedan has their Stage 1 kit, which consists of new turbos, ECU, exhaust, and a new fuel system.

RENNtech ECU+ Upgrade for Mercedes-Benz S560 | 584 HP | 642 LB-FT

RENNtech proudly releases their ECU+ Upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz S560. Equipped with the Mercedes-Benz M176 4.0L V8 BiTurbo engine, RENNtech measured the stock performance with 484 HP and 538 LB-FT. With just the upgraded ECU software RENNtech gained up to 100 HP and 102 LB-FT over stock, bringing the maximum power output up to 584 HP and 642 LB-FT.

RENNtech SHATTERS ANOTHER WORLD RECORD | Supercar in Sedan’s Clothing RENNtech E63 S AMG

RENNtech’s first shot at improving the spectacular Mercedes AMG E-Class took the impressive Sports-Sedan to the next level with ONLY  ECU (Engine Control Unit) software tuning.

Delivered from the factory in Affalterbach with over 600 HP the AMG E63 goes from 0-60 in 3.3 seconds.    

RENNtech E63 S AMG 4MATIC+ ECU Upgrade 773HP | 778 LB-FT

RENNtech
is proud to release their ECU Upgrade
for the 213 - E63 S AMG 4MATIC+

Maximum Power Output:
773 HP 778 LB-FT @ crank
665 whp 669 wtq @ wheel

Gains up to: +82 HP +84 LB-FT

0-60 mph: 2.79 sec
0-100 mph: 6.61 sec
60-130 mph: 8.27 sec
1/4mile: 10.88 sec @129 mph
*Performed on non-prepped asphalt and with OEM, Street-Legal and/or Non-Performance tires.

Data measured with Racelogic Performance Box.

RENNtech AMG GT R The Orange Beast

Developed in the Green Hell and redefined in the Sunshine State; introducing the

RENNtech R3 Mercedes-AMG GT R.

AMG, set new standards in the daily-driver luxury-supercar class with their second fully in-house developed vehicle. Based on the AMG GT, the R Version has been re-developed to feel at home on the world’s most demanding race tracks.

Mercedes-Benz R1 - G 550 4x4² | RENNtech’s Ultimate Off-Road Machine

  

The ultimate off-roading machine: the Mercedes-Benz G 550 4x4². With a wide-body, portal axles and three lockable differentials, this monster has more ground clearance and can take on more terrain than ever!

RENNtech Powered 4th of July Line-Up

RENNtech commemorates the 4^th of July and outperforms the best fireworks with its Red, White and Blue AMG GT S display.  The world-renowned Mercedes-Benz high-performance tuner pumps up the power of  this trio to a combined 2100+ HP!

Mercedes CLK GTR | A True Supercar Unicorn

What defines a true Supercar nowadays? Exotic Looks, Power, Exclusivity. When Mercedes-AMG set out to succeed in the FIA GT1 class in 1997, they were required to build a road version of their race-car. This led to the creation of one of the most iconic Supercars, often referred to as the ‘Unicorn’.

So, what makes the CLK GTR a true supercar?

Exotic Looks? Mercedes-AMG’s Motorsport specialist HWA (named after AMG Co-Founder Hans Werner Aufrecht), who built the race-car made only slight changes to the road version. A few of the adjustments included; a fixed rear wing, increased ground clearance and an interior equipped with airbags, electronics and an A/C system.

Power? The standard CLK GTR coupe is equipped with a 6.0L V12 Mercedes engine, producing 623 HP and 539 LB-FT. As if this wasn’t enough, HWA released a SuperSport edition where they upgraded to a 7.3L V12 Mercedes-AMG engine. The CLK GTR SS raises the power output to 655 HP and 580 LB-FT. A sprint to 60mph only takes 3.4 sec and runs a ¼ mile in 9.6 sec with a trap-speed of 145mph, all from a standing start. An impressive 320km/h / 199mph is possible in the CLK GTR.

Exclusivity? After Mercedes-AMG initially built two Prototypes (which were later turned into road legal versions) and 7 race cars, they only manufactured 27 road legal vehicles. Six of those were roadster variants, which were built without a roof and two right-hand drive vehicles, both exclusively built for the Sultan of Brunei (one coupe and one roadster). The special SuperSport edition, equipped with the 7.3L Mercedes-AMG engine, was only produced three times. Therefore, you can clearly define the CLK GTR as a true Unicorn.

At the time of the release, the price of the Mercedes-AMG CLK GTR was over $1.5 million, making it the most expensive production car of its time. The Mercedes-AMG CLK GTR is one of the most unique and timeless Supercars to date. RENNtech has been putting one of the three CLK GTR SS through their test, including road course laps at Palm Beach International Raceway. Full performance analysis and video will be released soon. In between testing, the CLK GTR SS is presented at the RENNtech HQ showroom.

If you are lucky enough to ever see one in person, make sure to value the moment. A unicorn does not appear too often.

Pictures by William Stern

Mercedes-Benz USA Toolbox-Van Concept by RENNtech

After the enormous success of the Sprinter Extreme Concept at the 2016 Chicago Auto-Show, MBUSA teamed up on another collaboration with RENNtech, Mercedes-AMG’s elite high-performance tuner. After turning a Sprinter into a Hulk like Monster, RENNtech has transformed the Metris Worker Van into a fully functional Toolbox on wheels.

RENNtech | 43 AMG | ECU Upgrade

RENNtech is proud to announce the release of the ECU Upgrade for the all-new M276 3.0L V6 BiTurbo 43 AMG Series.

Available for:
W205 - C43 AMG | C205 - C43 AMG Coupe | X253 - GLC43 AMG | C253 - GLC 43 AMG Coupe | W166 - GLE43 AMG | C292 - GLE43 AMG Coupe | R172 - SLC43 AMG

With the RENNtech ECU+ Upgrade the M276 - 43 AMG gains up to +41 HP and +62 LB-FT, based on power numbers measured by RENNtech. Please note that the Mercedes M276 engine performance when measured, obtains higher numbers than rated from factory. The maximum power number reached with the RENNtech ECU+ Upgrade for the M276 - 43 AMG is 416 HP and 460 LB-FT.


Note:

• Mercedes M276 engine performance when measured, obtains higher numbers than rated from factory.
• Power gains are calculated with stock numbers measured by RENNtech
• Crank Performance Numbers are calculated with a 17% Drivetrain loss on 4MATIC vehicles.
• Our numbers will be dependent on conditions and fuel quality. 93+ Octane gasoline is mandatory with this Performance Upgrade.

Performance Numbers Overview 

43 AMG (M276 | 3.0L V6 BiTurbo) Stock Performance:

• Rated by Mercedes-Benz:        362 HP @ 5,500-6,000 RPM;384 LB-FT @ 2,000-4,200 RPM
• Rated by RENNtech:               375 HP @ 5,600 RPM;398 LB-FT @ 3,300-3,600 RPM
• Mercedes M276 engine performance when measured, obtains higher power numbers than rated from factory.

43 AMG (M276 | 3.0L V6 BiTurbo) Modified Performance:

Rated by RENNtech:

• 416 HP @ 5,450 RPM; 460 LB-FT @ 3,250-3,600 RPM
• 345 awhp @ 5,450 RPM; 382 awtq @ 3,250-3,600 RPM

RENNtech - Product Pages

RENNtech | Carbon Fiber Decklid Spoiler | W205 C-Class Sedan

RENNtech is proud to introduce an all new rear decklid spoiler for all W205 Mercedes-Benz C-Class Sedan Models.

This highly integrated pre-preg carbon fiber spoiler compliments the sophisticated and refined C-Class exterior design language.

With the newly introduced hybrid-design blending the traditional Decklid spoiler with a winglet feature, the aerodynamic enhancement gives the C-Class’s exterior a seriously aggressive aesthetic.

The spoiler is coated inside and out with an all new acrylic UV protection system and is available in a matte and gloss finish.A second layer of UV protectant clear coating is also applied using traditional spray methods, in order to create a smooth finish.

Prepreg is widely known as the finest process in carbon fiber manufacturing and has been used for aerospace and military applications because of its superior consistency in weight, thickness, fitment, resin, carbon layout, and overall quality.
The pre-impregnated (prepreg) fiber method creates stiffer, stronger laminates with controllable, predictable results and the result is a consistent, tight fiber weave which not only looks amazing, but adds strength. Other companies use a lower cost, wet-layup method which results in components of inferior, strength, appearance and overall quality.

This spoiler is designed to fit any W205 - C-Class Sedan model from 2015 and up.

RENNtech Carbon Fiber Decklid Spoiler.
Designed in the U.S. | Produced in Germany

Note:
• No drilling or modifications to the trunk are necessary, installs with 3M double-sided automotive tape.
• Available in gloss and matte finish


Product Page – Matte Spoiler
Product Page – Gloss Spoiler

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RENNtech | HSM | Hand-Held Suspension Module

RENNtech HSM

Hand-Held Suspension Module

W222 | C217 | S-Class

The RENNtech Hand-Held Suspension Module (HSM) is designed to work with the W222 - S-Class Sedan and C217 - S-Class Coupé/Cabriolet, equipped with the Mercedes ABC Hydraulic Suspensions. The unit allows the user to have full control over all four corners of the vehicle’s suspension and adjust in 1mm increments.

The HSM comes pre-loaded with a RENNtech lowering setting. User can load their custom setting onto the HSM to set the vehicle to their preferred ride height.

The desired lowering setting will be loaded onto the vehicle via the ODB2 port in the footwell of the car. After plugging the HSM into the ODB2 port, the user can toggle a switch to load the factory or the adjusted ride height. After a few seconds, the new setting is uploaded and the car will adjust to the new height.

The factory setting will always be stored on the HSM and the user can set the vehicle back to the factory setting.

Once the settings are loaded, simply unplug and store for future use.

All RENNtech HSMs are adjustable via USB using either Windows or Android OS. The software allows the user to adjust the ride-height at each corner in 1mm increments independently. The software also has three locations where the user can store pre-configured suspension setups for quick changes.

• Pre-loaded with a RENNtech optimized setting

• Fully adjustable with the RENNtech Suspension Software

• Custom setting loaded onto suspension module via USB

• Lower and raise your car through the ODB2 port within seconds

• Full Installation time 10 seconds

HSM Product Page