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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 11:55 AM
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The new ML63 K Kleemann 800HP


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6.3l V8 Bi-Turbo limited at 300 km/h

Mit dem 6,3-Liter-V8 von AMG ist der Mercedes ML schon ab Werk überaus potent motorisiert. Im Streben nach mehr Leistung markiert aber der ML 63 K vom dänischen Tuner Kleemann mit gut 800 PS wohl derzeit die SUV-Spitze.
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Erzielt wird die Mehrleistung durch zwei an den V8 angedockte Turbolader. Mit reichlich Ladedruck und gleichzeitig reduzierter Kompression steigt das maximale Drehmoment des Aggregats auf über 1.000 Nm, wobei Kleemann die Kraft zwecks Haltbarkeit der serienmäßig belassenen Siebengang-Automatik elektronisch auf eben diesen Wert begrenzt.

20 Zoll-Felgen mit 315/35er Pneus ringen zusammen mit dem Allradantrieb die Kraft auf die Straße zu bringen. Bei optimalen Bedingugen sollen 100 km/h bereits nach vier Sekunden erreicht werden können. Die Höchstgeschwindigkeit soll bei abgeregelten 300 km/h liegen.

Damit der 2,5-Tonner auch wieder zum Halten gebracht werden kann, verbaut Kleemann 380er Scheiben und Achtkolbenbremszangen an der Vorderachse, die durch 345er scheiben und Vierkolbenzangen an der Hinterachse unterstützt werden.

Ein neues Body-Kit trimmt den ML 63 optisch auf Sport-Laster, die exklusive weiße Lackierung soll nordische Coolness verbreiten. Im Innenraum erwartet die Käufer einen Landschaft aus Alcantara und Nappaleder im Farbton Beige sowie ein auf 400 km/h ausgelegter Tacho.

Noch ist der auf der Motor Show in Dubai vorgestellte Super-SUV nur ein Concept-Fahrzeug. Bei ausreichender Nachfrage soll er aber in einer Kleinserie aufgelegt werden.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Kaotik

First information from
www.auto-motor-und-sport.de

6.3l V8 Bi-Turbo limited at 300 km/h

Mit dem 6,3-Liter-V8 von AMG ist der Mercedes ML schon ab Werk überaus potent motorisiert. Im Streben nach mehr Leistung markiert aber der ML 63 K vom dänischen Tuner Kleemann mit gut 800 PS wohl derzeit die SUV-Spitze.
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Erzielt wird die Mehrleistung durch zwei an den V8 angedockte Turbolader. Mit reichlich Ladedruck und gleichzeitig reduzierter Kompression steigt das maximale Drehmoment des Aggregats auf über 1.000 Nm, wobei Kleemann die Kraft zwecks Haltbarkeit der serienmäßig belassenen Siebengang-Automatik elektronisch auf eben diesen Wert begrenzt.

20 Zoll-Felgen mit 315/35er Pneus ringen zusammen mit dem Allradantrieb die Kraft auf die Straße zu bringen. Bei optimalen Bedingugen sollen 100 km/h bereits nach vier Sekunden erreicht werden können. Die Höchstgeschwindigkeit soll bei abgeregelten 300 km/h liegen.

Damit der 2,5-Tonner auch wieder zum Halten gebracht werden kann, verbaut Kleemann 380er Scheiben und Achtkolbenbremszangen an der Vorderachse, die durch 345er scheiben und Vierkolbenzangen an der Hinterachse unterstützt werden.

Ein neues Body-Kit trimmt den ML 63 optisch auf Sport-Laster, die exklusive weiße Lackierung soll nordische Coolness verbreiten. Im Innenraum erwartet die Käufer einen Landschaft aus Alcantara und Nappaleder im Farbton Beige sowie ein auf 400 km/h ausgelegter Tacho.

Noch ist der auf der Motor Show in Dubai vorgestellte Super-SUV nur ein Concept-Fahrzeug. Bei ausreichender Nachfrage soll er aber in einer Kleinserie aufgelegt werden.

...............Is this for real? I can imagine a twin turbo v8 C63.

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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:04 PM
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KLEEMANN ML63K Bi-turbo

KLEEMANN ML63K Bi-turbo: Setting new style and performance standards for SUV's
KLEEMANN, best known for their extensive experience in Kompressor technology for Mercedes-Benz cars, now includes the other side of engine supercharging into their programme: turbo's. As a result of the joint experience and efforts of KLEEMANN Denmark and KLEEMANN Dubai/GAE German Automotive Engineering, one of the worlds most beautiful and powerful SUV's will be revealed on the Dubai Motor Show from November 13th 2007: The KLEEMANN ML63K Bi-turbo prototype.

New challenges, new partnerships
Faced with the challenge of bringing out the full potential from the highly sophisticated V8 engine in the ML 63 AMG, the KLEEMANN R&D department chose a turbo solution over one of their efficient Kompressor systems. This is also the main reason KLEEMANN teamed up with their partner in Dubai, GAE German Automotive Engineering, from who they gained valuable and up-to-date turbo knowledge and experience.

Sophisticated technology
"The advanced triple throttle system on the AMG engine ensures remarkable power and torque on the normally aspirated engine, but its function is too sensitive for the constant boost pressure of the Kompressor. This is why we wanted to try turbocharging the engine instead, so the whole throttle system only recieved boost pressure under max load. This prooved successful and resulted on both enormous power and driveability, made possible through the new technology of stand alone engine management, which we are also currently using for our Kompressor systems" says Claus Ankjaer, technical director at KLEEMANN.

"We reduced the compression ratio from 11,3:1 to 9,7:1 to leave space for more turbo boost pressure and this was achieved by installing thicker and much stronger headgaskets. The 2 ballbearing Garrett turbochargers are placed behind the engine where they are mounted on modified KLEEMANN tubular headers and the exhaust gasses continue through special KLEEMANN turbo downpipes and a stainless steel high flow KLEEMANN exhaust system. For cool and efficient engine conditions, the pressurised intake air flows through 2 flat high capacity air-to-water intercoolers placed on top of the engine" Horst Busch, director at GAE German Automotive Engineering explains.

Speed and safety go hand in hand
This complete engine modification result in the awesome power output of 800 HP and torque electronically limited to 1000 Nm. The standard ML 63 AMG 7G Speedshift gearbox needed no modifications to handle the power increase and it easily transfers every horsepower through the 4-Matic drivetrain and out to each of the 20" KLEEMANN TS-7 wheels. Running on Pirelli P-Zero Rosso tires in the size 315/35 R20 and fitted with a KLEEMANN EBL suspension modification, the big SUV handles like a much smaller and lighter car.
The raw performance data for the ML63K Bi-turbo places it at the very front of the competition. The 0-100 km/h acceleration is achieved in only 4 seconds and the SUV continues the brutal acceleration right up to the electronically limited top speed of 300 km/h.

For improved safety, a high performance KLEEMANN brake system featuring 380 mm. drilled and vented discs with 8 piston fixed aluminium callipers on the front axle and 345 mm. drilled and vented discs with 4 piston fixed aluminium callipers on the rear axle is fitted. These brakes bring the ultrafast 2,5 ton SUV to a fast and controlled standstill from any speed again and again without fading or loss of stopping power, and it's a significant improvement from the standard twin piston sliding callipers on the standard ML 63 AMG.

"The overall goal for the ML63K Bi-turbo is – as it is for all KLEEMANN cars – to give the driver maximum performance and control on the road. Being a safe, reliable and everyday usable SUV reflects the Comfort Power slogan of KLEEMANN, and sets the ML63K Bi-turbo apart from many other tuned SUV's" says Lars Meller Jensen, Head of Communications at KLEEMANN.

A beautiful beast
For stunning elegance, the SUV is fitted with a complete KLEEMANN bodykit blending seamlessly into the dynamic lines of the ML and for the unique and very important final touch, KLEEMANN has coloured the SUV in the brand new and unique matte colour called Nordic White. This colour is a KLEEMANN exclusive and reflects the serene coolness of the Nordic climate.

Inside the car, driver and passengers experience a luxurious custum made alcantara headliner and Nappa leather covered dashboard in the special Rub'al-Khali Beige colour expressing the calm of the Arabian desert. A handmade 400 km/h KLEEMANN speedometer matches the huge performance potential of the car.

A limited production run of the ML63K is currently not finalised, but several elements of the car is already available from KLEEMANN.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:36 PM
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How much?

p.s So is it going to be limited production?

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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:27 PM
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Sweet Jesus that thing is beast but imo very ugly but who cares. How much do you guys think it would cost for the engine modifications??
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 05:35 PM
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who gives a crap about the looks, i agree. it is the engine that is most important and when it can be had in the other bodies that have the 6.3 v8...
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 09:37 PM
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holy mother of god....that looks MEAN

how much are Garrett Turbos going for these days? i would kill to see a bi-turbo CLK63 coupe..or Black! :drool:
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 08:51 AM
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Love the HP but hate the looks. l'll bet the lifespan of the drivetrain could be measured in months not years. Another example of a tuner going overboard to create a "Brand" for themselves. The big "K" in the grill is just ridiculous! It's a Mercedes Benz for goodness sake.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 11:09 AM
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Originally Posted by EX-BEEMER
Love the HP but hate the looks. l'll bet the lifespan of the drivetrain could be measured in months not years. Another example of a tuner going overboard to create a "Brand" for themselves. The big "K" in the grill is just ridiculous! It's a Mercedes Benz for goodness sake.
why?? obviously the life of the drivetrain is shortened, but it all goes down to How you drive it, Where you drive it, and how strict are you with maintanance and keeping everything up to date... I doubt that someone pulling the trigger on $13-15K+ for Kleemann F/I upgrade would be too worried about lifespan, and most of them dont daily drive / rag the cars daily... and if they do, they probably have the money to fix what ever breaks, or even better...will sell the car before it accumulated enough wear to start breaking parts..... so who cares

but your right about the "K"..but all big tuners do it...
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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this is not photo of real Ml63 k
1) it will be in white
2) i cant see whidebody of ml63
3) why it is ordinary front bumper of ml350/500 ?

so lets wait for original photos. i think car will look nice
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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Originally Posted by alex_butheman
this is not photo of real Ml63 k
1) it will be in white
2) i cant see whidebody of ml63
3) why it is ordinary front bumper of ml350/500 ?

so lets wait for original photos. i think car will look nice
That is very true, its only now I realized that ive already seen this picture months ago.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by EX-BEEMER
Love the HP but hate the looks. l'll bet the lifespan of the drivetrain could be measured in months not years. Another example of a tuner going overboard to create a "Brand" for themselves. The big "K" in the grill is just ridiculous! It's a Mercedes Benz for goodness sake.
I very much doubt. MB drivetrains are very stoute. It seems they lied about that tranny though. If kleeman says it can handle 738 tq. stock, no problems, why doesn't MB put in all cars? marketing...Now we know what this is capable of...imagine the next v12...OMG
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 02:12 PM
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few non professional fotos from one guy ...

ENJOY!







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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 04:29 PM
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engine work

doesn't seem like a lot of engine work ... all they did to reduce compression was using a thicker head gasket.

The price shouldn't be sky high as a build from Brabus.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 05:30 PM
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anyone else notice that the whole ML has been repainted in a Matte white finish?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 06:22 PM
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Like the rims on the black on posted by alex...nice
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 07:40 PM
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Like the rims on the black on posted by alex...nice
it is not kleemann... it is Brabus

that white Kleemann have already bought... it will go to Kazakhstan, Astana
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:15 PM
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Looks like SLR style intercoolers. Do you have any photos of the Turbo/Manifold?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 10:22 PM
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Looks like SLR style intercoolers. Do you have any photos of the Turbo/Manifold?
unfortunately not

maybe tomorrow i will post some new pics.
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:02 PM
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Originally Posted by alex_butheman
unfortunately not

maybe tomorrow i will post some new pics.

Thanks.

Also, would you happen to have picture of the G-Power BMW M5?
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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 93300Se
Thanks.

Also, would you happen to have picture of the G-Power BMW M5?




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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by alex_butheman




Does anybody know if the Currency tt m5s are out? I heard they can't get them to work, like a tuning issue mostly. What does that cost to get done? That orange is bad ***, though

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Old Nov 16, 2007 | 11:48 PM
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they say these m5s dont work good

they work .... but only for a short time
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Anyone knows how much approx. the engine upgrade by kleemann will cost??
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