Brabus customizes Mercedes GLK
As soon as Mercedes-Benz unveiled the new GLK sport-utility vehicle, the German tuner snatched one up to work its magic.
The company now has a tuning program for every engine offered in the GLK. For the diesel, Brabus has its ECO PowerXtra D6 tuning that delivers an extra 48 hp and boosts the torque up to 435 lb-ft. With that power, the diesel GLK will run from 0 to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds.
On gasoline models, the Brabus B7 kit delivers and additional 15 hp. For people who want more, Brabus can fit a 4.0-liter engine making 332 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque.
A body kit for the GLK gives it a lower, sportier look. Brabus adds fog lights and light-emitting diodes in the bumper, new rocker panels, and the rear has cutouts for the stock or an upgraded quad-exhaust.
Other changes that Brabus has engineered for the GLK include:
- Several wheel packages, ranging from one-piece, 17-inch wheels to three-piece, 21-inch rims.
- Sport springs, which lower the SUV's ride height by 1.4 inches.
- Scuff plates with an illuminated Brabus logo, custom steering wheels and LCD screens in the seat backs.
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