V 350: Manhart improved the Mercedes V-Class

Mercedes V-Class as a large sedan, it's actually the type of car you'd least think about tuning. But you can try it anyway. Such as Manhart Performance from Wuppertal. Now they tackled the model In 300 d.

Manhart without a doubt, he sets the course himself: "The big van has been given a significantly more dynamic look, making it unmistakably AMG-like.” This was achieved with the help of the company's Inferno body kit Top car design. The front end of the facelifted V-Class features an all-new front fascia that includes large air vents openings with bars honeycomb shaped with an appearance AMG and additional LED lights. They complement the front part of the vehicle spoiler, a twin-domed hood and a new radiator grille.

Also bum got a different part with remittance diffuser and two tailpipes on each side – also in the design AMG. The kit is completed by new sills and wing extensions. All components of the kit TopCar Inferno they are made of carbon fiber, although they are not visible on the presented vehicle. All components were painted in body color or in black glossy color. The owner also wanted to upgrade 2,2-liter four-cylinder biturbo diesel engine under the hood of the V-class engine. The vehicle was equipped with its own auxiliary control unit MHtronic. This significantly increases the power of the diesel engine with 239 hp and 500 Nm per 280 hp and 585 Nm.

The design image of the vehicle, which has now been christened the Manhart V 350, also complement new rims. These are double-spoke light alloy wheels with a black gloss finish. The owner of the vehicle previously installed them himself. All measurements are 9×20 inches, but the rims on the front and rear axles are very different. This is due to the fact that it is placed more in the back concave version like the front. To ensure perfect alignment under the wing, the vehicle was assisted H&R springs also lowered by 25 millimeters.