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MB Manhart CR 700 Wagon

After the arrival of the new generation of the Mercedes-Benz C Class, now all that remains is to wait for the landing of its new AMG versions, such as the C 63. These are versions in which the disappearance of the V8 has already been confirmed to make room for an engine a little more. sustainable'. However, while that moment has not arrived, some preparers continue to play with the possibilities offered by this engine.

One of them had to be Manhart, which has just unveiled the Manhart CR 700 Wagon, a powered-up version of the current-generation Mercedes-AMG C 63 Estate to deliver supercar-worthy performance but with the versatility of a family car.

The main attraction of this new version is hidden under the hood, as the famous AMG twin-turbo 4.0 liter V8 engine goes from 510 to 712 hp of power, while its torque rises from 700 to 920 Nm. able to accelerate from 100 to 200 km/h in just 5.5 seconds.

This performance increase was achieved through a modified ECU and a series of improvements in mechanical parts such as the turbochargers, the carbon intake, the intercooler and the fuel pump. The 9-speed automatic transmission has also been adjusted, while in terms of chassis, new adjustable springs from H&R have been added that stick the body a little closer to the ground.

Of course, coming from Manhart, the aesthetic part was not left behind either, showing the characteristic decoration with golden stripes over dark paint, accompanied by 20-inch Concave One light alloy wheels fitted with high-performance tires measuring 255/30 ZR20 at the front and 275/30 ZR20 at the rear. The interior looks like the standard, although the German preparer insists that it offers ample possibilities for customization.

So far Manhart has not given details on its pricing, just some of the parties. For example, the performance kit will cost 17,999 euros, while the wheels are offered for 2,796 euros and the new exhaust system for 8,099 euros.

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