Utilizing all Mercedes elements, somebody’s made the six-speed, thunderous V8 X204 of our goals.
Typically it’s a must to marvel why Mercedes doesn’t dive into the elements bin and make some epic vehicles. We’ve recognized of guide swapped W210’s and W211’s. However this is without doubt one of the first occasions we’ve seen a guide swapped X204. And it isn’t simply guide swapped. It additionally has the M273 5.5 liter V8. Yeah, we’re all in for this type of insanity.
Discovered over on Automobiles & Bids, this one-of-a-kind construct has some neat particulars thrown in to the construct. Gone is the 4Matic system within the GLK and as a replacement is the 6-speed guide from a C300. In actual fact, the complete construct is all finished with OEM elements, which means performance of the automotive’s consolation options stays. ABS, traction management, even cruise management all nonetheless work as they need to. Management of all objects is completed by means of the E550 V8 donor’s ECU, however all displayed on a more recent technology GLK instrument cluster. The whole lot appears to be like like it’s meant to be the place it’s, and will look manufacturing unit for those who didn’t actually know.
Rear Wheel-Solely
With drive wheels now solely on the again, the GLK is remodeled. Although the wheels and tires recommend off-road functionality, the brand new drivetrain format this GLK can be extra at dwelling in a burnout competitors, than at Moab. Particularly as a result of energy is now at 382 ponies.
Higher but, it could be extra enjoyable to shock some people with this automotive being fairly a sleeper. If the E550’s 0-60 time is something to go by, various “quick” sports activities automotive drivers could possibly be caught out. Particularly drivers that aren’t paying shut consideration to the “GLK550” badging on the again of this construct.
Excellent Match
That makes us suppose, this driveline setup can be fairly glorious in a W204 C-class. All this energy in a considerably lighter chassis, rear drive solely, 6-speed guide… It nearly makes us suppose the GLK is the unsuitable donor for this engine. However one factor is true, this automotive is universally appreciated for one easy purpose. Guide transmissions make something higher. Together with crossover SUVs which might be in any other case nameless visitors.
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