Lorinser Readies Mercedes C-Class Based LV8 to Compete at Tuner Grand Prix

Mercedes-Benz tuning specialist Lorinser, has announced that it will participate in the 2009 Tuner Gran Prix that takes place in Hockenheim in Germany from June 26 to 27, with a specially modified Mercedes-Benz C-Class dubbed LV8. The tuner did not release any details on the car -though we're suspecting that the LV8 means it will be equipped with a V8 engine- but the firm's managing director stated that aside from the special tires, the LV8 will be totally street legal and that it will be offered for sale by Lorinser at a later date.

Mercedes-Benz GLK Dresses Up with Lorinser Aero Kit

Sometimes, buyers are only interested in sprucing up their car's looks without messing around with the mechanical hardware. For those kind of customers, Lorinser has readied a complete bodykit along with various alloy wheel proposals for the new Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV. The external package consists of a retrimmed bumpers, side sills and a roof spoiler. Furthermore, there's a new rear apron that integrates a diffuser and larger quad exhaust tips.

The compact SUV's looks can be completed by a set of beefier wheels such the multispoke R8 alloys on the GLK shown in these photos. According to the German tuner, there are various alloy designs available for the GLK.

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