Photo: Mcchip-DKR
Everybody knows that Brabus makes some of the most impressive Mercedes engine swaps in the world, but they have the full backing of AMG to do it. Which is why we thing a German company called Mcchip-DKR needs some global recognition for what it's done with limited resources.
For various reasons that have to do with marketing and platforms, Mercedes never offered an AMG version of the E-Class Coupe and Cabriolet. They promised they would with the next generation, but that's at least another two years away. Knowing that, the owner of this white Mercedes E-Coupe 350 CGI V6 decided to take matters into his own hands with an extreme engine swap project.
He sent it to the workshop of Mcchip, who dropped the small and 'underpowered' V6 out of the car and replaced it with a monster of a V8, the twin-turbo 5.5-liter from 63 AMG models. Normally, that would make just north of 500 horsepower, but after Stage 3 tuning equipment was installed, it now puts down 680 PS and approximately 1000 Nm of torque.
Everybody knows the extreme twisting power of AMG V8s is not easy to deal with. So a Dexler rear differential was installed. The suspension was also beefed up by the introduction of adjustable KW shocks and coils. As you'd expect, the whole process was not as easy as simply taking out an engine and putting in a new one. New electronics systems had to be wired into the coupe, which had to be stripped down to the bare bones.
He sent it to the workshop of Mcchip, who dropped the small and 'underpowered' V6 out of the car and replaced it with a monster of a V8, the twin-turbo 5.5-liter from 63 AMG models. Normally, that would make just north of 500 horsepower, but after Stage 3 tuning equipment was installed, it now puts down 680 PS and approximately 1000 Nm of torque.
Everybody knows the extreme twisting power of AMG V8s is not easy to deal with. So a Dexler rear differential was installed. The suspension was also beefed up by the introduction of adjustable KW shocks and coils. As you'd expect, the whole process was not as easy as simply taking out an engine and putting in a new one. New electronics systems had to be wired into the coupe, which had to be stripped down to the bare bones.
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