Photo: Hartmann Tuning
Normally, most tuners stay away from modifying vans, and they do this for two major reasons: you need entirely new types of tools for the job in general, not to mention the fact that there isn't really a huge market for modified vans – unless you're talking about luxury RV vans or mobile offices in the style of the panel vans modified by Brabus or the likes.
The Germans from Hartmann Tuning don't have a problem in modifying this kind of vehicles, for example, as they are actually experts in this odd part of the tuning industry.
They are even collaborating with VanPartner, by Mercedes-Benz, which means that all their tuning jobs come with some of the most scrupulous “go-aheads” in the industry.
The “red and racy” Mercedes-Benz Sprinter facelift in the adjacent photo gallery is a bit of something else though, as it's probably not everyday that you can check out a full-size panel van all blinged up with an aftermarket bodykit and wheels.
Originally, this used to be a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319 CDI with long wheelbase, but it has now been converted to rather sporty-looking race van form the 1980s, if such a thing ever existed.
We are talking about a huge spoiler in the front, aerodynamic side skirts and a redesigned rear bumper, all of this being accompanied by a set of 20-inch Zaro light-alloy wheels engulfed in Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires that measure 265/45 R20.
The interior has also been upgraded with the addition of a leather steering wheel and shift knob, new pedal covers, some carbon fiber and Alcantara trim and, last but not least, leather upholstery with a checkerboard pattern and red stitching.
They are even collaborating with VanPartner, by Mercedes-Benz, which means that all their tuning jobs come with some of the most scrupulous “go-aheads” in the industry.
The “red and racy” Mercedes-Benz Sprinter facelift in the adjacent photo gallery is a bit of something else though, as it's probably not everyday that you can check out a full-size panel van all blinged up with an aftermarket bodykit and wheels.
Originally, this used to be a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 319 CDI with long wheelbase, but it has now been converted to rather sporty-looking race van form the 1980s, if such a thing ever existed.
We are talking about a huge spoiler in the front, aerodynamic side skirts and a redesigned rear bumper, all of this being accompanied by a set of 20-inch Zaro light-alloy wheels engulfed in Pirelli P-Zero Nero tires that measure 265/45 R20.
The interior has also been upgraded with the addition of a leather steering wheel and shift knob, new pedal covers, some carbon fiber and Alcantara trim and, last but not least, leather upholstery with a checkerboard pattern and red stitching.
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