GWA Tuning, the guys responsible for the Mercedes SLS Panamericana, has yet another cool project in mind. This time they decided to revive one of the oldest Mercedes concept cars, the C111 gullwing experimental vehicle. With this one-off model they pay tribute to the original record-breaking concept.
The new C111 which is called the Ciento Once is built upon a tubular space frame chassis, but instead of the original Wankel diesel that powered the concept car it gets a Mercedes V12 with with 408 HP mounted in the middle visible through the glass hood. It is backed by a 6-speed Cima H type transaxle and a special tuned exhaust.
GWA’s C111 features a slightly shorter wheelbase than the original (103 in) and maintain the weight around 1,400kg thanks to the hand made aluminum body panels painted in brilliant silver with black accents and matching interior. It comes with upgraded suspension with coil-overs, to adjust the ride and height, and the same braking set up as the S55 Mercedes Benz. The aerodynamics are taken care of via an electric-operated rear adjustable wing and a rear diffuser and front spoiler with a big air intake will guide the air flow into the radiators and then out through the hood vents.
The wheels and tires for this car use the same set up as the SLS, the car runs on staggered GWA Type A wheels, 19X9 front and 20X11 rears, with 265/35/19 and 295/30/20 rubber.
The car also gets 70’s style interior but with modern-day features like carbon fiber seats covered in plaid, instrumentation modeled after a W120R MB (including the radio and the a/c control unit), brushed aluminum pedals, dashboard accent, and illuminated door sills.
GWA via WCF
