The Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG is already a powerful roadster, with 355  and 376 pound-feet of torque horsepower coming from it’s fantastic 5.5-liter naturally aspirated V8.  So what could tunner-prodigys over at Väth do more to the SLK55 AMG?

For starters, let’s talk about power. The V58, based as you already understood on the SLK55 AMG from Mercedes-Benz, but in the end pumps out 565 hp and 568 lb-ft, that’s  210 hp and 192 lb-ft more than the original!

Väth V58, the 565 HP Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG front

How does such a thing come to life? Väth starts by upping the Merc’s engine displacement to 5.8 liters and adding things like a new compressor, new pistons, high-grade steel catalysts, a sport air filter and much more. In addition to these mechanical tweaks, the engine’s electronics have been re-calibrated, and the end result is an SLK that will max out at 193 mph. To manage all of that added power, a new set of high-performance brakes have been added up front. Vath also offers a locking differential and a new fuel cooler as optional upgrades.

Add in some really pimpin’ 19-inch wheels, front lip and rear diffuser made of carbon fiber. Coolest ever is the  suspension system, that can be lowered anywhere from 20 to 65 millimetres by the user.

Concerning the interior, you really can’t expect anyone to essentially modify a Mercedes. Väth did add the usual decorative touches to the climate control system, ashtray, shift gate, shift knob, door coatings and seat adjustment controls however, making the car a real VIP pick.

The V58 from Väth, call it the VIP of VIPs roadster, is available at the price of  €55,512 (that’s just over $75,900 based on current exchange rates). High quality photos included along with a quick jump to the press release.

[ PHOTO GALLERY: Väth V58, the 565 HP Mercedes-Benz SLK55 AMG ]: