Fernando Alvarez: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250

Fernando Alvarez has been into cars ever since he can remember. "My first car was a 1997 Honda Accord," he mentions, "which I grew to love and enjoy since it wasn't the typical Civic." Alvarez also didn't modify it like most other people did. Fast forward 8 years, and now he owns a 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250. "I always thought this car had potential," he states, "so modifying it was just a matter of time." VIP inspired builds have always been Alvarez's favorite, and so that's the route he took with this car.

Owner: Fernando Alvarez
Location: North Las Vegas, NV
Vehicle: 2012 Mercedes-Benz C250
Horsepower: 250
Club: n/a

SOCIAL

Facebook: /skarhead.alvarez
Instagram: @skarhead7

Photography by @pjdmedia_@shirakiphoto, @bpsannphotography, Fernando Alvarez, @_rexmedia_.

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ENGINE & PERFORMANCE

  • CX Racing intercooler
  • Mamba Racing turbo muffler delete
  • CX Racing intercooler piping
  • Air intake with carbon fiber chamber
  • GFB diverter Valve

EXHAUST

  • Project A downpipe w/o catalytic convertor
  • Straight pipe to custom AMG quad tips

PERFORMANCE ELECTRONICS

  • Project A Stage 2 tune
  • Transmission Programmer
  • Boost gauge

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WHEELS & TIRES

  • Weds Kranze Rapier wheels - 18x8.5 +25 (f), 18x9.5 -4 (r)
  • Nankang tires - 205/35/18 (f), 215/40/18 (r)

CHASSIS & SUSPENSION

  • BC Racing coilovers with Swift springs
  • Custom front mount to add camber
  • Megan Racing rear camber arms

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EXTERIOR

  • Full wrap in Oracal Luscious Lips Red with sections covered with clear bra
  • V1 style carbon fiber rear wing (wrapped to match body)
  • Rear roof spoiler
  • WellVisors window visors
  • AMG rear diffuser
  • Carbon fiber rear bumper extensions (wrapped to match body)
  • Lorinser style vented fenders
  • Taillight tint
  • Window tint

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LIGHTING

  • Fuctional quad projector retrofit with Demon eyes
  • Aftermarket puddle lights

INTERIOR

  • Custom carbon fiber trim

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FAVORITE MODIFICATION

"Definitely the wrap - nobody believes it's a wrap, and the color is extremely unique."

FUTURE MODIFICATIONS

  • Custom rear subwoofer box
  • Wood trunk flooring
  • Different wheels
  • Other interior pieces

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SPONSORS

  • Incognito Wraps

SHOPS & MECHANICS

  • Tune - Project A
  • Exhaust - Downtown Mufflers LV
  • Fernando Alvarez

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