Photography: Andrew Link

Spec The Technique:

Year/Make/Model: 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550

Performance: Electronic control unit adding 80hp; custom exhaust

Exterior: Wald Black Bison body kit; 3M Brushed Blue Metallic steel vinyl by Diamond Black Exteriors (DBX); headlights and taillights tinted in 7% iron; roof wrapped in gloss-black vinyl and carbon-fiber accents

Interior: Fully loaded with every option; two-tone white and black interior

Ice: Harman/Kardon stock unit

Wheels/Tires: 20-inch staggered Forgiato Dieci-ECL wheels; Continental ExtremeContact tires, 245/30/20 front, 305/25/20 rear

Shout-Outs: Special thanks to Diamond Black Exteriors