ML63 with "sprint booster"

[CraigVmax]

Mate is looking at an 07 ML63, the vendor has just told him it has a thing called a sprint booster under the accelerator.

From what i have seen its an electronic throttle. i never really heard of sprint booster, anyone know anything good or bad?

[d8ean]

think they were about 300 quid to buy and basically gives you some extra punch as you plant your right foot - couldnt see the point in buying one when i had the 63....

you'll find more here;

http://www.mbworld.org/forums/ml55-amg-ml63-amg-w1...

[nickwilcock]

It does not add any power, it merely changes the accelerator pedal angle to throttle angle curve by amending the 'drive by wire' profile, thus giving a more sprightly throttle response.

Whereas normally you might need to use large pedal angles to obtain a specific performance, with a Sprint Booster you need smaller angles - hence the vehicle feels quicker even though the engine power output remains unchanged.