What is the KW HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes made from?

KW builds the kit around a high-quality stainless steel damper housing with a composite spring seat and a trapezoidal thread body for continuous height adjustment. It is manufactured at KW’s headquarters in Fichtenberg, Germany, and every application is validated on the company’s own 7-post shaker rig before it enters production.

Which Mercedes models does this kit fit?

This part number covers the Mercedes SLS AMG built between 2011 and 2015, across 3 listed engine and body variants shown under Applications. Confirm the exact model, drivetrain and suspension options against that list before ordering, because KW builds separate part numbers for closely related versions of the same car.

How far does the HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes lower the car?

Front ride height adjusts between 0.4 and 1.4 inches below factory and the rear between 0.4 and 1.4 inches. Height is set continuously on the trapezoidal thread, so the car can be corner balanced and the setting revised later without changing springs.

Is this kit suitable for daily driving?

Yes. KW valves this kit for road use first and validates it on the 7-post rig against real road inputs, so body control improves without the harshness a track damper brings. Ride height can also be set conservatively to preserve ground clearance for everyday driving.

Does the HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes need any modification to fit?

No. The kit is built as a direct replacement for the factory suspension on the listed applications and installs with normal workshop tools. Read the Notes for this part number first, since some applications require the factory electronic damping to be deactivated or wheel spacers to be run.

Is this kit covered by a warranty?

Yes. KW covers its street coilover kits under a Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and material when bought from an authorised dealer. The warranty covers the original purchaser and excludes racing, commercial and off-road use, and it does not cover removal, installation or shipping costs.

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KW V3 Coilover Kit with HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes SLS AMG

KW’s HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes SLS AMG lets compression and rebound be tuned independently to the car in front of you. It is a coilover kit with separately adjustable compression and rebound damping, developed and manufactured by KW in Fichtenberg, Germany and validated on the company’s own 7-post shaker rig before production. The front ride height moves between 0.4 and 1.4 inches below standard and the rear between 0.4 and 1.4 inches, set continuously on the strut body rather than picked from a list of fixed drops, so the car can be corner balanced properly. Pitch and roll under braking, cornering and load change are reduced, body control improves, and the W197 Mercedes SLS AMG responds the way its specification always suggested it could.

Design and Performance

The HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes is a coilover kit with separately adjustable compression and rebound damping. Damping is valved by KW for this specific application rather than adapted from a generic part, and ride height is set on the strut body so corner weights can be dialled in properly. KW validates every application on its own 7-post shaker rig and supplies the kit ready to install on the listed vehicles.

Features

The HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes offers separately adjustable compression and rebound damping
Continuous ride height adjustment on a trapezoidal thread
High-quality stainless steel damper housing
Composite spring seat
Validated on KW’s 7-post shaker rig
Supplied with a technical component report
Developed and manufactured in Fichtenberg, Germany

Specifications

Front ride height adjustment: 0.4 to 1.4 in below factory
Rear ride height adjustment: 0.4 to 1.4 in below factory
Damper housing: stainless steel
Height adjustment: continuous, on the trapezoidal thread
Damping adjustment: compression and rebound, separately adjustable
Shipping weight: 46 lb
Carton dimensions: 29.5 x 17.8 x 6.3 in

Applications

Mercedes SLS AMG Black Series: W197 | 2014 | 6.2L V8
Mercedes SLS AMG GT: W197 | 2013-2015 | 6.2L V8
Mercedes SLS AMG: W197 | 2011-2012 | 6.2L V8

Notes

Height adjustable on both the front and rear axles
KW builds other suspension kits for the W197 Mercedes SLS AMG: KW V3 Coilover Kit for W197 Mercedes SLS AMG (35225043)
A hydraulic lift system is available for this chassis: KW HLS 4 Hydraulic Lift System for W197 Mercedes SLS AMG with OE Suspension (2011-2015) (19225843)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KW HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes made from? KW builds the kit around a high-quality stainless steel damper housing with a composite spring seat and a trapezoidal thread body for continuous height adjustment. It is manufactured at KW’s headquarters in Fichtenberg, Germany, and every application is validated on the company’s own 7-post shaker rig before it enters production.
Which Mercedes models does this kit fit? This part number covers the Mercedes SLS AMG built between 2011 and 2015, across 3 listed engine and body variants shown under Applications. Confirm the exact model, drivetrain and suspension options against that list before ordering, because KW builds separate part numbers for closely related versions of the same car.
How far does the HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes lower the car? Front ride height adjusts between 0.4 and 1.4 inches below factory and the rear between 0.4 and 1.4 inches. Height is set continuously on the trapezoidal thread, so the car can be corner balanced and the setting revised later without changing springs.
Is this kit suitable for daily driving? Yes. KW valves this kit for road use first and validates it on the 7-post rig against real road inputs, so body control improves without the harshness a track damper brings. Ride height can also be set conservatively to preserve ground clearance for everyday driving.
Does the HLS 4 for W197 Mercedes need any modification to fit? No. The kit is built as a direct replacement for the factory suspension on the listed applications and installs with normal workshop tools. Read the Notes for this part number first, since some applications require the factory electronic damping to be deactivated or wheel spacers to be run.
Is this kit covered by a warranty? Yes. KW covers its street coilover kits under a Limited Lifetime Warranty against defects in workmanship and material when bought from an authorised dealer. The warranty covers the original purchaser and excludes racing, commercial and off-road use, and it does not cover removal, installation or shipping costs.

About KW

KW automotive has developed and built suspension in Fichtenberg, Germany since 1995, and supplies coilover systems to vehicle manufacturers, professional tuners and race teams worldwide. Every KW damper is engineered in house, validated on the company’s own 7-post shaker rig and kinematics test benches, and manufactured at the Fichtenberg headquarters rather than sourced from a contract supplier. The application list runs to more than 4,600 fitments, from road cars to GT racing machinery.

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