XYZ Racing Tarmac Rally Coilovers — Mercedes-Benz V CLASS W447 2014-2026

The W447 V-Class is a 2.2-tonne MPV riding on passenger-car-derived geometry, and that combination is exactly where the factory damping runs out of answers. Load it with six adults and luggage and the standard setup wallows; run it empty on a B-road and the rear feels disconnected from the front. The XYZ Racing Tarmac Rally coilover addresses both ends of that range with proper spring rates and damping authority sized for the actual mass of the vehicle.

This is the Tarmac Rally specification – built for sealed-surface stage work and fast road use where compliance still matters. For a W447 owner running a converted camper, a chauffeur spec, or a family hauler that gets used hard, it tightens the body up without turning the cabin into a kidney-belt test.

What this coilover does for your 2014-2026 Mercedes Benz V Class W447

Body roll is the W447’s headline issue and it is the first thing the Tarmac Rally fixes. Stiffer linear springs and a damper valved for tarmac stage pace mean the van settles into a corner instead of leaning onto the outside front tyre and washing wide. Ride height is adjustable on the lower mount so you can drop the centre of gravity without losing suspension travel, which matters on a tall vehicle where compressing the springs the wrong way kills compliance fast. Independent damping adjustment lets you firm up rebound to control the rear axle under load and soften compression for British road surfaces. The result is a V-Class that turns in cleanly, holds its line, and rides flatter under braking – all without the crash you get from cutting standard springs.

About the Tarmac Rally coilover

The Tarmac Rally sits in the XYZ Racing range as a sealed-surface stage and fast-road specification. Construction is monotube with a separate adjuster, which gives consistent damper performance when the oil heats up over a long run – the failure mode that ends most twin-tube coilovers on a hot day. Spring rates and damper valving are matched to the W447’s mass and weight distribution rather than carried over from a generic application. Ride height adjusts at the lower bracket so spring preload stays correct through the range. Multi-way damping adjustment is on the unit, so you can change the car’s behaviour without removing anything from the vehicle. The whole assembly is designed to be rebuildable rather than disposable, which is the relevant detail on a van that will rack up serious miles.

Fitment for the Mercedes Benz V CLASS W447 (2014-2026)

Direct fitment for the W447-platform V-Class from 2014 through to current 2026 production. Covers the full chassis run including V200, V220, V250 and V300 designations on the same W447 underpinnings. Confirm your registration date and chassis code against the W447 designation before ordering.

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Pick your spec, damping option and ride-height preference in the configurator below.