Mercedes-Benz C-Class models

Carlsson, a German car tuning company and manufacturer that specializes in tuning Mercedes-Benz models has released their latest product on the market. The tuning company built the Carlsson CK35 based on the Mercedes-Benz C 350, which belongs to the extensive lineup of Mercedes-Benz C-Class models.

The CK35 combined the luxurious and sporty attitude of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class models with the racing characteristics and success of Carlsson in the VLN Long Distance Trophy at the Nürburgring, Germany. Inside, the CK35 gets high-quality interior materials from Carlsson similar to those materials used by Mercedes-Benz in the interior parts of the ppular S-Class models. The CK35 features an ergonomically designed Carlsson sports steering wheel that comes in different trim options including leather, Alcantara, or wood. This will provide a firm and pleasant grip on for the driver, as well as giving an excellent riding feel.

The CK35 is equipped with a race-proven performance kit specifically developed for long distance racing events. Rolf Hartge, Chief Executive Officer of Carlsson said that this piece of high-tech engineering has been breathed on to ensure durability and great efficiency.

Under the hood of the Carlsson CK35 is a power plant that is based on the 3.5 litre V6 engine found on the Mercedes-Benz SLK models. The Carlsson engine pumps out 295 hp (217 kW) and pulls out a maximum torque output of 283 lb.-ft. (385 Nm). Zero to 62 mph acceleration can be achieved in just 6.0 seconds time, throttling with a maximum speed of 167 mph. The race-proven CK35 performance kit also comes with a stainless-steel sports rear silencer with four oval tailpipes, sports air filter, and an improved engine electronic control system (ECU).

As for a sports car, Carlsson equipped the CK35 with an aerodynamic kit to provide additional dynamic performance as well as sporty and elegant appearance. Carlsson's aerodynamic kit for the CK35 comes with a front apron, a diffuser-look apron at the rear, side mouldings, a rear spoiler, electro-polished grille insert, double-headlight units, fog lights, and uniquely shape tail lights unlike the VW tail lights on the VW Eos with oval-circle shape.

Carlsson C25 ‘Super GT’ set for Geneva debut

Carlsson calls this a ’self-developed’ automobile, but one look and you’ll know it still has a lot of Mercedes-Benz underpinnings. It’s probably a rebodied SL, which Carlsson calls the new Carlsson C25, which will debut at Geneva 2010 this March.

The 6.0 liter twin-turbocharged V12 under the hood of the C25 makes 753 horsepower and an insane 1,150Nm of torque, which will take it from 0 to 100km/h in 3.7 seconds. And 1,150Nm is just the limited figure (likely to preserve the mechanical sanity of drivetrain components) – fully unlocked it has a 1,320Nm peak at 3,750rpm.

Seriously, even in normally aspirated form a 6.0 liter engine would be putting out something close to 600Nm which is already going to give you a huge kick in the butt when you put the pedal to the metal. It’s one of my dreams (and probably any motorheads dreams) to experience acceleration from torque in excess of 1,000Nm one day!

The C25 was designed as a ‘Super GT’. It will go into production, but only 25 units will be made. There’s actually something very interesting about how these 25 units will be distributed. Each owner is promised that he’ll be the only C25 owner in his country! Once you buy a C25 in the USA, no one else can order a C25 and register it in that country. This means it will be offered in a maximum of 25 countries.

Not sure what’s preventing some rich guy from ordering one in some weird country somewhere and importing it to his original country though. Anyone wanna bet if there’ll be one in Malaysia?