Carlsson will bring a limited series, 753-horsepower car to the Geneva Motor Show.  Only 25 units of the Carlsson C25 hypercar will be produced once it debuts in March.

Based on the Mercedes SL 600 the car runs on a 6.0-liter bi-turbo V12 engine that gets the car from 0 to 100 km/h with up to 1150 Nm of torque.  However, once you go faster than 100 km/h, the car will make use of 1320 Nm.  Top speed is 352 km/h (218.7 mph).

Carlsson CEO Markus Schuster wanted his company to build a car that was safe enough for the road as well as the track.  “Therefore, we deliberately wanted to develop a car which is highly exclusive on the one hand and can be used for the daily journey to office on the other hand,” Schuster said.  “All security-relevant regulations such as pedestrian protection, crash behaviour, ESP, ABS, Airbag systems are identical to large series editions with most modern standards.”

Engineers installed a C-Tronic adaptive and variable suspension to make the car more responsive on curves, but comfortable on straight lines.  All four lightweight 20-inch wheels combine to weigh less than 45 kilograms, and come wrapped in high performance tires.  405 mm slotted brake discs are used up front, along with 380 mm discs in back.

Inside, the company used a combination of tanned buffalo leather, carbon fiber, and suede in a variety of colors.  Race seats, five-point belts, roll bars, and roll cage were all left off the car to keep the luxe vehicle comfortable.

Pricing on the limited edition Carlsson C25 will be announced closer to its Geneva debut.

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German tuner Carlsson gives the Mercedes-Benz GL-Class a place to spend some serious tuning dough.

First off is the RS-kit, meant to provide some new duds as well as some aerodynamic flow to the GL-Class. A new radiator grill and bonnet attachments give the GL a meaner look while the electro-polished stainless steel grill inserts there, as well as on the front lip and front and side skirts, provide for some distinguishing touches. New headlamps and LED daytime running lights are also part of the package. The GL aerodynamic kit goes for 8,499 euros, not including VAT.

Carlsson does a little suspension lowering on the GL too. The Carlsson engineered C-Tronic SUSPENSION (available for 1,099 euros, exlcuding VAT) allows for a lowering of 30 millimeters while offering continuous ride-adjustment by reading road conditions.

Also improving handling are the 22-inch, single-cast, light alloy wheels called the 1/11 Evo Brilliant Edition. The set come with 295/35 R 22 performance tires from Dunlop and can be had for the formidable price of 4,189 euros (excluding VAT).

Under the hood, Carlsson works a substantial amount of power improvement into the GL-Class through the use of a sport air filter and some engine electronics trickery. The top of the line GL 500 gets a power boost from 388 hp (285 kW) to 435 hp (320 kW) while taking torque from 530 to 600 Nm. Price tag: 3,192 euros (excluding VAT).

Diesel tuning comes a little cheaper. For 1,299 euros (excluding VAT), Carlsson will take your GL 420 CDI’s 354 hp (260 kW) and dial it on up to 306 hp (225 kW). The 320 CDI also gets a booster shot to take its 224 hp (165 kW) to 269 hp (198 kW). Somehow, this costs more (1,499 euros, excluding VAT) that tuning on the larger 420 CDI. Go figure.

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German tuner Carlsson has some ideas for the new Mercedes E-Class it would like to share with the world. You know, just a few redecorating touches here and there and maybe a little extra hot sauce for under the hood.

Carlsson will this week be showing off its tuning package for the E-Class and it all starts with a aerodynamic kit made of PUR-RIM (polyurethane), a lightweight material. The kit includes new front and rear aprons, integrated rear diffuser framing four stainless steel exhaust pipes, side rails and a spoiler at the back. Carlsson’s redesign also includes vertically adjusting xenon-lights, LED daytime running lights, a stainless steel grid beneath the new radiator grill all providing a new face for the E-Class.

There’s also the C-Tronic suspension system, which can lower the car up to 43 mm and continuously adjusts the tension to accommodate the road and provide the best combination of ride comfort and sportiness.

On the menu too are the new 20-inch rims in a 5-double-spoke design in matte black.

On the inside are studded aluminum pedal layers and foot rests for better floor grip. Available as an option is a gearshift knob dressed in suede-leather as well as aluminum door lock bolts. Carlsson labeled floor mats are also included.

For under the hood the docs at Carlsson are prescribing 40 extra horses on the E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY and 46 for the E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY. For the heftier E 500, there’s the CM50K full exhaust kit which includes racing headers, high-performance catalysts and stainless steel mufflers providing a 55 hp increase in power output.

The E-Class by Carlsson will be on display at the Tuning World Bodensee in Friedrichshafen which takes place between April 30th and May 3rd.

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The forthcoming 2009 Bodensee Tuning World auto show in Germany (30 April – 3 May) will see the world premier of the new E-Class by Carlsson. The tuning company worked on many aspects of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class and says its packages improve on what is already a good car.

The exterior is fitted with vertically-running LED daytime running lights, a stainless steel mesh grille and a redesigned front apron. On the sides are bold skirts that highlight the aggression of the design. The rear is characterised by the inclusion of an integrated diffuser, a rear spoiler and steel tailpipes. The split-spoke wheels measure up to 20-inches in diameter and are finished in black and silver. While it may seem a lot was added onto the car, Carlsson assures that the components are high quality, very low in weight and that they fit perfectly.

Brushed aluminium pedals, leather/ Alcantara, new floor mats with a white illuminated Carlsson logo and aluminium door locking pins feature inside.

The suspension system employed is called C-Tronic SUSPENSION and can lower the car by up to 42mm. Not only that but it can also adjust itself to suit whatever road condition prevails so that at each turn there is a good combination of sportiness and comfort.

Engines have received upgrades too to match the looks. In June the E250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY gets a power hike of 40hp to 244hp (179kW) and the E350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY gets an extra 46hp for a total of 277hp (204kW) from July. Power in the E500 V8 increases by 55hp to 443hp (326kW).

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Carlsson has released new pictures of the CK63S. The C 63 AMG is used as the basis of the tuning package which was first announced last October. Some modifications however, were made to ensure the two cars were quite different in looks and performance.

Taking the standard 6.2-litre AMG V8, Carlsson engineers squeezed out 565hp (416kW) and 685Nm of torque from it. The stock vehicle makes use of “only” 457hp (336kW) and 600Nm. Carlsson says the 0 – 100km/h dash goes by in 3.8 seconds and the speedometer runs out of breath at a limited 300km/h (186mph).

The aerodynamic kit placed on the exterior is listed as: front and rear spoiler and spoiler lip, oval stainless steel tailpipes, a sports rear silencer and lightweight wheels. Occupants experience the ultra-suede material on the doors and on the sides of the seats. The driver meanwhile gets to play with aluminium pedals and a sports steering wheel covered in either leather or ultra-suede.

The CK63S was intended as a car of two personalities; a family cruiser that can take up to five adults or a sharp handling tool for track days. Ex-racing driver Ellen Lohr who also works as a Carlsson brand ambassador was involved in developing the latter character so Carlsson was pretty confident it would deliver the goods.

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Performance tuner Carlsson has unleashed the SL CK63 RS, a 600 hp and 705 Nm of open-air driving pleasure version of the Mercedes Benz SL 63 AMG.

But don’t call Carlsson a mere tuner. They prefer to be referred to as an “automobile manufacturer” specialising in Mercedes Benz models.

Their contributions to the SL 63 AMG include engine tuning the 6.2 liter V8 to increase both horsepower and torque by 75 points. Speed is cumbersomely limited to only 325 km/h. Because, you know, 326 km/h is where the fun really starts.

In any case, the C-Tronic Suspension takes this car 30 mm closer to the ground and a new super-stopping braking system is added. The performance package is rounded out with 255/30 ZR20 Dunlop SP SportMaxx tires at the front and 305/25 ZR20 on the rear wheels.

Although, the CK63 RS provides a considerable boost in overall performance over the SL 63 AMG, the exceptional work being done here is on the outside. The car comes varnished with “Stealth Titanium Graphite”, a most intense matt black color which Carlsson claims is five times less glossy than conventional matt finish.

The interior also gets a low-volume coloring, with charcoal ultra suede lining the inside door panelling and the cockpit hood scoop.

Price is 272,500 euros including V.A.T..

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Carlsson has finally released details regarding the amazing SL CK63 RS which first debuted at the Essen Motor Show.

Based on the Mercedes SL 63 AMG, Carlsson reworked the standard car’s V8 engine with 525 hp (386 kW) and 465 ft-lbs (630 Nm) of torque to produce 600 hp (411 kW) and 705 Nm (520 ft-lbs) of torque. This pays modest dividends in terms of performance as Carlsson estimates the SL CK63 RS will rocket to 62 mph in 4.1 seconds while the fore mentioned SL 63 AMG is a few ticks slower at 4.5 seconds. The vehicle’s top speed has also been increased to 325 km/h (202 mph).

Carlsson engineers also threw in several other performance minded changes including an electronic lowering C-Tronic suspension, a high-performance carbon composite braking system, and ultra light 20-inch wheels outfitted with high-performance Dunlop SP SportMaxx tires.

The exterior features a new aerodynamic kit which includes a reworked bumper with mesh inserts for the air intakes and a new front spoiler and rear diffuser which are both constructed of lightweight polyurethane. A unique stealth titan graphite paint scheme with a matte finish is available but if that doesn’t suit your tastes there are five other exterior colors to choose from. Inside, the car gets a luxurious treatment of leather and alcantara applied to the seats and door trim.

German pricing starts at a rather pricey €272,500 but cars as exclusive as this never come cheap.

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An exclusive tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is available from specialist Carlsson. The new RS kit consists of several key elements which include four additional high quality lights made up of a fog set and high beams. Just to the middle of that is an integrated front apron and front spoiler lips to make the look sportier.

The grille is characteristic of Carlsson, as their badge sits at the front of the bonnet. Specially made side skirts for the RS kit have stainless steel grille inserts that show aggression at the front. The rear end is just as miffed; a rear RS apron and diffuser, topped with a carbon fiber rear spoiler. Wheels are light alloys stretching 21-inches. Sound comes from the four stainless steel double-walled tailpipes which are heat-insulated and streamlined for road growling.

The RS kit is available in carbon fiber or polyurethane (PU) underlining sport and pace. PU is a highly regarded plastic solution used in various industries. The kit, internally codenamed V221 at Carlsson, is good for the entire S-Class range which consists of S 320 CDI, S350, S 450, S 500, S 600, S 63 AMG and S 65 AMG. Read the rest of this entry and check out more photos »

Tuning firm Carlsson has released a new performance package based on Mercedes C63 AMG, called the Carlsson CK63 S.

Power jumps from 457 hp to 565 hp, while peak torque climbs 85 Nm (63 lb-ft) to a total of 685 Nm (505 lb-ft). This enables the CK63 S to accelerate to 100 km/h in just 3.8 seconds, compared to 4.5 seconds in the standard C63 AMG. The car also features a sports air filter, a carbon fiber Carlsson motor cover, sport rear muffler, and an electronic speed limiter which kicks in at 300 km/h (186 mph).

Helping to control all this power is a new Carlsson RS coil-over kit which features step-less height adjustment and adjustable damping. The company also suggests that owners install a limited slip differential in order to improve traction and increase driving stability. The CK63S is also available with ultra light wheels which weigh 38% less than the standard wheels and allows for improved driving comfort.

No tuner car would be complete without a styling kit and Carlsson is happy to oblige. Both ends of the car get special spoilers to improve high speed stability, and can be made of either high-quality polyurethane or carbon fiber. For the interior, customers can choose from a variety of options in order to make their car truly unique.

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Brabus was the first major Mercedes-Benz tuner to embrace the smart brand from the start with the first generation fortwo. However, it hasn’t been until now, that other Mercedes specialty tuners were doing the same. Last year we saw Lorinser release a tuning program for the second generation fortwo, and more recently Konigseder has also followed suit. Now the latest Mercedes tuner is Carlsson also for the second generation fortwo model series since 2007.

The Carlsson aerodynamics kit consists of a front spoiler fitted to the stock bumper, electro polished stainless steel grill insert, Carlsson fog lights with a chrome case, rear skirt with diffuser and rear muffler (only for gasoline driven cars with 84 hp / 61 hp and 71 hp: four stainless steel end pipes). Rounding out the package are lowering springs, specially made Carlsson 1/11 Evo BE in 16- and 17-inch wheels, pedal overlays and an aluminum handbrake handle.

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