2011 Carlsson CK63 RS Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
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5.5 liter V8 |
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twin turbochargers |
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664 lb-ft | ||
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649 hp |
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(from Carlsson Press Release) World premiere at Frankfurt Motor Show: Hall 5.0, Stand B09 Carlsson CK63 RS based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG
The automobile manufacturer Carlsson uses the stylish shapes of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz CLS models (type C 218) to underline the vehicle’s elegance and sportiness. At the top of the line is the Carlsson CK63 RS based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG with Performance Package which will have its world premiere at the Frankfurt Motor Show 2011.
Carlsson incorporates
coupé-style contours and lends the vehicle’s exterior a touch of
sophistication with the comprehensive aerodynamic package. The new
front spoiler and the front spoiler lip RS made of carbon fibre
ensure an athletic look for the luxurious saloon, a look which is
underscored further by the black painted stainless steel grille
inserts.
The discreet spoiler on the trunk lid and the rear skirt insert with
its rear diffuser RS made of carbon fibre ensure extra downforce and
more stable road holding even at high speeds. The performance
figures are also impressive: Optimized by Carlsson, the engine of
the CLS 63 AMG with Performance Package under the long bonnet now
produces 649 hp (477 kW) and 900 Nm of torque, compared to the
original 557 hp (410 kW) and 800 Nm. This allows the Carlsson CK63
RS to reduce the time for the sprint from 0 to 100 kph from 4,3 to
4,1 seconds.
Finally, the Carlsson stainless steel sport exhaust system with 4
oval end pipes gives the CK63 RS a distinctive sound. Also for
smaller diesel and gasoline engines, Carlsson offers technically
sophisticated performance kits with the general Carlsson 3 year
guarantee. The performance kit CK50 for the CLS 500 for instance
raises the output of the engine from 408 hp (300 kW) and 600 Nm of
torque to 475 hp (349 kW) and 687 Nm.
The vehicle’s light alloy wheels 1/10 which are available in up to
20 inch also emphasise the sporty yet stylish contours of the new
aerodynamics package. By combining five single and five double
spokes, the automobile manufacturer from Merzig in Germany is
setting a design trend. Thanks to an elaborate manufacturing
process, the forged wheel 1/10 Ultra Light generates a weight
advantage of 40 percent compared to the original wheels. This allows
Carlsson to attain more strength and a distinctly improved rolling
quality at the same time. The 1/10 design is also available as
casted wheels in three different colour variants: Brilliant Edition,
Graphite Edition and Titanium Edition
The Carlsson suspension with two sport springs lowers the CLS by
30mm at the front axle and thus allows an even more agile
drivability. Carlsson’s patented C-Tronic® SUSPENSION is responsible
for delivering excellent road holding for vehicles with the standard
AIRMATIC suspension. This intelligent suspension lowering system
drops the vehicle by up to 30 millimetres and continuously monitors
the situation of the road. Depending on the road conditions, the
controlling device adapts the residual spring travel every 150
milliseconds, thus ensuring optimum comfort and excellent driving
dynamics with an appealing look. The C-Tronic® SUSPENSION switches
to serial conditions when the speed drops under 20 kph as the
original suspension adjustment will already lower the vehicle.
The vehicle’s refinement reaches its peak in the interior. The
automobile manufacturer cultivates traditional craftsmanship by
using finest materials such as leather, exclusive Alcantara, carbon
fibre, best root wood and several other exclusive natural materials.
The selections of the materials and the excellent workmanship attest
the uncompromising quality requirements of Carlsson’s own
upholstery. The CK63 RS experienced a Carlsson interior refinement
at the top of the line. The seats and door panels as well as the
rear seat bench have been covered in Mokka brown Carlsson NAPPA
EXCLUSIVE leather. Thanks to its thickness of 1 to 1,4 millimetres,
this pigmented leather is particularly resistant while still
providing the feel of a soft leather glove. The extensive tanning
process guarantees that the leather skins’ pores remain intact and
thus prevent heat accumulation. In the winter, too, this particular
natural material immediately adapts to the individual body
temperature.
The same high quality and attention to detail is reflected by the
carbon inlays in dark brown/matte which can be found among others in
the dashboard, the door panels and the centre console. Other high
quality parts like the illuminated door sill panels, soft velour
floor mats featuring the Carlsson logo and door pins made of brushed
aluminium further contribute to the stylish appearance of the CLS’
interior.
The number of variants
is unlimited: The saddlery’s applications range from different forms
and kinds of perforation over individual colours of desired leather
skins to the combination of various materials like leather and
Alcantara with corresponding stitching and piping.
Exclusively Central European raw materials of German production are
used for all Carlsson NAPPA products. Carlsson also assumes
responsibility in matters of environmental protection: the water
used during the manufacturing process leaves the German tannery in
drinking water quality.
With its comprehensive finishing package for the CLS model, Carlsson
has once more proven its refined sense of taste when it comes to
Mercedes design. Thanks to its efforts, the already stylish standard
CLS63 AMG has turned into a unique individualist.
All components of the refinement include the general Carlsson
three-year warranty up to 100.000 kilometres and a TüV certificate
so that the components can easily be included with the rest of the
vehicle’s documentation.
For further information on the extensive customisation programme for Smart and Mercedes-Benz vehicles, please visit www.carlsson.de