| Carlsson, a German car tuning company and | | | | Officer of Carlsson said that this piece of high-tech |
| manufacturer that specializes in tuning Mercedes-Benz | | | | engineering has been breathed on to ensure durability |
| models has released their latest product on the | | | | and great efficiency. |
| market. The tuning company built the Carlsson CK35 | | | | Under the hood of the Carlsson CK35 is a power |
| based on the Mercedes-Benz C 350, which belongs to | | | | plant that is based on the 3.5 litre V6 engine found |
| the extensive lineup of Mercedes-Benz C-Class | | | | on the Mercedes-Benz SLK models. The Carlsson |
| models. | | | | engine pumps out 295 hp (217 kW) and pulls out a |
| The CK35 combined the luxurious and sporty attitude | | | | maximum torque output of 283 lb.-ft. (385 Nm). Zero |
| of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class models with the racing | | | | to 62 mph acceleration can be achieved in just 6.0 |
| characteristics and success of Carlsson in the VLN | | | | seconds time, throttling with a maximum speed of |
| Long Distance Trophy at the Nürburgring, | | | | 167 mph. The race-proven CK35 performance kit also |
| Germany. Inside, the CK35 gets high-quality interior | | | | comes with a stainless-steel sports rear silencer with |
| materials from Carlsson similar to those materials | | | | four oval tailpipes, sports air filter, and an improved |
| used by Mercedes-Benz in the interior parts of the | | | | engine electronic control system (ECU). |
| ppular S-Class models. The CK35 features an | | | | As for a sports car, Carlsson equipped the CK35 with |
| ergonomically designed Carlsson sports steering wheel | | | | an aerodynamic kit to provide additional dynamic |
| that comes in different trim options including leather, | | | | performance as well as sporty and elegant |
| Alcantara, or wood. This will provide a firm and | | | | appearance. Carlsson's aerodynamic kit for the CK35 |
| pleasant grip on for the driver, as well as giving an | | | | comes with a front apron, a diffuser-look apron at |
| excellent riding feel. | | | | the rear, side mouldings, a rear spoiler, |
| The CK35 is equipped with a race-proven | | | | electro-polished grille insert, double-headlight units, fog |
| performance kit specifically developed for long | | | | lights, and uniquely shape tail lights unlike the VW tail |
| distance racing events. Rolf Hartge, Chief Executive | | | | lights on the VW Eos with oval-circle shape. |