Mercedes S-Class by Carlsson

Carlsson has introduced their new tuning program for the 2014 Mercedes S-Class. Starting with the exterior, the model can be equipped with a new front bumper that has larger air intakes and an "RS" front lip spoiler. Moving further back, we can see revised side skirts, a new rear valance and a distinctive four-tailpipe sports exhaust system. Customers can also order a variety of wheels in sizes ranging from 19- to 21-inches.

The cabin can be outfitted with the usual wood and leather refinements as well as a rear seat entertainment system, a Wi-Fi hotspot and an "audiophile grade" REVOX sound system. Other options include sheepskin floor mats, a refrigerator and a humidor.

Under the hood, the 4.7-liter V8 engine can be tuned to produce 610 HP (448 kW) and 900 Nm (663 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 154 HP (113 kW) and 200 Nm (147 lb-ft). Likewise, the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 in the S63 AMG can be massaged to develop 780 HP (573 kW) and 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 195 HP (143 kW) and 150 Nm (110 lb-ft).

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Mercedes CLA-Class by Carlsson

Carlsson has introduced their new tuning program for the Mercedes CLA-Class at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Starting with exterior, the model can be equipped with a front spoiler, aerodynamic side skirts and a new rear bumper.  The company also offers an electro-polished stainless steel grille insert and a four-tailpipe sports exhaust system. Customers can also order sport springs (which reduce the ride height by 35mm), an adjustable coil-over suspension and a variety of wheels ranging in sizes from 18- to 20-inches.

Interior upgrades include alloy pedals, illuminated sill plates and special floor mats. If that isn't extensive enough, the company can create a bespoke cabin with premium leather and Alcantara upholstery.

Under the hood, the C-Tronic CB Plug & Drive module enables the CLA200 to produce 187 HP (138 kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 31 HP (22 kW) and 50 Nm (36 lb-ft) . For the CLA250, those numbers are boosted to 253 HP (186 kW) and 420 Nm (309 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 42 HP (30 kW) and 70 Nm (51 lb-ft).

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Mercedes-Benz A-Class by Carlsson

Carlsson is presenting at IAA in Frankfurt its new aftermarket program for the Mercedes-Benz A-Class which will be available starting next month. After preparing the B-Class last month, Carlsson is ready to show a similar package for its smaller brother, the A-Class. Noticeable exterior changes include a new front spoiler with a different grille for the air intake. It's compatible with all versions of the A-Class (including the AMG Sport version) and so are the redesigned side skirts and rear apron which has an air diffuser.

The new exhaust provides an extra 3 bhp (2.2 kW) and comes with four polished tailpipes with silencer. Carlsson lowered the German hatchback by 35mm and can fit the car with an optional fully adjustable coilover suspension kit. Various wheel designs in sizes ranging from 18 to 20 inches are available, along with an extensive interior customization program providing new leather upholsteries, floor mats, alloy footrests, pedals, door-lock pins and polished door sill panels which can be illuminated.

In terms of power, the A 200 with its standard 156 HP (115 kW) and 250 Nm (184 lb-ft) can be modified to develop 187 HP (138 kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. In addition, output of the A 250 model can rise from 211 HP (155 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) to 253 HP (186 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft).

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Mercedes B-Class by Carlsson

Carlsson has introduced a new tuning program for the Mercedes B-Class. Starting with the exterior, the model can be equipped with an aerodynamic body kit that includes a front spoiler, revised side skirts, a tailgate-mounted spoiler and a new rear bumper with an integrated diffuser. The tuner also offers lowering springs (which reduce the ride height by 30mm), a four-tailpipe stainless steel sports exhaust system and unique alloy wheels in sizes ranging from 18- to 20-inches.

Interior changes are limited but customers can order alloy pedals, tailored floor mats and special door pins. The company can also create a bespoke cabin with premium leather upholstery, among other things.

On the performance front, the B180 can be tuned to produce 146 HP (107 kW). The B200, on the other hand, can be massaged to develop 187 HP (138 kW) and 300 Nm (221 lb-ft) of torque. Lastly, the B250 can be upgraded to produce 253 HP (186 kW) and 420 Nm (310 lb-ft) of torque.

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Carlsson CK63 RSR

Carlsson has revised its upgrade program for the Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG. The CK63 RSR will be making its appearance at the Geneva Motor Show next month and will bring its 700 HP (515 kW) along. The power is available at 5,700 rpm while the electronically-limited 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) is there between 2,000 and 4,500 rpm. It does the 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 3.9 seconds and hits 211 mph (340 km/h).

Among modifications we mention a custom high-performance stainless steel exhaust with catalytic convertors and an electronically-controlled sound valve for a proper soundtrack. The CK63 RSR has specially made coil-overs and sits 30mm lower than the standard car.

It can be fitted with 19- or 20-inch alloys, while the front track is widened by 25mm. Braking is done thanks to the 405 mm front vented discs with six-pot calipers and at the back retains the standard AMG brakes but with better pads.

It also comes with an electrically retractable rear spoiler, carbon fiber front spoiler lip and black stainless steel mesh inserts in the rear carbon valance insert, intake grilles and braking cooling intakes.

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Carlsson CK63 RS based on Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG

At the Frankfurt motor show, German tuner Carlsson premiered the Carlsson CK63 RS - based on the Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG with Performance Package.

To knock the 0 to 100 km/h sprint time of Performance Package CLS 63 AMG from 4.3 seconds down to 4.1 seconds, Carlsson adds some output to the series 557 PS (410 kW / 550 bhp) to take maximum horsepower and torque up to 649 PS (477 kW / 642 bhp) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft).

Carlsson fits a carbon fiber aerodynamic kit too, which includes a new front spoiler and RS front spoiler lip, black-colored stainless steel grille inserts, rear boot-lid spoiler, rear skirt insert and RS rear diffuser.

A stainless-steel sport exhaust system with four oval pipes is also added, along with rim offerings up to 20-inch in size and an adjustable suspension kit which can lower the ride-height up to 30 mm for the CLS models equipped with the Airmatic suspension.

For the interior, Carlsson adopts Nappa leather in Mokka brown color along with carbon inlays in dark brown/matte. Other features include the illuminated door sill panels, soft velour floor mats with the Carlsson logo and door pins of brushed aluminium.

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Mercedes S-Class tuned by Carlsson

Carlsson has introduced a new tuning package for the Mercedes S-Class (W221).

On the design front, the car is outfitted with a new front bumper, aerodynamic side skirts, a revised rear apron and a trunk-mounted spoiler. There's also a suspension lowering module (which reduces the ride height by up 30mm) and 20-inch alloy wheels with high-performance Dunlop tires.

Under the hood, the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V12 is equipped with a revised ECU, a high-flow air filter and a stainless steel sport exhaust system. Thanks to these tweaks, the engine produces 600 PS (441 kW / 591 hp) and an electronically-limited 1024 Nm (755 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

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2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK by Carlsson

German tuner Carlsson has a new tuning program for the Mercedes-Benz SLK.

Starting things off under the hood of this iconic cabrio, Carlsson has developed a new C-Tronic kit, with different stages of output boosts, for the new range of CGI engines that go into the SLK.

For the SLK 200 CGI with a standard output of 184 PS (135 kW / 181 PS) - the C-Tronic tuning can dial that up to a maximum of 224 PS (165 kW / 221 bhp). There's also a less powerful boost up to 211 PS (155 kW / 208 bhp).

For the SLK 250 CGI - power gets bumped up to a maximum of 239 PS (176 kW / 236 bhp) from the series' 204 PS (150 kW / 201 bhp).

For aerodynamics/styling Carlsson has a new front lip spoiler and grille inserts made from electropolished stainless steel. At the rear there's the diffuser insert and rear spoiler which increase contact pressure at the rear axle.

Carlsson also lowers the suspension on the SLK by up to 30 mm and adds new wheels with rims offered between 18- to 20-inches in size.

On the inside, Carlsson provides personalized matching beading and stitching with a choice of leathers that include Carlsson Nappa, Carlsson Nappa Exclusive and Carlsson Nappa Exclusive Heavy Weight. The basic upholstering package does the seats, headrests and inside door panels. Carlsson also adds brushed-aluminum pedal pads with its own logos, as well as its own gear shifter. Accent trims come in "Alcantara appliques", carbon or fine wood inserts.

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Mercedes-Benz CLS by Carlsson

German tuner Carlsson has introduced its own edition of the Mercedes-Benz CLS ahead of its Geneva debut tomorrow.

Carlsson's chief designer Rolf Schlepp has created a new aerodynamic kit that accentuates the CLS's coupe styling. That includes a front spoiler, an RS front spoiler lip (also available in carbon), stainless-steel grille inserts, rear spoiler and a rear apron with integrated diffuser.

For the performance tuning, Carlsson offers power boosting kits for several CLS engine variants, including a boost on the twin-turbo V8 of the CLS 63 AMG that dials output from the series' 557 PS ( 410 kW / 550 bhp) up to 600 PS (441 kW / 592 bhp).

On the diesel-powered CLS 350 CDI, the Carlsson C-Tronic control unit boosts the power rating by 20 percent to a total of 320 PS (235 kW / 316 bhp) and 780 Nm of torque (575 lb-ft) from the series' 265 PS (195 kW / 261 bhp) 650 Nm (479 lb-ft). The 0 to 100 km/h sprint time is improved by 0.3 seconds over the standard 350 CDI to 5.9 seconds.

For the exhaust, there's a stainless steel rear silencer and double-oval tailpipes, with Carlsson offering stainless-steel tailpipes as an extra option.

Alloy wheels in 1/10 design (five simple and five double spokes) can be had in sizes up to 20 inches.

The C-Tronic SUSPENSION kit is adaptable to the AIRMATIC suspension from Mercedes and can lower the car 30 mm.

Things remain as elaborate, and then some, on the inside. Carlsson uses top-notch materials for the cabin finish in leather and Alcantara with carbon and wood trims (wood inlays with a piano black varnish). The seats and door panels are upholstered in Carlsson Nappa leather with contrasting stitching. There's also an Alcantara sports steering wheel, brushed aluminum pedals and foot rests, and floor and boot mats with the Carlsson logo. Carlsson even informs us that drinking-quality water is used in the tanning of the leather. That's how refined this tuning package is.

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2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS by Carlsson

German Mercedes tuner Carlsson already has a package for the next generation Mercedes-Benz CLS even before the model goes on sale next month.

Starting things off is the aerodynamic kit which adds some new design touches to the new CLS courtesy of Carlsson chief designer Rolf Schlepp. The kit includes a new front spoiler and RS front spoiler lip, front apron inserts with LED fog lights, stainless-steel grille inserts and power domes for the bonnet. The kit also comes with mudguard inserts too and side moldings with air inlets. For the back, Carlsson fits a new rear apron with built-in diffuser and a rear spoiler. The exhaust system is upgraded with a stainless-steel rear silencer and double oval tailpipes.

The Merzig, Germany-based tuner also provides power upgrades for the CLS on both diesel and petrol engines.

For the CLS 350 CGI, output is dialed up to 333 PS (328 bhp / 245 kW) and 410 Nm (302 lb-ft) of torque from the series' 306 PS (302 bhp / 225 kW) and 370 Nm (273 lb-ft) which improves the 0 to 100 km/h sprint by 0.2 seconds to a time of 5.9 s.

On the CLS 350 CDI diesel, the upgrade is less modest thanks to the Carlsson C-Tronic Diesel Power control unit which achieves a 20 percent increase in power. Total output reaches 320 PS (316 bhp / 235 kW) with a maximum torque of 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) - up from the series' 265 PS (261 bhp / 195kW) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft).

Sprint time on the diesel is also 5.9 seconds for the 0 to 100 km/h run compared to the standard model's 6.2 s.

Carlsson also offers its own 19-inch or 20-inch alloy wheels in a unique design where single and double spokes alternate in a 10-spoke pattern.

Carlsson's C-Tronic Suspension lowers the CLS up to 30 mm on the standard Airmatic suspension.

Inside touches include an Alcantara sports steering wheel and brushed aluminum for the pedals and foot rest.

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