Mercedes Swims In Red Water

2023 Author: Eric Donovan | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-08-25 09:36

The automobile manufacturer Carlsson has created a particularly elegant piece for the car show in Zurich. The exclusive small series, produced in cooperation with the leather lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner, is primarily intended for the Middle East.

Carlsson is very sophisticated at the Auto Zürich Car Show. In cooperation with the leather lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner, the automobile manufacturer specializing in Mercedes Benz is celebrating a world premiere with a twelve-cylinder bi-turbo. The Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS “Eau Rouge” Dark Edition, called the exclusive small series of just ten vehicles, has either 705 HP or 756 HP and 1,150 Nm. This means that the “Eau Rouge” reaches a top speed of 335 km / h, which is electronically sealed off for safety reasons. The Mercedes completes the sprint in 3.8 seconds.

Two-tone exterior paint

But the muscular motor games are only one side of the coin, after all, the luxury coupé must also be in the right light. The front section has been redesigned for this. What is particularly striking about the two-tone exterior paintwork, obsidian black metallic in combination with himalaya gray, is the front apron with the front spoiler lip made of real carbon. The three-piece forged wheels in 21 inches are a particular eye-catcher. The front spoiler and rear apron lip are designed in the typical Carlsson diffuser look and the striking rear spoiler also improves the handling of the luxury coupé at high speeds.

Cooperation partner Aigner was able to let off steam in the interior. The electrically adjustable sports seats with multi-contour function and seat heating were covered with high-quality leather. The driver has the sports steering wheel in leather / Alcantara combination under control in a very pleasant way. Carlsson sport aluminum pedal covers and illuminated door sills, as well as numerous other optical refinements point the way into a world of luxurious elegance.

Electronic lowering

The color of the wood applications was matched to the exterior paintwork and all previously visible plastic parts were covered with fine Aigner leather. The Aigner-A embossed in the front headrests and in the back sections of the front seats indicates the exclusive origin. The entire vehicle interior including roof handles, sun visors and rear window frame is also covered in Aigner Alcantara.

The Coupé, which is electronically lowered by 30 millimeters, automatically adjusts the height of the car on a bad road and if the compression is sustained. The sports exhaust system ensures more power and a particularly powerful sound. The rear view of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 is dominated by four tailpipes in the Carlsson design. Compared to the series, the exhaust system is optimized in terms of exhaust back pressure and pipe routing.

With 374,000 euros included

The small series shows the diverse possibilities of the Carlsson Manifaktur to fulfill very personal customer requests, which will mainly come from the Arab or Eastern European region. Because the mobile is not cheap. The Carlsson Aigner CK65 "Eau Rouge" Dark Edition with V12 is available from 319,000 euros. The V12 with Carlsson Bi-Turbo in the second performance level is available from 374,000 euros. (AG)