2010 Merc Carlsson C25
Founded in 1989 by the Hartge brothers, Carlsson has become famous for its exclusive work with Mercedes-Benz, a specialty that has put the company from Gut Wiesenhof, Germany, into a league of its own. So when it came time to commemorate its 20th anniversary, the company decided something special was needed, something that was more than just another tuned-up Mercedes.
The result is the 2010 Carlsson C25, a unique grand-touring coupe that starts life as a Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG and goes completely nuts from there. Only 25 examples will be built and Carlsson says they're already spoken for at around $650,000 apiece. The car you see here is the first prototype and if it's any indication, those 25 buyers are in for something special.
Supercar or True GT?
The starting point for the engine is the massively powerful twin-turbo 6.0-liter V12 used for the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG. Induction, exhaust and engine management have all been tweaked by Carlsson's engineers. The final results are a staggering 743 hp and an electronically limited 848 pound-feet of torque.
The suspension is mostly standard but gains intelligent management courtesy of C-Tronic, Carlsson's in-house management module, which is capable of adapting the suspension to both the road conditions and the driving style of the pilot. The custom brake setup features 15.9-inch discs and six-piston calipers at the front along with 15.0-inch discs and four-piston calipers at the rear. The 20-inch forged wheels are wrapped in 335/25R20 Dunlop tires in back and 265/30R20 rubber in front.
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