German tuner Carlsson has revealed the new C25 Royale Super GT at the Geneva Motor Show. The Carlsson C25 Royale Super GT is based on the Mercedes SL 65 AMG, featuring unique carbon fibre body and interior. The 6.0 litre bi-turbo V12 engine is upgraded to produce an 743bhp) and an electronically limited 848 lb-ft of torque.
Carlsson’s Super GT – C25 Royale sports over 70 innovations and is 180 kilograms lighter than its basis Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, due largely to its complete real carbon exterior. Aimed at offering customers an exclusive ride that can be used as both, a ultra-fast race-like car or a daily ride, the Carlsson C25 Royale further highlights a full ceramic brake system and lower center of gravity, which allows more dynamic cornering ability and more agile handling.
Power is sent to rear wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission, enabling the 1,970kg luxury sports coupe to accelerate from 0-62mph in 3.7 seconds and hit a top speed of 219 mph.
Inside, the cabin is relatively untouched but there is a revised center console which is cantered towards the driver. If you find this less than thrilling, you can add carbon fiber trim (€13,564), a FOCAL audio system (€18,860), and the Clubsport package which includes race seats, a roll cage, a fire extinguisher, and six-point safety harnesses (€35,400).
Press Release
World premiere in Geneva:
Super GT Carlsson C25 Royale
Super GT Carlsson C25 Royale
- More than 70 innovations in Carlsson's new Super GT
- C25 Royale saves 180 kilograms of weight compared to basis model
- Roof made from real carbon lowers the car's centre of gravity
- V12 biturbo engine with 753 hp capable of achieving 352 kph
- Each vehicles is absolutely unique
Wednesday, March 2, 2011