Mercedes-Benz tuning specialists Carlsson have joined forces with inter¬national leather-lifestyle brand Etienne Aigner to develop the Carlsson Aigner CK65 "Eau Rouge". Made in an exclusive small series, the luxury coupé based on the Mercedes-Benz CL produces over 700 bhp and 1,100 Nm after being breathed on by Carlsson.

The engine conversion by Carlsson includes a special electronic control unit with special maps for injection and ignition. On the intake side, sports air filters ensure optimum aspiration. On the outlet side, a stainless-steel sports exhaust system with high-performance metal catalytic converters and sports silencers cut back-pressure to a minimum. Another measure to boost engine performance is improved intercooling, which reduces charge-air temperature. Thus, the V12 is always raring to go and the driver can rely on having more than adequate power on hand regardless of the situation.

Elegant and with an unsurpassed finish, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 is undoubtedly the most exciting way to travel today. For example, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 "Eau Rouge" is not only very fast - its top speed is electronically regulated for safety reasons to 320 km/h - but also leaves almost every sports car of the world standing with a 0-100 km/h time of just 3.9 seconds.

With the Carlsson Aigner CK65 "Eau Rouge", Carlsson has also created a link to the world of motor racing. The car is named after one of the most famous race-track curves, the Eau Rouge in Spa Francorchamps.

Interior

Etienne Aigner has agreed to provide the interior appointments for the Carlsson Aigner CK65 "Eau Rouge". A combination of the renowned Aigner leather and Aigner Alcantara make getting into and sitting in the car a delight. The redesigned interior is characterised by craftsmanship of the highest standard. With the ergonomically designed sports steering wheel in leather and Alcantara or leather and wood, keeping the Carlsson Aigner under control is a particularly pleasant tactile experience. Carlsson aluminium pedals and illuminated sill embellishers point the way to a world of sporting luxury.

Exhaust

The Carlsson sports exhaust system not only produces a particularly powerful sound but also frees up more power. The rear view of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 is dominated by four tailpipes in that typical Carlsson look, which impress through a sonorous, sporting note. Compared to the standard product, the Carlsson system is characterised by less back-pressure and an optimised pipe run. The result: more torque and a higher output.

Lightweight Wheels

Compared to the standard cast wheels, the Carlsson Ultra Light aluminium wheels weigh around 50 % less. Thanks to this reduction in mass, they tend to tramp less than cast wheels (lower unsprung weight) and thus provide optimum contact with the road. For the driver, this means improved handling and, therefore, higher driving safety and greater ride comfort. The Carlsson Aigner CK65 "Eau Rouge" rolls on 2/11 Ultra Light forged wheels with the dimensions 9 x 21" with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 265/30 ZR 21 tyres at the front and 10.5 x 21" with Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 295/35 ZR21 at the rear.

Carbon Fiber Aerodynamics

The new Carlsson aerodynamic kit underscores the elegant lines of the standard model. However, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 is distinguished by an independent appearance - both outside and inside. The front spoiler and rear-apron lip are finished in the diffuser look typical of Carlsson while the striking rear spoiler not only looks good but also improves the handling of the luxury coupé at high speeds. Carlsson's exclusive aerodynamic components are made of high-grade, ultra-lightweight real carbon fibre as used in Formula 1 racing.

Suspension

Exclusively for the Carlsson Aigner CK65, Carlsson offers the electronic C-Tronic® SUSPENSION lowering kit, which reduces the ride height by approx. 30 mm. The driver can be assured that lowering the car gives it a significantly more sporting appearance. However, Carlsson's C-Tronic® SUSPENSION not only lowers the car but also, thanks to the sophisticated technology, interacts intelligently with the road conditions. On poor surfaces with significant suspension jouncing, the vehicle height is automatically adjusted to ensure sufficient suspension travel for constant ride comfort. For the driver, the effect of the lower ride height is noticeable through a reduction in body roll and considerably more agile handling. In a nutshell: the C-Tronic® SUSPENSION also stands for greater driving pleasure.

Moreover, the C-Tronic® SUSPENSION also ensures that, in the case of speeds in excess of 120 km/h, the car is not lowered further than the maximum permitted for a standard car. In other words, so that it never drops below the minimum ride height thus ensuring adequate suspension travel at all times. Incidentally, lowering the car reduces aerodynamic drag and cuts lift by decreasing the amount of air that can flow beneath the vehicle.

Unlimited Individuality

The Carlsson Aigner CK65 "Eau Rouge" is available in a variety of two-tone finishes. The exclusive small series is limited to ten cars, all fully equipped with Distronic, navigation system, hifi system, Aigner full-leather appointments, two-piece 21" aluminium wheels, Carlsson carbon-fibre aerodynamic parts, C-Tronic® SUSPENSION, engine conversion and other extras. The gross price in Germany is € 365,000 in Germany and € 305,000 for export.
Drivetrain
Configuration:
Front Engine/RWD

Engine:
Twin-Turbo V12

Displacement:
5980 cc

Horsepower:
700 bhp @ ---- rpm

Torque:
811 lb-ft @ ---- rpm

Max RPM:
Unavailable

Transmission:
5-Speed Automatic


Performance
0-60 mph:
3.8 sec

0-100 mph:
Unavailable

¼ mile:
Unavailable

Top Speed:
198 mph


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JESUS CHRIST thats alot of power and torque. Not as much as a 65, but still!!

Im not really diggin the looks though... just not feelin the red scheme, even though the name is "Eau Rouge".

JESUS CHRIST thats alot of power and torque. Not as much as a 65, but still!!

Im not really diggin the looks though... just not feelin the red scheme, even though the name is "Eau Rouge".

what you talking about not as much as the 65 its got more?

Oh right, i meant the Brabus Bi-Turbo lol. Okay then, this is alot better than the 65!

Im not really diggin the looks though... just not feelin the red scheme, even though the name is "Eau Rouge".

i agree with you, there's too much red in the interior :p

Bloody hell, what a car, I love it! First off, the power and torque is some of the highest around, and that's amazing. I really like what they've done to the body, the rims are really really nice and I like the red paint scheme, really nice. And the interior is really lavish aswell, more red in here which makes it look awesome. Nice job. :)

Nice car. The paint job is very nice and the body looks good too. Masses of power and torque which will make this car have amazing performance. The interior is well.... red but I think it is a bit overpowering but the luxury of it makes it look amazing.

i dont like how they made it into a red scheme.

Other than the color, I really like it. I've always been a fan of the CL64, and this one is just amazing. I'll take a black or white one anyday.

From the rear the car reminds me of a Maybach...

I love most cars in that shade of purple but it just kills this car. This car needs either a black or white paint job. And the interior leather should be a a shade of brown or, you guessed it, black. The trim should be changed to match. Now with that said I love it. I mean 811 lb-ft of torque? That's as loveable as the girl of your dreams holding the cutest puppy in the world while singing about high mountains and low valleys while heart shaped balloons fall into a lake of valentines day cards. I pity the tranny and tires though.

I actually really really like that. I love the red down the side, chrome wheels look nice, and that interior is amazing. Power isn't too bad either. But i'm not sure if I prefer this over the Brabus SV12 BiTurbo or not.

I love everything about it, even the exterior, but i hate interiors like that, i just prefer black, gray or beige.

The mesh grill is a bit tacky... maybe if it matched the upper grill. And I like the stock CL65 wheels much better. The leather is nice as hell, but I'd like it better if it were a basketball brown. Nice paint though.

That's nice as hell. Now just make black/silver version.

I don't know what to say. Its just so nice! The red/black goes on perfect togther.

That's a friggin gorgeous car! The paint is sexy as hell...

Love the CL. If I could have any Merc it would most deffinitely be this one.

But I'm not to sure about that paint. I mean, I know it follows the line of the car, and I really like the way it rolls over the arch, but backwards after that, it loses it for me. I mean the only way to fix that would be paint it up to the swage line (swage line is up to where roof meets body, right or wrong ?), but then you'd lose the sexy arch detail.

The only think I'd desperately need to get rid of is that chrome on the front. It just makes the car look silly.

love it . like a two door maybach . elegant yet sporty :D