S-Class (W221/C216) Carlsson S-class pic...

Mr. Mercedes · Nov 9, 2005

Yeah this is an interesting situation. I have no doubts the 350 engine is capable of much much more, but are they going to do it so early on into its life. Will the upgrades extend up the range to the E's and S's? How are they planning to compete with the 335i. Perhaps with a C450?

Deutsch · Nov 9, 2005

Mr. Mercedes said:
Yeah this is an interesting situation. I have no doubts the 350 engine is capable of much much more, but are they going to do it so early on into its life. Will the upgrades extend up the range to the E's and S's? How are they planning to compete with the 335i. Perhaps with a C450?

Who knows, but you can bet your bottom dollar that they'll do something....

LaArtist · Nov 9, 2005

It depends on how big the market is for a high powerd small car..
without going into M and AMG land..
Casue i dont see them Turbocharching the 350..cause its kinda new.. and has the same hp all the way up to the S.. so they have to change it overall then..
the thing they might do is.. to make a new engine.. or take this new V8 that is coming in the S soon..called the 450-- and bring it down to the C.. but then again it will cost more.. but you will be getting more power and more engine..

PS
lets see what happens.. if im honest i would say that they would keep the 350 as the range topper.. and then 2 amg versions.. one crazy one like a C63 Amg and one less crazy 55 AMG.. almost like now with the 32 and 55 amg.. or if you like 55 and 63 amg

Deutsch · Nov 9, 2005

Whatever happens, they'll have to answer to the 335 and IS350...

Alx · Nov 10, 2005

Carlsson Set To Debut CK50 S-Class Posted on November 9, 2005 at 11:00 AM CST

I have a confession to make. I'm in love... with Carlsson. Of all the Mercedes tuners adding to and often detracting from the beauty of Mercedes, few can compare to the elegance yet "sportiness" of Carlsson. The Carlsson CK55 CLS is, in my opinion, simply gorgeous.

That's why when they sent me photos of their new S-Class, I was pretty excited. Set to debut at the Essen Motor Show at the end of the month, the new Carlsson S-Class, dubbed the CK50, is the finest example of a tuner S-Class to date.

To begin with, as all good tuners do, Carlsson modified the engine. By increasing the output of the engine from 388 horsepower to 435 horsepower, Carlsson created a luxury sedan that can accelerate from 0-60 in just 5.1 seconds. Add to that a top speed of 182 mph, and you have a Mercedes that can rival the performance most sports cars.

To further enhance the CK50, Carlsson added a new exhaust system, which features four catalytic converters as well as a middle and rear silencer. The result is a car that sounds as good as it drives.

But it doesn't matter how well a car drives if it doesn't have the looks to back it up. Enter a new front spoiler, side skirts, and rear apron, as well as Carlsson's new 3/11 ultra light wheels. To further strengthen the CK50's appearance, Carlsson added their new C-Tronic suspension, which lowers the vehicles by 30mm.

To finish off the CK50, Carlsson addressed the interior. Accents of Alcantara and leather are scattered throughout the interior, as well as a new sport steering wheel available in your choice of Alcantara and leather or leather and wood.

I know what you're thinking: "Enough with the long-winded infomercial - we want pictures." Your wish is granted, my dear readers. Check out the photos below, and as always, click any to enlarge.