New Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG tuned by Carlsson

Although the 'AMG' badge always means that your Mercedes is not only expensive but also darn fast, guys from the German Carlsson tuning company have decided to add some more power and luxury to an already outstanding vehicle, making it even more exclusive.







The resulting vehicle, called the CK55 RS, features a customized exhaust system and a supercharged 5.5-liter V8 M113 engine with maximum power output of 601 hp and a maximum torque of 810 Nm, available at 2600 rpm. Managing all this power wisely, one can accelerate the CK55 RS from zero to 62 mph in just 4.2 seconds, and reach 124 mph in just 13.06 secs. The vehicles top speed is electronically limited at 206 mph (332 km/h), eMercedesBenz.com reports.

A tuned car with such a great dynamics usually tends to be less manageable than an original vehicle, so Carlsson's tuners have lowered the CK55 RS by some 30 mm, using an intelligent C-Tronic suspension, capable to automatically adjust itself to changing driving conditions while maintaining driver's comfort.

The CK55 RS comes with a set of custom wheels. Price is still unknown.

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