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  • Carlsson Mercedes-Benz CLS CK63 RSR – Top Speed 340km/h

    Carlsson has presented their latest tuning project based on the new Mercedes-Benz CLS 63 AMG. The four-door coupe comes with both – styling and performance modifications.

    The CLS 63 AMG is powered by a 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 with 557HP (410 kW) at 5,500RPM and 720Nm (533 lb-ft) of torque at 1,750RPM. 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds for the RWD versions and just 3.7 seconds for the 4Matic AWD models. Carlsson boosts the engine to 700HP (515 kW) at 5,700RPM and 1000Nm (741 lb-ft) of torque at 2,000RPM. With the new power, the car accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds, to 200 km/h in 11.6 seconds and has a top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).

    The CK63 RSR uses a specially developed high performance stainless steel sports exhaust incorporating 200-cell metal catalytic converters to further reduce back-pressure. This exhaust system also incorporates an electronically controlled sound valve, giving the driver the choice of a near standard sound level for civilized progress through urban areas, or a full-on, snarling muscle car V8 experience at the touch of a button.

    The suspension comes with bespoke height adjustable coil-overs with 10-position bounce and rebound adjustment to cover road or track use. The car is normally set 30mm lower than standard for road use, and the front track has been widened by 25mm with spacers for better turn-in and stability in the bends.

    The elegant and sporty one-piece Carlsson 1/10 alloy wheels come in a choice of 19” or 20” diameters. The brakes are also modified – 405 mm diameter vented discs clamped by 6-pot calipers fitted with their heavy-duty brake pads in front. The rear brakes are standard AMG, with uprated pads

    The exterior boasts Carlsson RS carbon-fibre front spoiler lip, black stainless steel mesh inserts in the intake grilles, brake cooling intakes, and rear carbon valance insert. A new feature over the RS version is the electrically retractable rear spoiler, which extends into the airflow automatically at 100km/h, with manual activation possible at any speed. Its size and angle of attack have been wind tunnel tested to reduce lift and drag in combination with the underbody rear diffuser.

    The interior features finest leather, Alcantara, carbon-fibre and natural wood, and exemplifies the uncompromising quality of Carlsson’s in-house trim department.  There are also Carlsson interior floor mats, polished aluminium sill plates with blue illuminated Carlsson logo, and aluminium door locking pins.

    VEHICLE DIMENSIONS:

    • Length:            4,996 mm
    • Width:            1,881 mm
    • Height :            1,366 mm
    • Unladen weight:         1,969 kg
    • Fuel tank capacity/reserve:     66.0 L / 14.0 L

    ENGINE:

    • Water-cooled, 90-degree V8 engine with two turbochargers, DOHC, 48-valves,
    • Displacement:         5,461cc, bore x stroke 98.0 x 90.5 mm
    • Compression ratio:         10.0: 1
    • Power:             700 hp / 515 kW at 5,700 rpm
    • Torque:             1,000 Nm between 2000 and 4,500 rpm (electronically limited)
    • CO2 emissions:         276 g / km
    • Fuel:             Super Plus (98 Roz)
    • Engine oil:         Fuchs

    TRANSMISSION:

    • Rear-wheel drive with differential lock and ESP
    • Seven-speed Speedshift MCT transmission
    • Gear ratios:
    • 1st:             4.38
    • 2nd:             2.86
    • 3rd:              1.92
    • 4th:              1.37
    • 5th:              1.00
    • 6th:               0.82
    • 7th:             0.73
    • Reverse 1:             3.42
    • Reverse 2:             2.23
    • Limited slip differential with 40 percent locking action.
    • Axle ratio:             2.65: 1

    CHASSIS:

    • Independent suspension with height-adjustable Carlsson coil-overs.
    • Front axle: MacPherson strut, lower wishbone, height-adjustable coil-over suspension with 10-position adjustable bounce and rebound control, anti-roll bar.
    • Rear axle: Multi-link control arms, height-adjustable coil-over suspension with 10-position adjustable bounce and rebound control, anti-roll bar.

    WHEELS:

    • Carlsson 1/10 alloy wheels with Dunlop Sport MAXX tyres.
    • Front: 9.5J x 20-inch with 255/30ZR20 tyres.
    • Rear: 10.5J x 20-inch with 305/25ZR20 tyres.

    BRAKES:

    • Carlsson high performance brake kit
    • Front:     six-piston fixed calipers with 405 x 36 mm steel vented discs
    • Rear:     four-piston fixed calipers with 360 x 28 mm steel vented discs

    Braking distance:

    • Cold, from 100 km/h        40.0 m
    • Hot, from 100 km/h        35.3 m
    • Response delay:          Up to 13.3 m/s²

    Performance:

    • 0-100 km/h:           3.9 s
    • 0-200 km/h:         11.6 s
    • V/max:             Approx. 340 km/h

    Fuel consumption:

    • Average:    14.3L/100 km

    Source: Carlsson

  • Champion Motorsports street-legal Porsche 911 RSR

    Champion Motorsports has announced their tuned version of Porsche 911 Turbo S. The name of the project is Porsche 911 GT3 RSR and the tuner from Pompano Beach, Forida has practically rebuilt the project vehicle.

    The performance upgrade includes a pair of new VTG turbochargers and straight-pipe exhaust. The result is astonishing – 575HP (423 kW) and 844Nm (625 lb-ft) of torque.

    There are also other interesting improvements – carbon fiber RSR bodywork, factory RSR floor undertray, new suspension arms, an RSR sway bar and custom fabricated carbon fiber components such as wheel-well housing, brake cooling ducts, inner fender aprons and front floor panel.

    Chassis can receive 4-way adjustable Ohlins coilovers for $15 000 and three sets of Champion Motorsport’s very own magnesium wheels for $30 000.

    The complete price is $399 000.

    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR
    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR
    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR
    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR
    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR
    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR
    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR
    Champion Motorsports Porsche 911 RSR

    Source: Champion Motorsports

  • Porsche at 2012 Techno Classica

    Porsche will celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic 911 RS 2.7 at Techno Classica, in Essen, Germany, from March 21-25.

    Techno Classica is the world’s largest trade fair dedicated to classic cars, and this year’s event will see Porsche Classic showcase its wide range of customer services on a stand more than twice as large as last year’s.

    To mark the occasion, two racing versions of the 911 Carrera RS from the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart are on display. The first is a 1973 911 Carrera RSR delivering 330HP, which is joined by the ultimate RS variant, the 1974 911 Carrera RSR Turbo. It produces 500HP from a small 2.1 liter turbocharged flat-six engine.

    The RS-themed display is completed by a 911 Carrera RS 2.7 road car, which has been restored by the Porsche Classic workshop specialists. Also on show is an early Porsche 911, which is currently being restored for a customer at Porsche Classic.

    1973 Porsche 911 RSR
    1973 Porsche 911 RSR

    Experts from Porsche Classic will be on hand to provide advice and practical assistance to visitors regarding the preservation and maintenance of their historic vehicles. They will also provide information on the availability of Porsche Classic original spare parts. Especially noteworthy, for example, is the coveted “orange” Porsche bonnet badge of the 911 models from 1965 to 1973, which has been not been available since 1974. In 2012, this will be re-released once more.

    Together with a Porsche Museum information stand, Porsche Exclusive & Tequipment will also be represented on the spacious 600 plus square metre stand. A custom-equipped 911 Carrera of the current 991 model series is being used to showcase the comprehensive personalisation options.

    Porsche Design Driver’s Selection rounds off the varied offering on the Porsche stand with a wide selection of Porsche.

    Porsche 911 RS 2.7 Coupe
    Porsche 911 RS 2.7 Coupe

    Source: Porsche

  • Porsche 918 RSR

    Porsche has announced the 918 RSR, which was unveiled at the North American Auto Show in Detroit.

    The car is a two-seat mid-engined Coupe featuring technologies from both 911 GT3 R Hybrid race car and 918 Spyder concept.

    Porsche 918 RSR is powered by mighty V8 engine with 563HP at 10 300RPM. However, the sports car also has two (more…)

  • Porsche 911 GT3 RSR

    2011 Porsche GT3 RSR hits the new new motorsport season with a number of modifications. It features improvement of the aerodynamics at the front and rear, changes to the suspension kinematics and to the engine.

    The vehicle is powered by 4.0 liter flat-six with 455HP (335 kW) at 7800RPM. (more…)