2001 Carlsson CLK RS
Based on the Mercedes-Benz CLK430, the CLK RS was Carlsson’s most radical coupe in 2001. It was specifically prepared and shown at the 2001 Paris Auto Show. The interior space was quite radical, with the rear seats being removed, making room for an integrated roll cage.
Extra power came from Carlsson’s CM60 engine which they were using in several different Mercedes-Benz cars.
In Detail
| price $ | $112 00 USD |
| engine | V8 |
| displacement | 6000 cc / 366.1 in³ |
| power | 302.0 kw / 405.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 67.5 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | bhp per tonne |
| torque | 600 nm / 442.5 ft lbs @ 3600 rpm |
| front tires | 245/40R18 |
| rear tires | 275/35R18 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs |
| f brake size | x 350 mm / x 13.8 in |
| r brake size | mm / in |
| front wheels | F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18.0 x 8.5 in |
| rear wheels | R 45.7 x 25.4 cm / 18.0 x 10.0 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Tiptronic |
| gear ratios | :1 |
| final drive | 3.06:1 |
| top speed | ~290 kph / 180.2 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~5.0 seconds |
