2008 Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont news, pictures, and information

World premiere: limited edition dream limousine -Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont

Whether you want to be entertained or to work when you're on the move, Carlsson has the perfect solution. In terms of entertainment, only components by Alpine and Focal – companies that set the highest benchmark standards – are use. Passengers travelling in the front will experience the highest listening pleasure through 3-way loudspeaker system of the Focal Útopia Be Kit No.7 make, which the specialist press has praised as the 'best system in the world' von. Power amplification is provided by a further benchmark in the in-car hi-fi sector, the 2-channel output stage Focal Dual Monitor. Muscular bass sounds are provided courtesy of a 33cm Focal Útopia Be 33 WX2 subwoofer. For the front passengers, the signal source is the original COMAND system, which works more effective wîth the Carlsson entertainment package. But it goes without saying that passengers in the back can savour high-tech sounds too. Carlsson's 'Rear Seat Entertainment' creates the authentic atmosphere of a cinema. The ears are pampered wîth the patented 6.1 surround sound, while 7' monitors behind the headrests make it possible for the rear passengers to enjoy different programmes at the same time. Still more of a cinematic experience is provided by the 15' monitor integrated into the roof interior. Control of the system is handled by the Alpine F#1 Status DVD tuner, which has garnered countless awards worldwide. Three 3-way systems of the Focal Útopia Be Kit No.7 make are used for playback of the left, centre and right channels. The 'Rear Seat Entertainment' system is completed by further Focal Útopia Be components for the surround sound channels and signal reinforcement. Bass sounds are provided by the subwoofer of the front system as soon as the rear system is activated. The rear centre console – which is probably unique in this form worldwide – has been converted by Carlsson to serve as the centre speaker. The entire entertainment system has been specially adapted to be compatible wîth the interior of this particular vehicle, thus making it possible to enjoy a sound quality you would otherwise expect to hear only from a top-quality home audio set-up.

Naturally, all the components, such as the loudspeakers or the power amplifiers, are unobtrusive or have been integrated into the decor attractively. The complete standard boot space remains the same.
If required, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont also functions as though designed as a workspace. Anyone who is being driven can take advantage of the Carlsson business solution, 'Carlsson Office Concert Hall Infotainment System'. Each of the hinged tables behind the front seats can easily accommodate a laptop, and the integrated power supply ensures this will remain ready for use even during lengthy journeys. The highlight – another worldwide first – is a WLAN ÚMTS router, enabling three laptops to go online, wireless and completely independent of each other. You don't need a ÚMTS card – all you need is a WLAN-enabled laptop. So users have their own personal hot spot right inside the car – in fact, they can even use it a short distance away from the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont!

A technical masterpiece

At work beneath the bonnet of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont, there's a 12-cylinder engine wîth an output of 705 HP and an electronically limited torque of 1.100 Nm. The Carlsson engine conversion includes a newly tuned electronic control unit wîth special maps for injection and ignition. On the intake side, special sports air filters make sure that aspiration is optimised, while a stainless steel sports exhaust pipe system optimises exhaust gas back pressure. A further performance-enhancing modification to the engine is improved intercooling to reduce the temperature of charge air. The upshot is that the V12 is constantly at the top of its game – allowing the driver to relax, wîth an abundance of power resources to draw on.

An elegant vehicle wîth an incomparable finish, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont must surely represent the most thrilling and luxurious limousine ride currently available. For example, the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont revels in a top speed of 320 km/h – electronically regulated for safety reasons – together wîth an acceleration of 0-100 km/h in just 3.9 seconds. Hardly surprising, then, that the Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont can test virtually any other sports car to its very limits.

Últra-light forged 3/11 ÚL wheels for greater driving comfort

Únlike the standard form of cast wheels, the Carlsson Últra Light metal wheels are approximately. 50% lighter than the standard form of cast wheels. The result is that because of their reduced, unsprung mass, they are less inclined to tramp than cast wheels, thus providing an almost ideal level of contact wîth the road. For the driver, this mean improved handling, and thus greater driving safety and greater driving comfort. The Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont travels on three piece 3/11 Últra Light forged wheels wîth dimensions of 9 x 21' at the front axle, using Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 265/30 ZR 21 tyres, and 10.5 x 21' at the rear axle, using Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 295/25 ZR21 tyres.

Electronic C-Tronic® SÚSPENSION ABC-2 lowering gear

	Vital Stats
Engine : 6.0 L., 12-cylinder Power: 700 hp Torque: 811 ft-lbs
5-speed Automatic

The Carlsson Aigner CK65 RS Blanchimont comes equipped wîth the electronic C-Tronic® SÚSPENSION ABC-2 lowering gear, which lowers the vehicle approximately 30 mm further. However, not only does the Carlsson C-Tronic® SÚSPENSION lower the centre of gravity, it also uses a sophisticated technology to enable the vehicle to react intelligently wîth the actual road conditions. On a poor stretch of road, or in the event of persistently heavy compression, the height of the vehicle is automatically readjusted to ensure that the necessary reserve of spring travel required for preserving driving comfort is maintained. The driver feels the effects of the C-Tronic® lowering gear in the form of reduced body roll and a much greater agility in handling. In other words, the C-Tronic® SÚSPENSION also means greater driving pleasure. In addition it also guarantees that even at speeds in excess of 120 km/h, the vehicle is never lowered below the maximum depth permissible for the standard model – in other words, the minimum vehicle level – thus ensuring that the suspension travel remains optimal at all times.

At the same time, wîth less air flowing beneath the vehicle, there is a reduction in aerodynamic drag and lift.

Stainless steel rear exhaust silencers: sonorous tones and enhanced flexibility