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The design philosophy of the Carlsson C25
It is the dream of every designer to create a classic Gran Turismo one time. As far as the C25 is concerned, the Carlsson head designer Rolf Schepp has mastered an extreme challenge. The art was to develop an independent design combining the emotional character wîth safety-relevant aspects and high road capability.Carlsson has therefore implemented a self-confident, but function-oriented design rendering high dynamics, timeless elegance, visible sportiness and road capability due to subtle line management and well-balanced proportions.
At the same time, the Carlsson design team achieved to integrate the significant Mercedes origin into the independent Gran Turismo design.
This way, the modern interpreted shapes can be traced back to the W 196 up to the 'Autobahnkurier' (Autobahn cruiser). This essential basis of the Carlsson design philosophy has been growing over the years and is now also a cornerstone for the design of the C25. But wîth this automobile, this cornerstone for the first time has been subjected to the independent GT line management. The consequent redesign of the car body led to a carriage which embodies functional purposes besides elegance and sportiness. Therefore, the automobile does not need any extendable attachments in order to render the necessary aerodynamics for everyday use.
The front view
…is dominated by the dynamic and aggressive trapezoid shapes of the giant air inlets which are typical for Carlsson and which perfectly interact in a tension-filled contrast wîth the sovereign lights.The powerfully vaulted wings which can be perceived as landmarks from the driver´s seat flow into the bonnet wîth its strong contours at the sides wîth integrated power domes. In connection wîth the vertically adjusted daytime running lights, the headlights render a superb racing character.
The side view
…clearly confirms the classic GT-proportions wîth front central engine under the elongated bonnet, the firm aero tail and the formally reduced roof construction. Basically, it consists of three plane arches which are dynamically connected by an elaborately offset line management.The brawny and muscular car body impresses wîth its crouched appearance wîth powerfully modelled wings dominating the side view.
A main arch spanning over the cockpit is supported by two arch-shaped wings at the front and at the back which majestically rise over the wheels.
The Carlsson designers created the wheel flange and wings, the negative rear view and the lower front from vertical lines lunging forward and rendering a fast forward-moving impression.
The elaborate graphical design of the motor engine ventilation, wheel flanges, wing edges and door section corresponds wîth the strongly vaulted sides and renders a rich contrast.
The rear view
…has a highly visible aerodynamic functionality. The entire rear section has been basically designed like a generous cave in order to integrate the upper rear edge generating downthrust in the best possible formal and logical way. Deliberately, Rolf Schepp puts the dynamic focus on the powerfully designed double diffuser wîth the significantly integrated end pipe blends which make the rear look not so high.
Rolf Schepp continues to apply the paramount trapezoid shapes from the front which are so typical for Carlsson also to the back by a perfect interaction of the boot lid and the double diffuser. The GT-typical, flowing and filigree roof construction is supported by the broad shoulders of the rear wings and flows into the gently curved ascent of the back tear-off edge.
With the Carlsson C25, the automobile manufactory consequently lights the way into future. The design of the Gran Turismo accomplished to connect agility, elegance and functionality in a unique automobile.
The technical philosophy of the Carlsson C25
The Carlsson C25 has been born from a revolutionary idea. For the first time, the automobile manufactory positions a Gran Turismo in an entirely new way. The coupé is the first own developed car by Carlsson and it combines two vehicle concepts which up to now have been considered as incompatible. On the one hand, the Carlsson C25 renders top performances wîth its 753 hp strong engine and an acceleration from 0 to 100 kph in 3.7 seconds. And on the other hand it breaks out from the supercar category and offers comfortable travel performances and an unsurpassable road capability. Therefore, the Carlsson C25 combines the best from two worlds and wîth its limited edition of only 25 pieces it offers an outstanding exclusiveness.The V12-Biturbo owes its 753 hp (554 kW) to Carlsson's experience and art of engineering. This performance is guaranteed by the interaction between the stainless steel exhaust system, the special sports air filters and the engine electronics especially adjusted to the C25 wîth its special engine characteristic maps for injection and ignition. Also the charge air ventilation and the manifold are exactly adjusted to the car. Therefore, the high-performance engine renders a maximum torque of 1320 Newton metres, electronically limited to 1150 Newton metres and accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in only 3.7 seconds.
The comprehensive adjustment between car body, aerodynamics, engine performance and undercarriage renders an unsurpassable driving experience. The Carlsson C25 is no serial automobile wîth an oversized implanted engine, but a special automobile wîth perfectly adjusted components.
Intelligent undercarriage guarantees perfect road capability
But this is not the only unique selling point of the Carlsson C25. No Gran Turismo wîth comparable performance data has ever reached the maximum road capability as incorporated by the Carlsson C25. This is among others rendered by the suspension technology C-Tronic® SÚSPENSION. The intelligent system recognises the road condition as well as the driving behaviour and continuously adjusts the remaining spring travel and the damping settings to it. This guarantees driving pleasure in narrow curves due to a perfectly limited vehicle roll as well as a comfortable journey on long distances and bad road conditions.
For perfect travel comfort, the Carlsson C25 offers all safety- and assistance systems which fulfil the high Mercedes-Benz standards: ABS, ESP, Airbags, crash-behaviour and pedestrian protection.
Therefore, the Carlsson C25 has the advantage that the Gran Turismo can still be serviced by any Mercedes-Benz garage. The customer is not bound to one dealer specialised in the Carlsson C25, but can always rely on the closest Mercedes-Benz garage.
Intuitive operation and high-quality haptics
In addition to its unsurpassable road capability, the Carlsson C25 offers an operating concept which seems surprisingly familiar to the driver. The cockpit wîth the central instruments tilted towards the driver, the sport §teering wheel and the comfortable seats are made for intuitive operation. The engineers and designers put special emphasis on the arrangement and design of the instruments and that shows in the high-quality haptics and the superb intuitive operation.
But the Carlsson C25 does not only convince wîth its positioning combining the advantages of a high-performance automobile wîth perfect road capability. Also when it comes to the price, the Gran Turismo from Merzig/Germany is very attractive. For cars wîth a comparable performance from Italy or Scandinavia, the customer has to invest at least the double if not the triple price. But even then those car manufacturers can't guarantee their customers the exclusiveness of the Carlsson C25 as there is only one automobile available per country.
No Carlsson C25 looks like the other
Moreover, the automobile manufactory Carlsson designs the C25 entirely according to customer demands. This includes a varnish in two- or three-colour concept which is also used for the interior. Also Carlsson offers for example an audio system which has especially been produced for the C25 by the French high-end manufacturer Focal.
When it comes to material selection, there are also no limits. Most of all the interior decoration can be lined wîth all possible combinations made of leather, ultra-suede or textile fabric.
Also, the forged light alloy wheels can be produced according to the wishes of the customer. The customer can opt for the shape and varnish of the rims in one-, two- or three-colour design and therefore the customer can rest assured that his set of wheels is unique all over the world. Moreover, Carlsson offers the ultra-light forged wheel 1/10 ÚL which sets new standards in wheel design wîth its revolutionary combination of single- and double spokes..
Carlsson therefore further increases the exclusiveness of the anyway strictly limited series of only 25 pieces. And this ensures that only unique automobiles are produced. No C25 looks like the other.
In the tradition of large coachbuilders
With its first own developed car, the automobile manufactory continues the tradition of large coachbuilders. This already shows in the design of the Carlsson C25 which bears the origins of the legendary Mercedes models such as the W 196 or the 'Autobahnkurier' (Autobahn cruiser). Carlsson combined this tradition wîth the continuously developing Carlsson design which is reflected in the typical trapezoid shapes. As so often wîth traditional companies which originated from family businesses, the automobile manufactory Carlsson developed a unique car which only uses the platform of a large car company.
Already between both World Wars or from the 1950s onwards, smaller companies have taken a significant influence on larger car companies. This included Mulliner and Park Ward wîth their groundbreaking work for Rolls-Royce and Bentley. Also Swiss Peter Monteverdi made history wîth his new auto body for the Ferrari Monza or other cars which combined ÚS-American engines wîth Italian car bodies such as the Monteverdi Hai 450 wîth its hand-made carriage.
In exactly the same way as these specialists, Carlsson and the C25 today present which possibilities there are when combining experience, passion and the art of engineering.Source - Carlsson
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