A Successful season for Carlsson in 2006.

**alroumi** · 03-22-2007

from the Carlsson Webiste.
Carlsson.de

Carlsson Racer successfully ends the 2006 season at the Nürburgring

· More than 8,000 kilometres raced
· 2nd place in the SP 6 Class up to 3.5 l for the Carlsson CK35 RS in the 2006 Long Distance Trophy

With a length of 24.433 km and a height difference of 300 m, the Nürburgring was repeatedly a challenge and a delight for the Carlsson Racing Team in 2006. Ex-Formula 1 Champion Jackie Stewart once described the Nürburgring as a 'Green Hell' and the Carlsson CK35 RS has been at home at this legendary circuit since 2005. Carlsson enters the racing car, which is based on the new Mercedes SLK 350, in the SP6 Class of the BF Goodrich Long Distance Trophy. 2006 was the most successful season to date. After 300 laps of the North Loop, which equals around 8,000 kilometres, the Carlsson Team took 2nd place in the battle for the SP 6 class. Previously successful racing teams with Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M3 cars were firmly put in their place. Nevertheless, the year was characterised by numerous ups and downs.

A review of a successful season
After the first race, the 55th ADAC Westphalia Race, had been cancelled due to ice at the end of March 2006, drivers Rainer Brückner, Mario Ketterer and Peter Brings drove the CK 35 RS, many details of which had been modified on the basis of lessons learnt the previous season, to second place in the SP6 Class, just five seconds behind the class winner, and 13th place overall in the 31st DMV 4 Hours Race at the beginning of April. Thus the foundation for a successful season had been laid. After starting from a promising second place in the SP6 Class, a transmission defect put paid to the car's prospects in the 48th ADAC-ACAS-H&R Cup on 22 April. Nevertheless, several fast lap times demonstrated the potential of the CK35 RS. At the third race, the 37th Adenauer ADAC Circuit Trophy in May 2006, the Carlsson Team battled its way from 8th to 4th place in its class before the race was prematurely stopped due to numerous accidents caused by rain.

At the 46th ADAC Reinoldus Long Distance Race on 8 July 2006, the CK 35 RS flew from the track during a furious attempt to catch up. Despite this disappointment, it was able to put numerous Porsche GT3 and BMW M3 cars in their place at the 29th RCM-DMV Border Country Race. 2nd place in the SP6 Class showed clearly that victory is easily on the cards when everything runs well.

Carlsson takes the wheel himself in the second half of the season
Ingvar Carlsson took the wheel for the first time in the 2006 season at the 6-hour ADAC Ruhr Trophy Race on 26 August. Together with teammates Frank Steinmeier and Rainer Brückner, he not only clocked the fasted lap in the SP6 Class but also took the class lead. This was also the first time that a new, sequential six-speed manual transmission had been used successfully. Also, a newly developed set of brake components proved their worth. And this reflects the active transfer from the racetrack to the road. Unfortunately, Ingvar Carlsson was reminded that this work also involves direct contact with the inability of others at the 38th Barbarossa Prize on 30 September. After starting from a highly promising 3rd place in the SP6 Class, he was forced to retire after becoming involved through no fault of his own in an accident just two laps into the race. What would have been possible without this misfortune? The answer came relatively quickly at the following race, the 30th DMV 250 Mile Race on 14 October 2006: after starting from sixth place, the Carlsson Team reeled in the competition to take 3rd place in its class, only a hair's breadth behind the second-place car, and set the fastest SP6 Class lap with just 9:22.031.

Extremely encouraging: the racing engine of the CK35 RS ran in all of the 18 races (2005 and 2006) since the start of its development without the slightest hiccup: a positive sign for Carlsson customers and the TUV-approved CK 35 performance kit for all current 3.5 litre Mercedes engines, on which this racing development is based.

The Carlsson Racer was forced to retire during the last race of the season on 28 October, which gave it 2nd place in the SP6 Class at the end of the 2006 season and represents an unequivocal challenge for the competition in 2007: we'll be back!
Carlsson components are race tested
"We test our developments on the race track and the CK35 RS shows clearly that, with our automotive innovations developed in cooperation with our partners, Dunlop, Eibach, KW, Fuchs, ATE and APP, we produce first-class technical solutions. And, in the last analysis, our customers also profit from our racetrack successes because we supply tried and tested technology that offers greater driving pleasure and performance for road use", explains Rolf Hartge, Managing Director of Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH.

The Carlsson CK35 RS disposes of the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and, thanks to the modified cylinder heads, optimised combustion chambers and new induction-manifold transitions, the 3.5 litre V6 now produces 350 bhp. Numerous other components, such as racing clutch, transmission and brake systems make the CK 35 fit for the racetrack. The engine ran without a hitch from the word go. "This is a also a positive sign for our customers", says Rolf Hartge, "because we offer this engine in TUV-approved kit form for all current 3.5 litre Mercedes engines." Many other components from the inventory of the Saarland-based tuning company are to be found on the Carlsson CK35 RS racing car. The sports-exhaust system with metallic catalytic converter and the adjustable suspension system are also available for road use, as are the ATE high-performance braking system and Carlsson's 1/16 UL lightweight forged wheels from the Ultralight range. The constant improvements, the high production quality and the race-proven reliability of all components form the basis for Carlsson's international success.

Race diary 2007

24 March 2007: VLN Test Drive
31 March 2007: 55th ADAC Westphalia Race
14 April 2007: 32nd DMV 4 Hours Race
28 April 2007: 49th ADAC H&R Cup
12 May 2007: 38th Adenauer ADAC Circuit Trophy
26 May 2007: 47th ADAC Reinoldus Long Distance Race
18 August 2007: 30th RCM DMV Border Country Race
15 September 2007: 6h ADAC Ruhr Trophy Race
29 September 2007: 39th ADAC Barbarossa Prize
13 October 2007: 31st DMV 250 Miles Race
27 October 2007: 32nd DMV Münsterland Trophy

24 Hours Race:
9 - 10 June 2007

Ynot · 03-22-2007

Awesome post Alroumi, rep point for you, I was going to search that up and see how well it performed, 2nd place isn't bad compared to the competition. I like this quote, "Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M3 cars were firmly put in their place," who said SLK can't handle well. I still would take a GT3 over the SLK though, what a beautiful looking car.

350hp Naturally aspirated engine, sounds like fun, I wonder how much it cost to get to that performance, doesn't sound cheap. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, woohooo. Job well done Carlsson and MB.

ierax · 03-22-2007

So, they are basically happy for being the first loser

N4PWJ · 03-22-2007

well done Carlsson!
however i just totally kerbed one fo my carlsson rims (the tears where hard to fight back)... think they would throw me a free one as they r in such good spirits!

**alroumi** · 03-22-2007

No problem folks, I love Carlsson stuff; I have their X pipe that is done by SuperSprint.

**dsb** · 03-22-2007

Does anyone have videos of this thing in motion?

**alroumi** · 03-22-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Does anyone have videos of this thing in motion?

Check their website, I think they have a couple of videos.

Ynot · 03-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsb

Does anyone have videos of this thing in motion?

http://www.carlsson.de/en/dialog/videos.php# Here's one from the inside, following two porsche's on the nurburing, the red one appears to be a GT3 (exhaust in the middle), it looks like the GT3 got passed towards the end of the video.

Also read on the site that they won the 6hr race at Nurburing in the SP6 class, up to 3.5 liter engines, competitors were Mitsu Evo 8's, BMW 22 M3's, Acura NSX, etc, sounds pretty cool to me.

Interesting, also they were able to get 295hp from the SLK350 from just rear mufflers, air filters, and an ecu reflashed. So speed innovations claim of 20hp/20lb-tq with ecu flashed is very possible, and 5hp from the rear muffler and air filter's. So now I can tell everyone I have 273bhp

...

**dsb** · 03-23-2007

Thanks. I did check out the Carlsson site a long time ago. They didn't have the CK35 RS video then.

I have to say. I think the CK55 RS (based on the SL55) is one of my most favorite videos. It's sounds like a plane taking off!

**etyu** · 03-24-2007

Thanks for the write-up Mohammed.

**alroumi** · 03-24-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Thanks for the write-up Mohammed.

No problem, Ynot me and you basically have the Carlsson products, because SuperSprint builds for them the Exhaust, they just put their stamp on it and that what defrentiates them.

03-22-2007	#1 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	A Successful season for Carlsson in 2006. from the Carlsson Webiste. Carlsson.de Carlsson Racer successfully ends the 2006 season at the Nürburgring · More than 8,000 kilometres raced · 2nd place in the SP 6 Class up to 3.5 l for the Carlsson CK35 RS in the 2006 Long Distance Trophy With a length of 24.433 km and a height difference of 300 m, the Nürburgring was repeatedly a challenge and a delight for the Carlsson Racing Team in 2006. Ex-Formula 1 Champion Jackie Stewart once described the Nürburgring as a 'Green Hell' and the Carlsson CK35 RS has been at home at this legendary circuit since 2005. Carlsson enters the racing car, which is based on the new Mercedes SLK 350, in the SP6 Class of the BF Goodrich Long Distance Trophy. 2006 was the most successful season to date. After 300 laps of the North Loop, which equals around 8,000 kilometres, the Carlsson Team took 2nd place in the battle for the SP 6 class. Previously successful racing teams with Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M3 cars were firmly put in their place. Nevertheless, the year was characterised by numerous ups and downs. A review of a successful season After the first race, the 55th ADAC Westphalia Race, had been cancelled due to ice at the end of March 2006, drivers Rainer Brückner, Mario Ketterer and Peter Brings drove the CK 35 RS, many details of which had been modified on the basis of lessons learnt the previous season, to second place in the SP6 Class, just five seconds behind the class winner, and 13th place overall in the 31st DMV 4 Hours Race at the beginning of April. Thus the foundation for a successful season had been laid. After starting from a promising second place in the SP6 Class, a transmission defect put paid to the car's prospects in the 48th ADAC-ACAS-H&R Cup on 22 April. Nevertheless, several fast lap times demonstrated the potential of the CK35 RS. At the third race, the 37th Adenauer ADAC Circuit Trophy in May 2006, the Carlsson Team battled its way from 8th to 4th place in its class before the race was prematurely stopped due to numerous accidents caused by rain. At the 46th ADAC Reinoldus Long Distance Race on 8 July 2006, the CK 35 RS flew from the track during a furious attempt to catch up. Despite this disappointment, it was able to put numerous Porsche GT3 and BMW M3 cars in their place at the 29th RCM-DMV Border Country Race. 2nd place in the SP6 Class showed clearly that victory is easily on the cards when everything runs well. Carlsson takes the wheel himself in the second half of the season Ingvar Carlsson took the wheel for the first time in the 2006 season at the 6-hour ADAC Ruhr Trophy Race on 26 August. Together with teammates Frank Steinmeier and Rainer Brückner, he not only clocked the fasted lap in the SP6 Class but also took the class lead. This was also the first time that a new, sequential six-speed manual transmission had been used successfully. Also, a newly developed set of brake components proved their worth. And this reflects the active transfer from the racetrack to the road. Unfortunately, Ingvar Carlsson was reminded that this work also involves direct contact with the inability of others at the 38th Barbarossa Prize on 30 September. After starting from a highly promising 3rd place in the SP6 Class, he was forced to retire after becoming involved through no fault of his own in an accident just two laps into the race. What would have been possible without this misfortune? The answer came relatively quickly at the following race, the 30th DMV 250 Mile Race on 14 October 2006: after starting from sixth place, the Carlsson Team reeled in the competition to take 3rd place in its class, only a hair's breadth behind the second-place car, and set the fastest SP6 Class lap with just 9:22.031. Extremely encouraging: the racing engine of the CK35 RS ran in all of the 18 races (2005 and 2006) since the start of its development without the slightest hiccup: a positive sign for Carlsson customers and the TUV-approved CK 35 performance kit for all current 3.5 litre Mercedes engines, on which this racing development is based. The Carlsson Racer was forced to retire during the last race of the season on 28 October, which gave it 2nd place in the SP6 Class at the end of the 2006 season and represents an unequivocal challenge for the competition in 2007: we'll be back! Carlsson components are race tested "We test our developments on the race track and the CK35 RS shows clearly that, with our automotive innovations developed in cooperation with our partners, Dunlop, Eibach, KW, Fuchs, ATE and APP, we produce first-class technical solutions. And, in the last analysis, our customers also profit from our racetrack successes because we supply tried and tested technology that offers greater driving pleasure and performance for road use", explains Rolf Hartge, Managing Director of Carlsson Autotechnik GmbH. The Carlsson CK35 RS disposes of the sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and, thanks to the modified cylinder heads, optimised combustion chambers and new induction-manifold transitions, the 3.5 litre V6 now produces 350 bhp. Numerous other components, such as racing clutch, transmission and brake systems make the CK 35 fit for the racetrack. The engine ran without a hitch from the word go. "This is a also a positive sign for our customers", says Rolf Hartge, "because we offer this engine in TUV-approved kit form for all current 3.5 litre Mercedes engines." Many other components from the inventory of the Saarland-based tuning company are to be found on the Carlsson CK35 RS racing car. The sports-exhaust system with metallic catalytic converter and the adjustable suspension system are also available for road use, as are the ATE high-performance braking system and Carlsson's 1/16 UL lightweight forged wheels from the Ultralight range. The constant improvements, the high production quality and the race-proven reliability of all components form the basis for Carlsson's international success. Race diary 2007 24 March 2007: VLN Test Drive 31 March 2007: 55th ADAC Westphalia Race 14 April 2007: 32nd DMV 4 Hours Race 28 April 2007: 49th ADAC H&R Cup 12 May 2007: 38th Adenauer ADAC Circuit Trophy 26 May 2007: 47th ADAC Reinoldus Long Distance Race 18 August 2007: 30th RCM DMV Border Country Race 15 September 2007: 6h ADAC Ruhr Trophy Race 29 September 2007: 39th ADAC Barbarossa Prize 13 October 2007: 31st DMV 250 Miles Race 27 October 2007: 32nd DMV Münsterland Trophy 24 Hours Race: 9 - 10 June 2007 __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

03-22-2007	#5 (permalink)
alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,288 Country: Thanks: 298 Thanked 233 Times in 147 Posts	No problem folks, I love Carlsson stuff; I have their X pipe that is done by SuperSprint. __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 121 Times in 42 Posts	Thanks. I did check out the Carlsson site a long time ago. They didn't have the CK35 RS video then. I have to say. I think the CK55 RS (based on the SL55) is one of my most favorite videos. It's sounds like a plane taking off! __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	Awesome post Alroumi, rep point for you, I was going to search that up and see how well it performed, 2nd place isn't bad compared to the competition. I like this quote, "Porsche 911 GT3 and BMW M3 cars were firmly put in their place," who said SLK can't handle well. I still would take a GT3 over the SLK though, what a beautiful looking car. 350hp Naturally aspirated engine, sounds like fun, I wonder how much it cost to get to that performance, doesn't sound cheap. 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds, woohooo. Job well done Carlsson and MB.

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ierax Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Vehicle: Obsidian black SLK Posts: 293 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	So, they are basically happy for being the first loser

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N4PWJ Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Belfast,N.Ireland Vehicle: 2006,slk280,carlsson Other Toys: Caterham Posts: 1,417 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	well done Carlsson! however i just totally kerbed one fo my carlsson rims (the tears where hard to fight back)... think they would throw me a free one as they r in such good spirits!

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