Carlsson CK50: Tuner Boosts Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe to 435 HP

Not satisfied with the factory Mercedes-Benz E500 Coupe but don't want to go overboard either? Well, then you may want to check out Carlsson's latest package for the most-powerful version of the new E-Class yet, which carries the name the CK50. The German tuning firm starts out by modifying the 5.5-liter V8 engine that gets a power upgrade from 388 HP and 530Nm to 435 HP and 600Nm of peak torque.

A sport exhaust system with two oval end pipes and a special air filter complete the under-the-hood mods.

To improve the CK50's handling, the tuner adds a new coilover suspension system with adjustable damping, and sport springs that lower the coupe's ride height by around 30mm.

The CK50 also rides on 20-inch alloy wheels in a two tone finish that are shod in 230/30 R20 Dunlop tires.

Carlsson has preferred to keep styling changes limited as the only aero parts available are a front apron that's optionally available in real carbon fiber and a discreet boot lid spoiler.

For the interior, Carlsson offers buyers several options including a combination of leather and suede for the gearstick knob and the steering wheel, aluminium sport pedals and specific floor mats.

Prices as well as 'real-life' photos of the CK50 are to be released within the next few weeks.

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible Scooped Naked During Filming of Sex and the City Sequel

What we have here are the first undisguised shots of the all-new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Convertible that was caught on the movie set of the "Sex and the City 2" (yep, there's another one coming...) in Manhattan on Tuesday afternoon. If this story sounds like 'deja vu', you're absolutely right as back in December 2007, in a carbon-copy situation, the then yet to be revealed Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV had also been scooped without any camouflage during filming of the first "Sex and the City" movie.

You can gawk at the complete set of photos from the shooting by heading over to Flickr and JustJared. For more details on the ragtop E-Class Convertible, click here to read our previous article.

Via: Autoblog.it & Autoblog.nl , Opening Photo: Flickr

Carlsson Sports Up the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe

Carlsson is more than aware that not everyone wants to perform wild modifications on their car so the German tuning firm decided to release a mild sport kit for the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe. The 'Spartan' package comprises of 19 or 20-inch alloy wheels that are available in various designs and a sport lowering kit that brings the four-seater coupe 30mm closer to the ground.

Prices for the alloy-tyre combos vary, but just to get an idea, a set of 20-inch 1/5 REVO wheels and tyres cost €3,969 (plus VAT) while the 19-inch 1/11 Evo Brilliant Edition will set you back €2,499 (plus VAT). The sport lowering kit is priced at €239 (plus VAT).

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class Estate Officially Revealed: 50 High-Res Photos

Mercedes-Benz has officially pulled the wraps off its all-new 2010 E-Class Estate that will be joining the sedan and coupe variants of the executive model from this November. Measuring 4,895 mm in length, 1,854 mm in width and 1,471 mm in height is not only larger than the outgoing model, but also the largest estate car in the premium segment. It boasts a maximum load capacity of 1,950 liters along while other features include the 'easy-pack' tailgate that opens automatically and the 'quickfold' rear seats that can be folded down easily from the load compartment.

The E-Class Estate's interior also benefits from the larger exterior dimensions as the elbow width in the rear has been increased by 50 mm to 1,505 mm while rear headroom with the large tilting/sliding sunroof installed has also improved by 50 mm to 1,010 mm (versions with no sunroof 1,012 mm).

Like any other model from the Stuttgart automaker, the E-Class Estate is showered with safety and technology features such as nine airbags that can be increased to 11 if customers opt for the extra rear passenger side airbags, four belt tensioners and belt force limiters, NECK-PRO crash-responsive head restraints and a newly developed DIRECT CONTROL self-leveling suspension, which features the adaptive damping system as standard.

The engine line-up for the new Estate at launch will comprise of five units, three diesels producing between 170HP and 231HP, and two gasoline engines with up to 388HP. In the first quarter of 2010, Mercedes will enhance the range with five more model including the AWD E350 4MATIC. For more details on the engine line-up as well as initial German pricing, check out the box below.

Available from November:

Diesel

• E 220 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: 4-cylinder in-line, 2143 cc, 170 hp, 5.7-5.8 l per 100 km, CO2 150-153 g/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from € 44,803.50
  

• E 250 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: 4-cylinder in-line, 2143 cc, 204 hp, 5.7-5.8 l/100 km, CO2 150-153 g/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from € 47,719
  

• E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: V6, 2987 cc, 231 hp, 7.0-7.3 l/100 km, CO2 185-192 g/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from € 54,204.50
  

Petrol

• E 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY: V6, 3498 cc, 292 hp, 8.6–8.9 l/100 km, CO2 200-208 g/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from € 55,156.50
  

• E 500: V8, 5461 cc, 388 hp, 11.1–11.2 l/100 km, CO2 258-260 g/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from € 70,150.50
  

Additional models available from the first quarter of 2010:

Diesel

• E 200 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY: 4-cylinder in-line, 2143 cc, 136 hp, 5.7* l/100 km, CO2 150* g/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from € 41,947.50
  

• E 350 CDI 4MATIC BlueEFFICIENCY: V6, 2987 cc, 231 hp, 7.6–7.7 l/100 km, CO2 200-203 g/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from € 56,941.50
  

Petrol

• E 200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY: 4-cylinder in-line, 1796 cc, 183 hp, 7.7* l/100 km, CO2 179* g/km, 6-speed manual transmission, from € 42,721
  

• E 250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY: 4-cylinder in-line, 1796 cc, 204 hp, 8.0-8.2 l/100 km, CO2 185-191 g/km, 5-speed automatic transmission, from € 47,719
  

• E 350 4MATIC: V6, 3498 cc, 272 hp, 10.2-10.3 l/100 km, CO2 238-241 g/km, 7-speed automatic transmission, from € 56,941.50