sportcar | 2011 Carlsson C25 Royale | The
C25 Royale presents itself as a counter-design to the electro hype. More than 40 electric motors are used in the
C25 Royale as well – but underneath the bonnet you’ll find a traditional
12-cylinder engine, whose
753 hp ensure not only power but also thunderous drive. The purified exhaust gases make an impressive sound as they exit through the four diamond-shaped tailpipes into the open air. The breathtaking power pushes the driver into the ergonomically shaped seats, which have a massage function and a ventilation system to ensure greater comfort on long journeys. In addition, the transmission tunnel, incorporating all the important control functions, is headed towards the driver, allowing him to give his full attention to the road ahead. Because in the
C25 Royale, the journey is its own reward.
Carlsson has realised more than 70 innovations in the
new C25 Royale. The car’s handling in particular is better than ever before. Plus, compared to the basis model
Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG, the
C25 Royale is
180 kilogram lighter which is due largely to the complete real carbon exterior. This not only reduces the overall weight of the
Super GT, it also effectively lowers the car’s centre of gravity and allows more dynamic cornering ability and more agile handling as
Carlsson has revised the vehicle’s entire weight distribution and installed a differential lock. The full ceramic brake system reduces the weight by
50 percent and reduces the unsprung mass for a more dynamic handling. The generously designed ceramic brake discs and the solid aluminium callipers allows later braking coming into bends while the revised electronics guarantee improved response, giving greater dynamism when coming off bends. The C25 Royale’s outstanding performance data is impressive too. The strikingly beautiful sports coup? with the V12 biturbo engine achieves 753 hp (554 kW) and maximum torque of
1320 Newton metres (which is limited electronically to 1150 Newton metres). This allows the
Super GT to race from 0 to 100 kph in just 3.7 seconds and to achieve a maximum speed of 352 kph.