Carlsson has released the details of a one-off Carlsson race car based on the new generation Mercedes SLK-Class, which will be unveiled at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in March. This is an absolutely unique race car developed using advanced construction techniques and it will be used in national and international hill climb races in the E1 category.
The Carlsson SLK 340 Race Car is powered by a 3.4-liter V8 engine that delivers an impressive 610 hp (449 kW) and 430 Nm (317 lb-ft) of torque. The engine is mated to a Hewland transmission with a paddle shift enabling the racecar to be an absolute rocket.
