Carlsson SLK 340 Release Date

Carlsson SLK 340 Release Date - The Carlsson SLK 340 celebrates its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show. This is an absolutely unique race car developed using advanced construction techniques. Entries are planned at national and international hill climb races in the E1 category. Project manager Reto Meisel (42), project manager Martin Burmeister and their Swiss team Meisel Motorsport want to continue the sporting successes of the 190 EVO with this powerhouse and blow away the international competition.

Carlsson SLK 340 Release Date

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The heart of the racer is the 3.4-liter V8 engine. The engine develops a fabulous 610 hp. It has a maximum torque of 430 Newton meters, while weighing in at no more than 120 kilograms. The racing team relies on a Hewland transmission with a paddle shift.

The list of sporting achievements of the experienced Swiss driver is considerably long. The racer dominated, among others, the German Mountain Championship from 1999 to 2001. He triumphed at the 2002 Swiss Mountain Coupe, and in 2007 and 2009 he became German Touring Car Hill Climb Champion. “Another goal is to participate with the Carlsson SLK 340 at the legendary Pikes Peak race in Colorado, USA. “It will be an honor for us to compete internationally with the factory teams of Hyundai and Suzuki,” continued Reto Meisel.

Under the hood, the 780 kg sports car is powered by a 3.4-liter V8 Judd engine that produces 610 hp and 430 Nm of torque, mated to a Hewland transmission with a paddle shift.