The Mercedes-Benz GL-Class is the model with the most opulent dimensions within the entire Mercedes motorcar product line. With the new RS-Kit, Mercedes-Benz tuners Carlsson now give the GL an oddball thug look.
The newly designed front marks the most significant change. The front spoiler lip lowers the GL visually closer to the road. Therefore, the RS-Kit provides the large Benz with a dynamic character. While the large radiator grille and the two bonnet attachments emphasize the dominant look of the GL. At the same time, the grill inserts made of electro-polished stainless steel radiate elegance. Carlsson adds these inserts to the front skirt, the front spoiler lip, the side skirts, the bonnet and the radiator grill.
The headlight inserts and the additional headlights significantly contribute to the new facial expression of the GL. The LED daytime running lights in the front spoiler lip complete the new light unit. At night time, they can also be used as position lamps.
The new side ledges give the powerful car sides a considerably more sporty touch. This impression is additionally accentuated with the grill inserts made of electro-polished stainless steel.
The rear is dominated by a new rear skirt attachment which holds the two oval stainless steel pipes of the sport sub-muffler.
In order to ensure that the engine performance matches the new design of the Mercedes-Benz GL, the Carlsson engineers developed performance enhancements for the various engine types. The performance kit CK50 has been especially developed for the top model GL 500. The interaction between the optimised engine electronics and the sport air filter increases the performance from 388 hp to 435 hp at 6000 rpm. Thereby, the maximum torque rises from 391 lb-ft to 442 lb-ft.
Carlsson also increases the performance of the diesel models. After Carlsson modifies the GL 420 CDI, it thrusts out 354 hp instead of the former 306 hp. For the entry model GL 320 CDI, Carlsson offers the additional control unit C-Tronic CD32 REVO with the adequate adapter and wire harness which increases the performance from the serial 224 hp to 269 hp. Thereby, the maximum torque rises from 376 lb-ft to 451 lb-ft. This Plug-and-Play system can be attached within a few minutes.
In order to transfer the generated power ideally onto the road, Carlsson developed the intelligent lowering module C-Tronic SUSPENSION. This system does not only lower the car by up to an inch, the control unit also recognizes the road characteristics and continually adjusts the remaining spring travel. Therefore, the C-Tronic SUSPENSION perfectly connects sporty driving with comfortable traveling.
Another refining highlight for the Mercedes-Benz GL is the 22-inch wheel-set in the design 1/11 Evo Brilliant Edition. The one-part light alloy wheel has been especially developed for weight-intensive models such as the GL. Design, load capacity and low weight were the equally important factors for the development of the wheel. It increases the agility with a minimum of unsprung masses and at the same time provides highest stability and radiates elegance with its eleven spokes.
