By WONG YUN WEN

Third time’s a charm for the Carlsson-Aigner collaboration series, with the scheduled premiere of the Carlsson Aigner CK55 RS Rascasse at the Geneva Auto Show next month.

Descendent of the Carlsson Aigner CK65 Eau Rouge and CK65 RS Blanchimont, the third in-line Rascasse carries on the exclusive family trademark - the striking two-tone paintwork.

Like the previous two models, the Rascasse combines the exterior of premium Carlsson full body kit featuring three-piece forged wheels with an interior of lush red leather lined seats and dashboard courtesy of Etienne Aigner.

The Rascasse is based on the Mercedes-Benz GL500, with similarly large silhouettes and roomy seven-seater interiors. However, the Rascasse ups the ante by featuring a bonnet with larger power domes and bigger front grilles reinforced with additional fog lights and LED daytime running lights for an even more imposing presence.

Its seven-seater interior has only two rear seats, and there’s more than enough room for an integrated fridge, dual eight-inch screens and a custom Rear Entertainment System with surround-sound features.

Boasting a 5,461cc, 48-valve, DOHC V8 motor with 388hp (285 kW) and 530Nm of torque in standard form, the Rascasse claims to be the world’s most powerful normally-aspirated GL. Going at an estimated basic price of 228,500 euros, the limited edition Carlsson Aigner will be made exclusive with only 20 cars released. 

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Etienne Aigner