Brabus uprates Merc SL600
More cubes hikes power by 30 per cent
Brabus SV12 S Biturbo Roadster
But equipped with Brabus' SV12 S Biturbo twelve-cylinder twin-turbo engine, the SL 600 turns into what Brabus claims is the world's most powerful roadster. It hits 62mph from rest in four seconds and 125mph after 10.9 seconds, and reaches Vmax at 218mph. Peak torque is electronically limited to 811lb-ft however, presumably to protect the drivetrain and tyres.
More power by increased displacement is at the heart of the V12. The displacement of the three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 litres with the help of a billet steel crankshaft, larger cylinder bore, special pistons and piston rods. The conversion also includes re-machining the cylinder heads and fitting them with special camshafts.
The peripherals of the twin-turbo engine also play a large role in the engine's power yield. The Brabus engineers have developed a new turbocharging system with two larger turbochargers and more efficient intercoolers. Metal catalysts with low back pressure let the Brabus SV12 S Biturbo displacement engine breathe more freely.
Special mapping for engine electronics and on-board diagnostics co-ordinate interaction of the new components for greater power yield and smoothness. The engine also offers clean emissions and high fuel efficiency, reckons Brabus.
Exterior
Brabus' aerodynamic parts are available for all current SL models and reduce front-end lift for greater directional stability. This new front fascia with its large central air inlet improves brake and engine cooling -- the sub-assembly with its four auxiliary headlights fastens to the original mounting points and simply replaces the production bumper.
The rocker panels smooth the airstream between the wheel arches and include four LED entrance lights on either side of the car to illuminate the ground next to the vehicle and help to avoid missteps in the dark. They're activated by a button on the keyless-entry remote or by pulling on an inside door handle. The rear fascia with integrated diffuser is also a direct replacement for the original part.
Monoblock light-alloy wheels are available from 17 to 20-inchers -- the largest possible version for the R 230 series SL features multi-piece Brabus Monoblock VI, S or E wheels in size 9Jx20 in front with size 255/30 ZR 20 tyres. On the rear axle the wheels measure 10.5Jx20 with Pirelli or Yokohama tyres in size 305/25 ZR 20.
Brabus has developed an electronic module for the ABC suspension that lowers the ride height by some 15mm.
The Brabus braking system features vented and cross-drilled 375x28-mm discs and 12-piston fixed calipers on the front axle. The rear axle features vented and cross-drilled 355x28-mm discs and six-piston fixed calipers.
Interior
The list of available product ranges from exclusive accessories such as genuine carbon-fibre door sills with illuminated Brabus logo to ergonomically shaped sport steering wheels with heated rim and shift paddles. Also available is a speedometer with 360-km/h dial and genuine carbon-fibre interior trim in various colours.
In addition the company-own upholstery shop creates especially exclusive Brabus interiors from a combination of especially soft yet durable Brabus Mastik leather and Alcantara.
.. well if you are really under-endowed and have a really fat wallet - this is the solution!
Yawn - another fat, heavy, petrol-guzzling Merc with mega straight line power
How about reducing weight and making it handle well fun? Guess that requires some real R&D prowess
Yawn - another fat, heavy, petrol-guzzling Merc with mega straight line power
How about reducing weight and making it handle well fun? Guess that requires some real R&D prowess[/quote]
Yawn - another opinion based on you've read about Mercs in magazines. Who on earth would want to buy a "lightweight" Merc anyway (I know the "SL" moniker originally meant "Super Light"
....It's not what they're about. There are plenty of other manufactures out there that cater for this market....go and buy one of them. .. well if you are really under-endowed and have a really fat wallet - this is the solution!
Yawn - another fat, heavy, petrol-guzzling Merc with mega straight line power
How about reducing weight and making it handle well fun? Guess that requires some real R&D prowess
The thing is the SL55 AMG is a bloody good GT by all accounts. I remember when it was released it was highly regarded.
I can't see why adding more power with a turbo lump will ruin it.
If you want a light weight SL type car then I'm sure you'd be getting an SLR?
Dave
Have B' stepped on the Merc/Mac alliance for less money?
It caters for people who want to spend less (in total outlay) and want the ability to brag.
Good on 'em - they haven't been in business by paying for their own merchandise have they? There's your answer!
Quite remarkable, I wonder, however, what it's range on 'a charge' might be?
Also, what kind of traction control exists to deploy that overwhelming thrust via rwd without tyre meltdown or manic intervention?
In several years these controlled explosions on wheels will be feasible prospects for those us tired of licence possession: I saw somewhere, recently, an '02 S65 AMG for sale at around £60k with 4 miles on the odo.
Crackers...keep 'em coming!
More power by increased displacement is at the heart of the V12. The displacement of the three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 litres with the help of a billet steel crankshaft, larger cylinder bore, special pistons and piston rods.
Actually, I think you'll find that the displacement of the bi-turbo V12 starts at 6 litres and is increased to 6.3. It's the V8 in the SL500 that is 5.5 litres.More power by increased displacement is at the heart of the V12. The displacement of the three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 litres with the help of a billet steel crankshaft, larger cylinder bore, special pistons and piston rods.
Actually, I think you'll find that the displacement of the bi-turbo V12 starts at 6 litres and is increased to 6.3. It's the V8 in the SL500 that is 5.5 litres.Nope, the article is correct. See here: http://www2.mercedes-benz.co.uk/conte
Maybe you are thinking of the SL65 AMG.
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.All the reviews I've read had suggested that the SL65AMG was already over the top - too nose heavy and ultimately not as fun as the SL55.
Has anyone here driven both to confirm that? It seems to me that Brabus is just German for Bling.
Ali.
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