800 hp and a peak torque of 1,047 lb-ft transform the Mercedes S600 in
latest Brabus specification into the world's most powerful luxury sedan. Also,
with an electronically limited top speed of 217 mph, the exclusive four-seater
also wins the 'Blue Ribbon' as the world's fastest luxury liner. Brabus rounds
out the new high-performance standard with a sporty yet elegant designer suit,
custom-tailored wheels with diameters of up to 21 inches, a high-performance
brake system and customer-specific interior upgrades including a
state-of-the-art "iBusiness" multimedia system with Apple components.
High Level of Performance
Twelve-cylinder high-capacity engines in
the S-Class look back on almost two decades of tradition at Brabus.
Powered by the SV12 R Biturbo 800 engine originally developed for the Brabus E
V12 "one of ten" the automotive luxury class now attains a new level of
performance.
Displacement of the V12 engine that normally powers the
latest Mercedes 600 models is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 385 cu.
in.) The displacement increase is the product of a special crankshaft with
longer stroke, precision-balanced piston rods, larger-diameter pistons and
corresponding larger cylinder bore. The inner workings of the Brabus engine are
modified further by high-performance camshafts and flow-optimized cylinder
heads.
The new air intake was custom-developed to fit in the available
space under the hood of the S-Class. The combustion air is routed through a
special carbon-fiber system. Also newly developed was the Brabus Biturbo system
with two special high-performance manifolds with integrated turbine housings and
high-performance turbochargers. The system also includes four water-to-air
intercoolers. The Brabus stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with
sport catalysts and four exhaust tips with Brabus-characteristic design
optimizes power yield and gives the engine a more dominant exhaust note.
Newly calibrated engine electronics with precision-programmed mapping for
injection and ignition ensure exemplary power yield and compliance with strict
EURO V emission limits. The high-tech lubricants for the entire powertrain are
supplied by technology partner ARAL.
The SV12 R Biturbo 800 engine
produces 800 hp at 5,500 rpm and an even more impressive peak torque of 1,047
lb-ft, available from a low 2,100 rpm. For technical reasons peak torque is
limited electronically to 811 lb-ft.
Power is transferred to the rear
wheels via a reinforced five-speed automatic transmission. A Brabus high-performance limited-slip differential with a locking
rate of 40 percent is available as an option.
The extraordinary
performance figures elevate the Brabus SV12 R Biturbo 800 to the exalted
position of the world's most powerful and fastest luxury sedan. Acceleration
times from 0 to 60 mph of 3.8 seconds and of just 10.3 seconds to 124 mph are as
unmatched in this vehicle category as is the electronically limited top speed of
217 mph.
The Suspension and Brakes
To ensure that this
level of performance can be enjoyed safely at all times Brabus also
significantly upgrades suspension, brakes and aerodynamics.
These
upgrades naturally also include tires capable of handling the speeds this car is
capable of. The SV12 R Biturbo 800 can be equipped with Brabus Monoblock wheels
with diameters ranging from 19 to 21 inches. The largest version features wheels
in size 9Jx21 on the front axle and in size 10.5Jx21 in the rear. These wheels
are available in four distinct designs. Three-piece forged and high-gloss
polished Brabus Monoblock VI wheels with six double spokes, multi-spoke
Monoblock E wheels, Monoblock S wheels with double-spoke design and especially
exclusive Monoblock F PLATINUM EDITION forged wheels with cross-spoke design.
All wheels are mounted with Pirelli or YOKOHAMA tires in sizes 265/30 ZR21 in
front and 295/30 ZR21 on the rear axle.
To further improve the already
excellent driving dynamics of the high-performance luxury sedan Brabus developed
an electronics module for the Active Body Control suspension that lowers the
ride height by some 0.6 inches.
Maximum deceleration is even more
important than exceptional acceleration and thus the Brabus high-performance
brake system is part of the high-tech package of the SV12 R Biturbo 800. The
brake features 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 380 x 36-mm (15.0 x 1.42
inches) vented and cross-drilled discs in front, and 355 x 28-mm (14.0 x 1.1
inches) discs and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the rear axle.
The Exterior
Brabus ensures extremely high directional stability
with a sporty yet elegant designer suit developed in the wind tunnel. The Brabus
front fascia lends the S-Class an even more striking face while its
sophisticated shape reduces lift on the front axle. The large central air inlet
optimizes cooling of engine and front brakes. Integrated auxiliary headlamps and
LED daytime running lights further improve active safety. The Brabus front
spoiler lip is made from clear-coated carbon fiber and attaches to the underside
of the Brabus front fascia. It further optimizes the car's aerodynamic
properties.
For an even more extravagant appearance of the sedan Brabus offers
custom-tailored aluminum front fenders that replace their production
counterparts. The exclusive character of these fenders is embodied by an
integrated air vent made from clear-coated carbon fiber and a horizontal brace
that spans the vent with embossed Brabus signet and integrated LED lights. The
latter are activated just like the ones in the Brabus side sills via the keyless
remote or by pulling on a door handle.
For optimizing the airflow around
the sides of the vehicle the designers sculpted Brabus sill skirts that feature
integrated entrance lights for added utility. They are activated by the keyless
remote or by pulling on a door handle as are the blue-illuminated Brabus logos
integrated into the scuff plates on both sides of the vehicle.
The
Brabus aerodynamic-enhancement concept is rounded out by the Brabus rear spoiler
lip, also available in a clear-coated carbon-fiber version, and the new rear
fascia with centrally located reflector and custom cutouts for the Brabus quad
sport exhaust system. The underside of the rear fascia also features integrated
LED lights which illuminate the ground behind the vehicle. They help avoid any
unfortunate missteps into puddles or potholes lurking in the dark.
Apple Interior Accessories
Brabus combines this high-performance
technical feast with exclusive interior options that suit each customer's
personal taste down to the last detail. These options include fully leather
interiors in any color imaginable, Alcantara supplements and exclusive wood trim
sets which can be ordered in any desired color thanks to an innovative staining
technology.
A particular Brabus
specialty is the creation of state-of-the-art multimedia equipment including the
innovative Brabus "iBusiness" concept, where the Brabus specialists for the
first time have integrated Apple components into the vehicle electronics of the
Mercedes S-Class.