The new Brabus Widestar wide version represents a
custom-tailored designer suit for the Mercedes SLS AMG. In addition to the
extravagant high-tech carbon-fiber body program for the gullwing, the tuner also
offers ultralight forged wheels, an electronically adjustable Ride Control
smooth-ride suspension, a titanium high-performance exhaust system with
electronically controlled sound management and custom Brabus interior.
To give the SLS an even more muscular appearance the Brabus designers have
developed custom-tailored Brabus Widestar components for the rear axle. Like all
other body components they are made from extremely light yet very strong carbon
fibers identical to the ones used in Formula 1 racing. The add-on parts for the
rear fenders and the rear fascia create an even more spectacular look and make
room for special wheels that widen the rear track by 20 millimeters for even
further improved driving dynamics.
The suspension engineers developed
custom-tailored versions of the ultralight Brabus Monoblock F Platinum Edition
forged wheels in sizes 9.5Jx20 in front and 11Jx21 on the rear axle for the wide
version of the SLS. These wheels are available with a brushed-design or
ceramics-polished surface and can also be painted in any desired color. The
staggered wheels with 20- and 21-inch diameters on front and rear axles further
emphasize the wedge-shaped look of the sports car.
Despite the wheels'
bigger size they deliver a weight reduction of up to 12 percent compared to the
SLS production wheels. The reduced unsprung weight further results in even more
agile handling. Brabus technology partners Pirelli and Yokohama supply the
optimal high-performance tires in sizes 275/30 ZR20 and 295/25 ZR21.
The wide version is rounded out by aerodynamic-enhancement components developed
in the wind tunnel. All Brabus aerodynamic-enhancement components are made from
carbon fibers and are available with a matte or glossy clear-coated finish for a
true racing look. Optionally these components can be painted in body or
contrasting color.
To further reduce lift on front and rear axle Brabus
equips the SLS with a front spoiler for the production front fascia, a rear
spoiler and a rear diffuser. Together these components create an even better
aerodynamic balance. Two Brabus covers for the upper air dams of the bumper and
side air outlets for the rear fascia are further visual details of the Brabus
Widestar version.
The work of the Brabus designers also gives the sides
of the gullwing more profile and further improved aerodynamic efficiency. The
rocker panels were sculpted to optimize the airflow between front and rear axle
and to create a perfect transition to the Widestar components on the rear axle.
Integrated entrance lights ensure safe entering and exiting of the vehicle in
the dark.
The Brabus air outlets for the front fenders add more of sporty
touches. At night they draw attention with their integrated blue-illuminated
Brabus logos that are activated via the keyless fob or by pulling on a door
handle.
The ride-height lowering by up to 1.2 inches
also plays an important role in the striking appearance of the Brabus-modified
SLS. The Brabus suspension is height-adjustable and was developed in cooperation
with technology partner BILSTEIN. At the push of a button its integrated Ride
Control function also offers a smoother ride than the production car. From the
cockpit the driver can at any time - even while driving - switch between damper
settings that offer a more comfortable or a sportier ride than the production
car.
For sporty-minded SLS owners Brabus offers stiffer sway bars for front
and rear axle that reduce body roll for even more precise handling.
The
Brabus high-performance exhaust system with four slanted exhaust tips with
diameters of 84 millimeters (3.3 inches) is somewhat atypical for traditional
tuning. Its sound management, controlled by the driver and activated by a
pneumatic flap, includes a 'coming home' setting that is quieter than the
production exhaust. In 'sport' mode the 6.3-liter eight-cylinder engine produces
an even more powerful exhaust note than with the production exhaust. The Brabus
exhaust system is manufactured from extremely lightweight titanium and weighs 26 lbs or 40 percent less than the production exhaust. Another
welcome by-product of this exhaust is an increase in power output by 10 hp.
Brabus offers a multitude of exclusive custom interior options for
the two-seater car as well. Carbon-fiber inlays in any desired color and matte
anodized aluminum pedals and foot rest add sporty highlights.
The
ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel is made from a combination of leather
and Alcantara and provides especially good grip for further improved road
feedback. The speedometer with 250 mph scale already hints at the
car's future performance with Brabus engine tuning.
The Brabus
upholstery shop offers a sheer endless multitude of colors and designs for the
masterfully crafted SLS interiors made from the finest leathers and Alcantara.
These interiors can be custom-tailored to suit each SLS owner's personal taste
down to the last detail.