730 hp / 537 kW, 1,320 Nm and 350 km/h
The Mercedes SL-Class is set to continue its long success story
after the latest product
update. The BRABUS engineers and designers have left no stone
unturned to make the
roadster even sportier and more exclusive. Equipped with the BRABUS
SV12 S Biturbo twelve-
cylinder twin-turbo engine that delivers 730 hp / 537 kW, the SL
600 turns into the world's most
powerful roadster. 0 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds and 200 km/h after
just 10.9 seconds speak to
its prowess as does its top speed electronically limited to 350
km/h.
More power by increasing displacement is one of the core
philosophies behind the BRABUS
SV12 S Biturbo engine. The displacement of the twelve-cylinder
three-valve engine is
increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters 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 also developed a completely 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
coordinate perfect
interaction of the new components and guarantee an optimal
symbiosis of maximum power
yield and running smoothness. But that's not all: The engine also
offers exemplary clean
emissions and excellent fuel efficiency in light of the available
power. Like all BRABUS high-
performance engines the most powerful engine in the product lineup
is lubricated with ARAL
Synthetic Oil.
The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine offers impressive performance:
Rated power output
jumps from standard 517 hp / 380 kW at 5,000 rpm to 730 hp / 537 kW
at just 5,100 rpm.
Simultaneously peak torque grows from 830 Nm to 1,320 Nm, available
from 2,100 rpm.
Custom engine mapping ensures that peak torque in the car is
limited electronically to 1,100
Nm.
Performance of the powerful two-seater speaks volumes: With a
sprint time of 4.0 seconds
from rest to 100 km/h, 10.5 seconds to 200 km/h, 29.5 seconds to
300 km/h and an
electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h the BRABUS SV S 12
Biturbo roadster is one of
the fastest sports cars in the world.
Form and function at the highest level of perfection: The BRABUS
aerodynamic-enhancement
parts are available for all current SL models and give the SL a
sporty yet elegant appearance
while at the same time providing aerodynamic benefits. At high
speeds they reduce lift on the
front axle and thus further improve directional stability.
For the latest SL generation the BRABUS designers have developed a
strikingly styled front
fascia whose sophisticated shape reduces lift on the front axle.
The large central air inlet
further optimizes cooling of engine and front brakes. The
high-quality Pur-R-Rim BRABUS front
fascia with its four auxiliary headlights is designed to be
fastened to the original mounting
points and thus simply replaces the production bumper.
The BRABUS rocker panels smooth the airstream between the wheel
arches and come with a
useful extra feature: Pushing a button on the keyless-entry remote
or pulling on an inside door
handle activates four LED entrance lights on either side of the
car. They illuminate the ground
next to the vehicle and help to avoid unfortunate missteps in the
dark.
The BRABUS designer suit for the new SL is rounded out by the
BRABUS rear fascia with
integrated diffuser. It too was designed to replace the original
part and fits precisely in its place.
Just as important for a customized look are one-piece or
multi-piece BRABUS Monoblock light-
alloy wheels that can be mounted on the two-seater in various
designs and diameters ranging
from 17 to 20 inches. 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 tires.
On the rear axle the wheels measure 10.5Jx20 with Pirelli or
Yokohama tires in size 305/25 ZR
20.
For further improving the incredible handling of the latest SL
roadster BRABUS has developed
an electronic module for the ABC suspension that lowers the ride
height by some 15
millimeters.
The BRABUS high-performance brake system handles even extreme
stress without any signs
of weakness. It features vented and cross-drilled 375x28-mm
mega-size 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.
Luxurious and highly customized interiors are yet another BRABUS
specialty. The list of
available product ranges from exclusive accessories such as genuine
carbon-fiber 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-
fiber interior trim in various colors.
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.
