Brabus Rocket *** World's Fastest Sedan @ 227mph***
07-02-2006, 03:24 AM
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Brabus Rocket *** World's Fastest Sedan @ 227mph***
The BRABUS ROCKET, built in small-series production based on the Mercedes CLS series, is the world's fastest sedan.
During test runs on the high-speed track in the southern Italian town of Nardo the 348,000-euro high-performance automobile improved upon the previous record of 350.2 km/h, held also by BRABUS with the E V12 Biturbo.
The heart of the new record car is the twin-turbo V12 engine from the latest Mercedes 600 models. It was fitted into the tight confines of the four-door with almost surgical precision.
Brabus increases displacement to 6,233 ccm with a special crankshaft, larger cylinder bore and forged pistons. In addition the engine is extensively modified internally: Airflow in both intake and outlet manifolds of both cylinder heads is optimized and sport camshafts are installed.
The BRABUS engine specialists further equip the engine with custom-developed larger turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with four exhaust pipes and low back-pressure metal catalysts. Newly programmed engine electronics orchestrate the perfect interaction of all new components and contribute not only to maximum power yield but also to meeting the latest EURO IV emission limits.
BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo engine is the most powerful TÜV-tested engine of German origin
Twin-turbo V12 engine
730 hp @ 811 lb-ft of torque @ 2100 rpm (it put out over 950 on the dyno, but had to be detuned)
Limited electronically for street-legal operation to 350 km/h
0 – 100 km/h in 4.0
0 – 200 km/h in 10.5 seconds
0 – 300 km/h in 29.5 seconds
Modified five-speed automatic transmission and the BRABUS locking differential.
Bilstein has developed a custom- calibrated height-adjustable coil-over suspension with gas-pressure shocks, six settings each for bound and rebound.
Vented ceramic brake discs in size 375 x 36 mm
and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers (front)
Vented and perforated steel discs in size 355 x 28 mm and 6-piston aluminum fixed calipers (rear)
8.5Jx19 wheels in front with 255/35 ZR 19 tires and 10Jx19 rims with 285/30 ZR 19 tires
Record run made with ADVAN high-performance tires
Soft and breathable BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara are part of the exclusive BRABUS ambiance as an ergonomically shaped BRABUS sport steering wheel and the speedometer with 400-km/h scale
Wind tunnel tested aero parts
07-02-2006, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Viscous
I wonder what would happenn if you loaded up 4 unsuspecting communal carpoolers into this thing and hit 220mph on the way to work. 
now that would be funny.
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07-02-2006, 06:52 PM
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wow they should construct an autobanh in the U.S. for us 
O..........M..........G
07-03-2006, 12:55 AM
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Hawt!!!
07-03-2006, 05:22 AM
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Edmunds posted the Brabus CLS on their site last week. LINK The thing is $437,000. 
Nice. However an ungoverned but otherwise stock M5 is only 20mph slower on the topend and I am quite sure the mods to make the E60 run 227mph will not cost anywhere near $400k. 
The Brabus CLS is a sharp sedan but at $400k?
As Edmunds post scriptum stated:
What this means to you: If a big horsepower number and an unattainable top speed mean something to you, then by all means spend the half-million dollars. We'll take the CLS55 for $87K and buy a Ferrari 599 with the rest.
Nice. However an ungoverned but otherwise stock M5 is only 20mph slower on the topend and I am quite sure the mods to make the E60 run 227mph will not cost anywhere near $400k. The Brabus CLS is a sharp sedan but at $400k?
As Edmunds post scriptum stated:
What this means to you: If a big horsepower number and an unattainable top speed mean something to you, then by all means spend the half-million dollars. We'll take the CLS55 for $87K and buy a Ferrari 599 with the rest.
07-03-2006, 10:38 AM
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damn, looks like an airplane cockpit inside. I must say though, for the price you might as well buy two cars, a people hauler and a straight up race car, it would probably be cheapert to own and maintain.
07-03-2006, 03:59 PM
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damn damn damn....
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