Mercedes SLR Roadster, tuned by Brabus!

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Old 12-08-2007, 10:42 PM
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Mercedes SLR Roadster, tuned by Brabus!

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Is it possible to make a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster even more exclusive and individual? Brabus proves that the topless Mercedes supercar can be made even sportier and more exciting with its sophisticated customization program.

To give the two-seater even more striking looks while at the same time minimizing lift on the front axle, the Brabus designers have developed a front spoiler that attaches to the production bumper. The spoiler is made from exposed carbon fiber and its shape was fine-tuned in the wind tunnel. It is especially lightweight and extremely tough. A corresponding Brabus rear diffuser made from exposed carbon fiber can replace its production counterpart.

The sporty Brabus outfit for the SLR Roadster is dominated by Brabus Monoblock VI 20-inch wheels that fill the wheel houses perfectly. The fully polished multi-piece wheels feature six double spokes and are mounted on the sports car in size 9.5Jx20 in front and size 11.5Jx20 on the rear axle. High-performance tires in sizes 255/30 ZR20 and 305/25 ZR20 are supplied by Brabus technology partners Pirelli and Yokohama. This low-profile tire/wheel combination is custom-tailored for the SLR coupe and roadster and benefits not only the car’s appearance but also its handling.

Thus equipped the topless SLR is ready for some additional power provided by Brabus engine tuning. The power tuning for the supercharged 5.5-liter (335.5 cu. in.) engine consists of special camshafts, a fuel cooling system and a high-performance exhaust. With Brabus tuning, power output of the V8 compressor engine increases by 23 bhp to 640 bhp at 6,500 rpm.

Brabus also offers a special clutch-type limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. It further optimizes traction and improves acceleration performance of the super sports car. The tuned roadster sprints to 60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 209 mph.

Precision handwork down to the last detail characterizes the exclusive Brabus interior design for the two-seater. The company-own upholstery shop specializes in fulfilling just about any request from discriminating SLR owners when it comes to customizing the interior. That includes a multitude of leather types and colors as well as custom upholstery designs.

An unusual Brabus specialty is the waffle-patterned leather carpeting in the SLR’s footwells. Some 7,800 meters (25,600 feet) of the finest thread are sewn with utmost precision for it alone.

A sporty and functional Brabus option is the ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel that is flattened on the bottom for markedly easier entering and exiting of the vehicle. The steering wheel features integrated buttons for manual shifting of the SLR’s automatic transmission.

Sporty Brabus carbon-fiber applications for dashboard, center console and door trim transfer the racing look of the Brabus body components into the interior. The exposed carbon-fiber trim can be color-coordinated with the leather color of the interior.

http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/artic...r_roadster.asp

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thats it... any more pix
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Check the link, all pics are there.
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has anyone noticed where the exhaust comes out??
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more pics over on this thread https://acurazine.com/forums/showthr...oadster+brabus
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Originally Posted by P.R.E.A.M.
has anyone noticed where the exhaust comes out??
The same place it does on all SLRs?
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Originally Posted by P.R.E.A.M.
has anyone noticed where the exhaust comes out??
were you asking as a trivia question? or you don't know? on both sides of the car... a few inches behind the front wheels...

you know, I'd really like to put a 722 up on a lift and just look at the underbody. I can only imagine...
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
Check the link, all pics are there.
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I actually had the pleasure of racing a local Mclaren SLR not too long before the owner got it taken away and is in the process of going to jail.
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wow shes hot! Brabus always do a great job tunning benz LOVIN the red interior! its what hit me the most about it
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brabus successfully took an ugly car and made it less appalling
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Originally Posted by godfather2
brabus successfully took an ugly car and made it less appalling
Hang him.
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damn the people who can afford one of those
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btw, anyone happen to know of any wheels that look similar to what the SLR is rockin in those pics?
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