Friday, October 30, 2015

Brabus High-Performace Tuning

Frankfurt, Germany:

Every September, the city hosts the world's biggest auto show. This year it attracted over 850,000 visitors during the week-long event. Visitors can expect to see up to 140 brand new car revealings developed by manufacturers from 44 different countries and visit over 2100 exhibitors. 
One of the main exhibits at the show is Mercedes-Benz who revealed 5 new production models and a concept car in the most recent show.

Nearby this major exhibit were many smaller companies that specialize in the tuning and upgrade of Mercedes-Benz vehicles. Among these could be found a high-performance aftermarket tuning company by the name of Brabus.




Brabus is the largest tuner behind the in-factory tuner, AMG. The company tunes over 40 models of Daimler brand vehicles, adding major performance and luxury customization options. Brabus's primary focus is to achieve maximum engine performance through the increase of horsepower and torque. Customers can either buy cars from Brabus, or send in their car to be customized and/or overhauled. Customers ordering a car directly involves Brabus purchasing a particular model from Mercedes and then modifying it according to the customer's requests. Brabus is known for providing expensive tuning and custom solutions. Brabus also offers cosmetic modifications including low profile spoilers, bodykits, carbon fiber splitters, and multi-piece alloy wheels. Brabus offers extensive customization options for the interiors of their vehicles.

Notice the leather on nearly every surface!


 -Other upgrades include racing LSDs, open racing exhaust systems, twelve-piston disc brakes, and engine remapping. Customers can also have complete engine overhauls, or have new crate engines from AMG modified for them.

-The company holds many world records. Some of these include:

-In 2006 Brabus Rocket clocked in new record for street-legal sedan at 362.4 km/h (225.2 mph). The Rocket was based on a modified Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class W219 model.

-In October 2006 Brabus made another record (for a sedan) with this car at 365.7 km/h (227.2 mph). The price of the car is 348,000 euros.

-A world-record speed of 330.6 km/h (205.2 mph) set on the high-speed test track in Nardo, Italy; Brabus added to its extensive collection of automotive records with a Maybach 57 powered by a 730-hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537-kW Brabus SV12 S Biturbo engine(s).

-In the beginning of 2012,the world’s fastest street-legal sedan Brabus Rocket 800.


Brabus Rocket 800: Top speed of 230MPH in a vehicle that weighs nearly 5,000 pounds! $600,000



Gallery of some Brabus modified vehicles:


Brabus 6x6


Brabus G-Wagon (850HP)


Brabus Tuned SMART FourTwo

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