SL55/63/65/R230 AMG: SL7.3S Extreme - Brabus
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From: Baden-Baden (Germany)
Seat Ibiza TDI Sport
SL7.3S Extreme - Brabus
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Typ: 12 Zylinder Bi-Turbo
Hubraum: 7344 ccm
Leistung
Leistung: 1000 kW (1360 PS)
Literleistung: 185.19 PS/l
Leistungsgewicht: 1.43 kg/PS
Drehmoment: 1440 Nm
Vmax: 350 km/h (abgeregelt)
0-100 km/h: 3.2 sek.
.... moan ....
Typ: 12 Zylinder Bi-Turbo
Hubraum: 7344 ccm
Leistung
Leistung: 1000 kW (1360 PS)
Literleistung: 185.19 PS/l
Leistungsgewicht: 1.43 kg/PS
Drehmoment: 1440 Nm
Vmax: 350 km/h (abgeregelt)
0-100 km/h: 3.2 sek.
.... moan ....
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Incredible!!!
I have nver heard about this thing!! (And I know a lot of stuff from Brabus).
But what kind of gearbox did they use?? not the ZF one cause it can't support more than 1000 Nm
I have nver heard about this thing!! (And I know a lot of stuff from Brabus).
But what kind of gearbox did they use?? not the ZF one cause it can't support more than 1000 Nm
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I'm not falling for it. Must be just a photo of a Brabus kitted up SL600/SL55 or SL500 even, then exaggarating the specs. Heck, I could fake a 2000HP 1970 Volkswagen Beetle if I wanted to.
Looks fudging awesome though.
Looks fudging awesome though.
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2013 ML63 AMG PP
Approx 1360HP!!!!
Wow is all I can say but very possible. Probably means that the components have a much shorter lifespan. However if its for a Saudi oil sheik then he can also afford changing the gearbox and rear axle every 30,000Km or so, if he even drives it that much because of his possible fleet of 100 cars or so at home.
Wow, I think we are reaching the point of diminishing returns on power vs pleasure in a car for public roads. The new smart roadster/coupe with about 7% of this power and 1/3 of the weight might possibly be more fun to drive. You may be driving relatively slowly but the sensation of speed will be greater than the actual. Therefore, you get to experience a lot more fun at much slower speeds.
However, for all outright power this is one of a kind!
Wow, I think we are reaching the point of diminishing returns on power vs pleasure in a car for public roads. The new smart roadster/coupe with about 7% of this power and 1/3 of the weight might possibly be more fun to drive. You may be driving relatively slowly but the sensation of speed will be greater than the actual. Therefore, you get to experience a lot more fun at much slower speeds.
However, for all outright power this is one of a kind!
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Originally posted by D-5
I wonder what kind of tires they use to handle 350km?
I wonder what kind of tires they use to handle 350km?
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Yeah, there are a few tires that can handle over 320km/h, but none of them can take the weight of an SL55, slightly over 4400lbs to be exact. The fastest tires I know that can take the weight of the SL55 come from Continental and Yokohama, both can handle 330km/h, though I'd be a little worried to push them that far.
Also, the Bugatti Veyron has never actually done any "speed runs" - all performance figures are merely goals set by the company, not the actual numbers. Theoretically, the tires (Michellin I think they are) should be able to hold up to the 400km/h targeted top speed of the Veyron although no one actually knows if it will... for now.
Also, the Bugatti Veyron has never actually done any "speed runs" - all performance figures are merely goals set by the company, not the actual numbers. Theoretically, the tires (Michellin I think they are) should be able to hold up to the 400km/h targeted top speed of the Veyron although no one actually knows if it will... for now.
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Originally posted by dNA3D
Yeah, there are a few tires that can handle over 320km/h, but none of them can take the weight of an SL55, slightly over 4400lbs to be exact. The fastest tires I know that can take the weight of the SL55 come from Continental and Yokohama, both can handle 330km/h, though I'd be a little worried to push them that far.
Also, the Bugatti Veyron has never actually done any "speed runs" - all performance figures are merely goals set by the company, not the actual numbers. Theoretically, the tires (Michellin I think they are) should be able to hold up to the 400km/h targeted top speed of the Veyron although no one actually knows if it will... for now.
Yeah, there are a few tires that can handle over 320km/h, but none of them can take the weight of an SL55, slightly over 4400lbs to be exact. The fastest tires I know that can take the weight of the SL55 come from Continental and Yokohama, both can handle 330km/h, though I'd be a little worried to push them that far.
Also, the Bugatti Veyron has never actually done any "speed runs" - all performance figures are merely goals set by the company, not the actual numbers. Theoretically, the tires (Michellin I think they are) should be able to hold up to the 400km/h targeted top speed of the Veyron although no one actually knows if it will... for now.
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move the mouse over the image of the SL
i called Brabus today and asked for it
The Salesmanager told me that he isnt allowed to talk about private build cars.... but he gave me a wink and told me, under the hand, that they made such cars...
i dont think that thats a fake.
Brabus is known for doing such private and unique mods ....
Edit:
Talking over private
talking about private should be correct
silly **** *headbang@table"
i called Brabus today and asked for it
The Salesmanager told me that he isnt allowed to talk about private build cars.... but he gave me a wink and told me, under the hand, that they made such cars...
i dont think that thats a fake.
Brabus is known for doing such private and unique mods ....
Edit:
Talking over private
talking about private should be correct
silly **** *headbang@table"
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That is just one amazing BEAST... actually, never mind, its a MONSTER
The only thing that I am wondering is where they have installed the Twin Turbo's? Is there enough space under the wood of the SL R230? (Not only for the 7.3l V12 engine, but for 2 additional turbo's!!)
The only thing that I am wondering is where they have installed the Twin Turbo's? Is there enough space under the wood of the SL R230? (Not only for the 7.3l V12 engine, but for 2 additional turbo's!!)
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Those performance numbers would be great, but are most likely bogus.
The fully tuned Brabus version of the twin Turbo V12 is already enlarged from 5.5l to 6.3l with upgraded exhaust, etc. and they have been "only" able to improve the 0-100km/h (about 62 mph) by .4 sec. (from 4.7 to 4.3 sec.). No way you can gain a 1.5 sec improvement (from 4.7 to 3.2 sec.) on those numbers (and if you could, this would not be a one-off car).
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The fully tuned Brabus version of the twin Turbo V12 is already enlarged from 5.5l to 6.3l with upgraded exhaust, etc. and they have been "only" able to improve the 0-100km/h (about 62 mph) by .4 sec. (from 4.7 to 4.3 sec.). No way you can gain a 1.5 sec improvement (from 4.7 to 3.2 sec.) on those numbers (and if you could, this would not be a one-off car).
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Originally posted by theine
I don't care about tires able to handle 220 mph. You just have to be plain stupid to go at that speed on a public road.
I don't care about tires able to handle 220 mph. You just have to be plain stupid to go at that speed on a public road.
Many roads inGermany are designed for that speed, so if the car and the tires are designed for it and traffics supports it, GO FOR IT
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Originally posted by Wolfman
Why is that?
Many roads inGermany are designed for that speed, so if the car and the tires are designed for it and traffics supports it, GO FOR IT
Wolfman
Why is that?
Many roads inGermany are designed for that speed, so if the car and the tires are designed for it and traffics supports it, GO FOR IT
Wolfman
I'd rather enjoy the 0-100 sprint and then slow down. Each one to it's own.
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Originally posted by Wolfman
Many roads inGermany are designed for that speed, so if the car and the tires are designed for it and traffics supports it, GO FOR IT
Many roads inGermany are designed for that speed, so if the car and the tires are designed for it and traffics supports it, GO FOR IT
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Originally posted by dNA3D
I highly, highly doubt that the Autobahn was ever designed for 220MPH speeds. Sounds a lot more like Nardo than the Autobahn.
I highly, highly doubt that the Autobahn was ever designed for 220MPH speeds. Sounds a lot more like Nardo than the Autobahn.
Unlike Nardo, which needs a highly banked layout for high speeds because is a small "circular" course, the autobahn has large stretches of straight road.
Now there are clearly many areas of the autobahn where you couldn't go 220mph or even 130mph for that matter. These stretches also have speed limits. It also has incredible amounts of traffic and many speed limits in highly populated areas which limits high-speed driving to certain times and areas.
But Germany has many autobahn stretches (densest highway system in the world) that support "unlimited" speed. Unlimited is obviously impossible, but I believe that the design maximum is at 250mph which is mostly related to road surfaces. There are significant amounts of straight road and the curves are long and banked at a 7% angle to keep the cars in check with th g-force.
While most of my driving in Germany was limited to 160mph I went with a friend in his Ruf Porsche Turbo, going between 165mph and 200mph, for a good 100 miles. Not once did I have a feeling that the road doesn't support the speed.
Perhaps we have a couple of SL55 drivers (with their vmax governor removed) comment of how the cars go at 190mph
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Originally posted by Wolfman
Perhaps we have a couple of SL55 drivers (with their vmax governor removed) comment of how the cars go at 190mph
Perhaps we have a couple of SL55 drivers (with their vmax governor removed) comment of how the cars go at 190mph
You just have to be plain stupid to go at that speed on a public road.
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Everybody who visits Germany (especially Munich area) and wants a ride in a CLK 55 or SL 55 is gladly invited. Just monday I was giving Austin (a guy from Arizona) the full tour.
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