The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo Roadster is based on the Mercedes SL-Class. The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo Roadster Mercedes SL has a top speed of 350 km/h made possible by the 720 hp 1,320 Nm of torque engine that sits under the bonnet.
Brabus Press Release:
The World’s Most Powerful Roadster
BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo Roadster
730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW, 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) and a Top Speed of 350 km/h (217 mph)
The Mercedes SL-Class is set to continue its long success story after the latest product update. The BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone
+ 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet www.brabus.com) engineers and designers have left no stone unturned to make the roadster even sportier and more exclusive. Powered by the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo twelve-cylinder twin-turbo engine that delivers 730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW, the SL 600 turns into the world’s most powerful roadster. 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds, and 200 km/h (124 mph) after just 10.9 seconds speak to its prowess as does its top speed electronically limited to 350 km/h (217 mph).
More power through increasing displacement is one of the core philosophies behind the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine that also powers the world’s fastest street-legal sedan, the 365.7-km/h (227.2 mph) BRABUS ROCKET. The displacement of the twelve-cylinder three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (226 to 385 cu. in.) 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 the perfect interaction of the new components and guarantee an optimal combination 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 motor oil.
The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine offers impressive performance: Rated power output jumps from standard 517 PS (509 hp) / 380 kW at 5,000 rpm to 730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW at just 5,100 rpm. Simultaneously peak torque grows from 830 Nm to 1,320 Nm (612 to 974 lb-ft), available from 2,100 rpm. Custom engine mapping ensures that peak torque in the car is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
Performance of the powerful two-seater speaks volumes: With a sprint time of 4.0 seconds from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph), 10.5 seconds to 200 km/h (124 mph), 29.5 seconds to 300 km/h (186 mph) and an electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h (217 mph) the BRABUS SV12 S 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 apron whose sophisticated shape reduces lift on the front axle. The large central air dam further optimizes cooling of engine and front brakes. The high-quality Pur-R-Rim BRABUS front apron with its four auxiliary headlights is designed to be attached 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 fob 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 apron 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 (0.6 inches).
The BRABUS high-performance brake system handles even extreme stress without any signs of weakness. It features vented and cross-drilled 375 x 28 millimeter (14.8 x 1.1 inches) mega-size discs and 12-piston fixed calipers on the front axle. The rear axle features vented and cross-drilled 355 x 28 millimeter (14.0 x 1.1 inches) 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 scuff plates 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 (224 mph) 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.
