The famous tuning house Brabus has released today the details of the BRABUS T65 RS program for the Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series. The BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black kit offers a new aerodynamics package, numerous interior upgrades and a quite serious power and performance enhancement. The BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black is powered by the tuner's new T65 RS engine that develops 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm and a sun starting 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft) of torque available from 2,100 rpm. However, for various reasons, the torque output of the BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black has been electronically limited to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
The BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black weighs 1,795 kilograms (3,957 lbs.) which offers it a
good power-to-weight ratio. The official numbers say the BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black can rocket from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds and to 200 km/h in 9.8 seconds. If let free to roam, the BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black can reach a top speed of 330 km/h. The car however, has been limited to a top speed of 'only' 320 km/h.
To get the extra juice, the BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black has been fitted with twin turbo system, two special exhaust manifolds with integrated turbine housings and high-performance turbochargers.
The BRABUS T65 RS Mercedes SL65 AMG Black price has not been announced yet.
Brabus Press Release:
Is it possible to make the most powerful production Mercedes of all time, the SL 65 AMG Black Series, even more powerful, faster, more spectacular and exclusive? BRABUS can! Equipped with T65 RS tuning the high-performance model delivers even more power and becomes even more elite. T65 RS tuning bumps power output to 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW. With it the two-seater accelerates from rest to 200 km/h (124 mph) in
just 9.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of more than 330 km/h (206 mph). In the upholstery shop at BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet www.brabus.com) the interior can be clad in a sporty yet elegant combination of the finest leather and Alcantara, giving it an even more striking ambiance. Further BRABUS options are special paintjobs such as the matte black shown here or the customization to customers‘individual specifications that’ll make it a true BRABUS one-off with customdesigned personalized logos on the illuminated scuff plates and the speedometer.
BRABUS T65 RS tuning unleashes the inherent power reserves of the Black Series engine. It includes the BRABUS high-tech twin turbo system that includes two special exhaust manifolds with integrated turbine housings and high-performance turbochargers. Four generously dimensioned intercoolers are placed beneath the space created by the BRABUS carbon-fiber hood scoop. The special BRABUS stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts was specifically designed for the Black Series power upgrade.
Newly programmed engine electronics with special mapping for injection and ignition coordinate the perfect interaction of all high-performance components and at the same time ensure that the
engine meets strict EURO IV emission limits. The high-tech lubricants for the entire powertrain are supplied by technology partner ARAL.
The T65 RS engine delivers 800 hp (788 bhp) / 588 kW at 5,500 rpm and an even moreimpressive peak torque of 1,420 Nm (1,047 lb-ft), available already at a low 2,100 rpm. Peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
Powered by this engine, the Black Series coupe delivers truly superlative performance: From rest the sports car, weighing in at a mere 1,795 kilograms (3,957 lbs.) sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds, and reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) after just 9.8 seconds. The car could reach a top speed of more than 330 km/h (206 mph) but for tire safety reasons top speed is limited electronically to 320 km/h (200 mph).
The BRABUS upholstery shop creates a special sporty and luxurious interior to customers’
exact specifications, down to the last detail. The power comfort seats offer excellent lateral
support without constricting the occupants. In this true BRABUS one-off car, made to the
specifications of a longtime customer, they are upholstered in an exclusive combination of
especially soft and breathable black leather and Alcantara. The same materials are found on
door panels, headliner and dashboard. Precision-sewn red seams add striking highlights to
all interior elements.
Stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated logo and the speedometer that sports the car’s
name were also custom-made for this car’s owner.
All components are available for any Mercedes SL 65 AMG Black Series.
