Posted on Wednesday 7 May 2008
Updated with high-res images.
Less than a month after the official reveal of the 2009 facelifted SL range from Mercedes-Benz comes the latest tuning kit for the stylish convertible from Brabus. Labeled R230, the new performance package features the tuner’s sledgehammer twin-turbo V12 engine as well as a range of suspension and brake upgrades.
At the heart of the performance kit is the custom 6.3L V12 engine, which develops a peak output of 730hp (537kW) and 1,320Nm of torque. However, to preserve the car’s five-speed auto and optional limited slip differential torque is limited to an even 1,100Nm. Nevertheless the two-seater will accelerate from 0-100km/h in just 4.0 seconds, pass 200km/h at 10.5 seconds and go on to reach an electronically controlled top speed of 350km/h.
Other mods include a stainless steel exhaust system with chrome plated muffler tips, a new front bumper with LED daytime running lights and a custom rear bumper with an integrated diffuser. Brabus also offers a new two-piece forged Monoblock VI alloy wheel design ranging in size from 17 to 18in.
To improve handling engineers add new sports springs, front and rear stabilizer bars and a 25mm suspension lowering kit. The final touch is 375mm discs (ventilated and cross-drilled) up front bit by six-piston calipers and 355mm in the back.
this car is just awesome, i’ll pick up a family pack at costco
Just one of the most amazing all around cars in the world…
who doe’s brabus’s engines? are they like bored out returned AMG’s or…
Waaaaaay overdone with the LED plus double fog lights… might as well add the neon lights on the wipers and under the side sills.
A super athlete dressed in clowns’ clothing.