Filed under: Frankfurt Auto Show, Sedans/Saloons
Brabus Rocket
Tucked away in the tuner section of the Frankfurt Auto Show was the mighty Brabus display in which the
record-breaking twin-turbo V12 E-class capable of 218 mph was on display as well as this, the Brabus Rocket, based on
the MB CLS. Heralded by Brabus as the fastest four-door coupe in the world, the Rocket also features a twin-turbo V12
that produces… ahem… 730 horsepower capable of quite a stampede. 0-60 mph in less than four seconds. 217 mph
electronically-limited top speed. This has got to be the sickest sled we've ever seen. In addition to copious
amounts of power, the well-reputed Brabus also performed a host of hardware upgrades including brakes, suspension and
aerodynamic body pieces designed to reduce lift and optimize drag. Check out the full press release at
SuperCars.net.
Many more pics after the jump.
[Thanks to David for pointing us to the press release]
The Brabus twin-turbo V12-powered E-Class is the fastest sedan in the world at over 218 mph. Such a conspicuous disregard for fuel efficiency was a rare sight at the 2005 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mal Fuller 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
While I know what a bra is and know also what a bus is, I'm confident I've never before heard of a brabus!
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B 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Brabus has been around for years! Type Brabus in the Search on AutoBlog and you will end up with a bunch of links.
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Fabulo 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
"Peak torque is 1,320 Nm, limited electronically to 1,100 Nm, available from a low 2,100 rpm."
That's 973 lb/ft limited to 811 lb/ft of imperial units. I'm not asking anything about the price lest I learn I can't afford it. But I know I can't already.
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James 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
What's the point? Even in Germany the Autobahns are getting crowded, speed limits are being imposed, and traffic will always get in the way of your land-speed-record attempts. Can someone really tell the difference between a 4.0-second zero-to-60 time and a 3.0-second time?
But--I guess this is as good a way to separate rich people from more of their money.
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JK 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Yeah, it also gives poor people like James more to be bitter about, and complain that he can't afford with veiled comments like "oh who cares about that crap?"
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Finished.Law.School 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Not practical but beautiful.
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iQuack 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
The essence of overkill. With respect to the beautiful CLS, this Brabus B.S. has ruined one of the best designs on the road. Shameful!
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J Zeke 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
When would you use that car? Not for a night out on the town I hope. The acceleration would cause your dates to throw up. And I dont think i'd take that to the slopes... or the beach. Hmmm... maybe to the mall? No, itd get those damn door dings, and speed limit is 20 there anyway. Oh I know, a quick run for takeout... in the next town over.
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J Zeke 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
When would you use that car? Not for a night out on the town I hope. The acceleration would cause your dates to throw up. And I dont think i'd take that to the slopes... or the beach. Hmmm... maybe to the mall? No, itd get those damn door dings, and speed limit is 20 there anyway. Oh I know, a quick run for takeout... in the next town over.
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hitbyastick 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Late-night dope smuggling. That's what you could use it for. Just like the cigarette boats on Miami Vice! Except on land. Me like it.
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Fred 11:07PM (12/18/2005)
Well, I'd take the Kleemann CL65 og SL65 with 739 bhp and 1300 nm (960 lb. ft.).
I just can't function properly with less than 1250 nm of torque...
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