Brabus E V12 Black Baron is cloaked for speed
by Jonathon Ramsey on Sep 13th 2009 at 5:33PM 
Brabus E V12 Black Baron -- Click above for high-res image gallery
Among the more intricate of Brabus' creations is this, the E V12 "Black Baron." Based on the latest E-Class, the dark lord is refitted with a twin turbo, 6.3-liter V12 with 800 hp and an electronically-limited 811 lb-ft (even though the engine actually produces 1,047 lb-ft), a ram-air system and a tuned ECU.
Underneath is a fully-adjustable suspension and much bigger brakes and tires. To reach the car's electronically-limited 217 mph top speed, the car's aerodynamics have been improved at the obvious expense of the car's looks. Unless, of course, you think those wheel spats look good. We don't. If you need to go faster, the car is estimated to be able to hit 230 mph sans the electro-nanny. And it still gets 15 mpg.
There will only be ten of them made, and a single example will require you to hand over €600,000 ($875,000 USD). You can read about it in the presser after the jump, and check it out in the gallery of high-res photos below.
Gallery: Brabus E V12 Black Baron
[Source: Brabus]
PRESS RELEASE
Brabus has unveiled the limited edition E V12 sedan, "The Black Baron".
Based on the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class W 212, the E V12 features a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo bored out to 6.3-liters producing 800 hp and 1420 Nm of torque (it's electronically limited to 1,100 Nm). While details are limited, Brabus outfitted the engine with a ram-air system, a quad-exhaust, and revised engine electronics.
To keep the beast under control, the company added a fully adjustable sports suspension, new stabilizers, a high performance braking system, and black 19-inch alloy wheels outfitted with 255/35 (front) and 285/35 (rear) tires.
In terms of styling, Brabus made major modifications to improve aerodynamics, engine ventilation, and brake cooling. Changes include a revised front bumper, new front quarter panels, aggressive side sills, and rear wheel covers. Out back, the car features a trunk-mounted spoiler and a carbon fiber rear diffuser.
Thanks to all these tweaks, the E V12 rockets from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.9 seconds, and 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 23.9 seconds. If you keep your foot planted, the car will eventually top out at an electronically limited 350 km/h (217 mph). Without the limiter, Brabus estimates the car can hit a top speed in excess of 370 km/h (230 mph). Fuel consumption is rated at 15.7L/100km (15 mpg), while CO2 emissions are 372 g/km.
Inside, the car features black leather upholstery, an Alcantara headliner, carbon fiber trim, and a 400 km/h (249 mph) speedometer.
Production will be limited to ten units, and prices start at €600,000 ($875,000 USD).
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Corey L 5:34PM (9/13/2009)
Despite the amazing power output, it still cannot outrun ugly.
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Farmboy 6:28PM (9/13/2009)
Wheel covers FTL
Quantumphysics 6:31PM (9/13/2009)
Oh My god. That's ....BLACK.
Matt (that likes ford) 6:39PM (9/13/2009)
@Quantum
That's what she said.
TigerMil 8:02PM (9/13/2009)
RAM paint from the B2 at extra cost....
Other Man 8:10PM (9/13/2009)
Someone quick tell me I can buy this or a future EV12 without that rear wheel nastiness.
Brabus usually does so well .....
PJ 3:17AM (9/14/2009)
Nothing says "performance" like a column-shifted automatic and wheel spats.
Also, $875,000? The engine's power specs are impressive, but the mods weren't rocket science; they took the CL 600's V12 and put in a new crankshaft, rods, and pistons and slapped on a chip and cold-air intake. It couldn't have cost that much.
Jakesnake1294 9:45AM (9/14/2009)
I was responsible for the original idea behind this car. It started with me and two of my friends in high school, 2 gallons of bondo, 25 cans of black spray paint, some plywood, and a 1977 Camaro.
I'm a little surprised that Brabus opted against the $300 Camaro and went with a Mercedes senior citizen Mobile. I predict they will have less success than I did.
bmw4dea 5:36PM (9/13/2009)
I'll skip on the rear wheel covers thank you very much
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Andrew T 6:01PM (9/13/2009)
Same. and its not because I hate wheel covers. But it literally looks like the stuck a flat piece of whatever material over the wheels. Like almost no design thought went into it. If the tried giving them some shape, sort of like what was done on the Audi RSQ concept, it might look a bit better. maybe even instead of using those covers, try route some of the high pressure air to flow over the wheels to block some of the turbulence that occurs at the wheels (although i dont think it would work that well at extremely high speeds.)
Javanese 5:35PM (9/13/2009)
Every single EV12 brabus has ever built is highly desirable, this is no difference. I'll give my left nut (hell my right too) to have this sitting in my garage. That matte black paint is seriously wicked. That need wheel cover needs to go tho.
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Matt (that likes ford) 6:38PM (9/13/2009)
It's ok, this belongs to the devil.
VORTEX 4:08AM (9/14/2009)
lol u'd give ur ballz for this? this car is 1)ugly 2)in less then 10 years it will be old rubbish but u will still miss ur nuts))
Jakesnake1294 4:43AM (9/14/2009)
80% of the speed of a Veyron.
80% of the cost of a Veyron.
80 times the ugly of a Veyron.
80 miles (The distance needed to travel to find someone who will say "Nice car.")
Its a $875,000 E class. The other day, the wife and I were stuck in traffic next to an E class. I threatened to buy her one and she punched me in the arm.
Erik B. 5:36PM (9/13/2009)
I think I'd sacrifice a little performance to lose those hideous wheel spats...
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AMcA 10:27PM (9/13/2009)
They look like the accessory ones JC Whitney used to sell to put on bottom of the line Plymouths and Chevies in the '50s. Hideous.
John P. 5:38PM (9/13/2009)
Hey! KnightRider has been resurrected in Germany! Put Hasselhoff behind the wheel and it might even be a hit. They love The Hoff in Germany.
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info 7:03PM (9/13/2009)
The supposed popularity of Hasselhoof in Germany is way overrated. I’m German, and none of my circle of friends and acquaintances are fans of him
John P. 8:04PM (9/13/2009)
He's Universally Cheesy I know.
But the car, it does have some sort of KITT look to it.
click_playaz 5:45PM (9/13/2009)
Beautiful without the rear wheels covered.
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