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Frankfurt 2009: Smart + Tesla + Brabus = High Voltage

In addition to the Tailor Made concepts that Brabus trotted out for the Frankfurt Motor Show, the German tuning firm also showed off a new version of its electric Smart Fortwo called the Unlimited High Voltage. This new model is an updated version of the company's electric Smart ED concept and it features a lithium ion battery pack supplied by Tesla Motors, Daimler's electric vehicle partner. The High Voltage's rear-mounted electric motor was also developed by Tesla and offers up 82 horsepower and 207 pound-feet of torque, which Brabus ... Read more →

Frankfurt 2009: Brabus E V12 Black Baron is where light goes to die Chris Paukert

Fancy yourself as a real-life Bruce Wayne with the financial wherewithal to match? Have we got a workaday sedan for you. German tunemeisters Brabus have just lifted the sheet off their new E V12 ...

Brabus E V12 Black Baron is cloaked for speed Jonathon Ramsey

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 ...

Frankfurt Preview: In lieu of warp drive, Brabus drops 750 HP under SV12 R's hood Alex Nunez

When Brabus one day announces that they've developed a G-Wagen that can simply teleport from place to place, we won't be the least bit surprised. After all, getting there faster is the company's ...

New Mercedes-Benz E-Class coupe gets a boost from Brabus Damon Lavrinc

If there was one thing we discovered during our time with the new 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class Coupe, it was that more power and a reworked suspension could do wonders for the lumbering E. As ...

BRABUS turns 2010 Mercedes-Benz E-Class into AMG-hunting beast 7 months ago on Autoblog

If you must have the new Mercedes-Benz E-Class and can't wait for the AMG version, BRABUS has something to show you. The German tuning firm has launched its new program for the redesigned luxury sports sedan, the highlight of which is an enlarged 6.1-liter version of the V8 found in the E550 ...

Geneva 2009: Brabus G V12 S Biturbo is our kind of birthday cake 8 months ago on Autoblog

Nothing says "happy birthday" like 700 horsepower and nearly 1000 lb-ft of torque. That's what Brabus figures, at least, and we're with them. To mark the 30th anniversary of the indomitable Mercedes-Benz Geländewagen, Brabus presented the G V12 S Biturbo here at the Geneva Motor Show, and ...

Ain't nothin' but a G thang: BRABUS to show twin-turbo V12 Gelandewagen in Geneva 8 months ago on Autoblog

Welcome to the year of the G-Wagen. Now celebrating its 30th anniversary, the mainstay of Mercedes' sport-ute line-up has reason to celebrate, and friends to celebrate with. Mercedes itself has released a pair of special-edition Geländewagens to mark the occasion. Floridian Benz tuning ...

BRABUS begins business of tuning the Tesla Roadster 12 months ago on Autoblog

As we move inexorably toward the electrification of cars, companies that have made a business out of tweaking engines for more power will have to make some significant changes to their business model. BRABUS is a company known as the primary third-party alternative to AMG when it comes to ...

smart fortwo BRABUS coming to America 1 year ago on Autoblog

Those looking for a little bit more punch from their microcars are in luck as smart will begin offering the BRABUS-tuned version of its fortwo in the U.S. beginning in February 2009. News of its impending arrival was apparently emailed to potential smart owners who have already placed ...

BRABUS turns attention towards Mercedes-Benz GLK 1 year ago on Autoblog

BRABUS tunes all manner of Mercedes-Benzes, and even branches out by pumping performance into diminutive smart cars that have very little business going fast. Likewise, BRABUS also tunes Mercedes SUVs that usually have no business bragging about their performance, and there's a new Merc ute on ...

Mercedes-Benz GLK ready to storm SEMA 1 year ago on Autoblog

Perhaps you've heard: Mercedes-Benz has this new SUV called the GLK, and it's not just the Sex and the City audience that's being targeted. The compact ute's getting-to-know-you tour will make a stop at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas, where four concept versions will be on display. We already told ...

BRABUS C63 AMG adds 73 HP to super sedan 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click above for high-res gallery of the BRABUS C63 AMG BRABUS, the German tuner of all things Daimler, has laid its hands upon the C63 AMG and somehow teased out an additional 73 horsepower from the sedan's 6.2L V8. With a BRABUS badge on the back, the C63 AMG produces 530 hp and 479 lb-ft of ...

Hold on a sec... BRABUS smart fortwo wins European Cannonball Run? 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click image to enlarge The Cannonball Run that takes place every year in Europe dpesn't have much in common with the Hollywood comedy it takes its name from. In fact, the goal of the modern-day race is not to finish in the least amount of time possible, but to finish with a specific average speed; ...

Geneva 2008: Brabus Bullitt, SLR Roadster & Ultimate 112 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for more hi-res shots of the Brabus Black Arrow in matte and siblings We had Brabus for breakfast here in Geneva, and it is hereby declared the Breakfast of (Obscenely Wealthy) Champions. The Bullitt Black Sheep Arrow in matte -- what else -- black, sat brooding near its pure ...

Essen 2007: Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster by Brabus 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a gallery of high-res pics. Of all the products in Mercedes' stable that could benefit from a thorough tweaking, the McLaren SLR isn't one of them. But Brabus has built its name on taking things to the illogical extreme, and its modification of the new SLR Roadster is no ...

Brabus builds its own Exelero, hits 205 mph at Nardo 1 year ago on Autoblog

Click on the images to view in high-speed and high-resolution Remember the Maybach Exelero? The ultra-premium marque from Merceceds-Benz built it almost two years ago as a high-speed test vehicle based on its Maybach 57 luxury sedan, but unfortunately never offered production versions to the ...

Autoblog Podcast #77 2 years ago on Autoblog

We're back with Autoblog Podcast #77, and it's a Frankfurt-recap extravaganza. We discuss our favorite picks, as well as touching on some of the numerous highlights from the monster-sized show. We got a glimpse of the Jaguar XF in person, and it's better in person, but can it save Jaguar? BMW ...

Frankfurt 2007: BRABUS Ultimate 112 - Diminutive and demented 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the image above for a gallery of live and press shots of the BRABUS Ultimate 112. Sure it's €45,900, but what better commuter companion could you have if you want to keep your BRABUS Bullit within the safe confines of your garage? BRABUS smart fortwo cabrio-based Ultimate 112 lives up to ...

Frankfurt 2007: BRABUS Bullit, live and brutally insane 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click the pic above for more high-res shots of the BRABUS Bullit. The term "sleeper" isn't quite accurate when referring to the BRABUS Bullit. It has presence, with an air of understated brutality. The aero mods speak volumes about its predilection for sinister speed, and the V12 emblems flanking ...

Frankfurt Preview: BRABUS Ultimate 112 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for high-res gallery On tap for introduction in Frankfurt is the BRABUS ULTIMATE 112, based on the open-air smart fortwo. Sporting 112 metric horsepower (PS) from the turbo-3 underhood, and limited to 112 units total, you don't exactly need a detective's shield to figure out where the ...

Frankfurt Preview: 335 HP Dodge Avenger-based STARTECH Starster 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for hi-res gallery The STARTECH Starster is a Dodge Avenger-based concept prepared by BRABUS' Chrysler-tuning division for the Frankfurt Motor Show. In some respects, STARTECH's herculean effort succeeds. In others, not so much. We like the shaved door handles, as the convergence of ...

Frankfurt Preview: 720 HP/974 lb-ft BRABUS Bullit! 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click image for high-res gallery Last month, BRABUS teased everyone with a photo of a covered vehicle they said would be the ultimate "wolf in sheep's clothing." Today, they officially announced what that vehicle is. Say hello to the BRABUS Bullit, a Mercedes-Benz C-Class sedan that is the ...

Top 9 Emergency Service Vehicles from around the world 2 years ago on Autoblog

For would-be criminals, the police supercar is a bit of a paradox. Unless you have some serious get-away hardware, there is no freaking chance that you're going to outrun, say, a Lamborghini Gallardo "fuzz edition." On the Yang side, an officer would have to have some serious fortitude to cut you ...

Autoblog Week in Photos: Week of June 04, 2007 2 years ago on Autoblog

Time is winding down for the chance to win a fully-loaded $29,000 Dodge Nitro, so get in when the getting is still good (Enter every day through June 14th by clicking here.) This week in pictures saw plenty of spy shots, new models, and some interesting videos. Among the many stories on Autoblog, ...

Brabus does the new C-Class 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click for hi-res gallery Brabus never fails to deliver tuned Mercedes-Benz cars and trucks that pack a wallop underhood and looks to match. If the car wears Brabus badging, chances are it's going to walk the walk. This is the case with the just-announced Brabus C-Class tuning program. When ...

Wider ist Better: 550-hp BRABUS Widestar - the ultimate ML63? 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to see many additional high-res images of the BRABUS Widestar Concept BRABUS has taken the wraps off of a special M-Class that goes one step beyond the comparatively staid models offered by Mercedes-Benz. Though based on the range-topping ML63, all that you see on what BRABUS ...

Geneva Preview: Brabus unveiling two smart fortwo models 2 years ago on Autoblog

click above image to view high-resolution pics of the smart Brabus fortwo We expected Brabus to come along with hot rod version of the new smart fortwo model, but the German tuner will actually be bringing two models two Geneva: the fortwo Brabus and fortwo Brabus Xclusive. The smart fortwo Brabus ...

Brabus intros power kit for Mercedes GL and ML420 CDI 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click photo for additional shots Brabus, when it's not busy messing around on little things like the world's fastest sedan, actually makes performance modifications that "regular" Benz drivers can put to use on a daily basis. Case in point: the newly-introduced PowerXtra D8 (III) kit for ...

Spy Shots: New fortwo loses its roof, touched by the hand of Brabus 2 years ago on Autoblog

Smart has announced, yet again, that they'll be debuting their new fortwo in Detroit next month. Our heart rate remains... unchanged. And word that a cabrio version of DC's city car is on its way doesn't come as much of a surprise either. However, what does escalate our pulse is the possibility of ...

Brabus goes mad, tunes Mercedes-Benz Sprinter! 2 years ago on Autoblog

Click to enlarge Well, we've finally seen everything (or at least everything up to this week). Brabus, the German tuner whose specialty is finding ways to make Mercedes-Benz products move more rapidly than the factory engineers ever intended, has tuned the Sprinter. You know the Sprinter. It's ...

BRABUS T13 Power Kit gives your V12 Benz 630 horses 2 years ago on Autoblog

If you're driving Mercedes-benz S 600, CL 600 or SL 600, and the stock output of 510 horses just isn't cutting the mustard, Brabus (who else?) has a solution for you. The supertuner has pulled the wraps off its T13 Power Kit, which enhances the V12 Biturbo to the tune of 630 horses and 1000Nm (750 ...

VIDEO: Record breaking Brabus Rocket 2 years ago on Autoblog

Back in June, we told you about the Brabus Rocket and the tuner's goal of creating the world's fastest sedan. Then, earlier this week, we reported that the Rocket beat it's own record while hooning around the Nardo test track. Since mere words can't do such a vehicle justice, we've procured a few ...

Brabus Rocket bests own speed record 2 years ago on Autoblog

These engineers at Brabus sure are tough guys to please. Apparently, the top speed record they set at Nardo with the Brabus Rocket wasn't good enough. Some of you may recall that back in June, we reported that the Rocket maxed out at 362.4 km/h (225.18 mph) on a top speed attempt at the Italian ...

Speeder's Nightmare: Brabus CLS Rocket police car 2 years ago on Autoblog

Last year, the German Federal Traffic Ministry and the Association of German Automobile Tuners (VDAT) created the Tune It Safe! program, the goal of which is to encourage drivers to adopt safe and legal tuning practices (and presumably have them employ established German tuning firms to do so). To ...

BRABUS rocks the new Mercedes CL coupes 3 years ago on Autoblog

Click to enlarge We are almost out of words with which to describe the ferocious vehicles created by German übertuner BRABUS, but since it continues to pump out wonderful new toys, we must soldier on and communicate the good news from Bottrop. The arrival of the new Mercedes-Benz CL-Class is ...

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