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"BRABUS" might as well be German for, "Hey, why not?" This would seem to be the question its engineers ask themselves before they stuff ludicrous amounts of power under the hoods of Mercedes-Benz cars and trucks. This behavior is well-documented, and it continues unabated with the arrival of MB's new SL. Full wheel/tire, interior, and styling packages are a given. Backing up those enhanced looks is an assortment of tuning packages capable of providing more power than even Montgomery Scott could ever plead for.

The SV12 S Biturbo engine swap appears to have been created by someone with a severe, pathological hatred for tires. This is the same engine used in the Brabus Bullit, and it dishes out a predictably ridiculous 720 horsepower and 973 lb-ft of torque. The latter number is electronically restrained to a mere 811 lb-ft., and a top speed of well over 200 mph comes with the territory. Not interested in the full swap? No worries, BRABUS has your back. SL 65 AMG drivers can opt for the T 65 S package, which bumps the stock V12 Biturbo to 705 hp/811 lb-ft. There's a solution for the all-motor SL 63 AMG as well that packs on an additional 40 horses over stock. This pattern continues right on down the line -- even the "lowly" V6-powered cars can be tuned to deliver 327 hp/ 310 lb-ft. Bonkers. Er, BRABUS, rather.


[Source: BRABUS]

How can you not love Brabus? The German tuning house's specialty is taking exceedingly powerful Mercedes-Benz automobiles and elevating them to sublime new levels of performance. Case in point: their latest monster, the SV12 S Biturbo Roadster. It's just the ticket if your SL65 AMG, with its 600+ horsepower and 700+ lb ft of torque, just isn't getting it done.

Brabus' killer roadster is driven by a 6.3L twin-turbo V12 worked over by its in-house witch doctors. After working their black magic on it, the engine produces 730 horsepower and 738 lb ft of torque (500/500 is so passé). 62 mph arrives in 4 seconds, and the top speed is electronically capped at 217 mph.

Revised bodywork, a lowered and retuned suspension, and wheel/tire/brake upgrades complete the overhaul and ensure that the car's appearance and handling complement its gaudy performance capabilities. Naturally, the interior can be completely customized to suit the driver's personal needs and desires.

No pricing information was released, but chances are that if you're ordering one of these puppies, money's not really an object anyway.

(Additional photos, press release after the jump)

[Source: Brabus]