The World’s Fastest and Most Powerful Luxury Sedan?

World Debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2006

BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo: At the Geneva Motor Show 2006 BRABUS celebrates the debut of the world's fastest and most powerful luxury sedan. The 340-km/h high-performance automobile is based on the new Mercedes S 600 and is powered by a BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo twelve-cylinder engine with 730 hp / 537 kW and a peak torque of 1,320 Nm.

The BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo engine is a prime example for the old adage that nothing can replace displacement except more displacement. A special crankshaft with longer stroke, forged pistons with a larger diameter and an increased cylinder bore result in a displacement increase from standard 5.5 to now 6.3 liters. In addition the inlet and outlet ports of both cylinder heads are optimized for improved mixture flow. Four special camshafts also contribute to that same effect.

The BRABUS engine specialists further equip the engine with larger turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with four pipes and metal catalysts with low back pressure. Newly programmed engine electronics ensure that all new components work together flawlessly. They also contribute to maximum power yield and to meeting current exhaust emission limits.

With 730 hp / 537 kW at 5,100 rpm the BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo engine delivers superlative power. The same is true for its peak torque of 1,320 Nm at 2,100 rpm. In the car peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm.

This extraordinary performance makes the BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo into not just the most powerful but also the fastest luxury sedan in the world: 0 - 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, 200 km/h after just 11.9 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 340 km/h.

Power is transferred to the real wheels via a modified five-speed automatic transmission. An optional BRABUS locking differential optimizes traction. All BRABUS powertrain components are operated exclusively with ARAL high-performance lubricants.

BRABUS also offers performance tuning for the S 600 and S 65 models. The list ranges from the T12 performance kit for 580 hp / 419 kW to the T 65 S performance tuning that boosts power output of the S 65 model to 715 hp / 526 kW.

The enormous performance of the BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo place especially high demands on the vehicle's aerodynamic properties. The BRABUS designers used the wind tunnel to develop a special front apron whose refined shape reduces lift on the front axle. Its large central air inlet optimizes cooling of engine and front brakes.

For optimizing the airflow around the sides of the vehicle the designers shaped the BRABUS side sills that feature integrated entrance lights for added utility.

The BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement concept is rounded out with the BRABUS rear spoiler lip and the rear apron with integrated LED lights and custom-tailored cutouts for the BRABUS sport exhaust with four tailpipes.

The enormous performance of the BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo is kept in safe control at all times by custom-tailored solutions for tires, brakes and suspension. These include BRABUS Monoblock light-alloy wheels with 20- or 21-inch diameters. The largest version features multi-piece forged and highly polished BRABUS Monoblock VI wheels in size 9Jx21 on the front axle and in size 10.5Jx21 in the rear. Extensive tests demonstrated Pirelli and Yokohama tires in sizes 255/30 ZR 21 in front and 285/30 ZR 21 on the rear axle to be ideal.

The large wheels also create the necessary space to install the BRABUS high-performance brake system with 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and 380 x 36-mm vented and cross-drilled discs in front, and 355 x 28-mm discs and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the rear axle.

Luxurious and highly customized interiors are yet another BRABUS specialty. The product lineup for the new BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo ranges from sill plates with BRABUS logo to ergonomically shaped safety steering wheels with airbag to an exclusive BRABUS interior crafted from especially soft yet Mastik leather and the finest Alcantara. The fastest luxury sedan in the world can be further refined with an exclusive state-of-the-art BRABUS multimedia package.

Mark - 2/14/2006 1:00:22 PM

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A ground kit, some bigger wheels, and a modified engine. Wow. Someone please tell me when to get excited. Really? 750bhp? Who's gonna really put their balls on the table and come out with 1000bhp for the "everyday sedan".

After all that and: Blah, blah, blah....it's still a 7-Series wannabe.

atomicbri - 2/14/2006 1:11:10 PM

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All a BMW Alpina 7 has is a ground effects kit, bigger wheels and modified engine as well. So to say it's a 7 series wannabe is not too smart. I think this car looks nice, kind of stealthy and I am sure its fun to drive. As far as who will come to the table with 1000bhp? Will it even matter....I am sure anything over 500bhp is all gonna feel the same here in America with our 70mph Highway speed limits.

Matthew1 - 2/15/2006 12:38:40 AM

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Who doesn't want 750BHP and as much torque as a NASA space shuttle sitting in front of them as they hustle effortlessly along a windy road in the greatest of comfort and sophistication.

Even if that doesn't take your fancy (You must be a Lexus owner or something), immense pleasure can be gained from just looking at it, showing friends whats under the bonnet, or treating it to a fine Swiss wax.

It's an indulgence. And it's spanking.

Mark - 2/15/2006 8:20:29 AM

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Where in my post did I mention the Alpina? I was refering to the over all design of the car, interior and exterior. I like some others have been inside both and found the similarities to be striking. My overall choice would be the 7-Series, but that's my opinion.

And speaking of will horsepower matter...do you not read any automobile magazine comparison article. Are you just in some other time zone where horsepower doesn't matter. I don't even think there is a post on this site that doesn't bring up horsepower when comparing two or more cars. And then again you've got the reports from Car and Driver, Road and Track, or Motor Trend. I guess those guys are stupid to print articles with the comparison of horsepower ON THE FRONT COVER.

Don't put words in peoples mouth.

Mark - 2/15/2006 8:22:56 AM

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What, becuase I don't like the new S-Class I am a Lexus owner? Really. Where in the hell did you come up with that one?

Sorry, I don't have pissing contests with my friends and try and see "who's bonnet is bigger".

JUGNU - 2/15/2006 2:06:19 PM

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A MERCEDES S LIMO MADE BY RIJICK TUNERS IS BETTER AND MORE SENSIBLE THAN THIS BRABUS THING.
I HAVE SEEN THAT IN THE DETROIT MOTORSHOW.

THE CAR WAS NOT THIS POWERFUL 730HP,BUT WAS LOOKING EXTREMLY LUXURY AND NICE THAN THIS MODIFIED S V12.

I AM NOT GETTING IT WHO IS GONNA BUY THIS AS THE PRICE OF THIS CAR WILL NOT BE LESS THAN ANY MAYBACH 57

JUGNU - 2/15/2006 2:06:19 PM

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janos2769 - 2/17/2006 12:38:46 PM

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.. and certainly the more power the better. BUT, this is true only to the point where you can control it. I don't see the need to put a Space Shuttle Engine on an S-Class and expect it to handle it and control it like a pussy cat. The S-class is a large sedan not a sports car like the Veyron.

They better distinguish between World's fastest LUXURY SEDAN and World's Fastest Car (not a MB). I wonder where they would rank in the category of handling at high speeds. I guess if you wanted to drive to the moon on a straight highway and bring your friends along for the ride then you could consider this car, otherwise it's a lame attempt at getting "WOW" status.

Agent63 - 2/23/2006 3:52:42 AM

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Mark....

You can not say that the new S-class is a 7-series wannabee. Like Superecharged said that both companies have great lineups. They both got their pros and cons. Sure the whole front console area resembles the 7-series but perhaps keep an open mind about who made it with more precision and quality. You never truly know who stole whos design. Just because BMW built it first for all we know it could have been taken from Merc. Designers do communicate with each other because they are a community on its own.

I am a Merc fan as well as a BMW fan. However, I do admit i am more of a merc. I've always saw Merc the more luxurious one and the BMW more sport oriented. Not saying that BMW does not have luxury but it's constructed in a more sportier atmosphere than Merc. BMW's more silver trim rather than the woodgrain. And merc is more woodgrain than silver trim. As for power, Merc does have more powerful cars overall. But don't forget the M's are hella fast too.

Like or dislike the new S-class. It will appeal to the merc fans and that's that. The 7-series had a facelift a few years after it came out. The previous S-class never had any changes(maybe the front clear headlights) but that's nothing to do with the body.

THe S-class is a great car. Very powerful and luxurious. You can't go wrong with it. IF you guys are into Hip hop music, you're beginning to see more CLS in the videos not so much the 7-series or any BMW for that matter. The 300C was a big hit for hip hop rappers and that's from DaimlerChrysler. Also you can't forget about the Maybach. Also from DaimlerChrysler. Angelina Jolie just purchased the new S-class as well. Where's the 7-series? I haven't heard of any celeb's driving it.

7's still a nice car regardless but perhaps the Benz is more star appealing.