362.4 km/h: The BRABUS ROCKET, built in small-series production based on the Mercedes CLS series, is the world's fastest sedan. During test runs on the high-speed track in the southern Italian town of Nardo the 348,000-euro high-performance automobile improved upon the previous record of 350.2 km/h, held also by BRABUS with the E V12 Biturbo.
The heart of the new record car is the twin-turbo V12 engine from the latest Mercedes 600
models. It was fitted into the tight confines of the four-door with almost surgical precision.
BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 /
777 111, Internet www.brabus.com) increases displacement to 6,233 ccm with a special
crankshaft, larger cylinder bore and forged pistons. In addition the engine is extensively
modified internally: Airflow in both intake and outlet manifolds of both cylinder heads is
optimized and sport camshafts are installed.