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Apparently, Mercedes doesn't build an S-Class fast enough for your tastes. This is principally why Brabus thinks it is entirely acceptable to build a 788bhp version.
Wilkommen, meine Damen und Herren, to the lightly terrifying Brabus SV12 R 800; a modified Mercedes said to be the 'world's most powerful and fastest luxury sedan'.
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At face value, this would be acceptable. After all, a 788bhp twin-turbo V12 Mercedes S-Class bored out to 6.3-litres, capable of 217mph and 0-62mph in 3.9 seconds feels like it should be the world's fastest saloon. A peak torque figure of 1,047lb ft (limited to 811lb ft to save the transmission) adds more weight to the philosophy of More Equals Fastest.
However, something tickles a part of our brain charged with doling out cynicism. Something with 750bhp, massive wheels, an orange engine cover and a BMW badge. The 231.2mph G-Power Hurricane RS, to be specific.
That car, based on a 507bhp M5, was strapped with twin superchargers and some other gubbins to record a 372.1km/h top speed at the company's test track earlier this year. And as we are proficient at counting, we know 231.2mph is more than the Brabus' limited 217mph.
When pushed, Brabus told TopGear.com the car could only ever be sold pegged at 217mph "because of the combination of the weight of the car and the choice of tyres".
Still, it's still ludicrously quick, comes with lowered suspension, 21-inch wheels, massive 12-piston brakes, and a new suit. And at 217mph, no slouch either. Just not the world's quickest, got it? Now click through those pictures and tell us you aren't scared.
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fyuwcherboi commented on this article
at 12:33 pm on 26 October 2010
Look at this Gembala, Mansory et al. THIS is how you do it... A monster Q car that doesn't look like an accident in Halfords and ready to scare young children. No orange paint, air scoops or garish body kits. Elegent, smooth and subtle. Perfect
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gogmorgoaway commented on this article
at 02:51 pm on 26 October 2010
A tuned car that doesn't look ridonkulous! Brilliant!
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n00kz commented on this article
at 03:00 pm on 26 October 2010
Brabus make great cars ,but their pricing is beyond insane.
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airbuggy commented on this article
at 03:14 pm on 26 October 2010
ah!yes what i always need, a car capable of not only whisking me to the airport in luxury but one that can also tow the learjet out of the hangar as well..yes indeed.
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Hero_Sina commented on this article
at 03:30 pm on 26 October 2010
yes it's not the fastest and i should say it's not the most powerful sedan , because Hurricane RR has 800Hp
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