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Z07
September 12th, 2009, 11:11
Brabus has unveiled the limited edition E V12 sedan, "The Black Baron".

Based on the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class W 212, the E V12 features a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo bored out to 6.3-liters producing 800 hp and 1420 Nm of torque (it's electronically limited to 1,100 Nm). While details are limited, Brabus outfitted the engine with a ram-air system, a quad-exhaust, and revised engine electronics.

To keep the beast under control, the company added a fully adjustable sports suspension, new stabilizers, a high performance braking system, and black 19-inch alloy wheels outfitted with 255/35 (front) and 285/35 (rear) tires.

In terms of styling, Brabus made major modifications to improve aerodynamics, engine ventilation, and brake cooling. Changes include a revised front bumper, new front quarter panels, aggressive side sills, and rear wheel covers. Out back, the car features a trunk-mounted spoiler and a carbon fiber rear diffuser.

Thanks to all these tweaks, the E V12 rockets from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.9 seconds, and 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 23.9 seconds. If you keep your foot planted, the car will eventually top out at an electronically limited 350 km/h (217 mph). Without the limiter, Brabus estimates the car can hit a top speed in excess of 370 km/h (230 mph). Fuel consumption is rated at 15.7L/100km (15 mpg), while CO2 emissions are 372 g/km.

Inside, the car features black leather upholstery, an Alcantara headliner, carbon fiber trim, and a 400 km/h (249 mph) speedometer.

Production will be limited to ten units, and prices start at €600,000 ($875,000 USD).

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Z07
September 12th, 2009, 11:12
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Ruergard
September 12th, 2009, 11:39
Love the performance and interior... :love:
Z07
September 12th, 2009, 13:50
+1

I'm not sure why they felt the need to fit the rear wheel arch with a toilet lid though.
Ruergard
September 12th, 2009, 14:04
+1

I'm not sure why they felt the need to fit the rear wheel arch with a toilet lid though.

Nope, hopefully the've got a pretty good reason for it. Cause it ain't pretty... Without them the outside isn't that bad either actually.
Erik
September 12th, 2009, 14:35
The exterior! What T F were they thinking?
kju
September 12th, 2009, 15:39
wtf the rear light in the diffusor destroys everything
Z07
September 13th, 2009, 11:53
Nope, hopefully the've got a pretty good reason for it. Cause it ain't pretty... Without them the outside isn't that bad either actually.
I'm guessing it reduces drag.
Ruergard
September 13th, 2009, 14:07
I'm guessing it reduces drag.

Probably yes, but does it reduce that much that it's necessary to put those ugly things there? :D
ive1
September 13th, 2009, 14:58
Interior and performance are amazing.

They should have kept the exterior more basic or closer to the E63 as far as this is possible with this engine and performance.
kju
September 13th, 2009, 15:04
Probably yes, but does it reduce that much that it's necessary to put those ugly things there? :D

the question is how often are you driving 370 KMH ...

better put off this massive ugly covers and only having top speed of 345 kmh....still enough for daily driving....lol
ive1
September 14th, 2009, 11:32
An RS6 by MTM with 730hp will probably (because I haven't read a test yet) do 0-100 in 4, 0-200 in 11 and 0-300 in 25-30 sec.

The price for a well equiped one €150.000 ?

Says enough for me. :applause:
Erik
September 14th, 2009, 11:45
A ~730 hp RS6 does 0-100 4,3s / 0-200 12,0 / 0-250 19,7 secs.

Real life figures.
ben916
September 14th, 2009, 19:09
more like the Black BARFon.... yeatch!

Side skirts are for lowriders and lead sleds, not uber tacky mercs...

Also, where is the espresso machine? The speedo has a coffee symbol...
Duma
September 14th, 2009, 19:46
that on rear wheels is for high speed test
TDLI
September 18th, 2009, 18:54
not sure about this one, liked the previous one better.

the new e-class isn't very pretty to begin with, but props for Brabus.
ive1
September 19th, 2009, 13:48
Test of MTM-RS 6 (avant) with 730hp in German magazine Sport Auto from 10/2009, P 43/44.

0-100 km/h 3.6s
0-200 km/h 11s
0-300 km/h 35.5 s
300 km/h-0 7.68s
Vmax 340 km/h

2102 kg, 275/35 ZR 20, Dunlop SP Sport Maxx GT