Brabus claim fastest sedan in the world again

paul7v7 · 11-08-2005, 01:50 AM

this is a bloody nice car..actually Brabus do some great work with mercs.

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With a top speed of 350.2 km/h (217.6 mph) the BRABUS E V12 Biturbo, powered by a 640-hp / 471-kW twin-turbo twelve cylinder engine, set a new world record during the 'auto motor und sport' magazine high-speed tests in Nardo, Italy.

http://www.brabus.com/01bbe.htm

i love the way they play with the cars, no outstanding body kits, heaps of power, very classy looking and all in the best color BLACK!!

love CLS
http://www.brabus-online.de/prog20e.htm

oh and i love what they did with the SLR mmmm *drool*
http://www.brabus-online.de/prog21e.htm

MrQuan · 11-08-2005, 03:17 AM

If you like fast production cars, also check out the Bugatti Veyron 16.4!

"The engine has 16 cylinders, eight camshafts, four turbochargers, 64 valves and produces 1001 horsepower. It will power the world's fastest production car to a top speed of 406kmh" (~250MPH)

The Veyron is also the most expensive production car at $2,000,000 USD. They say it'll do 0 - 300kph in under 14 seconds!

Steffo · 11-08-2005, 03:25 AM

Veyron has been talked about for ages. I'm beginning to wonder if they will ever actually hit 400km/h in that thing. Until they do, Porsche Dauer 962 LeMans remains factory car king.

paul7v7 · 11-08-2005, 03:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

Veyron has been talked about for ages. I'm beginning to wonder if they will ever actually hit 400km/h in that thing. Until they do, Porsche Dauer 962 LeMans remains factory car king.

they did a couple of months back
http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/maga...0.asp?id=12456

Steffo · 11-08-2005, 03:42 AM

That looks pretty bloody low-key. Doesn't even say how fast the thing went.

paul7v7 · 11-08-2005, 03:43 AM

from what i read they got to 406km/h

Steffo · 11-08-2005, 04:27 AM

406km/h was their goal from day one of Veyron's announce. As far as I know, they have never hit 406km/h.

MITCHAY · 11-08-2005, 11:30 AM

Thats a very nice car indeed.

SpoolMan · 11-08-2005, 12:40 PM

and a gob-smacking 1026Nm from the E V12 Biturbo's seriously-worked twin-turbo V12 that normally powers current Mercedes 600 models. That earth-turning peak torque is available from just 1750rpm.

Engine modifications include a solid-billet, longer-stroke crankshaft, precision-balanced conrods and bigger pistons - increasing capacity from 5.5- to 6.3 litres. Other mods included camshafts, re-machined cylinder heads, stainless performance exhaust and re-programmed engine management.

turboute · 11-08-2005, 04:07 PM

koenigsegg has hit 388 kmph - thats better than the Brabus...

parawolf · 11-08-2005, 04:11 PM

I recall the Veyron hitting their 400km/h+ target too. I remember the biggest issue was having tyres that were "safe" at that speed but also were "plush" at regular road speed.

XRated · 11-08-2005, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by turboute

koenigsegg has hit 388 kmph - thats better than the Brabus...

Is it a four-door sedan?

**Polyal** · 11-08-2005, 06:53 PM

has anyone else seen a CLS in the flesh, people thought the AU looked bad formt he back, this thing is from another world. But because of that badge it will sell none the less...lol

Steffo · 11-08-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by turboute

koenigsegg has hit 388 kmph - thats better than the Brabus...

The thread clearly says fastest sedan in the world.

You call that a sedan?

Kryton · 11-08-2005, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

The thread clearly says fastest sedan in the world.

You call that a sedan?

do you call this a sedan Steffo?
(as shown in the first post)

Rmyers · 11-08-2005, 07:19 PM

Davway, I believe they were refering to this car....

The pic you showed was just an example of how classy mercs look without the need for kits etc.......

Steffo · 11-08-2005, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

do you call this a sedan Steffo?
(as shown in the first post)

If you payed attention to the first post, you'd notice it says "oh and I love what they did with the SLR" in reference to that photo.

Kryton · 11-08-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Steffo

If you payed attention to the first post, you'd notice it says "oh and I love what they did with the SLR" in reference to that photo.

ahhh crap

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NC 5ltr · 11-08-2005, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Polyal

has anyone else seen a CLS in the flesh, people thought the AU looked bad formt he back, this thing is from another world. But because of that badge it will sell none the less...lol

i saw one in s#$tney today,its like a streched out AU

MrSparkle · 11-08-2005, 08:34 PM

Quite a few CLS's in the CBD now, and thank f@rk that all the ones I've seen are V8's. Sadly no CLS55 as yet though. Definitely a sweet looker and make one hell of a noise!

Steffo · 11-08-2005, 08:39 PM

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Originally Posted by MrSparkle

Quite a few CLS's in the CBD now, and thank f@rk that all the ones I've seen are V8's. Sadly no CLS55 as yet though. Definitely a sweet looker and make one hell of a noise!

I saw a CLS55 AMG near Rushcutter's Bay about a month ago. Man I hate the CLS, what's the point of an E-Class that looks like a whale.. made all long and boat like, with less interior space due to the lower roof? I do not understand. E55 AMG > CLS55 AMG.

M14A-Mclaren · 11-08-2005, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by davway

ahhh crap

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Ha gutted

The CLS is a fabulous car, the E55 isnt really. Probably why its there they'll have very different owners.

Brabus rule at what they do, I haven't seen one from them I don't like.

CSV_LS1 · 12-08-2005, 01:54 AM

A company named PROJECT 1221 in italy are developing a supercar capable of doing a targeted 430km/h. The car is codenamed MF1. It will be powered by a jet engine (turbo shaft type) running all four wheels or just the rears. Power was to be 1200hp but after testing they see no problem in bringing power upto 1500hp. The engine will provide instant propulsion and only weigh 135kg.
If you place an order for one now you can buy it for €575 000 ($925.000 AUD) After the 1st of October 2005 the regular price will be €675 000 and subject to increase. What a bargain!

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NC 5ltr · 12-08-2005, 01:58 AM

the cls i swa today was a black amg near the holdon dealership at gordon and yes they do have a very low roof line,but at $450000 i can think of many things better to buy

Steffo · 12-08-2005, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NC 5ltr

the cls i swa today was a black amg near the holdon dealership at gordon and yes they do have a very low roof line,but at $450000 i can think of many things better to buy

$450,000!?!?!?!

2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG C219: $247,900.00

http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...model_name=CLS

And what do you mean about the E55 not being a spectacular car M14A... the CLS55 IS an E55, with boat like characteristics engineered into it. I am still struggling to understand the point of the car, all they did is retard an E-Class.

EFFalcon · 12-08-2005, 02:05 AM

there is no need for a bodykit if the factory bumpers resemble something of a bodykit anywya.

RED_EL_XR8 · 12-08-2005, 02:50 AM

Wasn't the fastest claimed sedan speed record held by a Mr Yagz of Melbourne Victoria with his manual EL XR8 sedan???

**Polyal** · 12-08-2005, 09:22 AM

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Originally Posted by M14A-Mclaren

Ha gutted

The CLS is a fabulous car, the E55 isnt really. Probably why its there they'll have very different owners.

Brabus rule at what they do, I haven't seen one from them I don't like.

the only good seat in a CLS would middle in the back. I pity the rear seat pasengers.

The car just doesn't make sense, a sedan coupe? It can go like stink for all i care but its one awkward looking Mo Fo

**Mechan1k** · 12-08-2005, 02:07 PM

Meh ... Jun Auto.
Z31 Twin Turbo 300ZX = 416km/h
record still stands from 1991 ... now that's an effort.

JZA80 TT Supra made 408km/h from memory last year.
From Jun as well.

Steffo · 12-08-2005, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Meh ... Jun Auto.
Z31 Twin Turbo 300ZX = 416km/h
record still stands from 1991 ... now that's an effort.

JZA80 TT Supra made 408km/h from memory last year.
From Jun as well.

And this is relevent to the topic how?