Brabus E V12 Unleashed - The Black Baron

Brabus E V12 based on Mercedes E-Class W 212 - 1100

Starts at €600,000 - Limited top speed of 217 mph

By Michael Gauthier
September 11, 2009 11:35 PM
Filed Under: German, Mercedes-Benz, Tuners

Brabus has unveiled the limited edition E V12 sedan.

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).

Source: BRABUS

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Tags: Brabus E V12, Brabus, Mercedes-Benz E-Class W 212, Mercedes-Benz E-Class, W 212, W212

Comments

Batista

September 11, 2009 11:48 PM

This is not car for tuning...

GRAVE

September 11, 2009 11:49 PM

WoW! WTF! This thing distroys most of the super cars! and this will be oficially the fastest sedan in the world. Hmmm and its also too cheap lol

Why not Brabus fit this engine in the SLR?!

Edited by user on September 11, 2009 at 11:50 PM

erzhik

September 12, 2009 1:44 AM

it will be officially fastest tuned sedan in the world. Kinda useless since you can take CTS-V and tune the crap out of it to make it even faster.

fatter1

September 12, 2009 12:20 AM

Rear Wheel covers?...Aesthetically I'm not so sure...

EDavis

September 12, 2009 12:24 AM

Those responsible for upgrading the engine, chassis and interior of this car should be given a warm round of applause and an opportunity to bury the business end of a rusty axe deep in the cranium of the body-kit designer.

Bristol411S3

September 12, 2009 12:52 PM

LOL! +1

joshg_5

September 12, 2009 12:26 AM

$875,000 USD for rear wheel covers...?

Nawwww

Performance is quite good though.

Edited by user on September 12, 2009 at 12:28 AM

MTC

September 12, 2009 12:35 AM

A ghastly looking spoiler and rear wheel cover just doesn't work

Gile

September 12, 2009 12:45 AM

The only potential buyer for this car that I see is... BATMAN! :D

tootall

September 13, 2009 9:53 PM

Or Darth-Vader.

ExoticCarOwner

September 12, 2009 12:58 AM

Awesome performance but I agree they need to rethink those rear wheel covers.

3Iceman

September 12, 2009 1:07 AM

Just insane. Everything looks great except for those wheel covers. They probably help saving fuel when driving 370 km/h!:)

Edited by user on September 12, 2009 at 1:08 AM

GRAVE

September 12, 2009 1:38 AM

No problem for the wheel cover cuz you can order the car without it.

erzhik

September 12, 2009 1:44 AM

scratchy996

September 12, 2009 1:57 AM

Brabus did it again. can't wait for the Brabus SLS.

Rapid

September 12, 2009 4:05 AM

Uh .. I can't wait too !

zeitgeist_md

September 12, 2009 2:45 AM

This is over-tuned, unnecessary.

scratchy996

September 12, 2009 5:14 PM

like the normal E63 AMG is necessary ? :)

bakrione

September 12, 2009 2:45 AM

what. the. hell. is up with the read wheel covers?!?!?!?! it jst looks like those 90's american junk cars!

b84

September 12, 2009 3:08 AM

370km/h? Haha, this is insane! :D :D

EMBJATI85

September 12, 2009 4:09 AM

ugly ass

e36mmm

September 12, 2009 4:18 AM

owned by the G Power M5 sorry Brabus :D try again!

man1

September 12, 2009 3:24 PM

Dont think so. 730HP and it looks crap. Looks like a 528!

01e5

September 12, 2009 4:48 AM

Love Brabus. Hate the new W212. This car has crazy power as you all said but it's so very unattractive

bone91

September 12, 2009 5:21 AM

This looks like a future car from an 80's movie.

GRAVE

September 12, 2009 6:05 AM

@ s36mmm, this car beats the M5 G power, top speed of 370+ km while the M5 top speed is 368 km i think

BavarianMS

September 12, 2009 10:16 AM

Are you sure? M5 Has always had that Title. http://www.desktopmachine.com/press/51/BMW_M5_by_Currency_Motor_Cars//9652/

Engine Is decent and so is the interior but

that car looks absolutely hideous and that is my unbiased opinion. And the wheel covers...What are they thinking.

Edited by user on September 12, 2009 at 10:19 AM

carbonsigma

September 12, 2009 10:25 AM

They are thinking of aerodynamics, BavarianMS.

kuklukklak

September 12, 2009 7:55 AM

Insane. Prove (again) that Brabus is the best tuner in the industry.

kattanh3

September 12, 2009 8:29 AM

Aesthetically disappointing, I'd take a Carlsson over it any day

Captain Scarlett

September 12, 2009 10:20 AM

ridiculous! Rear wheel arch covers=, why not have guns on the side!

kimbo

September 12, 2009 10:22 AM

This is what a Batman would drive if he had family :D

GRAVE

September 12, 2009 10:58 AM

@ BavarianMS, yes i'm sure, enter G power website and check the top speed of the M5(225mph from their website) which is the maximum it can do while this can do 370+km (230+mph) if not limited. the link you posted here shows wrong details.

Hero Sina

September 12, 2009 1:04 PM

Grave i was agree with you with that QX,but with this one no. look why they limited the top speed?because this car can't go faster without any crash,you should say the difference is just 20km/h but it is not, for example in 350km/h you need 300kg downforce but in 370 you need about 400 kg downforce,so 20km/h and 100kg difference.

SD-AMG

September 12, 2009 1:32 PM

Awesome! Nice to see something different in the tuning world, for a change! This is evil! :D I love it!

michelin901

September 12, 2009 1:55 PM

i think its a bit overdone as well. the bullit and the rocket are both amazing looking machines. this one doesnt fit in. mad performance but lookswise tat rear spoiler and wheel covers are a no no. also needs a more apt sounding name. baron naaa... hw about diablo.

scratchy996

September 12, 2009 5:18 PM

i guess you never heard of the Red Baron ?

tra-ta-ta

September 12, 2009 3:12 PM

THIS IS BRAAAAABUSS !!!!!!!!! xD

tra-ta-ta

September 12, 2009 3:15 PM

THIS IS BRAAAABUSS !!!!!! xD

scratchy996

September 12, 2009 5:19 PM

lol

bosaleh74

September 12, 2009 4:34 PM

that's more than fantastic

bosaleh74

September 12, 2009 4:35 PM

say goodbye G-Power

burana800

September 12, 2009 4:53 PM

In the middle of the economic recession and global warming Brabus seems to be the only carmanufacturer with sense of humor. Its brilliant. Could be the ugliest thing in the world, but still so, so cool.

scratchy996

September 12, 2009 5:17 PM

true , this car is meant for people cursed with too much money who also have a sense of humour.

Oliver

September 12, 2009 5:18 PM

In times of global warming this is a stupid dinosaur of a car. Anyone can build a car with a huge engine that runs like hell. Have a look at some 1930s race cars - they had the same performance and the same mpg-Rating. Daimler and brabus show us some real engineering with a car that goes to 370kph without destroying the future of our kids!

MusTang

September 12, 2009 5:36 PM

Anyone who watched "TopGear", Clarckson testes SL AMG with 1.100 Nm and you know what? Mercedes can't deliver that amount of torgue to the wheels. And i'm sure the same is with this E-class

scratchy996

September 12, 2009 8:05 PM

these cars are not meant for the track , they are high speed cruisers and acceleration monsters and they do their job perfectly.

ubercool

September 12, 2009 9:02 PM

This Merc takes vulagr and tacky to a whole new level, it's truly horrific to look at...

Swifty

September 12, 2009 10:10 PM

I think that you really can go faster with totally tuned VTS-V or G-power M5 but one is definately...this BRABUS will last, and could be daily drive, in mean time G-power will not reach 10 000km and CTS-V why should you tune this car if it's not near the E-class in terms of prestige or quality???

norther

September 12, 2009 10:47 PM

what's with the rear crap cover?

e36mmm

September 13, 2009 4:51 PM

I love brabus but this is too much. G power M5 on the freeway imo would be more efficient.

e36mmm

September 13, 2009 4:54 PM

I will be impressed if they can beat the G power m5 officially.

andrewB

September 14, 2009 7:56 AM

The car looks good, whats the go with the rear wheel covers, they look stupid as and way out of place the car looks fine to me, why 19's, thought 20's would sit better.

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