Brabus EV12
And you thought the V10 BMW M5 was impressive. Imagine an extra 2 cylinders and a top speed of 217.6 MPH and you'll get the Brabus EV12. To accomplish this feat, Brabus took the V12 used in the Mercedes S600 and modified it with a new longer-stroke crankshaft milled from one piece, precision-balanced piston rods and larger pistons with correspondingly increased bore resulting in a displacement increase from normally 5.5 to 6.3 liters. In addition the Brabus engine is modified with sport camshafts, re-machined cylinder heads, a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust with sport metal catalysts and four tailpipes, and with newly programmed engine electronics. The result is 640 HP and peak torque of 757 ft-lb. available from just 1750 RPM allowing for a 4.5 second 0-62 MPH and 0-125 MPH of 11.7 seconds. The enormous performance also necessitates the use of special tires: The multi-piece Brabus Monoblock VI light-alloy wheels in sizes 8.5Jx19 on the front axle and 9.5Jx19 in the rear are shod with high-performance tires from Brabus technology partner Pirelli in sizes 255/35 ZR19 in front and 285/30 ZR19 on the rear axle. The suspension of the Brabus E V12 Biturbo is sporty yet comfortable with a ride height lowered by some 30 millimeters compared to its production brethren. Brabus sport sway bars support the sporty handling with excellent ride comfort and large safety reserves. Naturally Brabus also equips the new E V12 Biturbo with a special high-performance brake system. The system is calibrated to the electro-hydraulic SBC brake system of the E-Class. It consists of 375-millimeter (14.8 inches) ceramic discs with 12-piston aluminum calipers on the front axle and six-piston calipers on 355-millimeter (14.0 inches) vented and perforated steel discs in the rear.
