Brabus SV12 - SV12 S - T65 S W220

Brabus' performance cars based on the V12 S-Class models start with the normally aspirated, S600-based, 450-hp 6.7 SV12 or the 475-hp 6.7 SV12S. These are the early V12 cars, before Mercedes introduced forced induction on its top of the line motors. That is only the beginning. The later, twin-turbo S600 gives way to the SV12 (Brabus really likes to call their cars SV12…go figure), which is available as the 'base' 640-hp model or the high-output 730-hp SV12 S. And the Mercedes S65 AMG can be had in Brabus T65 S flavour, which features 715-hp and an identical 812 lb-ft of torque as the SV12 S. All are fitted with reworked cylinder heads, high-lift camshafts, high-flow exhaust system, reprogrammed engine-control computers, body styling kits, Brabus Monoblock wheels available in 18,19 or 20 inch, lower spring, Alcon brakes, a 40 percent locking LSD and interior upgrades.These latter are plenty if you opt for the Brabus Business-Concept S-Class. The rear seats of the Brabus rolling office are equipped with fold down tables, LCD video screens and a 800MHz computer or the DVD player that's part of the multimedia system. The front seats have an additional display that shows either the GPS navigation system or the DVD player. The car/office is also fitted with a refrigerator, three cellular phone lines, an onboard modem connection and an on-board fax machine. Add to that a sub 5-second 0-100 km/h time and a top speed of over 300 km/h for all of these cars and the only question left is: What more could anyone ask for? A bit more of a bargain would be nice, as even the base V12 models start at about $150,000 USD with all the options boxes ticked, and move up to nearly double that when entering the 700-hp range. - by Traian Popescu

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