Brabus tuned vehicles are synonymous with massive power, and
the S-Class based SV12 R is no exception.
Hidden underneath the relatively standard bodywork is a monstrous,
twin-turbo equipped 6.3 litre V12 which produces 750 horsepower
and 1,350 (995 lb-ft) of torque, although the peak torque is
actually electronically limited to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft). Thanks
to the capabilities of this engine the luxury sedan can launch
from zero-to-sixty mph in just under four seconds, and reach
and electronically limited 211 mph top speed.
The increase in power and performance of the Brabus SV12 R over
the standard S-Class comes courtesy of larger turbos, an enhanced
intercooling system, full sports exhaust, and a reprogrammed
ECU which takes full advantage of the mechanical changes. Power
is sent to the rear wheels of the SV12 R through a modified
five-speed automatic transmission.
Despite the massive hike in performance, Brabus' designers have
given the S-Class a very subtle cosmetic upgrade. However just
like the mechanical changes, the aerodynamic modifications have
been throurougly tested to make sure they improve the overall
performance of the car. For example the new front bumper is
designed to reduce lift over the front axle, while also increasing
the cooling airflow to the engine and front brakes.
At the rear a new boot lid spoiler increases downforce, while
the redesigned bumper allows room for the four tailpipes of
the sports exhaust system.
Brabus have also spent time improving the braking system of
the SV12 R. Up front are Brabus 12 piston aluminium calipers
and 380mm (15 inch) diameter discs, while at the rear 355mm
(14 inch) discs are gripped by 6 piston calipers.
The entertainment system of the Brabus SV12 R is centered around
an ultra-slim 3-GHz notebook computer housed safely in a docking
station inside an electrically deployed drawer in the trunk,
underneath the rear shelf. The tablet PC notebook can be easily
removed for use outside the vehicle.
This PC is key to Brabus' business concept which is based around
the idea of a luxury mobile office.
The system is operated via a second controller conveniently
placed in a special console integrated into the rear compartment.
This ensures that the user of the PC system has no problems
operating the system if and when he or she moves from the driver's
seat to the power rear seats or vice versa. The console in the
rear also houses a color printer.
A 15.2-inch 16:9 TFT screen serves as computer monitor. It is
integrated into the supple leather of the headliner and deploys
and retracts at the push of a button. The BRABUS computer is
connected to the internet via UMTS. Two USB 2.0 ports integrated
into the rear compartment allow connecting various peripherals
such as a webcam for video conferencing or a digital camera.
The printer is housed in a custom-developed console located
between the rear seats.
To display the images from digital TV, DVD, Blu-Ray disc or
game console the BRABUS interior specialists have developed
an interface that transmits the signals to the extendable screen
in the roof and to the standard screens in the back of the front
headrests. Also available for the S-Class are special BRABUS
seat consoles with integrated tables that deploy at the push
of a button. The table tops are bordered by elegant aluminum
frames and are available in the same wood grains as the factory
trim options of the S-Class or in custom BRABUS veneers or even
covered with leather. The angle of the table top is infinitely
adjustable and the tables offer ample space for perusing documents
or for the wireless keyboard of the BRABUS computer system.
Especially exclusive is the newly created BRABUS Yachting precious-wood
combination of maple and tropical Wenge wood, which lends the
luxury sedan a maritime ambiance. In traditional craftsmanship
hundreds of individual pieces are used to recreate every piece
of wood trim in the S-Class in the style of a miniature ship
veneer.
