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[Mantooth]

Brabus GLK V12: 200mph SUV


Brabus officially goes mad: the 200mph, 740bhp, £360K off roader with a 6.3 V12

By Stephen Dobie
11th December 2009
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There are plenty of German tuners out there willing to sharpen up 911s (http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/239299/rufs_911_turbo.html) and Italian supercars (http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/239296/edo_ferrari_enzo.html), but none do tweaks with quite the impact of Brabus. The Mercedes (http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/246220/brabus_glk_v12_200mph_suv.html#) specialist has done something quite mad and shoehorned a ferocious V12 engine into the Three-pointed Star’s GLK mini-suv.

And when we say ferocious, we really mean it: how does a 211mph top speed, 740bhp power figure and maxium torque of 995lb ft grab you? The latter arrives at just 2100rpm, but understandably has to be limited to keep things sane and allow the GLK’s rubber to actually find traction. So Brabus makes sure a mere 811lb ft gets to the wheels. Sensible, that.

The engine’s colossal power comes courtesy of an increase in displacement (from the Merc-sourced V12’s 5.5 litres to 6.3) and the fitment of two stonking turbochargers, with suitably potent intercoolers. There are also free-flow metal catalysts and a stainless steel exhaust system tailored for the GLK to allow the twin-turbo weapon strapped to the front enough air.

As well as the ludicrous top speed there are also some hypercar-worrying acceleration figures: 0-62mph takes 4.2sec while 124mph arrives in 12.8sec. Quicker than a Land Rover Freelander (http://www.evo.co.uk/carreviews/evocarreviews/204249/land_rover_freelander.html), we’d say, and we’d definitely advise against drinking while doing it (http://www.evo.co.uk/videos/planetevovideos/246160/porsche_911_turbo.html).

Brabus has also put some effort into prepping the GLK for the onslaught of extra power, with coilover sports suspension, which his height adjustable and allows ten different settings for bound and rebound. More powerful brakes are fitted, too, with 12-piston calipers and 380mm grooved discs up front and six-piston calipers with 360mm vented and grooved discs at the back. They’re shrouded by 22in alloys with the option of special Pirelli or Yokohama rubber.

So if the performance boasted by the eRuf Stormster electric Cayenne (http://www.evo.co.uk/news/evonews/246145/electric_ruf_stormster.html) doesn’t excite you, this Brabus GLK should just do the trick. It’d certainly be a one-sided twin test.I can think of other things to spend $500k on, but this is the epitome of bad fucking ass.

[Mantooth]

More info on Brabus GLK:


World Debut at the DUBAI INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW
BRABUS GLK V12 = 322.3 km/h from 750 hp / 552 kW
The World’s Fastest Street-Legal SUV (http://www.autoguide.com/#)
Dubai, December 11th, 2009
With a top speed of 322.3 km/h (200.3 mph) the BRABUS GLK V12 has set a new speed record for street-legal SUVs (http://www.autoguide.com/#) on the Italian high-speed test track on October 19th, 2009. The exclusive special model, powered by a twelve-cylinder twin turbo engine with 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW, celebrates its world debut at the DUBAI INTERNATIONAL MOTOR SHOW. BRABUS builds this high-performance automobile based on the Mercedes GLK-Class. The BRABUS GLK V12 starts at 397,000 Euros MSRP.
The new BRABUS SV12 R Biturbo 750 engine was implanted in the small engine bay of the GLK with meticulous precision. The engineers and technicians drew upon their experience and know-how gathered from the development and production of the special model BRABUS BULLIT, based on the latest Mercedes C-Class (http://www.autoguide.com/#).
The displacement engine, lubricated exclusively with ARAL Synthetic motor oil, delivers 750 hp (740 bhp) / 552 kW at 5,500 rpm and produces a peak torque of 1,350 Nm (995 lb-ft) at 2,100 rpm, limited in the car (http://www.autoguide.com/#) electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
To achieve this kind of performance, the engine – based on the latest Mercedes 600 twelve-cylinder engine – was completely re-engineered in the BRABUS engine department. Displacement is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters with the help of a special crankshaft, larger cylinder bore, special pistons and piston rods. In addition the three-valve heads are precision-machined and fitted with special camshafts.
For maximum power yield the BRABUS engineers have developed a special twin turbo system with two larger turbochargers and more efficient intercoolers. Free-flow metal catalysts and a fully stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system custom-tailored to the GLK body let the BRABUS SV12 R 750 Biturbo engine breathe more freely.
Custom-programmed engine electronics ensure an optimal symbiosis of power yield, running smoothness and especially eco-friendly exhaust emissions. Special mapping and OnBoard Diagnostics II result in clean emissions that meet the strict requirements of the Euro IV standard. The BRABUS GLK V12 is also equipped with the latest driving dynamics systems such as ABS, ASR and ESP.
The enormous power is transferred to the rear wheels via a reinforced five-speed automatic transmission and a BRABUS limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent.
Together these measures make the BRABUS GLK V12 the fastest street-legal SUV in the world. But it is not just the incredible top speed of 322.3 km/h (211 mph) that are the basis for its fascination. With an acceleration time from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) of just 4.2 seconds and 12.8 seconds to 200 km/h (124 mph) the five-door sets new standards for its kind.
BRABUS manages this extraordinary SUV performance with custom (http://www.autoguide.com/#) modifications to aerodynamics, suspension and brakes.
The front apron of the BRABUS WIDESTAR version was developed in the wind tunnel. Its large air dams provide radiators and front brakes with ample cooling air. In combination with a carbon-fiber spoiler lip the front apron also minimizes aerodynamic lift on the front axle – a prerequisite for directional stability beyond 300 km/h (186 mph).
Favorable aerodynamic properties were also a top priority for the design (http://www.autoguide.com/#) of the BRABUS WIDESTAR fender flares on front and rear axle. They add five centimeters (two inches) to the width of the GLK. Custom-tailored rocker panels create a smooth transition between front and rear flares. The rocker panels feature LED lights in their undersides that are activated via the keyless remote or by pulling on a door handle. These lights illuminate the ground next to the SUV for safe entering and exiting the vehicle in the dark.
In the rear the BRABUS roof spoiler reduces aerodynamic lift and thus makes an important contribution to the excellent directional stability of the world’s fastest SUV. The rear appearance of the BRABUS GLK V12 is further characterized by the BRABUS rear apron with its centrally located reflector. Custom-tailored cutouts on the right and left side provide the perfect backdrop for the four characteristically shaped tailpipes of the BRABUS stainless-steel sport exhaust system.
The larger wheel houses of the record car provide space for BRABUS Monoblock wheels up to king-size wheels with a diameter of 22 inches. The size 10Jx22 wheels come in five different designs (http://www.autoguide.com/#): GLK V12 customers can choose from the new BRABUS Monoblock G five-spoke forged wheels, three-piece Monoblock VI alloy wheels and one-piece Monoblock E, Q and S wheels. High-performance tires from BRABUS technology partners Pirelli and YOKOHAMA can be mounted up to size 285/25 ZR 22.
The BRABUS coilover sport suspension was developed specifically for the twelve-cylinder SUV. It is height-adjustable on front and rear axle and features ten selectable settings each for bound and rebound.
To handle the extreme performance the brakes were upgraded as well and trimmed for maximum stopping power and endurance. The BRABUS high-performance brakes system features 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and vented and grooved steel discs measuring 380 x 37 millimeters (15 x 1.5 inches) on the front axle. The rear axle stops on six-piston aluminum fixed calipers and vented and grooved 360 x 28 millimeter (14.2 x 1.1 inches) discs.
The interior of the GLK V12 was also refined to reflect the exclusive character of this unique SUV: The GLK V12 comes with a BRABUS fully leather interior that can be further refined with Alcantara elements if desired. The interior appointments are rounded out with an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel, a speedometer with 330-km/h (205-mph) scale and stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS WIDESTAR logo.
Further exclusive interior highlights are wood trim sets or carbon-fiber trim panels for dashboard, doors and center console in any color imaginable. Custom-tailored consoles for the backs of the GLK front seats provide the perfect multimedia experience. They each feature an integrated seven-inch LCD screen and a DVD player.

[Benefit]

not bad

[dorin48]

white floors?

[Mantooth]

white floors?I was thinking the same thing lol. I'd put either plastic down or all weather floor mats lol.

[Nemesis]

Those door sills are bad ass lol


/end ricer

[G.C]

lol....It's badass, but i don't like suv's.

[TheChosenOne]

Yumm! :yes:

[Mantooth]

Those door sills are bad ass lol


/end ricerlol, I agree. Illuminated door sills FTW!


lol....It's badass, but i don't like suv's.Good thing they make this...

http://www.luxury4play.com/attachments/mbz/22669d1260656476-brbaus-glk-v12-200mph-suv-brabus_rocket_7.jpg

If I had an expendable amount of cash, I would put this^ exact motor in my E-Class.

[i4_garage]

White floor because people that can afford this is not going to be dirty, or ever step foot on the ground LOL

[VIP Style]

sweet mother of you know who!

[bdydrpdmazda]

Im not really sure if I like it or not :dunno:

[EJ25RUN]

Still ugly.

[PreludeVTEC01]

Im not really sure if I like it or not :dunno:

I'm in the same boat... lol

[Bus Driver J]

WTB:: New pair of pants.

[slostang]

jesus titty fucking christ thats sick.


believe it or not brabus is actually building a new smart car diesel. lulz

[cjhutch]

The title still states it's an off roader. I would love to see someone try to hit a hill with those low profile tires. The closest that thing will get to off road is the driver running into a tree trying to see if they can reach that theoretical top speed.

[fivex684]

Bad ass but fugly. I'm just not in to fag wagons.

[cbfabwerks]

white floors?

people that have this have people that wipe there feet lol and other things
:bowdown:

[brownhornet]

Im not really sure if I like it or not :dunno:

I'm sure.:yes: And if I wasn't broke I'd be placing an order right now:goodjob:

[Mantooth]

The title still states it's an off roader. I would love to see someone try to hit a hill with those low profile tires. The closest that thing will get to off road is the driver running into a tree trying to see if they can reach that theoretical top speed.Yeah, because those tires are fixated to the car.