Brabus SV12 R

Once again Brabus {link} have created a car that takes both power and opulence to the extreme in the highly impressive and equally imposing SV12 R.
Based on the face-lifted Mercedes S600 the Brabus SV12 R produces 750PS and 1350Nm of torque from its refined twin turbo V12 engine. Whilst not a headline grabbing amount of power it is more than enough to power the 6.3 litre (an increase over the standard 5.5 litre) SV12 R to 62mph from a standing start in 4 seconds, top speed is electronically governed to 210mph.
As with every other Brabus that has adorned their IAA stand the SV12 R is absolutely brimming with Brabus modifications, from the huge brake discs (380mm front and 355mm rear) and calipers (12 pot front and 6 pot rear) to Brabus’ own 21“ wheels. Exhaust gases are carried into the environment by a quad pipe sports exhaust sytem
Aluminium front wings,specially designed front bumper, LED rear lights, LED front running lights, side skirts and rear spoiler/diffuser all improve performance as well as adding Brabus style.
Internally the SV12 R is a technophobe’s nightmare with a notebook, TFT Display, Web cam, MP3player and an internet connection all fitted. All these gadgets and the standard Mercedes fare are wrapped in exquisite leather offering cutting edge technology in a refined and extremely comfortable setting.
For those wishing tranquility along with breakneck performance there can be no other choice but the Brabus SV12 R!

Brabus SV 12 S.

Brabus {link} are respected worldwide for their ability to take a Mercedes Benz and tune it to a level thought impossible by many. The SV 12 S is, possibly, the most tuned a road practical SL can be.

Brabus have breathed their technical wizardry onto and into the 6.3 litre twin turbo V12 resulting in 730PS and 1100Nm of torque (a little less than the same engined fitted in the Brabus Rocket). Combine this extreme power and torque with an uprated gearbox and limited slip differential and the SV 12 S will sprint from 0-62mph in 4 seconds carrying on accelerating right until the electronic regulator calms everything down at around 215mph!

Decelerating from the speeds the SV 12 S is capable is handled by huge, racing inspired brakes. 12 pot calipers exert the pressure on the front axle whilst 6 pot calipers are used on the rear, disks are 375mm x 36mm front and 355mm x 28mm rear, naturally vented and drilled.

The Brabus SV 12 S sits 25mm lower thanks to an electronic module that interacts with the suspension, stiffer anti-roll bars keep the car level through the corners. 9x20" (front) and 10½x20" (rear) wheels fitted with 255/30 and 305/25 tyres respectively transmit the power to the ground.

Front and rear spoilers and side skirts improve the standard SL aesthetics whilst LED daytime driving lights, long range driving lamps and fog lights help the SV 12 S driver to not only see but to be seen too.

The most powerful SUV in world.

This month's Geneva Motorshow saw 2 claims for the world's most powerful SUV. First Brabus {link} unleashed their 700PS twin turbo G V12 S (based on the Mercedes G Class) then Mansory {link} unveiled their 710PS Chopster (based on the Porsche Cayenne.)!! Whilst the Chopster has a higher power figure its turbocharged V8 offers a mere 900Nm of torque compared to the G V12 S and its 1320Nm of torque!

The power and torque of both Über-SUVs endows them with performance that leaves all bar the hottest of hatches realing in their wake, unfortunately they both also come with very high price tags too!