Bobbeh Posted September 24, 2005 Share Posted September 24, 2005 730HP, 973.6 ft lbs @2100 RPM, 217.5 MPH This automobile, built in small-series production based on the Mercedes CLS model series, is powered by a 730-hp / 537-kW 6.3-liter twelve-cylinder twin-turbo engine, that was implanted with almost surgical precision into the engine bay of the four-door. The performance speaks for itself: 0 – 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, 0 – 200 km/h in 10.5 seconds, 0 – 300 km/h in 29.5 seconds are just as unique as is the electronically limited top speed of 350 km/h. At the heart of this new high-performance automobile lies the V12 twin-turbo engine from the SL 600. BRABUS fits the engine with a special crankshaft, increases the cylinder bore and installs forged pistons, resulting in a displacement increase to 6,233 ccm. Further modifications include the optimization of the mixture flow in the intake and outlet manifolds of both cylinder heads as well as the installation of sport camshafts. Naturally it is essential that the unique performance the world's fastest four-door coupe is capable of can be safely controlled at all times. To do so BRABUS has developed two special suspensions for the ROCKET: The comfort version features air suspension with automatic ride leveling. The sport version comes with a height-adjustable coil-over suspension and gas-pressure shocks with six different settings for bound and rebound on front and rear axle. Maximum size and state-of-the-art materials characterize the BRABUS high-performance brake system of the ROCKET. The front axle is fitted with vented ceramics discs in size 375 x 36 mm and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers. The rear axle features steel discs in size 355 x 28 mm and 6-piston aluminum fixed calipers to round out the powerful and fade-resistant brake system. The giant brakes and the enormous performance necessitate the use multi-piece BRABUS Monoblock S light-alloy wheels with 19-inch diameter. The BRABUS technology partners Pirelli and Yokohama provide the high-performance tires suitable for these highs speeds. The optimal tire/wheel combination for the BRABUS ROCKET are 8.5Jx19 wheels in front with 255/35 ZR 19 tires and 10Jx19 with 285/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle. The BRABUS designers custom-developed a front apron for the ROCKET with large air inlets for optimal cooling of oil and water radiators. The shape of the front spoiler and of all other BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement parts was fine-tuned in the wind tunnel. Not only did BRABUS succeed in reducing lift on the front axle, but also in optimizing aerodynamic drag. The aerodynamic counterpart to the front spoiler in the rear is the BRABUS rear spoiler lip which emphasizes the rounded design of the rear. But that's not all: In combination with the new front apron the spoiler lip reduces aerodynamic lift, thus further improving directional stability. http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2005_brabus_rocket-1.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2005_brabus_rocket-2.jpg http://www.supercars.net/PicFetch?pic=2005_brabus_rocket-3.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Nice spec and figures, but oh so ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jake Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 The size of those discs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenb Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Nice spec and figures, but oh so ugly. Yes. I agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale B Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Yes. I agree. I dont ... I think it looks great Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Damn Brabus for making me fancy an old mans car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Need4Speed Posted September 25, 2005 Share Posted September 25, 2005 Got an old man's budget? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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