Brabus rockets the Mercedes S65 to 900 horsepower

Precisely programmed mapping for injection and ignition coordinate the perfect interaction of the high-performance components. The result is not only maximum power, but also compliance with the strict limits set by the current EURO VI emissions standards. Technology partner MOTUL supplies the high-tech lubricants for the entire powertrain.

Brabus Rocket 900

The extensive work performed on the engine results in the Brabus Rocket 900 6.3 V12 Biturbo engine delivering unrivalled performance figures: the peak power of 662 kW / 900 hp (887 bhp) is produced at a low 5,500 rpm. Even more massive is the peak torque of 1,500 Nm (1,106 lb-ft) at 4,200 rpm. In the car this figure is limited electronically to 1,200 Nm (884 lb-ft).

Brabus Rocket 900

The power is channeled to the rear wheels by a seven-speed automatic transmission adapted to the tremendous power output and a Brabus high-performance limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. The transmission can also be shifted manually with the Brabus RACE aluminum paddle shifters on the steering wheel.

The performance of the Brabus 900 Rocket on the road is on the level of a full-blooded top-class sports car. From rest the luxury sedan sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.7 seconds. The sprint to 200 km/h (124 mph) takes a measly 9.1 seconds. Top speed is in excess of 350 km/h (217 mph).

Brabus Rocket 900

This unique driving experience is accompanied by a subtle or thrilling exhaust note as desired. The Brabus sports exhaust system with actively controlled butterfly valve enables the owner to actively manage the sound at the push of a button. The button on the steering wheel lets the driver choose between driving the luxury sedan in a subtle and quiet "Coming Home" mode and enjoying a markedly powerful twelve-cylinder sound.

It goes without saying that favorable aerodynamics are crucial at the extremely high speeds so effortlessly attained by the Brabus Rocket 900. To minimize aerodynamic lift on the front and rear axle and bring them into perfect balance, the Brabus designers developed a sporty-elegantly styled bodywork conversion kit. Like in Formula 1 racing, the components are manufactured from carbon fiber and give the luxury sedan a dynamic visual upgrade while optimizing aerodynamic efficiency.

The front bumper of the S65 is upgraded not only visually with the Brabus front spoiler lip and the front bumper attachments with a markedly sporty clear-coated carbon-fiber finish. The shape optimized in the wind tunnel also reduces lift on the front axle. This measure contributes to further improved handling stability at high speeds.

The front fenders are upgraded visually with a clear-coated carbon-fiber Brabus design element. The integrated Brabus logo is optionally available with lighting, which is activated with the keyless-entry remote or by pulling on a door handle. The Brabus clear-coated carbon-fiber mirror covers represent a further sporty upgrade of the sides.

The Brabus aerodynamic-enhancement concept is rounded out with the Brabus rear spoiler lip and the rear bumper with integrated clear-coated carbon-fiber diffusor and tailor-made cutouts for the Brabus sports exhausts system with two dual designer tailpipes.

Tailor-made Brabus Monoblock alloys with diameters of 21 and even 22 inches also play an essential role in the thrilling looks and the even more dynamic and safer handling.

Forged Brabus "Platinum Edition" wheels of sizes 9Jx21 on the front axle and 10.5Jx21 at the rear are available as a 21-inch tire/wheel combination. Customers can choose from three different designs: mirror-polished Monoblock VI wheels with six double spokes, the Monoblock F cross-spoke styling and the new Monoblock R wheel with dimensionally offset pairs of spokes. High-performance tires from Continental, Pirelli and YOKOHAMA of sizes 255/35 ZR 21 at the front and 295/30 ZR 21 on the rear axle were selected as the perfect rubber.

There is also a 22-inch Brabus tire/wheel combination. In concert with size 255/30 ZR 22 tires on the front axle and 295/25 ZR 22 tires at the rear, the Brabus Monoblock G "Platinum Edition" forged wheels of sizes 9Jx22 and 10Jx22 make full use of the available space in the wheel wells.

To be able to enhance the high level of driving dynamics of the high-performance luxury sedan further still, the Brabus AirMatic Sport unit was developed, a special control module for the air suspension of the luxury sedan. It lowers the ride height of the Brabus Rocket 900 by about 15 millimeters (.6 inches) without compromising the outstanding ride quality.

The Brabus Rocket 900 can be ordered as a complete car starting at EUR 347,719. Of course the conversion can also be retrofitted to any existing Mercedes S65.