While there’s no shortage of tuners putting wrenches to factory-fresh hardware in search of performance, it takes a special kind of lunacy to crack open a gleaming 6.0-liter V-12 for a minor displacement increase of 0.3 liters. In this case, the lunatic is German tuner Brabus, and the engine in question resides between the fenders of the Mercedes-AMG S65 coupe. Not content with the twelve-cylinder’s silky-smooth 661 factory-supplied ponies, the masterminds at Brabus set about poking around the engine’s nether regions. Twelve forged pistons were required to match the scantly increased cylinder bores, and while they were inside, Brabus thought it best to fit specially balanced connecting rods and a billet crankshaft with a longer stroke. Once the internals were up to snuff, Brabus tossed the factory turbos, replacing them with its own units with larger compressors and turbines. There’s a custom intake that uses heat-reflecting sheathing to keep intake temps down, while special mapping ensures that fuel delivery and ignition keep things on the same page, combustively speaking.
Fitting the new turbos required modifying the exhaust manifolds, so Brabus went ahead and mounted larger 3.1-inch downpipes and a stainless-steel exhaust with ceramic-coated satin-black tailpipes. Naturally, the system features active butterfly valves to control the exhaust tone from the driver’s seat. If this sounds a tad familiar, it’s probably because you’re sniffing glue. 1106 lb-ft of twist at 4200 rpm. Brabus is quick to note, however, that “torque is electronically limited to a measly 884 lb-ft in the interest of longevity.” Likewise, Brabus modified the seven-speed automatic to handle the increased power and mounted a limited-slip differential for good measure. The objective of all the hard work is speed and quickness, and the Brabus Rocket 900 coupe does not disappoint on those counts. Brabus is claiming a 3.7-second zero-to-60-mph time and a top speed of 217 mph. While not the most insane in existence, the former figure does shave four-tenths off the zero-to-60 time we recorded in our instrumented test of a 2015 S65. Brabus Monoblock wheels are available in either 21- or 22-inch diameters. The car is also lowered by about a half an inch. Numerous exterior upgrades are present, including a front spoiler, a rear diffuser, a subtle rear spoiler, new mirror caps, and carbon-fiber trim for the air outlets in the rear bumper. Light brown and magnolia leather upholstery with contrasting stitching and special umbra-colored wood inlays are joined by aluminum paddle shifters and pedals in the interior.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has introduced the Volkswagen Passat Trendline Plus and Comfortline Plus, these come with extra kit worth up to RM 12,000, all while being priced significantly cheaper than the standard variants. On the Trendline Plus, the 16-inch Aragon alloy wheels are upgraded to the Comfortline’s 17-inch Istanbul rollers, while the Comfortline Plus gets a corresponding bump to 18-inch Monterey ten-spoke alloys (different from the top-spec Highline’s Dartford items). Both cars also get window tint; in total, they amount to an upgrade worth RM 8,000 for the Trendline Plus, and RM 12,000 for the Comfortline Plus. The Comfortline Plus adds LED headlights, keyless entry, Vienna leather upholstery, a 12-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with memory and massage functions, Park Assist, cruise control, paddle shifters, a 6.5-inch touchscreen, a reverse camera and a powered bootlid with handsfree operation. Both models get six airbags, ABS with EBD and brake assist, stability control and a Driver Alert System.
The 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK Roadster is the third generation roadster of the Mercedes-Benz. Its engines are powered up with all-petrol aspiration. It is also equipped with a seven-speed 7G-Tronic automatic gearbox, and a steel suspension to ensure dynamic handling capabilities. It runs with a speed of 6000 rpm and that has a 3L and 24v petrol capacity. It consists of two-seat roadsters with Formula One inspired styling and stowaway hard tops that turn the cars into closed coupes in just 22 seconds with the touch of a button. Called the Magic Sky Control, the vario-roof switches light to dark with a touch of a button. The SLK300 is the entry-level offering with a 228-hp V6 mated to a six-speed manual or optional seven-speed automatic. A more powerful SLK350 boasts a 300-hp V6 teamed with a seven-speed automatic. Safety features on all SLK models include six airbags (front, side and knee), stability control, traction control, anti-lock brakes with Brake Assist, and the "mbrace"emergency communication system. The SLK is available in 11 different colors such as Arctic White, Black, Capri Blue Metallic, Hampton Sand Metallic, Iridium Silver Metallic, Mars Red, Obsidian Black Metallic, Palladium Silver Metallic, Quartz Blue Metallic, Steel Grey Metallic, Storm Red Metallic colors.
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