Mercedes Benz

2. In 2003, Brabus E V12 Biturbo made a new record for a street-legal sedan at 217.6 mph. The Brabus limited-slip differential, available with various final drive ratios, optimizes traction of the rear-wheel-drive car. Although maintenance costs are at par with some Japanese and Korean rivals, one must prepare extra money for maintaining the large V6 engine and for all-wheel-drive variants, four wheels must be replaced altogether for better traction and safety purposes. Four powered wheels get more grip than two. The six-speed automatic is still of the conventional torque-converter variety and channels the ISR鈥檚 power to all four wheels, but it has been optimized for rapid shifts. The crankshaft counterweights feature heavy metal plugs - a detail usually found only in racing engines - which means they can be significantly smaller, increasing power by reducing rotational inertia and oil drag. The unique charm of the Porsche Style Watches can make any individual drop in love and in despa...