Carbon fiber, handling and ultra lightweight! That’s the guiding principle of BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, phone + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, fax + 49 / (0) 2041 / 777 111, Internet www.brabus.com) for refining the Mercedes SLS AMG. The exclusive sport program comprises aerodynamic-enhancement components made from carbon fiber, ultra-lightweight forged wheels, an electronically adjustable smooth-ride suspension (Ride Control) suspension, a titanium exhaust system with bypass gate, and BRABUS leather.
Extremely light yet enormously strong carbon fiber identical to the one used in Formula 1 racing was chosen as the material for the BRABUS aerodynamic-enhancement components. The components were developed in the wind tunnel. They give the gullwing car an even more striking appearance while optimizing its aerodynamic properties. All components are available either made from clear-coated carbon fiber for a true racing flair or can be painted to match or contrast with the car’s exterior color.
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The front fascia of the coupe receives a visual upgrade with the BRABUS
front spoiler. But that’s not all: The spoiler further reduces lift on
the front axle at high speeds which results in even better directional
stability. The two BRABUS covers for the upper air inlets in the bumper
lend the SLS an even more striking face while optimizing the cooling air
supply.
BRABUS also lends the sides of the SLS a sharper profile. The new air
outlets for the front fenders feature a modern design with integrated
blue-illuminated BRABUS lettering. The illumination is activated via the
keyless-entry remote or by pulling on a door handle.
BRABUS also adds some more visual pizzazz to the rear appearance of the
SLS with the BRABUS rear spoiler and the BRABUS rear fascia element that
features custom-tailored cutouts for the four exhaust tips of the
BRABUS sport exhaust system.
Forged wheels that were custom-developed for the SLS are also elementary
for the electrifying BRABUS look. By choosing a staggered tire/wheel
combination with diameters of 20 inches in front and 21 inches on the
rear axle BRABUS further emphasizes the sporty character of the two-door
car. The ultra-light BRABUS Monoblock F PLATINUM EDITION cross-spoke
wheels are up to twelve percent lighter than the stock wheels of the SLS
and are mounted in size 9.5Jx20 in front and in size 11Jx21 on the rear
axle. The extremely wide high-performance tires in sizes 275/30 ZR 20
and 295/25 ZR 21 are supplied by BRABUS technology partners Pirelli and
YOKOHAMA.
Another custom development is the height-adjustable BRABUS smooth-ride
suspension (Ride Control). It can lower the ride height of the sports
car by up to 40 millimeters (1.6 inches). At the push of a button the
driver can choose between damper settings that offer a more comfortable
or sportier ride compared to the production suspension. To complement
this suspension BRABUS will soon offer the BRABUS Front Lift system. It
raises the front of the car by some 50 millimeters (2 inches) at the
push of a button to safely navigate steep parking ramps or other
obstacles.
While engine tuning for the 6.3-liter V8 is still in the final
development phase there already is an extremely lightweight BRABUS
titanium sport exhaust system with four slanted exhaust tips. The tips
have a diameter of 84 millimeters (3.3 inches). This exhaust system
weighs 12 kilograms (26 lbs.) or 40 percent less than the production
exhaust and adds an extra ten horsepower to the engine’s output. A
special feature of this exhaust system is a pneumatically controlled
bypass gate that is activated from the cockpit. The normal mode
represents a “coming home” sound level that is quieter than the
production exhaust. It appeals especially to the neighbors when the SLS
returns home late at night. With open bypass gate the eight-cylinder
engine sounds even sportier than with the stock exhaust system.
For the cockpit of the two-seater the BRABUS interior designers have
developed exclusive accessories and masterfully crafted custom
interiors. The speedometer with 400-km/h scale (250 mph) already hints
at the car’s future performance with BRABUS engine tuning. An
ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel is also part of the BRABUS
customization program as are stainless-steel scuff plates with
illuminated BRABUS logo and matte-anodized pedals.
The BRABUS upholstery shop creates fully custom interiors for the SLS
from top-quality materials. Customers can choose from different types of
leather and Alcantara in any desired color and design to suit their
individual tastes.
BRABUS can also fulfill individual requests for the trim on dashboard,
center console and door panels. BRABUS manufactures carbon-fiber and
wood trim sets in any color and with any desired surface finish.
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