• Tuner Wars

    Exclusive: Details Leak On "Warp" Optioned RENNtech Mercedes SL65

    The Cold War may be over but the ongoing battle between Mercedes-tuning shops BRABUS and RENNtech continues to heat up. We've all seen this war of HP — BRABUS releases photos of their 530 HP AMG C63. Later that day RENNtech releases their tuned 548 HP AMG C63. Next, RENNtech tunes an SLR McLaren and throws in track time. Later in the week, BRABUS tunes their SLR McLaren and throws in a tuned Smart. But it was after RENNtech tuned a GLK hybrid last week when BRABUS deigned it necessary to create a "photon torpedo gap" between the two shops — releasing a tuned Tesla Roadster earlier today on the waves of spaceship-like sounds and LED lights. Not willing to let such a gap continue, our sources tell us RENNtech's upped the ante into a new galaxy with a mysterious "warp speed" feature. Hit the jump to hear what they had to say. More »
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    3:30 PM on Thu Nov 13 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    3,966 views, 44 comments

    Most discussed WillysWonka: I want an SLR that can hit ludicrous speed. Then we will have a Mercedes whose velocity matches it's more »

  • smart fortwo

    Smart ForTwo BRABUS Coming Stateside February 2009

    Smart USA will begin selling a Smart fortwo BRABUS model beginning in February according to an email sent to customers yesterday. Unfortunately, it doesn’t look like we’ll be getting the BRABUS performance tweaks — which take the 70 HP engine up to a staggering 98 HP and reduce the 0-60 time from 13 to 9.9 seconds — instead, the US is just getting the BRABUS bodykit and wheels. Customers with existing Smart ForTwo reservations, but who have not yet configured their cars, will be given the first chance to order one of the 1500 models Smart USA intends to import starting at 8pm tonight. The full email follows the jump.

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    11:00 AM on Thu Oct 23 2008
    By Wes Siler
    1,455 views, 21 comments

    Most discussed nick2ny: nice ice skating picture! wtf! more »

  • custom cars

    Brabus Introduces 22-Inch Wheels For Club-Going Mercedes S and CL-Class Owners

    If you've been waiting patiently for Brabus to "open the door to a new dimension for the latest Mercedes S-Class sedan and the CL-Class coupe" by dropping their own 22" wheels into the sparsely populated big-wheels aftermarket, today is a day for rejoicing. Not only have they unveiled the BRABUS Monoblock VI, Monoblock S, and Monoblock E wheels, they've blessed the world with new front fenders with a carbon fiber fender vent and built in LED lights. Sweet sassy molassy! Where's the nearest Mercedes dealer? We must rush out and buy an S-Class just so we can drop these tasteful and understated upgrades onto it! Press release complete with not-at-all-trite "size does matter" reference after the jump.

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    12:00 PM on Wed Oct 22 2008
    By Ben Wojdyla
    2,740 views, 28 comments

    Most discussed layabout: Brabus used to be aimed at the well off car enthusiast,now most of their products seem to be aimed at more »

  • BRABUS GLK

    BRABUS Mercedes GLK Proves You Can't Have Too Much Of A Bland Thing

    The 2009 Mercedes GLK is following the lead of its Sex & The City: The Movie co-stars by getting a bit of "aftermarket" enhancement, but this time it's from BRABUS and not Dr. Brabinstein. The new Mercedes compact SUV will be getting a power boost of 48HP for the line-topping 320 CDI and 15 HP for the gas-powered V6 GLK 350. BRABUS is also offering the usual assortment of upgrades including a slightly lower stance, larger wheels (21-inch, the largest they can reasonably fit), LED foglights and all manner of visual tweaks. Oh, and there are specially designed seats with incorporated DVD player/LCD screens... for speed! No word on price, but you probably don't want to know. Press release below the jump.

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    2:30 PM on Wed Oct 15 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    806 views, 15 comments

    Most discussed The Name's Ash78, Housewares: This looks like either a Suzuki, or a bad Chinese knockoff thereof. more »

  • Brabus B63 S

    Brabus B63 S Package Takes Mercedes C63 AMG To 530 HP

    It's Mercedes C63 AMG tuning season around these parts, as we now bring you the Brabus B63 S to complement yesterday's RENNtech version. So what hath the Brabus folks wrought? It's not quite RENNtech output, but by adding free-flow catalytic converters, high-flow air filters and tweaking the ECU with new ignition and injection maps, Brabus bumps the 6.2-liter V8 from 457 HP to 530 HP, sends torque from 442 to 479 lb-ft and gives you enough to propel the newly tuned beast to a top speed of 197 MPH. Should you need more, Brabus also offers a selection of fine limited slip differentials to satisfy the most discerning tuning connoisseur; match one up with a similarly varied selection of multi-piston brake upgrades to achieve your desired level of "whoa." Full release after the jump.

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    9:40 AM on Fri Sep 5 2008
    By Andrew Stoy
    2,426 views, 17 comments

    Most discussed The Name's Ash78, Housewares: What if this kit comes in at half the price of RENNtech's? I doubt that's the case, but the Brabus more »

  • brabus slr mclaren roadster

    Brabus SLR Roadster Spotted In London

    The fanboys over at Autogespot were awfully excited to spot this Brabus SLR McLaren Roadster in London; apparently, it's the first of its kind. Power is up from 626 to 650 HP, dropping the 0-62 mph time to 3.6 seconds and raising the top speed to 209 mph. While we're not that impressed by the limited performance boost, we're relieved to see that the owner had enough taste to keep the standard propeller-like 19-inch rims instead of opting for the 20-inch Brabus Monoblocks. We also find the white paint paired with the red top and interior strangely alluring, somehow lending the SLR's bulbous, awkward body a touch of class.
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    10:00 AM on Fri Jul 25 2008
    By Wes Siler
    1,058 views, 14 comments

    Latest by NovaloadMissesPolar: Looks like the Benz's European uncle. You know, the strange one. A little over-the-top, a little too fancy/weird. more »

  • brabus bullit black arrow

    Brabus Bullit Black Arrow Finally Goes On Sale, Takes Mercedes C-Class To The Extreme

    No, that's not Darth Vader. Nope, it's the Brabus Bullit Black Arrow and trust us, it's got more in common with Vader than the Mustang variant with the same name. We showed you the new Brabus-built C-Class first back at the Frankfurt Auto Show a couple months ago, but now the Deutsch tuners of all things Daimler have just revealed that their newest Übermensch-motored Mercedes is now available for purchase in an orgasm of Bruce (don't believe us? Check the press release out yourself). If you remember, the Bullit Black Arrow gets a SV12 S Biturbo twelve-cylinder engine dropped into the engine bay to replace the normal highest-end 6.2-liter V8 engine from the C-Class. That newer, faster, stronger engine gives the Bullit Black Arrow 720 HP (SAE net) and an astonishing 974 lb-ft of torque — and 0-to-186 mph in 24.5 seconds. Oh but wait, we're talking a top speed of 225 MPH. Sounds to us like some automaker wants to make sure that the 556 HP 2009 Cadillac CTS-V doesn't take all the glory from the four-door race for the highest-speed four-door sedan. Full press release after the jump.

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    7:30 AM on Tue Jun 10 2008
    By Ray Wert
    3,955 views, 28 comments

    Latest by Fourstring85: I'd take the cts-v. Same 0-60 and looks WAY better more »

  • tuners

    2009 BRABUS S V12 S Hauls Ess El

    Is there anything that the whacky tuners at BRABUS won't put a V12 into? Our favorite has to be the BRABUS Bullit Black Arrow which is V12 + C-Class + matte black paint. Though, we also love the SLR McLaren + Smart Car combo. And who can forget the S V12 S-equipped Brabus Maybach 57, which hit 205 mph at Nardo? By comparison, tweaking the already V12-equipped Mercedes-Benz SL seems like a no brainer.

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    10:20 AM on Wed Apr 30 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    1,809 views, 12 comments

    Latest by cazin678: LOL- yes, these girlie men who don't want to pump a clutch 1000 times per hour in a traffic jam- more »

  • geneva motor show

    BRABUS Bullit Black Arrow Is Blacker Than Ever

    BRABUS introduced the wicked Brabus Bullit V12-powered C-Class sleeper at Frankfurt last year and, not wanting to let floor space go to waste, has introduced the follow up Black Arrow. Like the previous Bullit, the sedan still sports the 6.3-Liter V12 Biturbo engine good for 720 horsepower and 974 ft.-lbs. of torque (though limited to just 811 ft.-lbs. to keep the car in one piece). It'll still jog to 62 mph in just 3.9 second. And it still has a top speed of 224 mph. The difference? It's freaking matte black. Matte black is the new black, or something. Either way, for just $530,000 you could have the matte blackest Benz on the block. Press release and more pics below.

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    5:45 PM on Mon Mar 3 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    5,096 views, 33 comments

    Latest by the good dr zero: @smokyburnout: Maybe Dave of Platform Pontiac fame could knock something up for you. more »

  • question of the day

    What Is Your Ideal Pair Of Vehicles?

    BRABUS got us thinking about pairs with their SLR McLaren and Smart package deal. How great would it be to get vehicles custom matched to fill various needs in your life? Even better, what about cars matched to fulfill your various automotive desires? One of our favorite actual pairings has to be the Bluebird RV with matching Mercedes SLK (now that's a bail out vehicle). It's not something automakers or tuners do very often, given the implicit cost. I think our ideal combination would be the Unimog-based Unicat paired with a roof-mounted Rinspeed Bedouin. But that's us. More »

    11:40 AM on Mon Mar 3 2008
    By Matt Hardigree
    3,352 views, 97 comments

    Latest by deus ex wagon: Unicat + sQuba, modified to accept this attachment [jalopnik.com] more »