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02-27-2013, 09:29 AM
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At no point during our recent drive of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/22/2013-mercedes-benz-sl65-amg-quick-spin-review/) did we ever think, "You know, this thing sure is slow." After all, Merc's range-topping SL (http://www.autoblog.com/mercedes-benz/sl-class) comes fitted with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 capable of sending 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. But just in case you're still all "meh" about what the SL65 throws down, Brabus (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/brabus) will gladly come to your rescue with this, the 800 Roadster.
As its name suggests, the 800 Roadster ups the V12's power figures to 800 horsepower and - wait for it - 1,047 pound-feet of torque. Don't get too excited, though - that torque number has been electronically limited to a measly 811 lb-ft since, you know, the transmission would probably explode if you tried to put the full force through it. Nevertheless, these represent increases of 79 hp and 73 lb-ft over the standard SL65, and that means the 800 Roadster can shoot to 62 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds - two-tenths of a second quicker than the Merc its based on. More impressively, hitting 124 mph takes just under 10 seconds, and the droptop will finally top out at an electronically limited - limited! - 217 mph. Holy smokes.
To manage all of that speed, Brabus has engineered a special carbon fiber aero kit that reduces lift, and a unique control module for the SL65's active body control suspension lowers the ride height by one full inch. The 800 Roadster rides on new 20-inch wheels, and a unique limited-slip rear differential was added, featuring a 40 percent locking rate that further enhances performance when you're attempting to control the beast at its limits. Interior upgrades include new leather and alcantara surfaces throughout the cabin, including a leather-clad trunk.
Brabus will be showing off the new 800 Roadster as part of next week's Geneva Motor Show (http://www.autoblog.com/geneva-motor-show) festivities. As for pricing, it hasn't been divulged as of this writing, but it isn't like the standard SL65 is all that attainable, so...Continue reading Brabus to storm Geneva with 800-hp version of Mercedes SL65 AMG (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/27/brabus-to-storm-geneva-with-800-hp-version-of-mercedes-sl65-amg/)
Brabus to storm Geneva with 800-hp version of Mercedes SL65 AMG (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/27/brabus-to-storm-geneva-with-800-hp-version-of-mercedes-sl65-amg/) originally appeared on Autoblog (http://www.autoblog.com) on Wed, 27 Feb 2013 08:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds (http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/).
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At no point during our recent drive of the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/22/2013-mercedes-benz-sl65-amg-quick-spin-review/) did we ever think, "You know, this thing sure is slow." After all, Merc's range-topping SL (http://www.autoblog.com/mercedes-benz/sl-class) comes fitted with a twin-turbocharged 6.0-liter V12 capable of sending 621 horsepower and 738 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. But just in case you're still all "meh" about what the SL65 throws down, Brabus (http://www.autoblog.com/tag/brabus) will gladly come to your rescue with this, the 800 Roadster.
As its name suggests, the 800 Roadster ups the V12's power figures to 800 horsepower and - wait for it - 1,047 pound-feet of torque. Don't get too excited, though - that torque number has been electronically limited to a measly 811 lb-ft since, you know, the transmission would probably explode if you tried to put the full force through it. Nevertheless, these represent increases of 79 hp and 73 lb-ft over the standard SL65, and that means the 800 Roadster can shoot to 62 miles per hour in just 3.7 seconds - two-tenths of a second quicker than the Merc its based on. More impressively, hitting 124 mph takes just under 10 seconds, and the droptop will finally top out at an electronically limited - limited! - 217 mph. Holy smokes.
To manage all of that speed, Brabus has engineered a special carbon fiber aero kit that reduces lift, and a unique control module for the SL65's active body control suspension lowers the ride height by one full inch. The 800 Roadster rides on new 20-inch wheels, and a unique limited-slip rear differential was added, featuring a 40 percent locking rate that further enhances performance when you're attempting to control the beast at its limits. Interior upgrades include new leather and alcantara surfaces throughout the cabin, including a leather-clad trunk.
Brabus will be showing off the new 800 Roadster as part of next week's Geneva Motor Show (http://www.autoblog.com/geneva-motor-show) festivities. As for pricing, it hasn't been divulged as of this writing, but it isn't like the standard SL65 is all that attainable, so...Continue reading Brabus to storm Geneva with 800-hp version of Mercedes SL65 AMG (http://www.autoblog.com/2013/02/27/brabus-to-storm-geneva-with-800-hp-version-of-mercedes-sl65-amg/)
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