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2011 Mercedes Brabus SLS

by Evan on September 18, 2011 in AMG, Brabus, Mercedes Benz with 2 Comments

Reader Nik spotted this one a little while back and I had been keeping an eye on it. It has been listed a couple times and not generated any serious buyer. The seller is claiming it of 1 of 2 Brabus SLS cars in the states.

We all know Brabus has a history of taking Benz models, everything from the really expensive top of line cars,  down to the tiny compact models and even Benz vans, and making them loud, fast, and aggressive. This SLS is not an exception. The addition of exterior Brabus parts are a little more subdued on the SLS, mostly because one expects the SLS to look exotic. Those who are familiar note the Brabus wheels and carbon fiber accents and aero kit. The Brabus exhaust most certainly adds even more V8 growl. What is pretty slick is like the suspension, the exhaust can be set to a sport mode using the Brabus buttons in the center console. The sport button electronically activates valves in the exhaust to provide more noise. This is a really old trick, though typically I associate exhaust dumps that  bypass mufflers on cars that are a little less sophisticated, not that this is a bad thing. It doesn’t look like there is any Brabus work under the hood, other than programming, as the typical red Brabus accents are not seen. The interior however comes in bright red to contrast the smoke exterior.

This car has covered a mere 3,300 miles. The ask price on this uber-exclusive beast is just under $350,000. This is twice the price you would pay if you were bargain hunting an SLS so there is a fairly big premium placed on the Brabus package. From a purely horsepower standpoint that 611 horespower, up from 563 stock makes for some awfully expensive individual ponies. For some the sound alone is worth the price of admission, see video below of the exhaust cut outs in use on an SLS.

2011 Brabus SLS on eBay

~Evan

Too Cutsie? 2008 Smart Cabriolet With Brabus Upgrades

by Aaron on November 18, 2010 in Brabus, Mercedes Benz with 4 Comments

I may have mentioned this story before but it bears repeating. Last summer, which seems oh so long ago, I was walking out of Starbucks minding my own business when a fellow leaning against his Smart car offers to race me for pink slips. While I thought he was kidding, I had to laugh. Then I noticed his car had larger wheels, an exhaust, and some body modifications.

Then he tells me that he is going to put a Hayabusa motorcycle engine in his car, a Ferarri killer he called it. I walked away in disbelief and did a You Tube search a little later in the day and found this.

Smart car does an endo:

I am not sure that would take a Ferarri in a straight line but it looks like a hoot to drive.  Topic change, is anyone else concerned about how close the crowd is to the car in the video?  Just sayin…

Anyhow, here is a 2008 Smart Passion Cab with the factory Brabus treatment.  It may not have the oomph of the car in the video it sure looks the part.  This would make a great little grocery getter. 


From the seller -

“This 2008 Smart Cabriolet is one of the nicest you will find. Not only has it been very well taken care of but has also had many dealer installed upgrades including the full Brabus package that was available on the 2009 Smart fortwo. It has heated leather seats as well as an upgraded front lip and side skirts by Rial enhancing the look even more. 

  • Pioneer AVIC-D3 Navigation System with iPod and bluetooth
  • 8 inch subwoofer located under the dash
  • Gauge Package
  • Rain-Sensing wipers and auto headlights 
  • Amp behind drivers seat
  • Window Tint
  • 2009 Brabus Package
    • BRABUS sports suspension – lowering the car by 10 mm
    • BRABUS “Monoblock VII” alloy wheels, front tires: 175/55 R 15; rear tires: 215/35 R 17 (powder coated black)
    • BRABUS sports exhaust system with rear skirt in car’s exterior color
    • BRABUS front skirt and side skirt in car’s exterior color
    • BRABUS design appliqué for the fuel filler door 
  • Rial Front Lip and Side Skirts”

I shutter to think what those Brabus updates cost at the stealership.  These cars are already depreciating at a rapid rate so I am sure the buyer took it on the chin.  Of course this makes a great buying opportunity for someone who was looking for a Smart car that is a little more sinister than most.  If I could get over the idea of having a closed casket funeral if I ever got in a wreck in one of these I would pull the trigger myself. 

~Aaron.

1997 Brabus E65 W210 For Sale in California

by Dan on September 30, 2010 in Brabus, Mercedes Benz with 4 Comments

John emailed me a few days ago to inform us that his wonderful and amazing Brabus E65 was on eBay. I fell sick on Wednesday and am just now catching up. But don’t let that delay you — as of right now, there is only 2 days left on his auction.

His ad tells the story well, so without further ado:

This is a full W210 Brabus car; one of one in USA. Built in 1997 from a brand new, zero-mile E420 purchased from Beverly Hills MB. Car was completely disassembled and shipped to Brabus Germany where the M119 motor was enlarged to 6.5 liters. It is a 450hp / 488 ft lb. torque motor (4 cam / 32 valve). This is the only official USA W210 6.5 in existence. Car was fully optioned when it was built. This includes full Brabus power-train, Brabus (Alcon) ft and rr brakes, Brabus full exhaust, Brabus full body kit, Brabus staggered modular wheels, Brabus Mastik leather interior, Brabus hood / trunk badging and trunk lettering, Brabus springs / shocks, Brabus door sills in stainless, Brabus steering wheel etc.

Car has roughly 40,900 original miles and is in excellent condition in all respects. Car is 040 black non-metallic with Black and contrasting Gray interior. There is a large integrated stereo that is aftermarket but period 1997-98. Car was featured in Motor Trend and an original copy of the magazine is included. This car was built at the time to be the fastest sedan in existence. It held this title in the USA as it is capable of 192mph. The only sedan to surpass this M119 6.5 is the Brabus W210 7.3 V-12 (206mph); none of which were imported to the States as they do not comply with USA crash and emissions standards.

This car can be fully verified by the USA Brabus distributor CEC (Claus Ettensberger Corp) in Los Angeles. You are free to call them.

You will notice that the car does not wear the Brabus front spoiler lower extension. I have a brand new, in-box unit that comes with the car. I do not have it installed, as my driveway is too steep with it in place.

What an opportunity and talk about rare! Can you imagine what the total cost of this conversion had to cost? A true MB collectors piece that deserves a good home. Good luck on the sale John,

dc

SUV Theme Week Closes

by Evan on March 2, 2010 in AMG, BMW, Brabus, Hamann, Mercedes Benz, Theme Week with Comments Off

The SUV theme week added a bit of interesting flavor to the blog. I think we’ll continue to keep an eye out for the occasional German born beast to compliment the svelte roadsters we post. As always if there is a theme you would like to see us try shoot us an e-mail, dan@motoringblogs.com.

While we didn’t find any of the following for sale, I thought we just couldn’t leave an ultimate German SUV discussion without posting these.

If you are a Benz fan and want the highest form of expression of the G55 you actually have a pair of options.
You could go with the killer 600 horsepower Hamann Typhoon with 6 sidepipe exhaust:

or the even more crazy 700 horsepower, 800+ lb ft torque Brabus G V12 S Biturbo. Can you imagine a heavy truck with shape and weight of a small house that can hit 60 MPH in 4.3 seconds? The price tag is near $400,000.

~Evan

2005 Smart Roadster

by Paul on February 28, 2010 in Brabus, Mercedes Benz with Comments Off

After the introduction of the original Smart Car in 1998, Smart diversified their lineup by adding the Roadster and Roadster Coupe in 2003 and the Fourfour in 2004. The first generation Smart Car wasn’t officially imported to the US and neither was the Roadster or Forfour. Powered by a turbocharged, three cylinder engine mounted in the rear, this car was likened to a modern day incarnation of the cheap sports car popularized by UK marques such as MG and Triumph. With a low curb weight of just over 1,700 pounds, this car has a power to weight ratio normally found in many exotics. Sadly, due to warranty claims stemming mainly from leaky tops, the Smart Roadster was a failure for parent company Mercedes-Benz and production halted in 2006.

2005 Smart Roadster for sale in Hemmings

The seller states:

Here’s a rare one. A Smart Roadster with large Michalak wheels, low profile tires and a new tuned exhaust system. This sport roadster gets 50-60 mpg on the highway. Never imported into the U.S. and 1 of only 5,000 produced. Heres your chance to own a sports car that can actually save you money on gas!

This car presents an opportunity to be one of the very few in the US to own one of these. Even so, the $18,000 entry fee seems a bit steep. After sifting through eBay UK, the highest priced Smart Roadster I came across was a 2006 Brabus edition for just shy of £10,000 (about $15,000). Given there are probably zero others on the US market right now, the seller is obviously thinking he can name his price. The only lingering question I have regarding a car like this is how difficult it might be to register it in certain states.

-Paul

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