Duttyman
12-09-2007, 04:27 PM
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-02.jpg" alt="Intro" />
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster has to be one of the coach maker's best offerings of all time. A standard setting machine that easily eclipses the expectations of "ordinary" motorists. BRABUS on the other hand looks at all cars as a base to be approved upon immaterial of designation or reputation. Needless to say, the Mercedes SLR Roadster "supercar" is no exception.<!--more-->
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-01.jpg" alt="Front" />
Employing their considerable powers, the modification powerhouse gave the two-seater even more striking looks while at the same time minimizing lift on the front axle. The BRABUS designers have also developed a front spoiler that attaches to the production bumper. The spoiler is made from exposed carbon fiber and its shape was fine-tuned in the wind tunnel. A corresponding BRABUS rear diffuser made from exposed carbon fiber can replace its production counterpart.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-04.jpg" alt="Out" />
The sporty BRABUS kit for the SLR Roadster includes BRABUS Monoblock VI 20-inch wheels. The fully polished multi-piece wheels feature six double spokes and are mounted on the sports car in size 9.5Jx20 in front and size 11.5Jx20 on the rear axle. High-performance tires in sizes 255/30 ZR 20 and 305/25 ZR 20 are supplied by BRABUS technology partners Pirelli and YOKOMAMA. This low-profile tire/wheel combination is custom-tailored for the SLR coupe and roadster and benefits not only the car's appearance but also its handling.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-13.jpg" alt="cover" />
Better wheels also mean that the SLR is better able to handle some additional power. The power tuning for the supercharged 5.5-liter (335.5 cu. in.) engine consists of special camshafts, a fuel cooling system and a high-performance exhaust. With BRABUS tuning, power output of the V8 compressor engine increases by 24 hp (23 hp SAE net) / 18 kW to 650 hp (641 hp SAE net) / 478 kW at 6,500 rpm.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-17.jpg" alt="Dial" />
BRABUS also offers a special clutch-type limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. It further optimizes traction and improves acceleration performance of the super sports car. The tuned roadster sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph).
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-05.jpg" alt="Interior" />
BRABUS pulled out the usual top-notch, in house styling as it enhanced the already plush Benz interior.Extras include an unusual BRABUS-special waffle-patterned leather carpeting in the SLR's footwells;an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel that is flattened on the bottom for markedly easier entering and exiting of the vehicle with integrated buttons for manual shifting of the SLR's automatic transmission. Finally, sporty BRABUS carbon-fiber applications for dashboard, center console and door trim transfer the racing look of the BRABUS body components into the interior.
[Source: Barabus]
The Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster has to be one of the coach maker's best offerings of all time. A standard setting machine that easily eclipses the expectations of "ordinary" motorists. BRABUS on the other hand looks at all cars as a base to be approved upon immaterial of designation or reputation. Needless to say, the Mercedes SLR Roadster "supercar" is no exception.<!--more-->
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-01.jpg" alt="Front" />
Employing their considerable powers, the modification powerhouse gave the two-seater even more striking looks while at the same time minimizing lift on the front axle. The BRABUS designers have also developed a front spoiler that attaches to the production bumper. The spoiler is made from exposed carbon fiber and its shape was fine-tuned in the wind tunnel. A corresponding BRABUS rear diffuser made from exposed carbon fiber can replace its production counterpart.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-04.jpg" alt="Out" />
The sporty BRABUS kit for the SLR Roadster includes BRABUS Monoblock VI 20-inch wheels. The fully polished multi-piece wheels feature six double spokes and are mounted on the sports car in size 9.5Jx20 in front and size 11.5Jx20 on the rear axle. High-performance tires in sizes 255/30 ZR 20 and 305/25 ZR 20 are supplied by BRABUS technology partners Pirelli and YOKOMAMA. This low-profile tire/wheel combination is custom-tailored for the SLR coupe and roadster and benefits not only the car's appearance but also its handling.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-13.jpg" alt="cover" />
Better wheels also mean that the SLR is better able to handle some additional power. The power tuning for the supercharged 5.5-liter (335.5 cu. in.) engine consists of special camshafts, a fuel cooling system and a high-performance exhaust. With BRABUS tuning, power output of the V8 compressor engine increases by 24 hp (23 hp SAE net) / 18 kW to 650 hp (641 hp SAE net) / 478 kW at 6,500 rpm.
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-17.jpg" alt="Dial" />
BRABUS also offers a special clutch-type limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. It further optimizes traction and improves acceleration performance of the super sports car. The tuned roadster sprints to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 3.6 seconds and reaches a top speed of 337 km/h (209 mph).
<img src="http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t193/streetseen/MercedesBenz/SLR%20by%20Barabus/brabus_slr_roadster-05.jpg" alt="Interior" />
BRABUS pulled out the usual top-notch, in house styling as it enhanced the already plush Benz interior.Extras include an unusual BRABUS-special waffle-patterned leather carpeting in the SLR's footwells;an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel that is flattened on the bottom for markedly easier entering and exiting of the vehicle with integrated buttons for manual shifting of the SLR's automatic transmission. Finally, sporty BRABUS carbon-fiber applications for dashboard, center console and door trim transfer the racing look of the BRABUS body components into the interior.
[Source: Barabus]