Mercedes S-Class by Brabus

Brabus has introduced a new tuning program for the 2014 Mercedes S-Class. Set to debut at the Frankfurt Motor Show, the car can be equipped with an aerodynamic body kit that includes new bumpers, revised side skirts and ventilated front fenders. The company will also offer a sports exhaust system, a lowering module (which reduces the ride height by approximately 15mm) and 19-, 20- or 21-inch alloy wheels which can be outfitted with Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA tires.

Interior pictures were not released but the cabin can be equipped with premium leather or Alcantara upholstery as well as Brabus-branded sill plates and a high-end multimedia system.

For added performance, the 4.7-liter V8 engine in the S500 can be outfitted with a 520 PowerXtra CGI performance kit which enables it to produce 520 HP (382 kW) and 820 Nm (604 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and hit a top speed of up to 300 km/h (186 mph).

S63 AMG owners can opt for the 650 PowerXtra CGI package which enables the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 engine to crank out 650 HP (478 kW) and 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque.

If that's not powerful enough, the Brabus B63S features new turbochargers, an optimized air intake, a free-flowing exhaust and a revised ECU. Thanks to these modifications the engine develops 730 HP (537 kW) and an electronically-limited 1,065 Nm (785 lb-ft) of torque. Detailed performance specifications were not released but Brabus says the model can hit a limited top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).

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2014 Mercedes S-Class gets tuned by Race Tools

Race Tools has introduced the first tuning program for the 2014 Mercedes S-Class. The S 350 BlueTEC can be equipped with an optimized ECU which enables the 3.0-liter V6 diesel engine to produce 300 HP (220 kW) and 670 Nm (494 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 42 HP (30 kW) and 50 Nm (37 lb-ft) of torque.

The S500, on the other hand, can be equipped with one of two different packages. The €597 CR plug-in module enables the 4.7-liter V8 engine to develop 491 HP (361 kW) and 780 Nm (575 lb-ft) of torque - an improvement of 35 HP (26 kW) and 80 Nm (59 lb-ft). Moving up to the €1,537 version cranks up the output to 516 HP (379 kW) and 800 Nm (590 lb-ft) of torque - an increase of 60 HP (44 kW) and 100 Nm (73 lb-ft) of torque. Detailed performance specifications were not released, but this package also raises the top speed to 297 km/h (185 mph).

The performance accessories will go on sale this weekend and be available to international customers.

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Lorinser S70 6.0 V12 Bi-Turbo

Possibly one of the most powerful S-Class vehicles on the planet, Lorinser has released new details about their S70 6.0 V12 Bi-Turbo. Based on the Mercedes S600, the model is equipped with an aerodynamic body kit that includes new bumpers, revised side skirts and ventilated fenders. There's also a roof-mounted spoiler, a rear diffuser and 20-inch alloy wheels with Yokohama Advan Sport tires.

Interior changes are limited, but include custom upholstered Nappa leather and wood in piano black lacquer in addition to Lorinser crests found on the head rests, seats, steering wheel and the revised instrument cluster.

Power comes from a 6.0-liter V12 (M275) engine that has been equipped with new camshafts, larger turbochargers, a revised ECU and a sports exhaust system. Thanks to these modifications, the engine produces 805 PS (592 kW / 794 hp) and 1270 Nm (936 lb-ft) of torque. It enables the car to hit an electronically-limited top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) or 330 km/h (205 mph) upon request.

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Mercedes S-Class tuned by Carlsson

Carlsson has introduced a new tuning package for the Mercedes S-Class (W221).

On the design front, the car is outfitted with a new front bumper, aerodynamic side skirts, a revised rear apron and a trunk-mounted spoiler. There's also a suspension lowering module (which reduces the ride height by up 30mm) and 20-inch alloy wheels with high-performance Dunlop tires.

Under the hood, the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V12 is equipped with a revised ECU, a high-flow air filter and a stainless steel sport exhaust system. Thanks to these tweaks, the engine produces 600 PS (441 kW / 591 hp) and an electronically-limited 1024 Nm (755 lb-ft) of torque. This enables the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds and hit a top speed of 320 km/h (199 mph).

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New styling kit for Mercedes E- & S-Class by Brabus

Brabus has unveiled a new tuning program for the Mercedes E- and S-Class AMG.

On the design front, both models have a revised styling package with a front lip spoiler, a rear diffuser and a trunk-mounted spoiler. There's also a carbon fiber version which includes all the aforementioned components as well as a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with two different modes.

Other options include sport front fenders, a bespoke interior and various wheels in sizes up to 20 inches. Of course, customers can also order engine upgrades for the 5.5- and 6.3-liter V8.

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Mercedes-Benz S-Class by Inden Design

German tuner Inden Design has a package that aims to bring the (W221) Mercedes-Benz S500 closer to an S65 AMG, at least in terms of looks.

The tuning package begins on the outside with a new front spoiler, side sills and a rear diffuser with integrated quad exhaust pipes. Daytime running lights are also added while taillights and side mirrors get their own touches too. The S500 gets coated in a charcoal-gray matte film for that unique flush look.

For the engine tuning, there's a power upgrade to 420 PS (309 kW / 414 bhp) up from the series' 388 PS (285 kW / 383 bhp) on the 5.5 liter V8. That comes in part due to the new stainless-steel exhaust system with AMG pipes.

Brakes are upgraded to those found on the S600 V12 BiTurbo with 6-piston calipers for the front wheels and 4-piston brake calipers to keep the rear axle in check.

Suspension lowering of 50 mm also takes place and helps highlight the new 20-inch wheels with 265/30-20 tires at the front and 275/30-20 tires for the rear rims.

For the cabin Inden Design has a two-tone leather and Alcantara finish for the headliner, door panels and all three pillars along with carbon inserts replacing the former wood trims. A new speedometer now reads up to 360 km/h.

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Mercedes S 350 BlueTec by BRABUS

Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has announced the world's first performance tuned vehicle that meets the new EURO VI exhaust emission standard which goes into effect 2014.

Essentially a plug-and-play control unit, the BRABUS ECO PowerXtra D6S module achieves an increase in power output of 55 PS (54 bhp / 40.5 kW) to 313 PS (308 bhp / 230 kW) while peak torque goes from 620 Nm to 690 Nm (457 to 509 lb-ft) when installed in a Mercedes-Benz S 350 BlueTEC. That's a fair amount of extra power for a plug-and-play device while under cutting EURO VI limits by 30 percent.

The BRABUS ECO PowerXtra D6S kit comes with a unique feature allowing it to be turned on and off. Via the 7G-TRONIC PLUS automatic transmission the performance output remains unchanged at 258 PS (255 bhp / 190 kW) when the 'Eco' mode is engaged. However, when the 'Manual' or 'Sport' mode is selected maximum power output increases to 313 PS (308 bhp / 230 kW) at 3,600 rpm. In this configuration the tuned S 350 sprints from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 6.5 seconds, half a second faster than the production car. Top speed remains electronically limited to 250 km/h (155 mph).

Special versions of the BRABUS ECO PowerXtra D6S performance kit are also available for the S 350 BlueTEC 4Matic, all four body styles of the Mercedes E 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY model and for the new CLS 350 CDI BlueEFFICIENCY.

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BRABUS SV12 R with 750 hp

Brabus has announced plans to introduce the insane SV12 R at the Frankfurt Motor Show.

Based on the facelifted Mercedes S 600, the SV12 R features a biturbo twelve-cylinder engine that has been outfitted with a special crankshaft, forged pistons, revised camshafts, optimized cylinder heads, and a 0.8 liter increase in displacement (5.5 to 6.3 liters). Brabus also added larger turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system, a high-performance stainless-steel exhaust, and new engine electronics.

Thanks to all these improvements, the engine produces an unfathomable 750 hp (740 bhp / 552 kW) (20bhp more than the previous SV12 S version) and an electronically limited 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) of torque. As you would expect, the performance is mind boggling. 0-100 km/h (62 mph) takes 4.0 seconds, while the dash from 0-200 km/h (124 mph) takes 11.9 seconds. Hold your foot down and you'll eventually hit the electronically limited top speed of 340 km/h (211 mph).

To keep the SV12 R controllable at these kinds of speeds, Brabus added a high-performance braking system with 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers in the front and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers in the rear. The calipers grab onto massive 380 x 36-mm (15.0 x 1.42 inches) vented and cross-drilled discs in front and 355 x 28-mm (14.0 x 1.1 inches) discs in the rear.

In terms of styling, the front end features an agressive apron with LED daytime driving lights. The apron has been specially engineered to reduce lift and maximize cooling of the engine and front brakes. Further back, there are aluminum sport front fenders and attractive rocker panels with integrated entrance lights. At the rear, Brabus equips the SV12 R with a trunk-mounted spoiler and a bold rear apron which also features integrated lighting.

Envisioned as an office on wheels, the car features an ultra-slim notebook computer, a color printer, and internet access. When the laptop is docked in the trunk, a headliner-mounted 15.2-inch TFT screen serves as a computer monitor (it can also display TV and DVDs). Other unique features include two interior USB ports, electric curtains, and yachting-inspired maple and Wenge wood trim. If that doesn't seem exclusive enough, Brabus offers power deployable tables, illuminated scuff plates and a sport steering wheel among other things.

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