Mercedes’ aftermarket tuning arm Brabus, has got its hands on the already powerful E63 AMG as well as added a whole great deal a lot more performance. Called the Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo, it’s offered as a saloon or estate as well as powered by an uprated 6.0-litre twin-turbo V8, which sees power soar from 550bhp to 838bhp.
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Brabus has been tuning the Mercedes E-Class for nearly two decades, with this fifth-generation Brabus design being the very first to utilize eight cylinders instead of twelve. The considerable power hike has been made possible by increasing engine displacement from 5.5 litres in the common E63 to 6 litres in Brabus 850. A new crankshaft, larger turbos as well as forged piston rods likewise contribute to the power boost.
The amount of torque established from the new 6.0-litre engine has a lot more than doubled over the donor car’s 720Nm output. now at 1,450Nm, Brabus has had to limit the figure to 1,150Nm in showroom designs to assist minimize anxiety on the entire drivetrain.
Other upgrades include a Brabus high-performance exhaust system, which emerges from the carbon fibre rear diffuser. The system is equipped with active butterfly valves, which assist mute the engine note by choosing ‘Coming Home’ mode as well as provide the full-blooded V8 soundtrack by choosing ‘Sport’.
The Speedshift MCT seven-speed gearbox has likewise been customized to assist handle the hike in power. Both rear as well as 4 MATIC all-wheel drive version of the Brabus 850 are available, each capable of a 0-62mph sprint in 3.7 seconds as well as 3.1 seconds respectively. depending upon tyres, 217mph is achievable.
Inside, quilted leather upholstery on the seats, door card as well as foot wells can be completed in any type of colour, with steering-wheel mounted aluminium shift paddles likewise added. The Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo can be buy as a total cars and truck or the tuning firm can convert any type of existing Mercedes E63 to the exact same specification.
