Mercedes doesn’t have a Taking pictures Brake model of the AMG SL, however Brabus has constructed Brabus Rocket GTS with many seen carbon fiber physique parts, 1000 PS, and a whopping price ticket.
The successors of the Mercedes SL and Mercedes-AMG GT are constructed on the brand new Modular Sports activities Structure (MSA). The Mercedes-AMG SL roadster and the Mercedes-AMG GT coupe will be configured with 5 powertrains, the highest one being the AMG SL/GT 63 S E Efficiency AMG SL/GT 63 S E. Mercedes-AMG SL SL 63 S E Efficiency is powered by the 4.0-liter, 612 PS twin-turbocharged V8 engine supported by a 150 kW (204 PS) electrical motor on the rear axle. The PHEV system delivers 816 PS and 1,420 Nm in complete. Thus, the two.2-ton heavy sports activities automotive accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in 2.9 seconds and reaches a high pace of 317 kph.
Brabus is now greater than a tuner. They constructed a brand new physique
Nevertheless, a Taking pictures brake model doesn’t exist within the vary, solely the Roadster and Coupe variations. Brabus desires to fill that hole with the Brabus Rocket GTS. For the primary time, the Bottrop-based firm isn’t simply appearing as a tuner by modifying an current mannequin however has constructed an all-new carbon-fiber physique based mostly on the SL roadster.
Displacement of the 4.0 liter bi-tubro V8 has elevated to 4.5 liter
The idea for the Brabus Taking pictures brake mannequin is the Mercedes-AMG SL in a 2+2 seating configuration geared up with the 816 PS PHEV system. The Brabus Rocket GTS makes use of a modified model of the PHEV system from the AMG SL 63 S E Efficiency. Brabus has elevated the displacement of the twin-turbo V8 engine from 4.0 to 4.5 liters. Thus, the brand new 4.5-liter V8 develops 796 PS and 1,250 Nm in comparison with 612 PS and 850 Nm. Nevertheless, for the reason that drivetrain parts can’t deal with that a lot torque, it has been restricted to 1,050 Nm.
The 204 hp electrical motor together with its 2-speed computerized transmission and 6.1 kWh battery stay unchanged.
The system delivers 1,000 PS and 1,820 Nm in complete, however most torque has been restricted to 1,620 Nm. Thus, 0-100 kph acceleration is 0.3 seconds faster, stopping the stopwatch at 2.6 seconds, and high pace is proscribed to 317 kph.
Sporty traces with aerodynamics enhancements
The traces of the Brabus Rocket GTS are very totally different from these of the SL. The textile roof and trunk lid are gone, changed by a inflexible roof that slopes down towards the rear and ends with a beneficiant tailgate.
Brabus doesn’t specify the trunk quantity, however the official picture reveals 4 massive duffel luggage, which implies the trunk is far more roomy than the SL. Additionally, the rear seats have the next backrest providing extra consolation, and will be folded to extend the trunk quantity.
From the aspect, you’ll be able to see a second window that climbs up in the direction of the rear and a wing that extends from above the rear wheel arches becoming a member of the rear spoiler. A second spoiler built-in into the roof protects the rear window.The flared wheel arches have been enlarged to make room for brand spanking new five-spoke Monoblock P wheels with a center-looking design and built-in seen carbon aero blades. The Brabus Rocket GTS rides on 21-inch entrance and 22-inch rear wheels shod with 275/35 ZR21 entrance and 335/25 ZR22 rear tires. Bigger wheel arches have elevated the automotive’s width to 1.99 meters.
Aerodynamics play an vital function and the Brabus Rocket GTS encompasses a extra aggressive entrance spoiler that will increase entrance axle downforce at excessive speeds, whereas air intakes on the aspect direct airflow to the radiators and entrance brakes. On the rear, the carbon-fiber diffuser integrates the 4 red-lit titanium tailpipes, which characteristic a flap system.The inside is wrapped in high-quality slate grey tender leather-based that covers not solely the seats but in addition the door panels, dashboard, steering wheel, and heart console. The headlining, pillars, areas of the dashboard, and the higher components of the door panels have been lined with Alcantara.
Restricted serie, 4 instances costlier than the SL 63 S E Efficiency
The Brabus Rocket GTS might be produced in a restricted collection with the bottom value being 938,910 euros, which is 4 instances greater than the Mercedes-AMG SL 63 S E Efficiency which prices 225,624 euros. For this value you not solely get virtually 200 PS extra, but in addition a singular Taking pictures brake physique and a beneficiant trunk good for lengthy journeys.
