Brabus Takes on Mercedes's SL65 AMG Black Series with New T65 RS
The Brabus T65 RS shares its underpinnings with the Mercedes AMG SL65 Black Series. Now this is what I call pushing the limits of tuning.
Instead of the standard SL65 AMG Black Series' 670HP biturbo-V12, it gets the same modded 800-horsepower, 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) twin-turbo Brabus V12 under the hood. Between the engine and that new hood scoop are four intercoolers while the car also gets a new stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts.
All the grunt coming from the power plants results in performance figures like hitting the 60mph mark in 3.6 seconds (versus the basic Black's 3.9 seconds) and 200km/h (124mph) in 9.8 seconds, while top speed is once again limited to 320km/h or 200mph
Inside, you'll notice the Black's seats (which Clarkson couldn't bear) have been replaced with luxurious, multifunction pieces. Good call by the owner on that one, especially if this is doing any sort of real driving duties.
All that, and it still meets EURO IV emissions standards. Impressive nonetheless
