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Brabus Refines the new Mercedes SLR Roadster |
| Source: Brabus | Published: December 5, 2007 |
Is it possible to make a Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster even more exclusive
and individual? Brabus proves that the
topless Mercedes supercar can be made even sportier and more exciting with its
sophisticated customization program.
To give the two-seater even more striking looks while at the same time
minimizing lift on the front axle, the Brabus designers have 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. It is especially
lightweight and extremely tough. A corresponding Brabus rear diffuser made from
exposed carbon fiber can replace its production counterpart.
The sporty Brabus outfit for the SLR Roadster is dominated by Brabus Monoblock
VI 20-inch wheels that fill the wheel houses perfectly. 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 ZR20 and 305/25 ZR20 are supplied by Brabus technology
partners Pirelli and Yokohama. 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.
Thus equipped the topless SLR is ready for some additional power provided by
Brabus engine tuning. 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 23 bhp to 640 bhp at 6,500 rpm.
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
60 mph in just 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 209
mph.
Precision handwork down to the last detail characterizes the exclusive Brabus
interior design for the two-seater. The company-own upholstery shop specializes
in fulfilling just about any request from discriminating SLR owners when it
comes to customizing the interior. That includes a multitude of leather types
and colors as well as custom upholstery designs.
An unusual Brabus specialty is the waffle-patterned leather carpeting in the
SLR’s footwells. Some 7,800 meters (25,600 feet) of the finest thread are sewn
with utmost precision for it alone.
A sporty and functional Brabus option is the ergonomically shaped sport steering
wheel that is flattened on the bottom for markedly easier entering and exiting
of the vehicle. The steering wheel features integrated buttons for manual
shifting of the SLR’s automatic transmission.
Sporty Brabus carbon-fiber applications for dashboard, center console and door
trim transfer the racing look of the Brabus body components into the interior.
The exposed carbon-fiber trim can be color-coordinated with the leather color of
the interior.
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