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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Upgrades Available

Date Posted 03-09-2005

Mercedes Benz SLR

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Just what the SLR needs, more power and a higher price tag.

BOTTROP, Germany — The Brabus company, renowned for its outrageous Mercedes-Benz engine upgrades, has introduced a special sports tuning kit for the Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren model.

To improve traction and acceleration, the kit offers SLR owners a special self-locking differential with a locking rate of 40 percent. It also includes a new fuel-cooling system, custom-made camshafts and a racing-style exhaust system, which is not certified for use on public roads. These modifications boost the performance of the supercharged V8 engine to 660 hp at 6,500 rpm. The modified SLR accelerates from zero to 60 mph in less than 3.6 seconds, and to a maximum speed of 211.3 mph.

The kit offers body modifications that enhance the aerodynamic features of the SLR, such as a new exposed-carbon spoiler to reduce lift on the front axle. For better handling, the vehicle features Monoblock VI 20-inch light-alloy wheels with six double spokes.

A combination of black and red leather and Alcantara were used to create a sporty interior atmosphere. A special ergonomically designed sport steering wheel that facilitates manual shifting of the automatic transmission is also available.

What this means to you: If you could afford the car in the first place then you could probably afford this kit too, assuming you see the need to upgrade a $450,000 car.

alexulan

hmmm........Some Day!

As soon as I hit the lottery.

XeroK00L

More goodies here.
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I wouldn't mind someone giving me one of these.....providing that I could afford the insurance and registration fees each year, that is.

jet864

The best SLR I've ever seen. Maybe its just the color but yes, Brabus does good stuff.

James

rominl

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very interesting. i still kinda wonder why they put a sc v8 instead of a v12 in the slr. but as long as it's massive power i guess. must be expensive

Vegassc400

The front end looks

The rest is sweet.

Gojirra99

I still prefer a Brabus SL

Koma

iTrader: (3)

To try to keep a 50/50 weight distribution. Or that's what I say at least.

Richie

I'm sure most of these will end up in the middle east and Russia.

rominl

iTrader: (4)

that could very well be the reason. i bad the v12 is quite a bit more expensive huh

rominl

iTrader: (4)

same here. brabus is good among couple other companies. to me the sl600 with the renntech chip, probably the "cheapest" way to insane speed

Chigga

it still bothers me that SL65 has more power than SLR.

aloha08isf

iTrader: (2)

yeah I totally agree...I wonder why mb choose the put more power in the sl than the slr

aloha08isf

iTrader: (2)

lol I wonder....how can people afford to mod a slr haha...just thinking about it is crazy...hopefully someday i can be a baller to even dream of cars like that

rominl

iTrader: (4)

well to me power doesn't mean everything.

the fact that a nsx type r can hang close to the lambo at the track, that says a lot