Brabus GmbH (
stylized
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in uppercase) is a German high-performance
automotive aftermarket tuning
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company founded in 1977 in
Bottrop
Bottrop () is a city in west-central Germany, on the Rhine–Herne Canal, in North Rhine-Westphalia. Located in the Ruhr industrial area, Bottrop adjoins Essen, Oberhausen, Gladbeck, and Dorsten. The city had been a coal-mining and rail cent ...
(
Ruhr area
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). Brabus specialises in
Mercedes-Benz
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,
Maybach
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and
Smart
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* Smart (Hotels.com), former mascot of Hotels.com
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vehicles, although in 2022 it also tuned two
Porsches and even a
Rolls-Royce
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* Rolls-Royce Limited, a British manufacturer of cars and later aero engines, founded in 1906, now defunct
Automobiles
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. Brabus is the largest Mercedes-Benz tuner after
Mercedes-AMG
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, a subsidiary of the
Mercedes-Benz Group
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (previously named Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the world's leading car manufacture ...
since the 1990s.
History
The company began with Bodo Buschmann wanting to customise his cars, but discovered most existing customisers could not grasp his vision or meet his requirements, so he decided to start his own brand. After Buschmann had decided to start his own brand, Brabus GmbH was originally registered in 1977 in
West Germany
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with Buschmann's friend Klaus Brackmann because German law required a company must be established with at least two people. The company name was derived from the first three characters of the founders' surnames (Brackmann, Buschmann). Following the company's foundation, Brackmann did not show interest in modifying vehicles or running a business, so he sold his company shares to Buschmann for 100 euros.
In 2012, Brabus had started building its third factory in Bottrop.
Operations
Brabus's primary focus is to achieve maximum car performance through the increase of horsepower and speed. Customers can either buy cars from Brabus, or send in their cars to be customized and/or overhauled. Customers ordering a car directly involves Brabus purchasing a particular model from Mercedes and then modifying it according to the customer's requests. Brabus is known for providing expensive tuning.
Brabus also offers cosmetic modifications including low profile spoilers, body kits,
carbon fiber
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splitters, and multi-piece alloy wheels. Other upgrades include racing
LSDs, open racing exhaust systems, twelve-piston disc brakes, and engine remapping. Customers can also have complete engine overhauls, or have new crate engines from
AMG modified for them.
Brabus engines range from small K4 blocks for
SLK roadsters and
CLK-Class to the
twin-turbo
Twin-turbo (not to be confused with a twincharger setup, which is a combination of a supercharger and a turbocharger) refers to an engine in which two turbochargers work in tandem to compress the intake fuel/air mixture (or intake air, in the case ...
blocks for the
S-Class. The company also provides improvements to the interior from custom upholstery, gauges, shiftknobs, pedals, and trim to various electronics such as wider
LCD screens for the
Maybach
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.
Subsidiaries
*smart-BRABUS GmbH: It is a 50-50 joint venture of
Daimler AG
The Mercedes-Benz Group AG (previously named Daimler-Benz, DaimlerChrysler and Daimler) is a German multinational automotive corporation headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. It is one of the world's leading car manufactu ...
and BRABUS GmbH, founded in 2001.
*BRABUS Classic: It is a dealer and restorer of older Mercedes-Benz automobiles.
*BRABUS Service GmbH: It is an authorized Mercedes-Benz service partner of Daimler AG.
*BRABUS Yachting: It is a boats and ships customizer.
*BRABUS automotive GmbH: It is a concept vehicle developer. The production facility was in a new plant erected in 2014.
*CRD Car Research & Development GmbH & Co. KG: A developer and producer of special model series and accessories concepts for automobile manufacturers from around the world. It also develops and executes professional marketing strategies to market these components and cars.
*STARTECH: A customizer of Jaguar, Land Rover, and Range Rover automobiles.
*BRABUS Private Aviation GmbH: An aircraft customizer.
*BRABUS Japan Inc. (BRABUS JAPAN株式会社): BRABUS GmbH's Asia-Pacific partner, and Japanese importer of BRABUS vehicles.
*EXE Corporation (株式会社 エクゼ)/BRABUS EXE: Japanese importer of BRABUS vehicle parts.
*BRABUS International Holdings (HK) Co. Ltd. (巴博斯中国): China importer of BRABUS vehicles.
*BRABUS USA: Importers of BRABUS vehicles for Canada and the United States.
*BRABUS Middle East LLC: Based in Dubai, it is a Middle East dealer of BRABUS vehicles.
Brabus models
The company has built special editions of Mercedes-Benz, Maybach, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, and Smart vehicles.
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
![Brabus B 35 S at IAA 2019 IMG 0535](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e6/Brabus_B_35_S_at_IAA_2019_IMG_0535.jpg)
*Brabus B18 (
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz as the brand's entry-level vehicle. The first generation (internally coded W168) was introduced in 1997, the second generation (W169) in ...
, W177 Platform) 2.0 litre (A 180)
*Brabus B25 S (
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz as the brand's entry-level vehicle. The first generation (internally coded W168) was introduced in 1997, the second generation (W169) in ...
, W177 Platform) 2.0 litre (A 250)
*Brabus B35/B35S (
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz as the brand's entry-level vehicle. The first generation (internally coded W168) was introduced in 1997, the second generation (W169) in ...
, W177 Platform) 2.0 litre (AMG A 35)
*Brabus B45 (
Mercedes-Benz A-Class
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class is a subcompact car produced by the German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-Benz as the brand's entry-level vehicle. The first generation (internally coded W168) was introduced in 1997, the second generation (W169) in ...
, W177 Platform) 2.0 litre (AMG A 45)
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
*
Brabus Bullit
The Brabus Bullit is an automobile designed and made by Brabus.
BRABUS Bullit (2007?–)
Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W 204 series sedan, the Bullit includes metal catalysts with low back pressure, a custom stainless-steel exhaust system ...
(
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W204 Platform) 6.3 litre twin turbo V12
*Brabus C V8S (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W203 Platform) 6.1 litre V8 with enhanced camshaft profiles and higher output
*Brabus C V8 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W203 Platform) 5.8 or 6.1 litre V8
*Brabus C V8 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W202 Platform) 5.8 litre V8
*Brabus C 3.6 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W202 Platform) 3.6 litre I6
*Brabus B18 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbo (C 180)
*Brabus B20 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbo (C 200)
*Brabus B25 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbo (C 250)
*Brabus B30 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbo (C 300)
*Brabus 410 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 3.0 litre V6 twin-turbo (C 450 4MATIC)
*Brabus 450 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 3.0 litre V6 twin-turbo (AMG C43 4MATIC)
*Brabus D3 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.1 litre I4 turbodiesel (C 220 CDI)
*Brabus D3 S (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.1 litre I4 turbodiesel (C 220d)
*Brabus D4 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.1 litre I4 turbodiesel (C 250 BlueTec)
*Brabus D4 S (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.1 litre I4 turbodiesel (C 250d)
*Brabus D22 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbo diesel (C 220d)
*Brabus D30E (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbodeiesel + electric motor (C 300de)
*Brabus 600 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 4.0 litre V8 twin-turbo (AMG C63)
*Brabus 650 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W205 Platform) 4.0 litre V8 twin-turbo (AMG C63 S)
*Brabus B30 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W206 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbo (C 300 4MATIC)
*Brabus D30 (
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
The Mercedes-Benz C-Class is a series of compact executive cars produced by Mercedes-Benz Group AG. Introduced in 1993 as a replacement for the 190 (W201) range, the C-Class was the smallest model in the marque's line-up until the W168 A-Class ...
, W206 Platform) 2.0 litre I4 turbo (C 300d)
Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
* Brabus SV12 S Coupé (CL 600)
* Brabus T 13 Coupé (CL 600)
* Brabus T65S (CL65 AMG)
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class
![Brabus Rocket 2](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/de/Brabus_Rocket_2.jpg)
*
Brabus Rocket
The Brabus Rocket produced since 2006, is a series of modified vehicles produced by Brabus, a German high-performance vehicle company.
Brabus Rocket (2006 )
The Brabus Rocket (2006 ) is a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219), ...
(CLS-Class)
Mercedes-Benz E-Class
Mercedes-Benz E-Class Brabus W212
* Brabus v8 B11
*
Brabus E V12 (E-class)
* Brabus E V12T- The Mercedes E-Class Wagon-based V12T utilized a 7.3L V12 from the SL73 AMG roadster, the Brabus Sport Wagon had 582 horsepower and of torque and would seat seven. Brabus used a Mercedes 5-speed automatic to handle the torque, and with rear-wheel drive, it reached sixty in 4.6 seconds.
* Brabus Black Baron (E-class)
Mercedes-Benz G-Class
![BRABUS G36 photo 1](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/4/47/BRABUS_G36_photo_1.jpg)
* Brabus G 3.6 (G-class)
* Brabus G55 AMG K8
* Brabus G V12 (G-class)
* Brabus V12 S (G-class)
* Brabus 700 G63 AMG 6x6
* Brabus 800 Widestar (G-class) — Brabus 800 Widestar is powered by a four-liter eight-cylinder
twin-turbo engine. The top speed is electronically limited to 240 km. Brabus also offers a separate Widestar
body kit
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that can transform modern G-Class SUVs to the Brabus 800 Widestar model.
* Brabus 900 G V12
Mercedes-Benz GLK-Class
* Brabus GLK V8 (GLK-Class) v8 201
* Brabus GLK V12
Mercedes-Benz GLS-Class
![Brabus, GIMS 2018, Le Grand-Saconnex (1X7A1126)](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/78/Brabus%2C_GIMS_2018%2C_Le_Grand-Saconnex_%281X7A1126%29.jpg)
*Brabus GLS 850
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class
* Brabus ML 63 Biturbo (ML 63)
*Brabus ML 7.3 (w163) V12- 1998 Guinness world record.
Mercedes-Benz S-Class
![Brabus Classe S](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bc/Brabus_Classe_S.jpg)
*Brabus S500 (5.0l V8)
*Brabus SV12 S Limousine (S)
*Brabus T 13 Limousine (s 640)
*Brabus T65S (S65 AMG)
*Brabus SV12 R (S600) iBusiness (750 hp)
*Brabus SV12 R (S600) iBusiness/ Limousine (800 hp)
*Brabus 850 S63 AMG iBusiness/ Limousine (850 hp/1450 Nm)
*
Brabus Rocket
The Brabus Rocket produced since 2006, is a series of modified vehicles produced by Brabus, a German high-performance vehicle company.
Brabus Rocket (2006 )
The Brabus Rocket (2006 ) is a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219), ...
900 (900 hp/1500Nm)
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class, SLK-Class and SLS-Class
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Brabus
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Brabus (01-08)
The Brabus K8 performance kit for the SL model (SL55) includes modifications to the supercharger incorporating a custom vibration damper and
pulley, high-performance metal catalysts, and an auxiliary circulation pump with an opposing radiator. Power is increased from a standard to at 6,200 rpm. The maximum torque is at 3,000 rpm. The roadster is claimed to reach in 4.1 seconds, passes after 13.6 seconds and reaches an electronically limited top speed of .
* Brabus SV12 S Roadster (SL600)
* Brabus T 13 Roadster (CL600)
* Brabus T65S (SL65 AMG)
* Brabus SL 55 K8 Roadster (SL55)
* Brabus SL 65 Roadster AMG (SL65 AMG Daniel Madar)
* Brabus SLK 6.5 (6.5L V8)
* Brabus SLS 700 BiTurbo
Mercedes-AMG GT
*
Brabus Rocket 900 "ONE OF TEN"
Mercedes-Benz Viano
* ''Brabus 6.1 V8 Bi-Turbo'' (n, hk Viano 3.2 long)
Maybach
* Brabus SV12 S (Maybach 57(S) / 62(S))
Smart ForTwo
![Smart fortwo Edition Red Brabus](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/e/e4/Smart_fortwo_Edition_Red_Brabus.jpg)
* Brabus Fortwo Edition Red - 35 Coupé and 15 Cabrio models.
Between 2006 and 2007 Brabus produced and sold 50 Smart Fortwo Edition Red cars for the UK market. All of these vehicles were originally produced with a black Tridion safety cell and black plastic panels, the car was then later repainted at Brabus in (EB6 colour code) Intense Red. The car was built with the usual Brabus additions to the exterior, these being Brabus front grill (with fog lights), Brabus front splitter, Brabus side skirts, black plastic Brabus rear exhaust panel, and 16-inch Brabus Monoblock alloy wheels. These vehicles were always rumoured to be Brabus Nightrun Fortwo's that were later reworked.
The interior was bespoke to this limited run of vehicles. The interior is half leather and half
alcantara with red stitching. The seats use the smaller, non-sport foams. This is unusual as all other Brabus 450 Fortwo's use wider sports-style seat foams. The door card inserts are alcantara with leather door pockets with the dashboard finished in alcantara with an aluminium Brabus plaque displayed in the centre. None of these vehicles had heated seats or electric wing mirrors. All Brabus Edition Red Fortwo's are equipped with a 3-spoke steering wheel, bespoke floor mats, air conditioning, CD player, Brabus clock and rev counter, Brabus speedo displaying 120 mph, and all of the removable interior plastics (including door handles and steering wheel trim) repainted in Intense Red to match the exterior.
Designed on the base of the Fortwo Brabus, this limited edition example is powered by a 55kw 3-cylinder turbocharged engine although all of the upgraded hardware is from the 60kw motor with a different tune. Brabus upgrades over a standard 698cc Smart Fortwo include a 60kw camshaft, 60kw yellow Bosch injectors, 60kw turbocharger, 60kw turbo to intercooler pipe (TIK), Brabus branded central twin outlet exhaust with chrome tips, aluminium Brabus intake manifold name plaque and the gearbox from a Smart Roadster (different gear ratios compared with a standard Smart Fortwo).
* Brabus Canada 1 (
smart fortwo 450 cdi coupé and convertible) - 4 made for Canada (3 red EB6), 1 white).
* Brabus edit10n (
smart fortwo 451 70 HP coupé) - 10 made for Canada - all Grey metallic/tan leather
* Brabus Ultimate 112 (
smart fortwo convertible)
* Brabus electric drive (
smart fortwo electric vehicle)
Smart Roadster
*Smart Roadster Coupé Racing RCR Edition 50 made by Brabus
*Smart roadster Brabus (slight hatchback design)
*Smart roadster-coupe Brabus
*Smart roadster-coupe Brabus biturbo - 10 made
Smart ForFour
*Smart forfour Brabus
*Smart forfour Brabus Hugo Boss special edition - 5 pcs.
Rolls-Royce Ghost
*Brabus 700 (
Rolls-Royce Ghost
The Rolls-Royce Ghost is a full-sized luxury car manufactured by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. The "Ghost" nameplate, named in honour of the Silver Ghost, a car first produced in 1906, was announced in April 2009 at the Auto Shanghai show. The produ ...
) 2nd Generation 6.75 liter V12
Records
* In 2006
Brabus Rocket
The Brabus Rocket produced since 2006, is a series of modified vehicles produced by Brabus, a German high-performance vehicle company.
Brabus Rocket (2006 )
The Brabus Rocket (2006 ) is a modified version of the Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219), ...
clocked in new record for street-legal sedan a
362.4 km/h (225.2 mph).The Rocket was based on a modified
Mercedes-Benz CLS-Class (W219) model.
* In October 2006 Brabus made another record (for a sedan) with this car a
365.7 km/h (227.2 mph).The price of the car is 348,000 euros.
* A world-record speed of 330.6 km/h (205.2 mph) set on the high-speed test track in
Nardo, Italy; Brabus added to its extensive collection of automotive records with a
Maybach 57
The Maybach 57 ( chassis no. W240) and 62 (chassis no. V240) were the first automobile models of the Maybach brand since the brand's revival by DaimlerChrysler AG (now Mercedes-Benz Group AG). They are derived from the Mercedes-Benz Maybach concep ...
powered by a 730-hp (720 hp SAE net) / 537-kW Brabus SV12 S Biturbo engine(s).
* In the beginning of 2012, the world's fastest street-legal sedan was a Brabus Rocket 800.
Cars encyclopedia
The 2012 Brabus Rocket 800 is powered by a V12 engine rated at 800 hp and 1,420Nm of torque, which has been limited to 1,100Nm. The Brabus Rocket accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph)in 3.7 seconds, 23.8 seconds to 300 km/h (186 mph) and has a top speed of 370 km/h (230 mph).
See also
* Protean Electric
Protean Electric is an automotive technology company specializing in in-wheel motor technology. The company has developed an in-wheel, electric-drive system for hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric vehicles. Their technology creates a ...
* Alpina
Alpina Burkard Bovensiepen GmbH & Co. KG is an automobile manufacturing company based in Buchloe, in the Ostallgäu district of Bavaria, Germany that develops and sells high-performance versions of BMW cars.
Alpina works closely with BMW an ...
, similar marque specializing on high-performance BMW models.
* ABT, similar marque specializing on high-performance Audi
Audi AG () is a German automotive manufacturer of luxury vehicles headquartered in Ingolstadt, Bavaria, Germany. As a subsidiary of its parent company, the Volkswagen Group, Audi produces vehicles in nine production facilities worldwide.
Th ...
models.
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