That vehicle is the Kicherer SL Evo, the two-toned Brabus-enhanced Mercedes pictured before you. Based on the SL600, the Kicherer SL Evo features, among other things, a carbon fiber hood, numerous carbon fiber accents, 20" RS1 aluminum rims, a sport steering wheel
Album 1 of 11. Taken at 2008 Importfest in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Modified Hondas, Acuras, Nissan Skylines, Mazda RX8, Fit, Civic, TL, RSX, Subaru and more.
Photo Album 2 of 11. Taken at Importfest 2008 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Modified Honda S2000, Acura, Nissan 350Z, BMW, Mazda RX-7, Infiniti G35, Widebody Subaru Impreza, Toyota Supra and more..
The BRABUS ROCKET is powered by a twin-turbo BRABUS SV12 S engine, fitted into the tight confines of the four-door's engine bay with almost surgical precision. The engine is based on the latest 600-series twelve-cylinder engines and was developed by BRABUS with the goal of combining maximum power with exquisite running smoothness and maximum environmental friendliness.
With all the recent Nissan GT-R Tuning packages to surface: Nissan GT-R R35 Tuned by Garage Defend (Photos), the 600hp Nissan GT-R - Amuse Tuned, Nissan GT-R Performance Parts by Mine’s Motor Sports and the recent Nissan GT-R Nismo Parts it was just a matter of time before we saw this highly anticipated GT-R race tuning kit from HKS!
The Bavarian design team at Loder1899 has successfully combined the comfort of a luxury vehicle with the dynamic power of a race car. The result is a fresh take on the Aston Martin Vantage V8, courtesy of a new high-end titanium suspension system.
German tuner Hamann continues to offer mods for high-end vehicles, including Lamborghini. If the regular Lamborghini doors aren't good enough for you, then you can get air-brake doors that open both upward and outward.
So ladies and gentlemen, a story that I should have run days ago, Mercedes may be working on a S-Class convertible, so says Car and Driver. Little is know at this time, but if it is currently in development stages, expect a possible introduction at the Detroit Auto Show this Janua
"The experience lacked drama" said Richard, "and didn't feel hair-on-fire dangerous. The Brabus Rocket, based on a two-tonne Mercedes CLS, felt totally unruffled."
With the recent Lamborghini Gallardo update (both styling and mechanical) producing the new and improved Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4, there isn’t a whole lot one would need to tweak upon garaging such a beast. Not immediately anyways.
Since acquiring the LP5560-4 the IMSA Tuners went to work adding some minor styling tweaks such as a subtle carbon fiber spoiler (Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera Style) and IMSA black spoke polished lip alloys.
What could be better than being the proud owner of a Brabus Rocket, the 730 hp V12-equipped Mercedes CLS capable of achieving a top speed of 225 miles per hour?
If you think anything like German tuning house Tune It! Safe!, the answer is being the proud owner of a 730 hp V12-equipped Mercedes CLS capable of achieving a top speed of 225 miles per hour clad in full-on police attire.
In a follow-up to their original CL "First Drive" article - one that looked at the V8-propelled CL550 - Inside Line today has published a second CL "First Drive", this time analyzing the even more covetable V12-powered CL600.
Highlights of the brand for those in attendance include the Asian premier of the GL-Class, with the GL320 CDI, GL420 CDI, GL450 and GL500 all being on display; visitors to the event will also witness firsthand the premier of the locally produced new-generation E-Class, which is the product of a newly-introduced 210,000 square meter production facility in Beijing's Development Area.