Monday, December 4, 2006

Brabus T13 Tunes the Benz 600

BOTTROP, Germany — Brabus is displaying its T13 tuning kit at the Essen Motor Show, for owners of Mercedes 600 models.


Brabus T13 Tunes Benz 600Brabus T13 Tunes Benz 600 2The T13 boosts the performance of the Mercedes 5.5-liter V12 in the CL600, S600 and SL600 — for a price. The standard modifications cost just under 20,000 euros, or $26,355 at current exchange rates.

The T13 kit includes new turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and low-backpressure catalytic converters, as well as reprogrammed engine electronics. Output climbs from 517-630 horsepower, with torque jumping from 612-738 pound-feet.

Brabus tested a Mercedes S600 with the T13 kit at Italy's Nardo circuit and achieved a top speed of 203.2 mph. Acceleration from zero to 60 mph takes less than 4.3 seconds.

For more information, see the Brabus Web site.
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