Over the past three decades BRABUS has perfected the art oftransplanting large and extremely powerful engines into the bodies ofsmall cars. That path led to numerous world records and entries intothe Guinness Book of World Records. The BRABUS BULLIT, built insmall-series production based on the new Mercedes C-Class sedan,celebrates its world debut at the IAA 2007 as the ultimate wolf insheep’s clothing.
At the heart of this supercar BRABUS placed the BRABUS SV12 S Biturbodisplacement engine. It was originally designed for the world’s fastestsedan, the BRABUS ROCKET. The implantation of the 6.3-liter (385 cu.in.) engine into the confines of the W 204 series body is yet moreproof for the superiority of BRABUS know-how.
The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine is produced entirely in-house in thestate-of-the-art BRABUS engine building shop. Displacement of thetwelve-cylinder three-valve engine is increased with the help of alarger cylinder bore, special pistons and piston rods. The conversionfurther includes re-machining the cylinder heads and fitting them withspecial camshafts.
The BRABUS engine specialists further developed an entirely newturbocharging system with two larger chargers and more efficientintercoolers. The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo displacement engine alsobreathes more feely thanks to metal catalysts with low back pressureand a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system custom-tailoredfor the C-Class body.
New engine electronics ensure the perfect combination of maximum poweryield and running smoothness. The use of custom mapping and theon-board diagnostics system result in low exhaust emissions that meetstringent Euro IV limits. The BRABUS BULLIT features state-of-the-arttraction and stability control systems such as ABS, ASR and ESP.
The turbocharged twelve-cylinder engine – lubricated like all BRABUShigh-performance engines with ARAL Synthetic motor oil – delivers 730PS (720 hp) / 537 kW of superlative power and 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft) ofsuperlative peak torque. The latter is limited electronically in-car to1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a massively modifiedfive-speed automatic transmission and a BRABUS rear lockingdifferential with a locking rate of up to 40 percent. It is availablewith two different final drive ratios.
The performance figures for the BRABUS BULLIT place it into poleposition in its class: The car sprints from 0 – 100 km/h (62 mph) injust 3.9 seconds, reaches 200 km/h (124 mph) after just 10.49 secondsand shatters the 300-km/h (186 mph) barrier after a mere 24.5 seconds.Top speed is more than 360 km/h (224 mph). There are only a very fewsuper sports cars in the world that can hope to match these numbers.
Such performance places special demands on aerodynamic properties,suspension and brakes. The sedan body was optimized for runs beyond 300km/h (186 mph) in the wind tunnel.
The BRABUS BULLIT front apron was designed to provide maximum coolingair supply for radiators and front brakes while at the same timeminimizing aerodynamic lift. For a perfect aerodynamic balance thefour-door features a three-piece rear spoiler and a rear apron withintegrated diffuser. Front and rear spoilers are manufactured fromespecially lightweight yet high-strength carbon fiber, baked in anautoclave.
A special aluminum hood with ventilation slots is more than just avisual cue; it also contributes to the thermal health of all componentsunder the hood.
BRABUS rocker panels smooth the airstream along the sides and withtheir integrated entrance lights make entering and exiting the vehiclesafer under low-light conditions.
The slightly understated sporty appearance of the supercar is furthercharacterized by aluminum fender flares front and back, seamlesslymolded to the stock body. They add six centimeters (2.36 inches) to thewidth of the C-Class body.
They also make room for especially wide BRABUS wheels and YOKOHAMAADVAN high-performance tires. The BULLIT runs on size 9.5Jx19 BRABUSMonoblock S light-alloy wheels and size 265/30 ZR 19 tires on thesteering axle. The rear axle features 10Jx19 wheels with size 285/30 ZR19 tires.
The suspension too was custom-developed to account for the power andthe weight of the twin-turbo V12 engine. The sporty yet comfortableheight-adjustable BRABUS coil-over suspension features ten selectablesettings each for bound and rebound, and ensures safe handling in alldriving situations. Sport sway bars reduce body roll during fastcornering to a minimum.
The BRABUS high-performance brake system can handle even the mostextreme stress. It features 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers on thefront axle that grip vented and grooved 380 x 37 millimeter (15 x 1.46inches) brake discs. The rear axle stops with 360 x 28 millimeter (14.2x 1.1 inches) discs and six-piston aluminum fixed calipers.
This BRABUS automobile also offers exclusive individuality in theinterior: The standard equipment package includes a fully leatherinterior hand-crafted in the company-own upholstery shop from thefinest Mastik and Nubuk leathers.
The custom BULLIT seats offer a perfect combination of comfort andlateral support. Their carbon-fiber rear covers lend the interior anespecially sporty feel. This look is complemented by carbon-fibercomponents on dashboard, center console and door panels as well as bythe ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals andshifter.
