BRABUS B50 Mercedes E-Class Coupe
Brabus has introduced the B50-500 based on the Mercedes E-Class Coupe. The high-performance luxurious Coupe comes with a number of upgrades including styling and performance mods.
The 4.7 liter V8 bi-turbo engine is boosted to 500HP (368 kW) at 5,250RPM and 720Nm (531 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 92HP (68 kW) and 120Nm (89 lb-ft). The B50-500 PowerXtra CGI performance kit includes new mapping for injection, ignition and boost pressure control, an additional water radiator lowers the boost air temperature further.
BRABUS recommends MOTUL high-performance lubricants.
BRABUS B50-500 Coupe has been tested by AUTO BILD SPORTSCARS magazine to reveal its true performance nature. 0-100 km/h in 4.3 seconds, 0-200 km/h in 13.3. seconds and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph) – electronically limited.
The BRABUS B50-500 PowerXtra CGI performance kit is available for all current Mercedes E 500 models.
The car is furthermore equipped with the BRABUS quad sport exhaust system, which is also available for production E 500 Coupes. A BRABUS LSD (limited-slip differential) is available as an option for further improving traction and handling.
Brabus aerodynamics package for E-Class Coupe includes a new front spoiler with integrated LED daytime running lights; a new rear spoiler with diffuser; aluminum sport fenders with integrated inserts and a pair of modified side skirts.
BRABUS B50-500 Coupe also features sets of 19" wheels of the Monoblock VI, F, Q, R or S wheel designs. The dimensions are 8.5J x 19" and 9.5J x 19" at the rear fitted with 235/35 ZR 19 in front and 265/30 ZR 19 on the rear axle from Brabus technology partners Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA.
The height-adjustable BRABUS sports suspension offers sporty handling in conjunction with a high ride comfort. It was developed in cooperation with technology partner BILSTEIN.
The interior boasts stainless-steel scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo, a speedometer with 330-km/h dial (205 mph) and aluminum steering-wheel shift paddles. The interior design also features soft and durable BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara. Last, but not least are the aluminum shift knob and pedals.
Source: Brabus
