Brabus SV 12 S.

Brabus {link} are respected worldwide for their ability to take a Mercedes Benz and tune it to a level thought impossible by many. The SV 12 S is, possibly, the most tuned a road practical SL can be.

Brabus have breathed their technical wizardry onto and into the 6.3 litre twin turbo V12 resulting in 730PS and 1100Nm of torque (a little less than the same engined fitted in the Brabus Rocket). Combine this extreme power and torque with an uprated gearbox and limited slip differential and the SV 12 S will sprint from 0-62mph in 4 seconds carrying on accelerating right until the electronic regulator calms everything down at around 215mph!

Decelerating from the speeds the SV 12 S is capable is handled by huge, racing inspired brakes. 12 pot calipers exert the pressure on the front axle whilst 6 pot calipers are used on the rear, disks are 375mm x 36mm front and 355mm x 28mm rear, naturally vented and drilled.

The Brabus SV 12 S sits 25mm lower thanks to an electronic module that interacts with the suspension, stiffer anti-roll bars keep the car level through the corners. 9x20" (front) and 10½x20" (rear) wheels fitted with 255/30 and 305/25 tyres respectively transmit the power to the ground.

Front and rear spoilers and side skirts improve the standard SL aesthetics whilst LED daytime driving lights, long range driving lamps and fog lights help the SV 12 S driver to not only see but to be seen too.