German firm launches world’s fastest and most powerful luxury sedan BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo with 730 hp, 1,320 Nm and 340 km/h

German tuning firm Brabus has announced what the company claims is the worlds fastest and most powerful luxury sedan. The 340-km/h high-performance automobile is based on the new Mercedes S 600 and is powered by a BRABUS S V12 S Biturbo twelve-cylinder engine with 730 hp / 537 kW and a peak torque of 1,320 Nm. A special crankshaft with longer stroke, forged pistons with a larger diameter and an increased cylinder bore result in a displacement increase from standard 5.5 to now 6.3 liters. In addition, the inlet and outlet ports of both cylinder heads are optimized for improved mixture flow. The BRABUS engine specialists further equip the engine with larger turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and a stainless-steel, high-performance exhaust system with four pipes and metal catalysts with low back pressure. Newly programmed engine electronics contribute to maximum power yield while meeting current exhaust emission limits.

Stated performance is 0 – 100 km/h in 4.0 seconds, 200 km/h after just 11.9 seconds and an electronically-limited top speed of 340 km/h.

Power is transferred to the real wheels via a modified five-speed automatic transmission. An optional BRABUS locking differential optimizes traction. Powertrain components are operated with ARAL lubricants.