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The Brabus Bullit is an automobile designed and made by Brabus.

BRABUS Bullit (2007?–)

Motor vehicle
Brabus Bullit
Overview
ManufacturerBrabus
Body and chassis
Classsport compact executive car
Body style4-door saloon
LayoutFR layout
RelatedMercedes-Benz C-Class
Powertrain
Engine6.2 L twin turbo V12

Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W 204 series sedan, the Bullit includes metal catalysts with low back pressure, a custom stainless-steel exhaust system, new engine electronics with custom mapping and on-board diagnostics system, ARAL Synthetic motor oil, redesigned front carbon fiber apron, a three-piece carbon fiber rear spoiler, carbon fiber rear apron with integrated diffuser, aluminum hood with ventilation slots, BRABUS rocker panels, aluminum fender flares front and back, YOKOHAMA ADVAN 265/30 ZR 19 front and 285/30 ZR 19 tires, BRABUS Monoblock S 9.5Jx19 front and 10Jx19 rear light-alloy wheels, height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over suspension with ten selectable settings each, sport sway bars, 380 mm × 37 mm (14.96 in × 1.46 in) vented and grooved steel front brake discs with 12-piston aluminum fixed front calipers, 360 mm × 28 mm (14.17 in × 1.10 in) vented and grooved steel rear brake discs with 6-piston aluminum fixed rear calipers, Mastik and Nubuk interior leather upholstery, carbon-fiber rear seat covers, carbon-fiber components on dashboard, center console and door panels; sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals and shifter.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.

The vehicle went on sale for 348,000 euros.

BRABUS Bullit Black Arrow (2008–)

Based on the BRABUS BULLIT, the Bullit Black Arrow includes a matte-black body colour, BRABUS Monoblock S 9.5J×19 front and 10J×19 rear light-alloy wheels finished in matte-black and an option of YOKOHAMA or Pirelli 265/30 ZR 19 front and 285/30 ZR 19 rear tires.

The vehicle went on sale for 348,000 euro (US$542,549.60).

Engine

Type Power, torque@rpm
6,233 cc (6.233 L; 380.4 cu in) V12 twin turbo (BRABUS SV12 S) 730 PS (537 kW; 720 hp)@5100, 1,320 N⋅m (974 lb⋅ft)@2100, electronically limited to 1,100 N⋅m (811 lb⋅ft)@2100

SAE net: 720 PS (530 kW; 710 hp)@5100

The engine was modified from a 5.5L V12 engine block (Mercedes-Benz M275). Emission is EURO IV compliant.

Performance

Accelerations (km/h) Top speed
0-100 0-200 0-300
3.9 10.49 24.5 over 360 km/h (224 mph)

BRABUS BULLIT Coupé 800 (2012–)

Motor vehicle
BRABUS BULLIT Coupé 800
Brabus Bullit 800 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show
Overview
ManufacturerBrabus
Also calledBrabus Bullit 800
Body and chassis
Classsport compact executive car
Body style2-door coupe
LayoutFR layout
RelatedMercedes-Benz C-Class
Powertrain
Engine6.2 L twin turbo V12

Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe, it includes height-adjustable Bilstein coil-over suspension with ten settings, upgraded anti-roll bars, carbon-fiber lower spoilers in the front and rear, tail wing, BRABUS Monoblock R wheels (20×8.5-inch front, 20×9.5-inch rear), Continental/Pirelli/YOKOHAMA 235/30 ZR 20 and 275/25 ZR 20 tires, 380 mm × 37 mm (14.96 in × 1.46 in) vented and grooved steel front brake discs with 12-piston aluminum fixed front calipers, 360 mm × 28 mm (14.17 in × 1.10 in) vented and grooved steel rear brake discs with six-piston aluminum fixed rear calipers, black leather and Alcantara interior upholstery with red contrasting seams, carbon-fiber interior trim on the dashboard, center console and door trim; BRABUS sport steering wheel, aluminum pedals and shifter and MOTUL synthetic motor oil.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.

The vehicle went on sale for €378,000 (US$495,000), with vehicles built from C 63 AMG Black Series being lighter than the other C-Class coupes.

Engine

Type Power, torque@rpm
6,233 cc (6.233 L; 380.4 cu in) (6,300 cc (6.3 L; 384.4 cu in)?) V12 twin turbo (BRABUS SV12 S?) 800 PS (588 kW; 789 hp)@5500, 1,420 N⋅m (1,047 lb⋅ft)@2100, electronically limited to 1,100 N⋅m (811 lb⋅ft)@?

The engine was modified from a 5.5L V12 engine block (Mercedes-Benz M275?). Emission is EURO V-compliant.

Transmission

All models include a reinforced, seven-speed quick-shift automatic gearbox as well as a BRABUS limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent.

Performance

Accelerations (km/h) Top speed
0-100 0-200 0-300
3.7 9.8 23.8 over 370 km/h (230 mph)

See also

References

  1. Frankfurt 2007: BRABUS Bullit, live and brutally insane
  2. Frankfurt Preview: 720 HP/974 lb-ft BRABUS Bullit!
  3. Brabus prices the Bullit Black Arrow (aka twin-turbo V12 C-Class)
  4. BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800
  5. Brabus Bullit Coupe 800 is German for "hot rod"
  6. Mercedes C63–Based Brabus Bullit Coupe 800 Burns Rubber and Sanity

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