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You know something is wrong when a car's V12 engine develops 1047 lb-ft of torque and has to be electronically limited to 811 lb-ft in order to get traction from the rear wheels. That's the 2010 Brabus E V12 Black Baron develop a gargantuan 800hp. That's enough to get the Black Baron from 0-200km/h (124mph) in 9.9 seconds. The top speed also had to be electronically governed to 350km/h (217mph), probably for safety reason. Note the rear wheels are covered by carbon covers in order to gain stability at autobahn speeds. If you're now telling yourself you need one of these you'll have to shell out 600,000 euros ($875,000) dollars!!!

Specifications:
ENGINE:	6.3 liter V12	0-100km/h (62mph):	3.7 seconds
ASPIRATION:	Twinturbo	TOP SPEED:	350km/h (217 mph) (limited)
HP:	800hp	WEIGHT/HP:	-
HP/LITER:	127 hp/liter	0-200km/h (124mph):	9.9 seconds
TORQUE:	811 lb-ft (limited)	PRODUCTION:	10 cars
WEIGHT:	-	PRICE:	600,000 euros ($875,000 usd)

 

Brabus Press Release 

Brabus has unveiled the limited edition E V12 sedan, "The Black Baron".

Based on the new 2010 Mercedes E-Class W 212, the E V12 features a 6.0-liter V12 biturbo bored out to 6.3-liters producing 800 hp and 1420 Nm of torque (it's electronically limited to 1,100 Nm). While details are limited, Brabus outfitted the engine with a ram-air system, a quad-exhaust, and revised engine electronics.

To keep the beast under control, the company added a fully adjustable sports suspension, new stabilizers, a high performance braking system, and black 19-inch alloy wheels outfitted with 255/35 (front) and 285/35 (rear) tires.

In terms of styling, Brabus made major modifications to improve aerodynamics, engine ventilation, and brake cooling. Changes include a revised front bumper, new front quarter panels, aggressive side sills, and rear wheel covers. Out back, the car features a trunk-mounted spoiler and a carbon fiber rear diffuser.

Thanks to all these tweaks, the E V12 rockets from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.7 seconds, 0-200 km/h (124 mph) in 9.9 seconds, and 0-300 km/h (186 mph) in 23.9 seconds. If you keep your foot planted, the car will eventually top out at an electronically limited 350 km/h (217 mph). Without the limiter, Brabus estimates the car can hit a top speed in excess of 370 km/h (230 mph). Fuel consumption is rated at 15.7L/100km (15 mpg), while CO2 emissions are 372 g/km.

Inside, the car features black leather upholstery, an Alcantara headliner, carbon fiber trim, and a 400 km/h (249 mph) speedometer.

Production will be limited to ten units, and prices start at €600,000 ($875,000 USD).

(Source: Brabus)