Brabus Bullit
The Brabus Bullit is an automobile designed and made by Brabus.
BRABUS Bullit (2007?–)[edit]
| Brabus Bullit | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Brabus |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | sport compact executive car |
| Body style | 4-door saloon |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 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.[1]
The vehicle went on sale for 348,000 euros.[2]
BRABUS Bullit Black Arrow (2008–)[edit]
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).[3]
Engine[edit]
| 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[edit]
| 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–)[edit]
| BRABUS BULLIT Coupé 800 | |
|---|---|
 Brabus Bullit 800 at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Brabus |
| Also called | Brabus Bullit 800 |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | sport compact executive car |
| Body style | 2-door coupe |
| Layout | FR layout |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz C-Class |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 6.2 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.[4][5]
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.[6]
Engine[edit]
| 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[edit]
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[edit]
| 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[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ Frankfurt 2007: BRABUS Bullit, live and brutally insane
- ^ Frankfurt Preview: 720 HP/974 lb-ft BRABUS Bullit!
- ^ Brabus prices the Bullit Black Arrow (aka twin-turbo V12 C-Class)
- ^ BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800
- ^ Brabus Bullit Coupe 800 is German for "hot rod"
- ^ Mercedes C63–Based Brabus Bullit Coupe 800 Burns Rubber and Sanity
- "Brabus Bullit". Brabus.
- "Brabus Bullit". ZerCustoms.
External links[edit]
- BRABUS page: BRABUS Bullit, BRABUS Bullit Coupé 800