At the international motor show in Frankfurt, the company introduced Brabus tuning kit B63S – 700 WIDESTAR for “charged” versions of SUVs Mercedes-Benz GL-Class and ML-Class. German tuner offered increased performance of the largest in the lineup GL63 AMG seven-seat SUV and full-size crossover ML63 AMG to 700 hp.
The program of tuning studio Brabus also affected other technical units of machines, as well as a positive effect on the design of the exterior and interior. To increase the impact of the standard 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine Brabus engineers had to install a pair of new turbochargers, modify the intake system, reflash the ECU to optimize the injection and ignition systems, as well as replacing the factory exhaust stainless steel sports analog. The exhaust system has four 75-mm tube and the valve terminal volume control, which can be controlled by buttons on the steering wheel. As a result of the upgrade output Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG grew to 173 horsepower, while the GL63 AMG has increased its power to 143 horsepower. Maximum torque of 960 newton meters is available at 2000 rpm, the force was limited electronically to extend the life of the transmission and permanent four-wheel drive system. Equipped with an automatic transmission AMG SPEEDSHIFT PLUS 7G-TRONIC, SUVs spend on acceleration from 0 to 100 km / h 4.4 seconds (easier ML63 AMG) and 4.6 seconds (GL63 AMG). The maximum speed in order to maintain tire is limited at around 300 km / h Fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions have remained at the same level, which means that the tuned cars continue to meet the requirements of the environmental standard Euro 5. The German tuning firm warrants the motor for three years or 100,000 kilometers.
The aggressiveness of the external appearance of the German SUV’s added a wide body kit BRABUS WIDESTAR, including a redesigned front bumper with splitter to increase downforce on the front axle, wheel arch extensions with vertical ventilation slits, side skirts for ML crossover SUV and steps to GL, a modified rear bumper and spoiler tailgate. Thanks to the new width of the body underweight Mercedes ML-Class grew by 60 mm, and the GL-Class added a breadth of 80 mm. Doveshayut new style badges and nameplates company Brabus, side lights, tinted glass ceramic limit switches and dual exhaust system. A wide selection of rims, presented in several design options and a variety of colors, allow each customer to find the wheels on the soul. ML63 AMG can be “booted” in 23-inch wheels with 315/25 while for maximum GL63 AMG are also 23-inch drives, but with the tire 305/30. Specially designed air suspension control module AIRMATIC, allow the driver to reduce the ride height of the car, thereby lowering its center of gravity and increasing stability. If necessary by car evaluation, clearance can be returned to its original position in a matter of seconds. Decorating the engine compartment of the new engine cover and golden trumpets studio Brabus designers took up salons both vehicles.
