Brabus Rocket Blasts CLS to 730 HP

BOTTROP, Germany — We see the term "world's fastest" bandied about with increasing frequency. But when the press release comes from Mercedes tuning specialist Brabus, we tend to sit up and read a little more closely.

Brabus most recently is claiming the title of "world's fastest street-legal sedan" for its Rocket, based on the Mercedes CLS. Earlier this year, the Brabus team set the mark at 362.4 km/h (225.2 mph), then eclipsed their own record in mid-October at the Nardò high-speed test track in Southern Italy, nudging the bar to 365.7 km/h (227.2 mph).

To refresh your memory, the Rocket boasts a twin-turbocharged Brabus SV12 6.3-liter engine under the hood, refitted with new cams, crank and forged pistons, as well as a high-performance stainless-steel exhaust system with low-back-pressure metal catalytic converters.

The SV12 churns out 730 horsepower, while torque is electronically limited to 811 pound-feet.

If you choose to buy the street-legal Rocket, Brabus has also governed the top speed to a mere 350 km/h (217.5 mph), although owners can take some comfort in knowing that zero to 60 mph is achieved in less than 4.0 seconds.
For more information, see the Brabus Web site.

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