Brabus GLK V8 unveiled in Geneva
By Andrew C., 30 Aug, 2010. 0 Comments
Brabus has succeeded in fitting an enormous V8 from the S 500 into the smaller Mercedes-Benz GLK SUV. The GLK V8 was introduced by Brabus at the Geneva Motor Show today and explains how they have managed to boost the displacement of the regular S500 unit to 6,096 cc and fit it into the smaller GLK.
This consequently resulted in enormous power yield of 462hp and top torque of 615Nm (453lb-ft). Brabus has installed a bespoke billet-steel crankshaft that is equipped with a longer stroke and a bigger cylinder bore. Through Brabus’ own performance pistons, a compression ratio if 11.0:1 is attained. Acceleration from 0-100km/h is attained at 4.9 seconds and ceiling speed is reached at 275km/h. The Brabus SUV comes with a bigger air intake and exhaust valves on the 4-valve cylinder heads, a 7-speed auto transmission, performance exhaust system, performance brake system and a Brabus suspension that lowers the ride height by 30mm. For the interior, leather upholstery and Alcantara elements round off the elegant finish. All of these costs €198,200. Photo gallery after the jump!
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