Tuning icon Brabus has laid claim to yet another fastest-in-the-world record with this GLK V12. Said to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and 0 – 200 km/h in 12.8 seconds, the Mercedes-Benz GLK-based athlete was in attendance at the recent Nardo ‘High Performance Event’ where it posted a scintillating top speed of 322.3 km/h, making it the fastest street-legal SUV in the world, as per the press release.
The work involved in such a feat is enormous. It includes fitting a massive 6,3-litre V12 bi-turbo engine with two large turbochargers, more efficient intercoolers, free-flow metal catalysts and a stainless steel exhaust system.
Maximum power is rated at 552 kW at 5 500 rpm and peak torque is 1 350 N.m at 2 100 rpm. Brabus have however limited the latter to 1 100 N.m. All of that goes to the rear wheels through a 5-speed automatic gearbox assisted by a limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent.
The exterior kit includes a carbon fibre spoiler lip, a front apron with large air dams, Brabus Widestar fender flares that add 50 mm to the width, underside LED lights, a Brabus roof spoiler to reduce aerodynamic lift and a Brabus stainless-steel sport exhaust system.
Customers can choose from five different wheel designs sized 10Jx22 with Pirelli or Yokohama tyres of up to size 285/25 ZR22.
A customised interior featuring things like wood trim or carbon fibre panels, full leather upholstery with optional Alcantara elements and a 7-inch LCD screen can be ordered.
The amazing Brabus GLK V12, which costs an equally amazing 397 000 Euros, is being shown at the Dubai International Motor Show.
