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German tuner BRABUS try to squeeze a large V8 engine into the Mercedes-Benz S 500 from the GLK SUV. This is a feat in itself.


BRABUS introduced the GLK the V8 at the Geneva Motor Show today and explained, and in its press release how they seek to expand the displacement of the standard S 500 and 6096 CC engines fit into the compact GLK. Result is that many power - 462 horsepower and peak torque of 615 Nm (453 lbs ft).


Adjust a little more has been done here. BRABUS custom of paying a billet steel crankshaft attached to a longer stroke and larger cylinder liner. 11.0:1 compression ratio reached BRABUS approach the performance of the piston itself.


A series of adjustment operations, which is to fulfill its unsuspecting GLK can read the release. Greater attention to issues, including intake and exhaust valves of four-valve cylinder head, 7-speed automatic transmission, high-performance exhaust system, high-performance braking system, as well as reduce the BRABUS GLK suspended 30 mm. Also received more than once luxed action leather and Alcantara to adapt the content of materials.


Finally the performance figures: 0-100 km / h 4.9 seconds, top speed 275 km / h

Not surprising that prices are the BRABUS GLK V8 engine, with the base model of the future at € 198,200.
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