Yahoo Autos Brabus 600 Masterpiece takes the Mercedes S-Class to new heights
The latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class did not need any help in the luxury, power, and exclusivity department, but that never stopped Brabus before. The legendary tuning shop announced the new Brabus 600 Masterpiece, an opulent, sporty take on Mercedes’ executive sedan.
Brabus massaged the S-580 4Matic’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, pushing output from 496 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque to 600 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Under full throttle, the speedometer crests 62 mph in just 4.5 seconds, but Brabus had to limit the car’s top speed to 155 mph because of its weight.
Brabus upgraded the turbochargers to achieve that output and added new engine management software with custom maps for fuel, boost, and more. An available stainless steel exhaust features active valves to change the sound, and Brabus says the driver can select an appropriate noise level using a button on the steering wheel.
