Brabus Bullit Explained

The Brabus Bullit is an automobile designed and made by Brabus.

BRABUS Bullit (2007?–)

Brabus Bullit
Manufacturer:Brabus
Class:sport compact executive car
Body Style:4-door saloon
Layout:FR layout
Engine:6.2 L twin turbo V12
Related:Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class W 204 series sedan, the Bullit includes metal catalysts with low back pressure, a custom stainless-steel exhaust system, new engine electronics with custom mapping and on-board diagnostics system, ARAL Synthetic motor oil, redesigned front carbon fiber apron, a three-piece carbon fiber rear spoiler, carbon fiber rear apron with integrated diffuser, aluminum hood with ventilation slots, BRABUS rocker panels, aluminum fender flares front and back, YOKOHAMA ADVAN 265/30 ZR 19 front and 285/30 ZR 19 tires, BRABUS Monoblock S 9.5Jx19 front and 10Jx19 rear light-alloy wheels, height-adjustable BRABUS coil-over suspension with ten selectable settings each, sport sway bars, NaN2NaN2 vented and grooved steel front brake discs with 12-piston aluminum fixed front calipers, NaN2NaN2 vented and grooved steel rear brake discs with 6-piston aluminum fixed rear calipers, Mastik and Nubuk interior leather upholstery, carbon-fiber rear seat covers, carbon-fiber components on dashboard, center console and door panels; sport steering wheel and aluminum pedals and shifter.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2007 Frankfurt Motor Show.[1]

The vehicle went on sale for 348,000 euros.[2]

BRABUS Bullit Black Arrow (2008–)

Based on the BRABUS BULLIT, the Bullit Black Arrow includes a matte-black body colour, BRABUS Monoblock S 9.5J×19 front and 10J×19 rear light-alloy wheels finished in matte-black and an option of YOKOHAMA or Pirelli 265/30 ZR 19 front and 285/30 ZR 19 rear tires.

The vehicle went on sale for 348,000 euro (US$542,549.60).[3]

Engine

The engine was modified from a 5.5L V12 engine block (Mercedes-Benz M275). Emission is EURO IV compliant.

Performance

BRABUS BULLIT Coupé 800 (2012–)

BRABUS BULLIT Coupé 800
Manufacturer:Brabus
Aka:Brabus Bullit 800
Class:sport compact executive car
Body Style:2-door coupe
Layout:FR layout
Engine:6.2 L twin turbo V12
Related:Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Based on the Mercedes-Benz C-Class coupe, it includes height-adjustable Bilstein coil-over suspension with ten settings, upgraded anti-roll bars, carbon-fiber lower spoilers in the front and rear, tail wing, BRABUS Monoblock R wheels (20×8.5-inch front, 20×9.5-inch rear), Continental/Pirelli/YOKOHAMA 235/30 ZR 20 and 275/25 ZR 20 tires, NaN2NaN2 vented and grooved steel front brake discs with 12-piston aluminum fixed front calipers, NaN2NaN2 vented and grooved steel rear brake discs with six-piston aluminum fixed rear calipers, black leather and Alcantara interior upholstery with red contrasting seams, carbon-fiber interior trim on the dashboard, center console and door trim; BRABUS sport steering wheel, aluminum pedals and shifter and MOTUL synthetic motor oil.

The vehicle was unveiled at the 2012 Geneva Motor Show.[4] [5]

The vehicle went on sale for €378,000 (US$495,000), with vehicles built from C 63 AMG Black Series being lighter than the other C-Class coupes.[6]

Engine

The engine was modified from a 5.5L V12 engine block (Mercedes-Benz M275?). Emission is EURO V-compliant.

Transmission

All models include a reinforced, seven-speed quick-shift automatic gearbox as well as a BRABUS limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 percent.

Performance

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/12/frankfurt-2007-brabus-bullit-live-and-brutally-insane/ Frankfurt 2007: BRABUS Bullit, live and brutally insane
  2. http://www.autoblog.com/2007/09/10/frankfurt-preview-720-hp-974-lb-ft-brabus-bullit/ Frankfurt Preview: 720 HP/974 lb-ft BRABUS Bullit!
  3. http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/11/brabus-prices-the-bullit-black-arrow-aka-twin-turbo-v12-c-class/ Brabus prices the Bullit Black Arrow (aka twin-turbo V12 C-Class)
  4. http://www.eurocarnews.com/349/0/1985/0/brabus-bullit-coupe-800.html BRABUS BULLIT Coupe 800
  5. http://www.autoblog.com/2012/03/06/brabus-bullit-coupe-800-geneva-2012/ Brabus Bullit Coupe 800 is German for "hot rod"
  6. http://blog.caranddriver.com/mercedes-c63-based-brabus-bullit-coupe-800-burns-rubber-and-sanity-geneva-auto-show/ Mercedes C63–Based Brabus Bullit Coupe 800 Burns Rubber and Sanity