BRABUS Releases ECU Tune for Mercedes Benz Blue EFFICIENCY

 

Brabus, the German tuner of all things with the star on the hood, has launched a new ECU upgrade for the Mercedes-Benz 200, 250 and 350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY models with direct-injection gasoline engines.Equipped with the Brabus ECO PowerXtra CGI kit, the four-valve four-cylinder direct-injection engines in the C200 and E200 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY models produce an additional 26HP and 30 Nm (22 lb-ft) of torque.

On the C250 and E250 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY models, the ECU tuning helps boost output from 204HP to 230HP while peak torque grows from 310Nm to 350Nm (228 to 258 lb-ft).
As for the most powerful direct-injection gasoline engine in Mercedes-Benz's current range, the 3.5-liter V6 unit in the C350, CLS 350 and E350 CGI BlueEFFICIENCY models gains an additional 18HP.

BRABUS B63 S Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG

New Brabus B63 S

BRABUS, Mercedes-Benz car tuning specialist from Germany, has released its tuning package for the Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG known as BRABUS B63 S. The BRABUS B63 S Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG will make its debut at the 2009 Essen Motor Show.

The BRABUS B63 S is powered by a 6.3-liter V8 engine that is fitted with two sport air filters, free-flow metal catalysts and newly programmed engine electronics to produce 555 hp (408 kW) and 650 Nm (479 lb-ft) of maximum torque from the stock 525 hp (386 kW) and 630 Nm (464 lb-ft).

With the increase of power, the car sprints from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.3 seconds with the top speed of 320 km/h (200 mph). BRABUS offers a limited-slip differential with a locking rate of 40 % in order to transfer the power to the road with as little slip as possible.

To improve the aerodynamics, the BRABUS B63 S Mercedes-Benz E 63 AMG is fitted with clear-coated carbon fiber kit that consists of a front spoiler lip, rear diffuser and a rear spoiler. To improve venting and for sportier appearance, BRABUS fitted the front axle fenders with aluminum sport fenders with lateral air outlets.

As for the wheels, BRABUS offers custom 18, 19 and 20 inches for the E 63 AMG where the largest version is the Monoblock VI, E, Q or S wheels measuring at 9Jx20 on the front axle and 9.5Jx20 or 10.5Jx20 at the rear wrapped with 245/30 ZR 20 Pirelli or YOKOHAMA high performance tires at the front and up to 295/25 ZR 20 at the rear.

Inside, the BRABUS B63 S features stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo, speedometer with 360-km/h (225-mph) dial, BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara upholstery upon customer’s request and also precious-wood and carbon-fiber inlays in any desired color and with various surface finishes.