Brabus unveils E V12 super coupe

This year’s Geneva Motor Show was definitely smaller than last year’s, but despite the show’s focus on all things green, one thing that didn’t get smaller was the horsepower rating of the engine in the latest Brabus super coupe. Dubbed simply the E V12 Coupe, it is based on the latest generation Mercedes-Benz E-Class and features another twin-turbo V12, this time displacing 6.3 liters and producing 800 horsepower and 1047 lb-ft torque. Brabus quotes a 0-100 km/h time of just 3.7 seconds and a top speed of 230 mph for this black beast.
Besides the upgraded engine, the E V12 Coupe also benefits from larger brakes, a Brabus-spec coilover suspension system, 19-inch wheels and a healthy dose of carbon fiber. The front spoiler, grille, front and rear fenders, rear diffuser, intake system, interior trim and seats are all made from the lightweight material. European buyers have first crack at it, needing 478,000 Euros (approximately $650,000 using today’s exchange rate) to secure one. In case you were wondering, that’s more than the cost of 13 regular E-Class Coupes.