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2001 Brabus C 3.8 S

The displacement increase to 3.8 liters is facilitated by a custom crankshaft with longer stroke, precisely balanced piston rods, larger pistons and corresponding larger piston bore.

The BRABUS engine conversion also includes: custom camshafts, a reworking of the cylinder heads of the V6 with larger inlet and outlet valves, a completely new stainless steel high-performance exhaust system with metal catalysts, and accordingly modified engine electronics.

In Detail

engine V8
displacement 3800 cc / 231.9 in³
power 223.7 kw / 300.0 bhp @ 5750 rpm
specific output 78.95 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 395 nm / 291.3 ft lbs @ 3950 rpm
front tires 135/35ZR-19
rear tires 265/40ZR-19
f brake size mm / in
r brake size mm / in
front wheels F 48.3 x 21.6 cm / 19.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 48.3 x 24.1 cm / 19.0 x 9.5 in
gear ratios :1
top speed ~262 kph / 162.8 mph
0 – 60 mph ~6.8 seconds