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11-08-2005, 12:50 AM
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this is a bloody nice car..actually Brabus do some great work with mercs.
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i love the way they play with the cars, no outstanding body kits, heaps of power, very classy looking and all in the best color BLACK!! love CLS http://www.brabus-online.de/prog20e.htm  oh and i love what they did with the SLR mmmm *drool* http://www.brabus-online.de/prog21e.htm 
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11-08-2005, 02:17 AM
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If you like fast production cars, also check out the Bugatti Veyron 16.4!
"The engine has 16 cylinders, eight camshafts, four turbochargers, 64 valves and produces 1001 horsepower. It will power the world's fastest production car to a top speed of 406kmh" (~250MPH)  The Veyron is also the most expensive production car at $2,000,000 USD. They say it'll do 0 - 300kph in under 14 seconds! 
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11-08-2005, 02:25 AM
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Veyron has been talked about for ages. I'm beginning to wonder if they will ever actually hit 400km/h in that thing. Until they do, Porsche Dauer 962 LeMans remains factory car king.
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11-08-2005, 02:40 AM
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http://www.classicdriver.com/uk/maga...0.asp?id=12456
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11-08-2005, 02:42 AM
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LPG > You
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That looks pretty bloody low-key. Doesn't even say how fast the thing went.
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11-08-2005, 02:43 AM
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bring it on
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from what i read they got to 406km/h
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11-08-2005, 03:27 AM
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LPG > You
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406km/h was their goal from day one of Veyron's announce. As far as I know, they have never hit 406km/h.
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11-08-2005, 10:30 AM
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Thats a very nice car indeed.
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11-08-2005, 11:40 AM
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and a gob-smacking 1026Nm from the E V12 Biturbo's seriously-worked twin-turbo V12 that normally powers current Mercedes 600 models. That earth-turning peak torque is available from just 1750rpm.
Engine modifications include a solid-billet, longer-stroke crankshaft, precision-balanced conrods and bigger pistons - increasing capacity from 5.5- to 6.3 litres. Other mods included camshafts, re-machined cylinder heads, stainless performance exhaust and re-programmed engine management.
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11-08-2005, 03:07 PM
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koenigsegg has hit 388 kmph - thats better than the Brabus...
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11-08-2005, 03:11 PM
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I recall the Veyron hitting their 400km/h+ target too. I remember the biggest issue was having tyres that were "safe" at that speed but also were "plush" at regular road speed.
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11-08-2005, 03:20 PM
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11-08-2005, 05:53 PM
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has anyone else seen a CLS in the flesh, people thought the AU looked bad formt he back, this thing is from another world. But because of that badge it will sell none the less...lol
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11-08-2005, 05:57 PM
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 You call that a sedan?
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11-08-2005, 06:02 PM
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11-08-2005, 06:19 PM
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Does Steve have a car?
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Davway, I believe they were refering to this car....
 The pic you showed was just an example of how classy mercs look without the need for kits etc.......
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11-08-2005, 06:36 PM
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11-08-2005, 07:04 PM
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11-08-2005, 07:34 PM
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Quite a few CLS's in the CBD now, and thank f@rk that all the ones I've seen are V8's. Sadly no CLS55 as yet though. Definitely a sweet looker and make one hell of a noise!
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11-08-2005, 07:39 PM
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11-08-2005, 07:43 PM
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The CLS is a fabulous car, the E55 isnt really. Probably why its there they'll have very different owners. Brabus rule at what they do, I haven't seen one from them I don't like. Last edited by M14A-Mclaren; 11-08-2005 at 07:54 PM. |
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12-08-2005, 12:54 AM
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I used to have a nice car
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A company named PROJECT 1221 in italy are developing a supercar capable of doing a targeted 430km/h. The car is codenamed MF1. It will be powered by a jet engine (turbo shaft type) running all four wheels or just the rears. Power was to be 1200hp but after testing they see no problem in bringing power upto 1500hp. The engine will provide instant propulsion and only weigh 135kg.
If you place an order for one now you can buy it for €575 000 ($925.000 AUD) After the 1st of October 2005 the regular price will be €675 000 and subject to increase. What a bargain!  :
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12-08-2005, 12:58 AM
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the cls i swa today was a black amg near the holdon dealership at gordon and yes they do have a very low roof line,but at $450000 i can think of many things better to buy
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2005 Mercedes-Benz CLS55 AMG C219: $247,900.00 http://www.carsales.com.au/pls/carsa...model_name=CLS And what do you mean about the E55 not being a spectacular car M14A... the CLS55 IS an E55, with boat like characteristics engineered into it. I am still struggling to understand the point of the car, all they did is retard an E-Class.
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12-08-2005, 01:05 AM
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there is no need for a bodykit if the factory bumpers resemble something of a bodykit anywya.
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12-08-2005, 01:50 AM
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Wasn't the fastest claimed sedan speed record held by a Mr Yagz of Melbourne Victoria with his manual EL XR8 sedan???
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12-08-2005, 08:22 AM
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The car just doesn't make sense, a sedan coupe? It can go like stink for all i care but its one awkward looking Mo Fo
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Meh ... Jun Auto.
Z31 Twin Turbo 300ZX = 416km/h record still stands from 1991 ... now that's an effort. JZA80 TT Supra made 408km/h from memory last year. From Jun as well.
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Brabus claim fastest sedan in the world again
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