Middle East premier of BRABUS ROCKET the world's fastest Sedan

Gargash Enterprises, General Distributor for Mercedes-Benz and BRABUS in Dubai, Sharjah and the Northern Emirates, has been representing the BRABUS brand in the UAE since 1997.

The latest BRABUS special model, based on a Mercedes-Benz vehicle, delivers performance that only a very few of the world's super sports cars can match. The idea of dropping an immensely powerful engine into the engine bay of a sedan with almost indiscernible exterior modifications now reaches its latest pinnacle with the debut of a new 'wolf in sheep's clothing.'

"The advances achieved by BRABUS in the ROCKET start from a high baseline," stated Wassim Derbi, Marketing Manager of Gargash Enterprises.

"With cutting edge technology, style and performance, this model clearly outperforms its competitors and is already a winner with our discerning customers."

The ROCKET is powered by a twin-turbo BRABUS SV12 S engine, fitted into the tight confines of the four-door's engine bay with almost surgical precision. The engine is based on the latest 600-series twelve-cylinder engine and was developed by BRABUS with the goal of combining maximum power with exquisite running smoothness and maximum environmental friendliness.

The engine peripherals also underwent numerous modifications: Larger turbochargers, a more efficient intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with four exhaust pipes and low-back-pressure metal catalysts are all part of the engine concept. Newly programmed engine electronics orchestrate the perfect interaction of all new components and contribute not only to maximum power yield but also to meeting the latest EURO IV emission limits.

The BRABUS SV12 S Biturbo engine, also available for all current Mercedes-Benz 600 and 65 models with twin-turbo V12 engine, produces a maximum power output of 730 PS (720 hp) / 537 kW at 5,100 rpm. Peak torque is 1,320 Nm (974 lb-ft), but is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft), available from a low 2,100 rpm.

The top speed of 365.7 km/h (227.2 mph), limited electronically for street-legal operation to 350 km/h (217 mph), is not the only attribute that elevates the BRABUS ROCKET to the very top of its segment. The four-door is also among the fastest accelerating cars in the world: 0 - 100 km/h (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds, 0 - 200 km/h (124 mph) in 10.5 seconds, 0 - 300 km/h (186 mph) in 29.5 seconds are numbers as unique as this exclusive BRABUS automobile itself.

Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a modified five-speed automatic transmission and the BRABUS locking differential. To keep the enormous performance potential of the world's fastest sedan safely in check at all times the vehicle's aerodynamics, suspension and brakes were modified extensively.

To make the suspension even more agile and safe, BRABUS engineers and test drivers in cooperation with Bilstein have developed a custom-calibrated height-adjustable coil-over suspension for the ROCKET. Maximum stopping power is yet another active safety feature offered by the BRABUS ROCKET. The high-performance brake system features vented ceramic brake discs in size 375 x 36 mm (14.8 x 1.42 inches) and 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers on the front axle.

The giant size of the brake components and the enormous vehicle performance necessitate the use of BRABUS Monoblock VI or S light-alloy wheels with 19-inch diameter. The BRABUS ROCKET features 8.5Jx19 wheels in front with 255/35 ZR 19 tires and 10Jx19 rims with 285/30 ZR 19 tires on the rear axle.

The BRABUS ROCKET also meets the highest expectations of the most discriminating customers when it comes to the interior: The cockpit is upholstered with BRABUS Mastik leather and Alcantara and there are Carbon-fiber applications as well as an ergonomically shaped BRABUS sport steering wheel and the speedometer with 400-km/h (250 mph) dial.

"I am so proud of all that we have accomplished in the 30 years since our opening. Never in my dreams could I have fathomed the success and numerous achievements we would realise. The ROCKET is a winner in all aspects of the word, and Dubai is definitely the perfect city to introduce the car into the Middle East market," said Mr. Bodo Buschmann, Founder and President of BRABUS.

BRABUS is the world's largest independent automobile tuner and considered to be a car manufacturer by the German Federal Motor Vehicle Registration Agency. It was recently voted 'Most Popular Tuning Brand' by 'Auto Motor und Sport' for the second year in a row. Its tradition of building legendary special models is as long as it is successful. What started in 1984 with a Mercedes 190 equipped with a V8 engine, led eventually to the BRABUS E V12, that in 1996 set a new world record for fastest street-legal sedan in the Guinness Book of World Records with a top speed of 330 km/hr. Today, that same record is held by the BRABUS ROCKET with a top speed of 365.7 km/hr.

"The new top-of-the-line model range from BRABUS is once again a technological pacemaker, with pioneering innovations geared to enhanced speed, as well as safety and comfort," added Mr. Ewan Ramsay, General Manager of Gargash Enterprises. "I have no doubt that the ROCKET will influence the future of automotive development and be a huge success in Dubai."

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