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0 - 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 182 mph: With its 5.8 liter V8 with 400 bhp the new BRABUS C V8 based on the Mercedes C-Class W 203 sets new performance standards for compact sports sedans.

The heart of the BRABUS C V8 is a 5.8 liter version of the eight-cylinder three-valve powerplant of the S 500, which found a new home in the tight confines of the small engine bay of the current C- Class. To increase its displacement BRABUS uses a custom block, a crankshaft with longer stroke and larger pistons. In addition, the cylinders are fine-machined and fitted with custom camshafts. Reprogrammed engine electronics and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with performance headers and metal catalysts, built specifically for the BRABUS C V8, also contribute to the impressive power output. The engine and the customized five-speed automatic transmission, which transfers power to the rear axle, are both operated using ARAL high-performance lubricants.

With 400 hp and a maximum torque of 427 lb-ft torque, available between 3,300 and 4,700 rpm, the BRABUS C V8 achieves extraordinary performance: The four-door sedan accelerates in just 4.9 seconds to 60 mph and reaches a top speed of 182 mph.