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BRABUS OWNERSHIP<br />
S<br />
o what is it like to own a BRABUS?<br />
Truthfully, it is the biggest grin machine anyone<br />
could want and I love it! The BRABUS K8 has the<br />
same footprint as the SL55, with ‘only’ 50 hp more, but<br />
it looks and feels entirely different. The ‘donor’ SL55 is<br />
lowered by 15mm, given a tarmac-sniffing front spoiler,<br />
full aero kit and 20 inch custom wheels with drag strip<br />
tyres. With its highly modified engine, the K8 is an SL55<br />
with an attitude problem.<br />
One of the best features is the amazing sound it makes<br />
when the right foot comes in to play, increasing<br />
in tone and volume from a booming V8 rumble at low<br />
speeds to a thundering roar as the engine is let loose. The<br />
auto industry says that 50% of a car sale to a male is the<br />
sound it makes and this one has it in spades. Only on<br />
rare occasions is there music is in the cockpit, as having<br />
the roof down and listening to the orchestra from the<br />
tailpipes respond to throttle blips and spirited driving<br />
moves is more fun– all within the speed limit of course.<br />
On a recent run with the Ferrari Club it managed to drown<br />
out Lamborghini Aventadors and several modern Ferraris<br />
when going under a bridge.<br />
Around town, the K8 is as docile as the donor car.<br />
Being a fan of planting the pedal occasionally, this<br />
means holding on for dear life (as some of my passengers<br />
will attest), as the K8 turns in to the ultimate fun ride!<br />
Overtaking at any speed is very fast, inspiring maniacal<br />
laughter and although the base SL55 already provides<br />
this, the K8 simply offers more for longer. There are<br />
modifications to the supercharger drive with a custom
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