This car ran 198 mph in March but wind conditions in Octobers T/M were not ideal.

Outside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKtnFMNmtHo

Inside: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjWniCeAeHQ

 

how do you know its the fastest in the whole wide world

 

I'm curious about this, too.

198mph doesn't seem that fast for cars that come with a twin turbo V12 stock (Mercedes in general).

 

My Bentley has a 12 cylinder twin turbo engine and only did 154.8 at the Mile. It all comes down to power and weight.

For the OP, your signature says it has the 1100 hp kit. I assume that is engine hp, what did it make at the wheels?

You will get your 200 with a little better wind direction. Tell your tuner to up the boost a few lbs. too.

PS we talked in the staging area (see my signature for the car I drove at the Mile and the Benz I have).

 

If you're a hardcore enthusiast and want to break a record, pick up a MB. So many records to beat with that car, pretty sure the best 1/4 time is a 10.55 and best trap is a 132.

But the c63 is the new big competitor and I see it doing big things for the MB scene

 

It is in a mile from a standing start. Every car there is still accelerating at the end - this isn't Bonneville.

 

Much better ending then the Lambo with the chute.

 

Oh, I don't disagree... And I'll even add that aerodynamics, traction, and gearing will all affect that as well.

But given what I've learned about MB, in person at a drag strip, second hand, as well as internet rumors - that the torque in those TT's is explosive, and if boosted a little, can turn insane numbers. Change the tires, and I'd expect the results to be a little more dominant. But for an all time record of an entire manufacturer to not ever exceed 200mph in the standing mile?

I guess that is the part that surprises me...

Anybody ever try to do it in a Brabus? (I haven't, I'm just curious)

 

I know that some cars are bouncing off of the rev-limiter at the mile. But yes, I agree - as a rule, it isn't the top speed.

 

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Compared to what? Veyron has four turbos and did 201.

Good meeting u.

I have an MB?
The 1/4 you are referring to was by an s65 with a one-off NOS setup. Mine has clocked over 130 with only 60% of max boost. More to come...


Brabus only has 800 at the crank. That equates to approx 175-180 in the mile in a 4700+ lbs car. Which is what 800 hp MBs actually do in the mile.

 

I guess I was just comparing a buddy's SL65 AMG that ran a similar time than mine in the 1/4 (11.4 at 122mph), knowing that GT-R's have only been around for a couple years, and have already gone over 200mph (one bounced off of the rev-limiter). Figuring the GT-R is only a V6, and the MB is a V12 (with about double the displacement), I figured that power would be easier to extract.

It appears I have a lot to learn about this car. Clearly, I assumed too much.

*edit: not to take anything away from this accomplishment - 198 is hauling a$$.

 

Its very very early in the game for the MB community. The aftermarket, tuners and willing owners are few and far between. Also keep in mind the average MB owner wouldn't know a spark plug from a O2 sensor.

 

For some reason I read this and I heard it in a 5 year old boy's nagging voice

 

True... Very true. I guess I just have a lot of respect for the platform, and had higher expectations from a formidable engine package.
I did too, but I kind'a thought that was the intention... Come across seriously, but also with childlike disbelief.

 

Agreed.

Wonderful platform, but very very green owners.