Blacker than Black: Brabus Vanish Mercedes SL

There's an epic history to all-powerful, super-fast Mercedes. Recent highlights have included the SLR McLaren, the new SLS AMG, and this, the SL65 AMG Black Series. With a solid carbon-fiber roof and a 670-horsepower turbocharged V12 engine, the SL Black is one of the fastest cars ever to wear the three-pointed star. But one discerning client in Dubai wasn't satisfied, so he turned to eminent Benz tuner Brabus for an answer.
What they came back with is what you see here: the Brabus Vanish. Upgrading the turbochargers, gearbox, brakes and exhaust has yielded 800 horsepower, looking menacing in its matte black paint scheme. Try not to like it too much, though, as this was a one-of-a-kind creation.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
ezra lunde Apr 13th 2010 9:37PM
i can't decide if the paint looks more like a military coating or a backwater paint job from montana - either way it's a lose lose. the red brakes are sharp but as a contrast to what? dust?
nthn Apr 13th 2010 10:46PM
The matte black paint makes it look like they forgot the finishing coat. I hate it. It really degrades the look of the car.