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The Brabus T65 RS Vanish Gets Glamor Shots

Before Brabus turned its T65 RS Vanish over to the rightful owner, it took the car to Glamor Shots for a round under the lights and here are the results. The former Mercedes SL65 AMG Black Series is now a twin-turbo, 800-horsepower beast with 811 pound-feet of electronically limited peak torque – the engine's uncorked potential is 1,017 pound-feet. About the only other limit the Vanish has is top speed: capable of 206 miles per hour, it is limited to 200. You probably won't mind, though, because in less than ten seconds you'll be doing 124 mph, which could be all the rush you'll need. Your own SL65 AMG Black Series probably won't go that fast right now, but Brabus has good news: everything on the Vanish can be bought for your car. Except that "One-off" plaque, of course.

Gallery: Brabus T65 RS Vanish

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Blacker than Black: Brabus Vanish Mercedes SL

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos

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.

Gallery: Brabus Vanish