The Cd value of modified electric vehicles decreased by 7.2%, and highway mileage increased by 7%.
Brabus and the rest of the tuning community have earned their reputation by making cars cooler and tougher.
But now Brabus has introduced a host of updates to the Mercedes EQS electric sedan, and the biggest news is an increase in electric range. Will this be a new direction for the tuning industry in response to customer complaints that many electric cars simply can’t go far enough before needing to be recharged?
Brabus notes that the Mercedes EQS is already one of the most aerodynamic cars in the world with a Cd value of just 0.20. And the electric range is also quite large. The single-motor EQS 450+ is rated at 453 miles (729 kilometers) of range, and the 422 miles (679 kilometers) Edmunds achieved in real-world testing makes the EPA figure of 350 miles (563 kilometers) decidedly pessimistic.
But BRABUS has a long history of aerodynamic modifications, including lowering the Cd value of the Mercedes W124 E-Class to 0.26 in 1985, earning a Guinness World Record in the process, claiming it improved the aerodynamic efficiency and handling of the EQS range. These modifications include a new carbon fiber front spoiler, which, according to wind tunnel testing, reduces front axle lift by 100%, as well as carbon trim on the side air intakes on the nose to improve air flow to the radiator and front brakes.
The rear features a carbon fiber spoiler and trunk diffuser that together reduce lift by 40%, and the car rides on Brabus monobloc wheels, available in a variety of designs and sizes, from 20 to 22 inches, with a wheel diameter of 0.6-. inch (15 mm) front wheel arches are further flared, and the rear wheels are pushed back 0.8 inch (20 mm), lowering ride height and improving aerodynamic efficiency.
As a result, Brabus says the updated EQS is 7.2 percent slipperier than the production car, meaning it can travel 7 percent further on a full charge, based on a speed improvement of 62 to 87 mph (100 -140 km/h). h) Speed range corresponding to normal highway driving. Obviously you won’t get the same benefits at lower speeds, so Brabus doesn’t claim a 7% increase in the official WLTP/EPA range, but if you do a lot of long-distance driving with the EQS, you can imagine these modifications will be worth it extra effort. Drive 30 miles (50 kilometers).
However, most buyers will likely opt for the Brabus package for its small exterior changes and interior improvements, which include illuminated Brabus-logo scuff plates and carbon fiber pedals that make the standard EQS quite plain looking. looks a lot bigger than a 7.% cooler.
Post time: Sep-14-2023