Brabus enhances the unenhanceable EQS

GERMAN high-performance aftermarket tuning outfit, Brabus, has cut loose on the new Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury sedan.

Straight out of the box, EQS is one of the most aerodynamic cars in the world, but Brabus say they can make it even better with aerodynamic enhancement components, wheels and ride-height lowering.

Brabus fitted their aero enhancements to EQS, put it in a wind tunnel and measured the results finding that their exterior components improve the Cd value by a whopping 7.2 per cent.

The lower drag in turn reduces driving resistance with a positive effect on battery range which the more streamlined Brabus-enhanced shape increases by 7.0 per cent on average in the speed range between 100- and 140km/h.

The EQS bodywork refit made from carbon fibre comes with a choice of glossy or matt sealed finish to make the luxury four-door sedan markedly sporty looking and ensures more so-called “Wow Effect”.

Brabus also offer tailor-made Monoblock alloy wheels for EQS that come in various designs and diameters up to 22 inches. These wheels play a major role in enhancing the car’s already sporty appearance and its aerodynamics.

The German tuner – which specialises in Mercedes-Benz and to a lesser degree Porsche vehicles – offers numerous refinement options for the interior of the EQS topped off by exclusive Brabus fine leather upholstery.

The interior product range includes scuff plates with colour changing backlit Brabus logo, aluminium or carbon pedals, high-quality floor mats and a velour boot mat. The latter two sport the logo of the tuner and feature leather edging. The company upholstery shop can create particularly classy fine leather interiors for the EQS.

Brabus has been on the performance scene since 1977 focussing on the development of (at times outrageous) bodywork components. They have even found a place in the Guinness Book of Records in 1985 with a Benz W124 series sedan equipped with their aerodynamic-enhancement kit that achieved a Cd value of 0.26.

It was a world record at the time and still a value achieved by only a few, far more modern cars today.

Brabus say the aerodynamic-enhancement range for the electric EQS Class transfers this tradition to the present time. The bodywork components were given their finishing touches in the wind tunnel and consequently do more than just give the four-door an even more imposing visual appearance.

The front spoiler gives EQS an even more dynamic face while the carbon lip reduces drag and thanks to its raised outer edges also minimizes front-axle lift. A reduction by 100 per cent was measured in the wind tunnel. This improves handling stability at high speeds.

The carbon trim for the side air intakes in the front fascia play a role in the more striking face and channel airflow even more efficiently to the radiators and front brakes.

Brabus designers also turned their attention to the rear of EQS developing carbon air deflection elements installed in front of the rear wheel arches to add some sporty lines to the sides and positively influence the airflow.

The rear end is enhanced with a diffuser and a spoiler, both made from that same hi-tech composite material. It reduces aerodynamic lift at the rear by up to 40 per cent.

Those Monoblock wheels, available in 20 and 22-inch diameters in a variety of designs, are forged for additional lightness and strength and carry tyres up to 255/35 ZR 22 at the front and 295/30 ZR 22  on the rear, nicely filling the wheel arches while assisting aerodynamics.

Additional grip from the large tyres can be amplified with the plug-and-play Brabus SportXtra module linked to the air suspension.

It lowers ride height of EQS on the front by 15mm and on the rear by 20mm.