# Super-Tuned Euro Racecars The Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster Gets Serious Makeover By Taylor Keefe | Published 2011-11-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2011/11/28/brabus-mercedes-benz-sls-amg-roadster/) & [www3.mercedes-benz](http://www3.mercedes-benz.com/mbcom_v4/xx/en.html) The [Brabus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen) Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster is the latest model to get a serious upgrade from the German automaker’s super-tuning wing. Essentially receiving a complete overhaul form the original model, this road warrior will have gear heads everywhere swooning with delight. When I first came across this magnificent vehicle, I was still uncertain to extent of changes made to the Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. Let’s just say they have all been exhausted, and for the better. Let’s start with the body, and its new [carbon fiber aerodynamic kit](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2027-bentley-continental-gt-supersports), which features new front and rear spoiler, side skirts and vents on the front and side fascia to reduce drag and increase speed. Brabus fitted the wheels with Monoblock F ‘Platinum Edition’ forged rims, 20-inches in the front, 21-inches in the rear. Most exciting are the power upgrades, with Brabus tuning the engine to churn out an agressive 600 horsepower. Other performance upgrades include a [titanium sports exhaust system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supersport) and a Front Lift System which raises the front axel two inches to avoid speed bumps and other obstacles. The car automatically re-aligns the suspension once you hit 19 MPH (and you can travel through time if you get this bad boy up to 88 MPH. Just kidding). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Super-tuned Euro Racecars:** Super-tuning Euro racecars with carbon-fiber aerodynamic kits, Monoblock F 'Platinum Edition' forged rims, and performance upgrades including engine tuning and titanium sports exhaust systems. - **Upgraded Automotive Aesthetics:** Designing new aerodynamic kits, spoilers, side skirts and rims to improve the look of road warriors like the Brabus Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG Roadster. - **Speed-optimizing Automotive Tech:** Developing Front Lift Systems that automatically raise the front axel of high-performance vehicles to prevent damage and optimize speed. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Automotive:** Developing upgrades for high-performance vehicles that include power-tuning, new aerodynamic kits, rims and performance upgrades. - **Carbon Fiber Manufacturing:** Creating new carbon-fiber aerodynamic kits that help high-performance cars improve speed and performance. - **Automotive Engineering:** Designing Front Lift Systems and other speed-optimizing technology that prevents damage and improves speed for race cars. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Powerful Soft-Top Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesamg-2022-sl.md) - [Opulent Extreme Environment SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-xl-800-cabrio-gwagen.md) - [Monochromatic Diamond-Like Luxury SUVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brabus-800-xlp-superwhite.md) - [Bespoke EV Conversion Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eqs-450.md) - [Track-Ready Sports Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gt-black-series.md) - [Ruggedly Sleek Auto Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expedition-motor-company.md) - [Riproaring Convertible Supercars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/riproaring-convertible-supercar.md) - [Modified Luxury Vehicle Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modified-luxury-vehicle.md) - [Sporty Entry-Level Convertibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl43.md)