We often get asked the question, "What differentiates a standard Roadster 80 from a 101 Brabus?" Well, there is considerably more than just the body kit! The following list identifies all the upgrades that a Brabus Roadster has over a standard one.

Interior

  • Brabus speedo and pod faces
  • Brabus recalibrated speedo (to allow 140mph)
  • Brabus gearknob
  • Brabus handbrake
  • Brabus badge in centre console
  • Three-spoke paddle steering wheel as standard
  • Leather sport seats
  • Leather door cards
  • Leather dash covers
  • Carbon-effect base plate under pods
  • Carbon-effect safety triangle
  • Carbon-effect border to centre blower
  • Brabus pedals

Exterior

  • Brabus front splitter
  • Brabus front grille
  • Brabus side skirts
  • Brabus Monoblock VI 17" wheels
  • Brabus Bilstein gas dampers
  • Brabus Eibach sports springs
  • Brabus fuel cap badge
  • Exhaust valance
  • Exhaust valance honeycomb inserts
  • Brabus rear spoiler
  • Brabus badge on boot
  • Brabus badge on wing mirrors (not on all)

Engine

  • 74kW TIK
  • 74kW turbo
  • Chargecooler
  • 74kW fuel injectors
  • 74kW cam shaft
  • Brabus valve springs
  • Sodium-filled exhaust valves
  • Brabus clutch
  • 74kW gearbox
  • Brabus ECU with improved chipset (harder to remap)
  • Brabus engine plaque


In addition to the above, the Brabus Roadster Xclusives had the following:

Interior

  • Brabus push-start gearknob
  • SE drive with push start enabled
  • Silver painted door handles
  • Silver painted pod & speedo rings
  • Silver painted round vent rings
  • Silver painted horn bar
  • Silver painted stalk end caps
  • White pinstripe in door card leather
  • White pinstripe in dash leather

Exterior

  • Colour-coded headlight cowls
  • Colour-coded front centre panel
  • Colour-coded rear centre panel
  • Xclusive badges under side repeaters