No, the owner of this old Mercedes-Benz S600 isn't the first who figure out the V12 powerplant under the hood of his car is the same engine that animated the original Pagani Zonda C12 (and untuned, too). But who cares if this has been done before - fitting a custom exhaust to this senior lux sedan will make it sound like the Italian hypercar.
However, this is probably the most recent build taking advantage of the engine supply between Affalterbach and San Cesario sul Panaro.
So we're talking about a Merc that can be had for well below $10,000, with this particular exhaust setup costing more than the car, at least when the latter isn't acquired in top condition.
Coming from a Japanese aftermarket developer called Technical Garage Sasaki (the last is the name of the owner), this $12,500 exhaust will swap the silence-is-golden factory voice of the M120 naturally aspirated V12 engine for a high-pitched scream reminding everybody of the days when Formula One wasn't burdened by downsizing and hybridization.
The trick here is a set of equal lentgh long tube headers (plus a near-factory look for the tips) and you'll get to experience its aural effects at the following points of the video below: 3:28 5:28 7:58 8:40 10:49. And yes, the owner does cast himself in the role of a douche at times, revving the hell out of the motor to see the reaction of the public - the action takes place in Japan, so it's almost as if the guy behind the wheel is trying to compensate for the respectful attitude of many bystanders.
Oh, and you shouldn't be tricked by the age and the destination of the car: this is no slouch - the V12, which does about 400 hp and 420 lb-ft of twist, can push the luxobarge around it to 62 mph in 5.5 seconds and on to a top speed of 179 mph, providing the electronic limiter is removed.
In his quest to bring you the most impressive automotive creations, Andrei relies on learning as a superpower. There's quite a bit of room in the garage that is this aficionado's heart, so factory-condition classics and widebody contraptions with turbos poking through the hood can peacefully coexist. Full profile
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