Since 1977, Brabus, the German high performance aftermarket tuning company, developed and produced a range of options tailor made for the W201 model. This lead to the company specializing in customizing Mercedes-Benz cars. "Redefining luxury mobility at its core" until present day. Engine modifications, body kits and various accessories, gave the W201 owners the opportunity to add to their cars a unique and maximum performance through the increase of horsepower and speed. The Brabus 190E V8 and the Brabus 3.6S are the rarest and most sought after W201's.