'iBusiness’ limo has built-in iPad

The Brabus yachting wood-trim package lends the interior of the luxury sedan a maritime feel reminiscent of classic Italian sport boats. All the wood trim elements of the S-Class are created by hand from hundreds of individual pieces and have a high-gloss finish. Scuff plates with illuminated Brabus logos, an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel and anodised aluminium pedals complete the look.

The Brabus yachting wood-trim package lends the interior of the luxury sedan a maritime feel reminiscent of classic Italian sport boats. All the wood trim elements of the S-Class are created by hand from hundreds of individual pieces and have a high-gloss finish. Scuff plates with illuminated Brabus logos, an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel and anodised aluminium pedals complete the look.

When the iPad is not in use or when the "iBusiness 2.0" is parked, the tablet can be stored securely out of sight in a custom-tailored compartment in the Brabus centre console, while an integrated docking station recharges its batteries.

The iPad 2 is connected by WiFi to a Mini Mac which serves as the central computer, safely housed in the S-Class' boot under the rear shelf in an electrically operated drawer.

The COMAND system and all its functions, such as radio, navigation and telephone, can be controlled from the rear seats. High-speed USB ports allow connecting various peripherals to the Mac such as a digital camera. The "iBusiness 2.0" is connected to the internet via UMTS and HDSPA. A 385mm TFT display with 16:9 aspect ratio serves as an auxiliary monitor for the Apple tablet PC. The electrically deployed screen is integrated into a headliner covered with alcantara and trimmed in leather. The standard screens in the back of the front seats can be used for watching TV via DVBT or for other programme sources.

On the outside the "iBusiness 2.0" wears a sporty yet elegant designer suit, developed in a wind tunnel, with special tyres, brakes and suspension, including monobloc alloy rims ranging from 19-21". The "iBusiness 2.0" multimedia system with Apple iPad 2 can also be installed in any current S-Class model from the S 350 to the S 65 AMG.

The electrically operated, infinitely adjustable tabletop is covered with the same supple leather as the entire interior, and is bordered by an elegant high-gloss aluminium frame, with custom-tailored recesses for holding the iPad and the corresponding Bluetooth keyboard either vertically or horizontally. Thanks to the integrated cameras of the new iPad generation the "iBusiness 2.0" system is perfectly suited for video conferencing.

The two-tone, all-leather interior is trimmed with high-quality Brabus leather, which is not only very soft and breathable but also extremely durable. Two individual power seats in the rear provide maximum seating comfort. A 385mm TFT display with 16:9 aspect ratio serves as an auxiliary monitor for the Apple tablet PC. The electrically deployed screen is integrated into a headliner covered with alcantara and trimmed in leather. The standard screens in the back of the front seats can be used for watching TV via DVBT or for other programme sources.

The Brabus 800 twin-turbo V12 produces 588kW at 5500rpm and 1420Nm from 2100rpm, taking the four-seater S-Class body to 100 km/h in 3.9sec, 200km/h in 10.3sec and on to an electronically limited top speed of 350km/h, making it the world's fastest "office on wheels" .

German tuning haus Brabus says it is the first to develop a multimedia system based on the new Apple iPad 2. The tablet computer, integrated into the rear compartment of the Mercedes S-Class, controls on-board entertainment and the high-speed internet connection - and the iPad2 controls all the functions of the S-Class' Comand system from the rear seats.