While going through our inbox this rather dismal November morning our good friend and tipster Dan sent us word of one of several stories we missed yesterday during our strictly-SEMA coverage.

In his email, Dan directed us to a recent article originally published by The Independent of London in which automotive reviewer Richard Lofthouse takes a ride in the pavement-scorching V12-powered Brabus CLS Rocket. 

Lofthouse's conclusion after hitting the autobahn at 180mph?

"The experience lacked drama" said Richard, "and didn't feel hair-on-fire dangerous. The Brabus Rocket, based on a two-tonne Mercedes CLS, felt totally unruffled."

And that ladies and gentlemen, is what driving a Brabus Mercedes is all about.  Unholy speeds wrapped in the pinnacle of luxury.

Now if only I had $435,000 hidden under my mattress...

To check out Lofthouse's full experience traveling in the Brabus CLS Rocket, head over to Motoring.co.za for his full write-up.

Thanks for the tip Dan.