Brabus is one of the most well-known Tuning Companies to ever work with Mercedes-Benz and their G-Wagens are famous all around the world, this one becoming their latest addition to their collection of massive SUV’s from Mercedes.
The Brabus 800 Adventure XLP is the German brand’s rugged version of the Mercedes-AMG G63 that’s debuting at this year’s Geneva Motor Show. The company overhauls the SUV by adding a pickup bed to the rear and tuning the twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 to 789 HP (588 kilowatts) ANd an earth-moving 738 pound-feet (1,000 Newton-meters) of torque. For conquering harsh terrain, the drivetrain gains portal axles. As an additional touch, a Wingcopter drone attaches to the rear.
Brabus estimates the 800 Adventure XLP will reach 62 miles per hour (100 kilometers per hour) in a mere 4.8 seconds, which is spectacular for such an enormous machine. The 22-inch all-terrain tires force the company to limit the top speed to 130 mph (210 kph).
To make room for the custom pickup bed, Brabus extends the wheelbase by a substantial 19.7 inches (50 centimeters). In total, the vehicle measure 17.4 feet (5.31 meters), which is 27.1 inches (68.9 centimeters) longer than a stock G63 with no spare wheel on the rear. The company claims that the modifications to the frame retain the G-Class’ torsional rigidity.
The structure of the cargo bed is steel, and the bedsides are carbon to keep the load down. There’s also a heated rear window. The body wears a brand new hood with a pair of distinguished scoops, and there’s a bullbar with an integrated winch. A roof rack on the roof adds even extra space for hauling gear into the wilderness.
The 800 Adventure XLP additionally has a custom suspension that provides 19.2 inches (49 centimeters) of ground clearance.
Inside, this G-Class we will find dark brown leather in a color that Brabus calls Burned Oak. The middle of the seats and door panels get diamond-shaped quilting. The headliner is black Alcantara.
The BRABUS 800 Adventure XLP comes with an adequate price of 575,630 euros ($626,236 at current exchange rates). The extremely optioned model on show in Geneva will be purchasable for 666,386 euros ($725,064).
