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Brabus XL 800 based on the Mercedes-AMG G63

The Brabus XL 800 is another outstanding creation from the German tuner based on the popular G-Class, the Mercedes-AMG G63. This SUV, capable of overcoming even the most difficult terrain, comes with a number of improvements and much more power.

The Brabus XL 800 has a ground clearance of 470 mm, which is 119 mm more than the Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4², thanks to a new suspension with portal axles, a tuned front axle, a special version of Brabus’ RideControl shock absorbers and springs. It is equipped with a Widestar carbon fiber bodykit that includes wide fenders with integrated ventilation openings, a hood, sports bumpers, a front apron, side-mounted exhaust pipes, a rear wing, retractable side steps, and additional LED lights on the roof. It sits on a new set of 22-inch Brabus Monoblock Z/HD forged wheels wrapped in Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain tires.

The interior features quilted gray leather, a Dinamica headliner, and plenty of carbon fiber accents. The headliner features gauges and additional screens for rear passengers.

When it comes to the powertrain, the Mercedes-AMG G63 is powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with 585 hp (430 kW) and 850 Nm of torque. The same engine, with the upgrade, now develops 800 hp and 1,000 Nm of torque, which is enough for a 0-100 km/h acceleration in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 210 km/h.

Source: Brabus

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Brabus XL 800 based on the Mercedes-AMG G63
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Audi RS Q8 with 1,000 HP

The RS Q8 is the largest SUV in Audi’s fleet and is now the basis for a new Mansory project. The German tuning company has made it better and more powerful.

This car is a true beast in the world of SUVs, and it showed it on one of the most famous tracks, the Nürburgring Nordschleife, where it set the fastest lap time in the production SUV category. Last year, a refreshed version was presented, powered by a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine with 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque, which is enough to push the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds with a top speed of 306 km/h.

The Mansory version has a black body and a yellow leather-covered interior. The leather can also be seen on the body details, rims and huge brake calipers. At Mansory, the most attention was paid to increasing power. Under the bonnet is still a 4.0-L V8 biturbo engine, but with 1,000 hp and 1,250 Nm of torque. While Mansory hasn’t revealed performance data, what we do know is that the car gets a modified ECU, new turbochargers, new water-cooled intercoolers, more open air filters, new tailpipes and a new exhaust system.

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Audi RS Q8 with 1,000 HP
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Brabus B53 700 based on the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid

Last month, Mercedes presented its most powerful station wagon in the fleet, the E53 Hybrid, and Brabus has already prepared a customization program (B53 700) that makes this car more powerful and exclusive.

The Mercedes-AMG E53 Hybrid arrived as a replacement for the E63 model, with the same power but lower fuel consumption. It is powered by a 3.0-L inline 6-cylinder biturbo engine (449 hp and 560 Nm of torque) combined with an electric motor for a total power of 612 hp and 750 Nm of torque. Power is sent to all wheels via a 9-speed automatic transmission.

However, to take the car’s performance to the next level, Brabus has installed a new front spoiler to minimize front axle lift and increase driving stability at high speeds, additions to the front daytime running lights, four rounded black titanium/carbon tailpipes with a diameter of 90 millimeters at the rear, accents on the fender sides, and a rear spoiler for additional downforce at high speeds. All exterior components are made of high-quality PUR plastic. There are also height-adjustable sports springs that allow the vehicle to be lowered by between 15 and 30 millimeters, which makes the handling even more dynamic.

The interior can be produced in different variants according to the individual wishes of the vehicle owner. Options include stainless steel door sills in two different versions: one with a white illuminated BRABUS logo, the other in a variant in which the BRABUS lettering is illuminated in 64 different colors analogous to the standard ambient lighting, countless colors and various quilting patterns created with maximum precision, carbon or aluminum pedal pads, high-quality BRABUS velor covers with black nubuck edges and silver piping and stitching in the footwell and trunk.

When it comes to the powertrain, the car is still powered by the same hybrid system but with 700 hp and 850 Nm of torque, which is enough to accelerate the approximately 2.3-ton sedan from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.6 seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 280 km/h. The increase in power is achieved thanks to an additional control unit adapted to the electronic engine.

This customization program is compatible with the sedan and wagon. For the sedan, Brabus has prepared Monoblock Z wheels measuring 9Jx21 at the front and 10.5Jx21 at the rear, while the wagon is fitted with Monoblock M ‘PLATINUM EDITION’ wheels in the same dimensions. The high-performance tires in the dimensions 265/35 ZR 21 and 305/30 ZR 21 are supplied by BRABUS tire technology partners Continental and Hankook.

Source: Brabus

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Brabus B53 700 based on the Mercedes-AMG E 53 Hybrid