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Brabus WIDESTAR Mercedes GL63 AMG

Brabus has introduced their latest project based on the mighty SUV – Mercedes-Benz GL 63 AMG. The BRABUS WIDESTAR body conversion for the new GL-Class is characterized by the striking fender flares front and back that add 80 mm to the width of the grand SUV. The engine is also tuned, so the Brabus GL 63 AMG is superfast.

Speaking about velocity, the 5.5 liter twin-turbocharged V8 has received a 620 PowerXtra kit. In other words, it produces 620HP (456 kW) and 820Nm (604 lb-ft) of torque. This is an increase of 63HP and 60Nm. 0-100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 280 km/h (174 mph) – electronically-limited.

The exterior boasts new front and rear bumpers, extended wheel arches and a tailgate-mounted spoiler. There is also a new rear diffuser, a stainless steel sports exhaust system, a new high-performance brake system and a suspension lowering module that reduces the ride height by 30 mm. There are different sets of wheels available in 21”, 22” and 23” as well tire sets from Yokohama or Pirelli.

The interior comes with alloy pedals, aluminum shift paddles and a 320 km/h (200 mph) speedometer. Other upgrades are illuminated sill plates, exotic wood trim and bespoke leather or Alcantara upholstery.

Source: Brabus

June 3, 2013

Brabus 800 Widestar at the 2013 Qatar Motor Show

Brabus 800 Widestar is based on the new Mercedes G 65 AMG. It comes with complete aerodynamics package, big wheels, lowered suspension and awesome performance upgrade.

The 6.0 liter V12 Bi-turbo is boosted to 800HP (588 kW) at 5,500RPM and 1,420Nm (1,047 lb-ft) of torque at just 2,100RPM. However, the peak torque is limited electronically to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft) to prevent transmission problems. The engine is mated to a 7-speed automatic gearbox.

0-100 km/h in 4.2 seconds and a top speed of 250 km/h (155 mph) – electronically limited. Without the limiter the high-performance off-roader would be capable of reaching a speed of 270 km/h (168 mph).

The exterior comes with optional BRABUS WIDESTAR wide-body kit including fender flares, front spoiler added to the production fascia, BRABUS rear fascia, BRABUS roof spoiler and BRABUS logos integrated into both sides of the SUV. The integrated air vents and the BRABUS attachment components on the doors add further striking highlights when viewed from the side.

The widened wheel wells provide space for BRABUS forged wheels with a diameter of 23”. There are three BRABUS “Platinum Edition” 11J x 23” wheels to choose from: In addition to the popular Monoblock E evo and Monoblock F “Platinum Edition” designs, there is now also the BRABUS Monoblock R “Platinum Edition” forged wheel. This design has nine double spokes arranged in two matt titanium and fully polished plains. It is fitted with high-performance tires in size 305/35 R 23 from BRABUS technology partners Continental, Pirelli or YOKOHAMA.

Another BRABUS high-tech feature is the Ride Control suspension developed in cooperation with technology partner BILSTEIN. An aluminum button sporting the BRABUS logo on the center console lets the driver manually choose between two setups for the two-way electrically adjustable shock absorbers. In comfort mode the off-roader provides exemplary ride comfort that even surpasses the production car. At higher speeds and for a spirited driving style the firmer sports setting offers more dynamic handling and even further increased safety reserves.

The interior of the G 65 AMG can be custom-tailored to the owner’s personal preferences in the BRABUS upholstery shop. The choice of colors for the especially softy and breathable BRABUS Mastik leather and the fine Alcantara is virtually limitless. Just as boundless is the selection of upholstery designs and the variety of exclusive wood or carbon-fiber inlays. In this area as well BRABUS can fulfill special color requests and designs, including wood inlays in an especially exclusive yachting design.

The BRABUS product range also includes stainless-steel scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo and further attractive accessories such as high-quality velour floor mats and BRABUS aluminum pedals and door-lock pins.

Source: Brabus

January 30, 2013

Brabus 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML Widestar

Brabus 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Widestar is truly a sensational vehicle. It is not only super powerful, but very luxurious and nice to drive. Mercedes are famous with their comfortable vehicles, but M-Class brings that pleasure to another level. Still, when it needed, the big vehicle can go with 300 km/h.

The 5.5 liter bi-turbo V8 is boosted to 620HP (456 kW) and 820Nm (604 lb-ft) of torque. This happens thanks to BRABUS B63 – 620 PowerXtra module. The increase is 100HP and 120Nm or in other words 4.5 seconds to 100 km/h and a top speed of 300 km/h (186 mph). Both “normal” and AMG Performance Package versions can be upgraded. The B63-620 performance kit comes with BRABUS tuning warranty of 3 years, up to 100,000 km. The package includes a custom stainless steel sport exhaust system and Brabus PowerXtra module.

The ML 63 AMG Widestar rolls BRABUS WIDESTAR rims in dimensions 10J x 22” fiited with 295/30 ZR22 tires supplied by Continental, Pirelli and YOKOHAMA. For superb stance and handling, the tuning company offers control module for the AIRMATIC air suspension. It can lower the SUV, when needed.

The interior can be customized according to customer’s taste. Brabus offers exclusive automotive interior design. Wood and genuine carbon-fiber trim sets in any desired color and with a variety of surface finishes are available to round out the ensemble.

Finally, Brabus fits the 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML 63 AMG Widestar with a speedometer with 360-km/h dial (225 mph).

Source: Brabus

December 4, 2012

BRABUS GL 63 Biturbo – another high-end SUV

BRABUS fits the high-speed eight-cylinder four-valve engine from the ML63 AMG with a twin turbo system and implants it into the largest Mercedes SUV. By doing so the luxury manufacturer from Bottrop elevates the GL 63 to a new performance dimension.

The twin turbo system is yet another high-tech development so typical for BRABUS. The BRABUS engineers have developed special cast exhaust manifolds with integrated turbine housings and bypass valves for the V8 engine. For faster response the turbochargers were sized relatively small and both manifolds were designed to only use the exhaust gases from three of the four cylinders on each side for driving the turbochargers. (more…)

January 25, 2010

BRABUS GLK V12 strikes as the fastest SUV on the planet

BRABUS GLK V12 topped the Nardo speed tables as the fastest street-legal SUV on the planet. With an annormous speed of 322.3 km/h (200.3 mph) reached at the Italian high-speed oval track on October 19th, 2009, the BRABUS GLK V12 is the new world champion in SUV speed category. (more…)

December 11, 2009

BRABUS WIDESTAR Based on the Mercedes M-Class Facelift Version

Exclusive Wide Version, 23-Inch Wheels and Performance Tuning with Up To 550 hp (542 bhp). The Mercedes M-Class continues its success story in a redesigned version. BRABUS makes the updated SUV even more exclusive with an exciting custom wide version. (more…)

January 15, 2009

Mercedes-Benz Tuner Challenge at SEMA 2008: The GLK in Las Vegas

Mercedes-Benz has created an unconventional presentation idea under the heading “Tuner Challenge”. Ahead of the equally unconventional SEMA Show in the gaming hotspot of Las Vegas, the Stuttgart company announced a competition for tuning firms. (more…)

October 31, 2008

Brabus Widestar Mercedes-Benz ML 63

Sporty and dynamic, exclusive and powerful: These three attributes best describe the BRABUS WIDESTAR. The special model based on the Mercedes ML 63 celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007. With the WIDESTAR BRABUS presents not only a new and exciting wide-track version of the SUV but also the new Monoblock E 23-inch forged wheels and BRABUS B63 S performance tuning for the ML 63 with 550 hp / 404.8 kW.

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March 6, 2008

BRABUS WIDESTAR Mercedes GL-Class

Muscular fender flares front and back, giant 23-inch wheels and a striking face with large air dams and four auxiliary headlights: In a world premiere BRABUS presents the 2007 WIDESTAR wide version for the Mercedes GL-Class at the Frankfurt International Auto Show IAA 2007.

The elegant sweeping lines of the fender flares add five centimeters (two inches) to the width of the large SUV. The corresponding rocker panels have more than just visual effect; they also facilitate entering and exiting of the vehicle in the dark with their integrated entrance lights.

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September 10, 2007

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