Mercedes-Benz G500 V8 Turbo
by Brabus
Mercedes replaced the old
5.5-litre dinosaur from the G500 with a smaller, but more powerful 422 HP,
4.0-litre turbocharged V8, an adequate power figure four-wheel-drive luxury
SUV; but, of course, if you want to rise up to Brabus’ standards, than a stock
power figure suddenly doesn’t cut the mustard anymore.
So, to keep it in-tune with
the extensive modification programs carried by the prestigious tuning company,
the G500 received a hype in power and in style, boasting 493 HP thanks to a
plug-and-play performance module integrated into the electronic management system
of the V8, called the BRABUS B40 - 500 PowerXtra performance upgrade, and an
exterior overhaul.
Maybe the 78 HP climb in
power isn’t the kind of force we expected from Brabus, but the peak torque has
also increased by 100 Nm, resulting in a monumental 710 Nm of torque. 0-100 km/h time shortened to
just 5.7 seconds impressive number from a 2,5-ton car. For safety
reasons, top speed was limited at 220 km/h.
In addition to the modified
V8, Brabus added a stainless-steel sport exhaust system with controlled
butterfly valves, offering an active sound management. To make the package even
more appealing, the exhausts were moved to both sides of the vehicle.
The exterior styling is
completed by the well-known Widestar widebody variant, now a classic in
Brabus’ curriculum, which includes revised accessories. The
interior underwent a “slight” upgrade, now featuring “soft and breathable”
Mastik leather and Alcantara in this particular variant. But Brabus will comply
to customer demand, modifying the interior in accordance; using aluminum,
carbon fiber and wood.