Mercedes-Benz unveiled updated versions of their S63
and S65 Coupe and Cabrio models last September, with more efficient power units
and slightly altered exterior styling. Among the novelties are the adoption of
Mercedes‘ Panamericana grille (an AMG GT R first), standard OLED taillights and
new wheels. The biggest change, though, was ditching the old 5.5-liter unit for
a 4.0-liter biturbo V8, with 612 PS and 900 Nm of torque.
With a
price tag of roughly € 128,000 in Germany (US$ 167,700 in τηε U.S.), it’s costly. Of course, there’s a way for you to pay way more than that, if you just
call up Brabus and ask for their take on the updated 2018 S63 Coupe.
Its € 337,824 (US$ 394,000) price tag makes the stock
model look like a bargain. Then again, it packs 800 PS and 1,000 Nm of torque thanks to the Brabus B40S power kit, which consists
mainly of two new turbos and the tuner’s PowerXtra engine control unit. Whereas
the regular S63 Coupe will hit 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, the Brabus 800
will do it in just 3.1 seconds before maxing out at 300 km/h.
Other features include a custom exhaust,
carbon-glossy front lip, front skirt add-ons, rear diffuser, rear skirt, rear
spoiler and mirror covers, illuminated radiator grille logo, custom brakes,
21-inch Monoblock M wheels and a custom suspension module.
Inside, it comes with fine leather trim, ventilated
seats, custom floor mats and steering wheel, illuminated sill plates,
Brabus-marked aluminum pedal pads, door lock pins and a lot more. Just about
every surface is covered in leather, which is how it should be, considering
just how expensive of a car this is.
