Brabus has come up with a new take on the
latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class called the 800 Black & Gold Edition, and its
name says it all. Based on the new Mercedes-AMG G63, the ‘800’ designation
stands for the output: 800 PS, up from 585 PS. The torque has increased from 850 to 1,000 Nm, and the
performance upgrade is complemented by the stainless steel sports exhaust
system, with integrated actively controlled exhaust flaps.
For the stock G63, Mercedes-AMG quotes 4.5
seconds for the 0-100 km/h sprint, and a 220 km/h top
speed, or 240 km/h with the optional AMG Driver’s Package. The tuned
4×4 keeps the max speed electronically limited to 240 km/h, but drops
the 0-100 km/h acceleration by four tenths of a second, to 4.1
seconds. Imagine that, supercar performance in a vehicle that has the aerodynamics
of a small shed, and weighs about the same, too.
Painted black and contrasted by the gold
accents, the special edition SUV wears the tuner’s wide body kit, which
increases the width by 10 cm. The fender flares are joined by the new
front and rear bumpers, carbon fiber grille surround with gold accents in the
slats, carbon fiber hood and roof attachments and a few other accents here and
there, like the gold logos and 11×23-inch wheels, wrapped in 305/35 Advan Sport
high-performance tires.
Featuring black leather and gold inserts,
the cabin follows an identical theme. The colorful accents are present on the
air vents, steering wheel, center console, door cards, seats and certain
buttons, joined by the carbon fiber trim, aluminum pedals and custom stainless
scuff plates.
At the rear, the Black & Gold Edition
has been equipped with two individual seats, separated by a console with
integrated 4.3-inch display, used to control certain functions, including the
front passenger seat to open up more legroom, music volume, reading lights and
starry sky headliner. An integrated strongbox, which can be opened only after
entering a code on the new panel, as well as heated and cooled cup holders and
other amenities are also included.
You know what they say, if you have to
ask, you probably cannot afford it. But that’s okay, because at € 380,672
(US$ 422,655) in Germany, including tax, you’re not alone.
