The new Brabus 900 : The BRABUS 900 Superblack is as elegant as it is extraordinary, defined by a signature black and bold BRABUS exterior design and striking attention to detail. Beyond its all-black paintwork, a wide range of next-level prepreg carbon fiber elements, including the BRABUS front spoiler, the BRABUS front grille insert complete with BRABUS signature stripes, the BRABUS rear diffuser as well as the BRABUS fender flares, underscore the luxury SUV’s unique 1-Second-Wow character. The BRABUS rear spoiler made from high-grade polyurethane tastefully rounds off the exceedingly sporty design, ensuring you don’t just stand out from a crowd but instead become the main event. The stainless-steel BRABUS high-performance exhaust system ensures a soundscape that harmonizes perfectly with the BRABUS 850’s sophisticated yet undeniably powerful character. Its valve-control technology allows the driver to choose between maneuvering the supercar more discreetly in the subtle “Coming Home” setting or reveling in the complete symphony of its twelve-cylinder engine in the “Sport” position. The oval shaped tailpipe design completes the luxury limousine’s bespoke looks while its precise configuration optimizes the vehicle’s power delivery by significantly reducing the exhaust backpressure.
BRABUS 900 – Mercedes GLS 63 AMG Full Drive Review Sound Interior Exterior
Two-tone paint needs to make a comeback. The Brabus 900 SUV is the perfect evidence for such an argument.
There’s something special about a Brabus. With each car they touch, a visually striking, and lightning quick car emerges. And the Brabus 900 is no different. Based on the GLS63 AMG, this super SUV is very modified from its basic AMG brethren.
Visually, the first thing you’ll notice is the two-tone paint. Common on Maybach models, but more colorful on the Brabus 900. Upper metallic maroon paint is seamlessly integrated with the existing body lines and broken up by old-school striping. In the lower sections, Mercedes black paint is accented by splashes of carbon fiber. Bumper intakes up front are flanked by the lightweight stuff, and the rear diffuser is made of it, too. Black 24 inch rims are enormous, but so is the car. It all works well.
Light colored leather is an interesting contrast to the dark exterior. Naturally, everything that can be covered in leather is. Seatbacks, head liner… you name it, it’s covered in leather. And of course the “B” is emblazoned on every seat headrest, and takes over the focal point of the steering wheel. Mercedes’ own interior ambient lighting set to red makes the interior feel like home.
Most importantly though are engine upgrades. The 4.0 liter V8 is bored out to 4.5, and Brabus’ tuning magic has this GLS 63 churning out 900 horsepower. That’s what you get with bigger displacement and turbos breathing a bit harder. Torque is at an even higher number, at about 922. It doesn’t really matter that the GLS 63 is a beast of a vehicle with that kind of engine. It’s going to be fast. What’s really neat is the red-carbon weave on the engine cover. It has a small plaque that shows an engine dyno. Not only is that great confidence, but that’s just overall cool.
Price? You won’t need to ask. You’ll be cross shopping this and a privately chartered jet. Well not really, but when that’s the competition, things look appealing for the Brabus. With room for 7 friends, it might be the fastest and most effective way to get somewhere right now.
