Brabus creates most powerful G-Wagen ever

Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has gone ahead and created, according to them, the most powerful offroader ever. The Brabus G V12 S Biturbo, based on the G-Wagen, is exclusively available in 5-door form, and is powered by a BRABUS SV12 S engine.

Brabus is apparently recognized by the German Vehicle Registration Agency as a vehicle manufacturer, so it is classified as a production vehicle. The G-Class-based Brabus G V12 S Biturbo comes with the V12 Biturbo engine from the latest Mercedes S 600. Before being transplanted in the engine bay of the G-Class, displacement of the 3-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 litres using a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinders and larger bore. In addition, the cylinder heads are re-machined and fitted with special camshafts. The engine peripherals were upgraded with larger turbochargers, an optimized intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts. The result is 700 hp at 5100 rpm and a peak torque of 973 lb-ft at 2100 rpm. However, peak torque is electronically limited to 811 lb-ft, to save the 5-speed automatic gearbox.

The Brabus G V12 S Biturbo offers 0-62 mph acceleration in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 150 mph. Without the self-imposed limit, the modded G-Wagen could reach 163 mph.

Special features include BRABUS Monoblock 21-inch wheels, 295/40 R 21 tires, custom suspension, front apron with LED running lights, unique rear bumper, illuminated running boards, and more.

The interior includes a sport steering wheel, a 280 kph speedometer scale, stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo and a handcrafted leather interior.

Upon customer request, BRABUS can transform the SUV into a functional all-terrain office on wheels or can integrate a custom-tailored high-tech multimedia system with state-of-the-art communication technology, DVD changer, DVBT TV tuner, game console and eight-inch LCD screens in the back of the front headrests, with infrared headphones.

This insane 4×4 has a starting price of 379,000 euros in Europe, which translates to more than $480,000 if it were to come to America.

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