- The Brabus XL 800 is the latest version of the G-Class by the popular tuner.
- With 470 mm of ground clearance, it outdoes the standard G-Class by 118 mm.
- It features a carbon fiber bodykit, portal axles, and an upgraded twin-turbo V8.
Brabus has rolled out yet another outrageous version of the Mercedes-AMG G63, and this one’s called the XL 800. True to form, it’s packing a fresh set of modifications, including a revamped suspension with portal axles, a carbon fiber bodykit, a reworked interior, and a twin-turbo V8 engine that now churns out 788 horsepower. It’s basically the G-Class for someone who thinks the regular G63 is too subtle.
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Ground Clearance? Yes
The Brabus XL 800 takes ground clearance (literally) to absurd new heights. We’re talking 470 mm (18.5 inches), which is a solid 119 mm (4.7 inches) higher than the already beefy 351 mm (13.8 inches) of the factory-spec Mercedes-AMG G63 4×4². This is all thanks to a new suspension setup featuring portal axles, a custom front axle, and a special edition of Brabus’ RideControl coilovers.
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If you want to make a statement, this SUV certainly helps you do that. The off-road monster is equipped with a Brabus Widestar bodykit, further accentuating its head-turning credentials. The wide fender extensions with integrated vents are made of carbon fiber, matching the power dome hood, and the sporty bumpers. The XL 800 also sports roof-mounted LEDs, and a rear wing.
Other notable additions include the bull bar, the side-mounted exhausts, the retractable side steps, and the countless Brabus emblems around the bodywork. The SUV rides on a new set of 22-inch Brabus Monoblock Z/HD forged alloy wheels, shod in Pirelli Scorpion all-terrain rubber. Unlike most versions of the G-Class, the XL 800 doesn’t have a full-size spare wheel mounted on the tailgate.
Interior That’s All About the Details
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Inside, Brabus has rolled out its signature “Masterpiece” treatment, featuring hand-stitched quilted slate gray leather upholstery, plenty of carbon fiber accents, and a Dinamica headliner. Even the sunshades get the carbon treatment. As if that wasn’t enough, there are roof-mounted gauges and extra displays for the rear passengers.
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Under the hood of the XL 800 sits an upgraded version of AMG’s twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. It produces 788 hp (588 kW / 800 PS) and a solid 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft) of torque. While Brabus offers even more powerful G-Wagen models, these numbers are still more than enough to launch the SUV from 0 to 100 km/h (0-62 mph) in 4.6 seconds. As for the top speed, it’s capped at 210 km/h (130 mph), but honestly, you wouldn’t want to go any faster in such a high-riding vehicle.
Price? Well, It’s Brabus
Since Brabus does not publicly list prices for its models, we reached out for a quote. They informed us that the Brabus XL 800 is priced at €643,338.47 (approximately $726,000) before taxes. This substantial increase over the standard G63 is unsurprising, given the extensive upgrades to the exterior, interior, chassis, and powertrain.
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