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McLaren W1 First Drive: Ferocious Hypercar Transcends the Track

You know things are getting serious when McLaren rolls-out the ‘1’ suffix. The origin story is, of course, the very first road car McLaren ever built, the F1. Designed by visionary Formula 1 aerodynamicist and engineer Gordon Murray, it arrived in 1992 and rendered all other supercars obsolete. The tiny, lightweight F1 embraced carbon-fibre material technology, adopted a radical centre seat driving position with two passengers set back and either side and was powered by a 6.1-litre V12 engine from BMW that might as well have been passed down directly from the Gods. Game-changer? That doesn’t even come close to describing its impact, even if at the time sales didn’t come easy… The P1 was very different. Rather than a unique side project from the Formula 1 team, it was instead a statement piece for McLaren Automotive, a new road car division still in its infancy. It arrived in 2013 and was a wild-eyed showstopper. It traded the long-legged gait and supple suspension of the F1 for a weaponized hybrid system capable of delivering 903bhp and huge blue flames from its drainpipe exhaust. In Race mode, it lowered by 2-inches and its massive concave rear wing extended into the sky. The P1 was all about aerodynamic downforce, crazed acceleration and a snorting, angry soundtrack that mixed venomous twin-turbocharged V8 with the manic whirr of electric motors. Not so much a car as a force of nature. And now there’s this: The W1. It’s a true successor to the P1 with a similar brief and, on the face of it, it evolves rather than radically reinvents McLaren’s vision for the ultimate hypercar. This is not a criticism. How could it be when the result is this dramatic and has such staggering, other-worldly potential? The W1 has 1258bhp delivered to the rear wheels. It’s capable of 0-124 mph in 5.8-seconds, the quarter mile in 9.6-seconds at 167 mph and produces 2205lbs of downforce at 174 mph. The active aerodynamics – particularly a rear wing that extends way out beyond the rear of the car – are pure performance art and deliver massive aerodynamic efficiency. The result, aside from looking extremely cool, is that the W1 is McLaren’s fastest road car around a racetrack. Ever. Their benchmark circuit is the breath-taking Handling Track at the Nardo proving ground in southern Italy, where the W1 beats their previous benchmark, the flyweight McLaren Senna, by three seconds per lap. Or “a lifetime” as they call it in racing. Maybe two lifetimes! Core to the W1’s performance is the new ‘Aerocell’ carbon fibre tub. With integrated seats and a raised footwell to allow for inboard pushrod-operated front suspension – which in turn gives air a clean path to the huge underbody diffuser – it’s light, stiff, space efficient and has been instrumental in McLaren realising a full ground-effect concept. Just like last year’s F1 cars, which were the fastest ever made. There is also an active front wing and the aforementioned complex rear wing dubbed ‘Active Long Tail’. All of which is very admirable. But the ‘anhedral’ or gullwing doors and the fantastically shirnked-wrapped feel to the minimalist, highly-focussed interior are a pretty good side effect. The W1 feels special. Those fixed seats are perhaps a shade more upright than expected, and the driving position is less obviously racecar than, for example, the Aston Martin Valhalla or Ferrari F80. However, once you’ve adjusted the pedals (they move on a slider) and the delicate, slim-rimmed and alcantara-trimmed steering wheel, there’s an overwhelming sense of purpose. The cabin is so tightly tailored and imparts a sense of lightness and agility before you so much as start the all-new 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, which makes 916bhp all on its own and revs to 9200rpm. Reach up to a roof-mounted control panel to find the starter button. Maybe this fighter plane trope is a little corny, but somehow you feel thrilled rather than manipulated. The W1 has a sense of humour as well as all that motorsport-derived sophistication. There’s a short delay, but when the engine does fire it’s instant – as the high-powered hybrid system negates the need for an old-school starter motor. A sharp flare of revs tells you that this engine is hyper-responsive and angry. On some deep level your brain and body have been sent all the signals required to prepare for something new and intense. Ahead of us, an empty Mugello racetrack, so press and hold the blue button next to the red starter to select Race mode. The centre display graphic shows the W1’s transformation in real time as it lowers by 37mm at the front and 17mm at the rear whilst simultaneously undocking all that active aero goodness. Race mode is not road legal and is geo-locked. You can show your friends and neighbours the aero dance, but it won’t allow you to select a gear to actually drive unless you’re at a circuit. Incidentally, the rocker switches either side of the display binnacle allow further options now: Toggle up the Handling control on the left for Race+ (for F1-spec super smooth tracks) or stick to Race for gnarlier ones. On the right toggle select ‘GP’ for sustained performance over a stint or ‘Sprint’ to unleash all 1258bhp for a time attack. There’s also a DRS and Boost function on the steering wheel. But I guarantee you won’t have the mental capacity to use them… Exit the pitlane, pin the throttle and W1 takes maybe a millisecond or two to gather its might (the gearing stretches to around 60mph in first, nearly 100mph in second, primarily to aid traction), but then lunges at the first turn with incredible ferocity. It instantly feels light, almost like inertia is no longer a thing. McLaren really does prize lightweight engineering, and at 3084lbs (dry) the W1 has a 278lbs advantage over the Ferrari F80. Plus, Ferrari uses figures for cars fitted with every single carbon fibre option. In reality, the gap is probably wider still. The impression of agility and stunning control continues as the track is unravelled at startling pace. The electric motor mounted to the side of the new 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is good for 342bhp and 324lb ft and it boosts any low rev lethargy the new flat-plane crank V8 might have (spoiler alert: It doesn’t appear to have any), so the W1 just feels massively, almost impossibly powerful at any revs. Even so, there’s real reward for wringing it out to 9200rpm and the power curve feels superheated but organic, too. In Race mode the steering – still hydraulically powered – has less assistance and it is noticeably heavier than other McLarens. However, that resistance is welcome as it gives you something to push against and imparts so much information about the front grip level. New Pirelli Trofeo RS tyres with a bigger front footprint than P1 or Senna really help. The front-end feels incredibly secure and the rear-axle follows with perfectly-aligned precision. The whole car feels super-stiff, completely locked into the surface and inspires confidence, but there’s an inherent agility and adjustability that means you’re quickly confident to push at its limits and really impose yourself on the chassis. It’s such a complex car but the driving experience is intuitive, and the driver feels a key contributor rather than just amazed (or terrified) observer, holding on for dear life. Every dynamic ingredient really is shockingly effective and yet has a subtlety and lightness of touch. From that delicious steering to the incredible brakes, the W1 just feels so mission-focussed, so hooked-up. Only the new 8-speed gearbox is a slightly disappointment. It’s fast and punchy, but after the scintillating energy of the Ferrari F80 ’box it feels competent rather than inspired. Other quibbles – it’s okay to quibble when the starting price is $2.1-million before tax and destination charge. Well, that new twin-turbocharged V8 sounds tightly wound and aggressive but if you have a P1 tucked in the garage you’ll miss the snorting, Darth Vader-style soundscape and all the drama that goes with it. Ferrari does this better, too. The F80 sounds deathly dull from the outside but is a riot of turbochargers, electric motors and all sorts of mechanical fury within the cockpit. Even so, the W1 is wildly entertaining on track, and the rear-drive configuration makes it more of a challenge and more satisfying than the F80 when chasing lap times or just sliding around for fun. In the Ferrari, you must second-guess what the front e-axle might do, whereas in the W1 it’s all on you. There are plenty of tools to help, including the ingenious Variable Drift Control, but somehow the W1 is more heroic. Or at least fools you into feeling more heroic – which is surely the point! On the road? Nimble, loaded with feel and sublime response. The ride is noticeably tougher than, say, a 750S but the control is ramped-up too, and with a bit more speed the whole car finds a delicious rhythm. Sport mode for the drivetrain brings some nice turbo whooshes and chirps, but the noise remains high-quality rather than extreme excitement. It is perhaps the one area the W1 feels just a little too tame. Of course, there’s nothing tame about the raw performance… which is genuinely shocking and literally hurts your neck muscles after a few hours. How McLaren has given the W1 such immense traction through just two driven wheels is beyond me. So, is it worthy of that ‘1’? I think so. Perhaps we won’t be talking about $25-million auction results for the W1 in 30 years from now, as we are for the F1. Perhaps it doesn’t quite have the amazing presence and jaw-dropping star quality of the simply gorgeous P1. But it is such an intense experience and the way it marries stunning track performance with delicate poise and entertainment on normal roads is something akin to magic. Maybe not ‘the one’ but definitely a searing, outrageous addition to McLaren’s fiercest family line. Just 399 W1’s will be built and they’re all sold. I’m not surprised at all. View All McLarens For Sale Images: McLaren Automotive

By Jordan Aquistapace – April 28, 2022

Panerai x BRABUS Release Its Second Collaboration Watch, ...

Panerai steps up for the release of BRABUS' new performance marine craft. The partnership between the aftermarket specialists at BRABUS and luxury watchmakers at Panerai symbolize the the epitome of luxury and performance. After the successful launch of its first collaboration watch last year, the dynamic duo is back to unveil the new Panerai Submersible S BRABUS Blue Shadow Edition. The special edition Panerai Submersible S features a 47mm case crafted from reliable DLMS titanium, with a lightweight Carbotech rotating bezel that focuses on its functionality as a true diver’s watch. The case also pays homage to the early years of Panerai by including crown protector and cushion shape. Matching the BRABUS Shadow 900 Deep Blue marine craft, the Submersible S dial design incorporates hints of blue throughout its skeleton construction. Blue SuperLumiNova on the indices and hands make for highly legible and striking accents. MUST-READ: Makes And Movements: Panerai Submersible S Brabus Black Ops Edition x BRABUS Shadow 900 Delivering power to the luxury dive watch, Panerai fits the Submersible S BRABUS Blue Shadow Edition with an in-house P4001/S automatic mechanical movement. The complex caliber supplies power to operate the hours, minutes, seconds, polarized date, GMT, am/pm indicator, power reserve indicator on the back, seconds reset, and calculation of immersion time functions. For long days on the water, the watch holds a lengthy 3-day power reserve and can also withstand an impressive 300-meter water resistance. A sapphire backcase allows for a closer look at inner workings of the movement, while the outer case incudes engravings that signify the special release from BRABUS x Panerai. Tying into the functional aspect of the luxury timepiece, Panerai fits the limited-edition Submersible S BRABUS Blue Shadow Edition with a black calfskin and rubber strap with contrast stitching. The all-new Panerai Submersible S BRABUS Blue Shadow Edition is limited to only 200-pieces worldwide and is currently available through an authorized dealer. View all of the current BRABUS inventory on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY for more upcoming luxury watch news and releases. View All BRABUS For Sale View this post on Instagram A post shared by duPont REGISTRY Watches (@dupontregistry_watches) Source: BRABUS

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 24, 2022

Discover The All-New BRABUS 800 XLP Superwhite

BRABUS adds its luxurious touch to the 800 XLP. While the Mercedes-AMG G36 stands out as a luxury super SUV with the power and durability to take on any adventure thrown it's way. Further proving that theory correct, the German modification professionals at BRABUS upgrade the Mercedes-Benz G-Class series as full-scale vehicle reconstructions that reimagine its factory look and feel. The BRABUS 800 XLP platform embodies itself as the pinnacle build for the brand, outfitting the adventurous full-size SUV with a rear bed that offers more storage for an on-the-go lifestyle. BRABUS is proud to take the high-performance SUV to the next level with the all-new 800 XLP Superwhite. BRABUS The new 800 XLP Superwhite is the second highly exclusive supercar of the BRABUS Monochrome Design-Series: the brand’s new portfolio of achromatic signature vehicles inspired by over four decades of BRABUS high-performance. The exterior features a new unique WIDESTAR body design that showcases the SUV in a monochrome BRABUS ‘Diamond White Pearl’ paint finish. Adding to its aggressive styling, the BRABUS 800 XLP Superwhite includes carbon fiber exterior components that shed unwanted weight while upgrading cooling and aerodynamics. The configuration includes a set of black 22-inch Monoblock HD forged wheels, the traction-grabbing source that pairs perfectly with the staThe interior styling of the 800 XLP Superwhite is a product of the creative specialists at BRABUS, who incorporate a fully handcrafted bespoke design that ties into its theme of white. BRABUS The interior styling of the 800 XLP Superwhite is a product of the creative specialists at BRABUS, who incorporate a fully handcrafted bespoke design that ties into its theme of white. The spacious cabin layout features a BRABUS Masterpiece configuration that refines the luxurious White Heat leather in a Double Cube quilting pattern. The sport-style seats in the Superwhite present a commemorative plaque with BRABUS founder Constantin Buschmann's signature. The carbon fiber elements on the steering wheel, dashboard, center console, and door panels compliment the 800 XLP Superwhite’s flair. Weight-saving aluminum components such as pedals, door-lock pins, and ergonomic BRABUS race paddle shifters showcase the brand's craftsmanship. The center console features a Panerai Luminor analog watch that pays homage to BRABUS’ partnership with the luxury watchmaker. BRABUS The BRABUS 800 XLP Superwhite offers industry-leading performance and engineering that provides a truly unique on and off-road driving experience. Capable of launching on all-four wheels from 0-62mph in just 4.8-seconds, the modified 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged AMG V8 delivers over 800-horsepower and 738-ft lb of torque. The magnificent growl of the engine is managed through a newly developed BRABUS stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with full carbon tailpipe trims, actively controlled valves, and integrated launch ambiance light. The all-new BRABUS 800 XLP Superwhite is currently available through the team at BRABUS. View all of the current BRABUS inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more upcoming lifestyle news and supercar releases. View All BRABUS For Sale Source: BRABUS

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 21, 2022

Watch The BRABUS 800 XLP In Action For The Panerai S Subm...

The BRABUS 800 XLP takes on anything in its way. The market for luxury off-road vehicles continues to grow in popularity with professionals like BRABUS pushing the boundaries of traditional design and performance. BRABUS prides itself on offering superior supercar performance through its lineup of upgraded Mercedes-Benz platforms, which consists of luxury coupes, sedans, and SUVs. Alongside upgrading supercars and marine crafts, BRABUS takes its lux lifestyle to the next level by incorporating a special edition Panerai timepiece into its portfolio of diverse collaborations. In a recent vlog uploaded to the Constantin_Brabus YouTube channel, Constantin takes the BRABUS 800 XLP to an undisclosed location for a video and photoshoot showcasing the Panerai Submersible S BRABUS Black Ops Edition. MUST-READ: Makes And Movements: Panerai Submersible S Brabus Black Ops Edition x BRABUS Shadow 900 Displaying its versatility and functionality, the BRABUS 800 XLP takes on the largest mud pits and more difficult terrain to capture the adventurous SUV in its ideal element. Panerai CEO Jean-Marc Pontroue was also on scene to help create an artistic vision around the luxury timepiece collaboration with BRABUS. After an off-road excursion of a day, Constantin is proud to announce BRABUS’ participation in the 2022 Monaco Yacht Show featuring the BRABUS Shadow 900 boat. The partnership between BRABUS and Panerai sheds light on the similarities behind the wonderful worlds of exotic automobiles and luxury timepieces. View all of the current BRABUS inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury gear releases and supercar news. View All BRABUS For Sale @constantin_brabus YouTube

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 09, 2022

Check The Spec: A Designo Desert Sand BRABUS G700

The luxury performance SUV designed to travel fast in style. The Mercedes-Benz G-Class is known for its adventurous design and capabilities, with multiple generations and variations that push the boundaries for luxury SUVs. The aftermarket professionals at BRABUS continue their legacy as a long-standing performance modifier for the Mercedes-Benz brand with performance upgrades for the G-Class chassis. BRABUS is proud to showcase its talents with this head-turning BRABUS 700 spec based on the Mercedes-AMG G63. The detailed BRABUS 700 configuration process starts the build with a Designo Desert Sand exterior finish that features black shadow line trim that appeals to its aggressive styling. A set of Monoblock Y 23-inch Platinum Edition wheels provide a lightweight look and feel that works efficiently with its lowered ride height. MUST-READ: Check The Spec: 2021 Ferrari SF90 Stradale in Gaillo Modena Over Beige Tradizione The interior layout features BRABUS’ Cape Town Signature Special design, which incorporates rich tones of light brown that contrast against diamond-stitched white leather. The BRABUS G700 platform delivers a mind-blowing 700-horsepower from a modified 4.0-Liter Twin-Turbocharged AMG V8, which makes a glorious sound from the custom BRABUS exhaust system. The G700 is available for configuration along with all of the other performance vehicles that BRABUS has to offer. View all of the current BRABUS G700 examples for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more upcoming Check The Spec specials. View All BRABUS G700 For Sale Source: @theofficialbrabus IG

By Jordan Aquistapace – March 07, 2022

The All-New BRABUS 900 Is A Performance Upgrade For The M...

The already quick AMG E63 S gets a performance upgrade from BRABUS. As the performance-driven team at Mercedes-AMG continues to release high-horsepower sports cars into its fleet, the aftermarket professionals at BRABUS take pride in upgrading chassis with more power and design features. BRABUS is proud to unveil its all-new 900 platform, which begins life as a Mercedes-AMG E63 S. The Graphite Metallic exterior design of the BRABUS 900 is enhanced by the manufacturer’s Signature Carbon concept, a reimagined look that includes a carbon fiber front spoiler, rear diffuser, and front grill insert. These elements in combination with the BRABUS carbon rear spoiler also reduce lift at high speeds, resulting in an exceptional driving experience. BRABUS Adding to its sport-focused feel, the BRABUS 900 comes fit with a set of 21-inch BRABUS Monoblock Z ‘Platinum Edition’ forged wheels finished in Signature Black. An active BRABUS Aromatic Sports-Unit controls the suspension ride height up to 20-millimeters, improving handling and driving dynamics through a lower center of gravity. BRABUS The new BRABUS 900 interior is available in customized configurations that highlight the craftsmanship of BRABUS Masterpiece, with details that include carbon fiber trim and illuminated BRABUS logos. Other sporty accessories such as BRABUS door latch pins and aluminum pedal pads complete the interior ambiance. Individual wishes can be realized in the in-house BRABUS saddlery according to personal taste. BRABUS The BRABUS 900 delivers a mind-shattering 900-horsepower from its modified 4.5-Liter Twin-Turbocharged V8 engine, a powertrain that increasings the Mercedes-Benz’s top speed to 205mph. Created with the perfect exhaust note in mind, the newly developed BRABUS sports exhaust system with actively controlled valves was designed to augment the BRABUS 900’s versatility. A quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic transmission launches the BRABUS 900 from 0-60mph in just 2.8-seconds. The all-new BRABUS 900 offers supercar performance in a modern luxury sedan and is currently available upon request. View all current BRABUS inventory for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below. Check back into duPont REGISTRY Daily for more luxury gear releases and supercar news. View All BRABUS For Sale Source: BRABUS

By Edward Jones – June 17, 2021

New BRABUS 900 Rocket Edition Revealed With Supercar Power

Supercar power for an SUV. The new BRABUS 900 Rocket Edition based on the Mercedes-AMG G 63 has been revealed as a menace with power and style. BRABUS has upped the power of the 4.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine up to 900 horsepower and 922 lb-ft of torque. With that power, this super SUV is posting supercar numbers that will have it launch from 0 to 62 mph in just 3.7 seconds. With this power comes a new appearance that makes it much more notable on the road than before. As you can see in the images below, there's a bevy of new components featured on the exterior that are most definitely not found on the standard G 63. For the Rocket Edition Widestar widebody version, even more components are added, like the new front end and exposed carbon fender flares on the front and rear. The added 4-inches in width created for the Widestar version gives enough space for the 24-inch BRABUS Monoblock Z “PLATINUM EDITION” alloy wheels. For the interior, BRABUS can, of course, create the interior of the client's dream. However, they have also introduced a new bespoke BRABUS Masterpiece interior that you can see in the gallery below. The BRABUS 900 finished in Signature Black has a beautiful black and red interior that really pops and matches the exterior. Another added touch to the interior is the 4.3-inch BRABUS Touch Control Panel that can adjust the seats and much more. You can learn more about the car by visit the BRABUS website. View All BRABUS For Sale

By Andrew Nabors – December 09, 2020

2021 Brabus Ultimate E Receives Power & Style

With ever-tightning restrictions on urban travel, life is too short to drive a boring urban box. The 2021 BRABUS Ultimate E has received power and style to become your "City Supercar". As the 3rd generation of their Smart EQ ForTwo Cabriolet, no detail was overlooked. Starting with their favorite recipe, Brabus engineers tuned the electric motor to offer 92 horsepower. https://www.facebook.com/brabus/videos/10158787071604294 This allows it to reach 62 mph in 10.9 seconds and cruise at 81 mph. The same methods and tooling utilized on their supercars has yielded 18" forged wheels and a comprehensive wide-body kit. To make use of the wider track, the shocks, springs, and sway bars are all manufactured in-house. With 133 lb-ft of torque you will have a range of 78 miles, so click the button below to learn more from BRABUS USA. Learn More

By Edward Jones – September 02, 2020

Epic Video Where the BRABUS 800 XLP Adventure Meets an Ae...

The BRABUS 800 XLP Adventure is a vehicle ready for anything exciting, whether it be on the road, off of the road or on the runway of an airport. Recently, BRABUS teamed up with ExtraNG to show off four examples of their 800 XLP Adventures partaking in a high-speed runway race with an acrobatic airplane by ExrtaNG. Seeing the plane fly so close to these rugged off-road vehicles is exciting to see, but just imagine being one of the drivers and seeing a plane that close to you. I'd be whiteknuckling the steering wheel, that's for sure. You can see it all for yourself in the video up above. Down below, however, you can see the "making of" video that shows some behind-the-scenes footage. Check them both out and click the button below to learn more about the BRABUS 800 XLP Adventure. Brabus 800 G63 For Sale " width="680">

By Edward Jones – February 26, 2020

BRABUS 800 Adventure XLP Revealed

At the 2020 Geneva International Motor Show, BRABUS will be unveiling their new 800 Adventure XLP model. This new model is based on the Mercedes-AMG 800 G 63, but it's anything but stock. In the rear is a newly designed picked up bed that rests on BRABUS suspension with portal axles. Overall ride height is increased, bringing ground clearance up to 19.2 inches, a number helped by the 22-inch tires. Powering this truck is a twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine with the BRABUS 800 PowerXtra+ specification. With this extra boost from BRABUS, the engine pushed out 789 bhp and 737 lb-ft of torque. BRABUS says that the 800 Adventure XLP can sprint from 0 to 62 mph in just 4.8 seconds and hit an electronically-limited top speed of 130 mph. Creating an "adventurous" appearance, BRABUS has outfitted this truck with plenty of accessories. On top of the roof is an optionally available luggage rack and naked carbon fiber wind deflector with four auxiliary LED lights mounted on the front. Carbon fiber fender flares also add aggressiveness. Up front is an optional brush guard, complete with a winch. There is, of course, plenty more available for the BRABUS 800 Adventure XLP as options. One of the most interesting options for this truck is the take-off and landing module for the Wingcopter drone. This drone can fly at speeds of up to 150 mph and even deliver aid and rescue equipment autonomously at distances up to 75 miles. This drone really is the cherry-on-top for this adventuring truck. You can learn more by clicking the button below. VISIT BRABUS.COM

By Andrew Nabors – July 18, 2017

First 2016 BRABUS G800 (1 of 1) in U.S. for Sale

When it comes to unlocking more power from German engines, BRABUS does it best. The automotive world was shocked when Mercedes-AMG released a twin-turbo V8 powered G Wagen back in 2012. The potent powertrain was found in the 6x6 and it made for blistering acceleration. For a rare few, V8 engines are not acceptable in any circumstance. AMG has been building potent V12 engines for decades. Found under the hood of the S and SL Class, we never expected to see it crammed into an SUV. Power-hungry AMG engineers somehow fit the big V12 along with its twin turbos into a space that it wasn't designed for.The Mercedes-AMG G65 offers 612 horsepower and 738 lb-ft of torque. Power of that magnitude in a sports car would decimate almost anything on the road, and it has three locking differentials. Looking at the numbers, any gearhead will notice that torque outclasses horsepower by 126. That means the engine's true potential is being choked by limited intake and exhaust flow. BRABUS knows that horsepower and torque should be on-par with each other, so they decided to reverse-engineer the beast. Mercedes-AMG engineers didn't overlook anything in the design, and there are several reasons for limiting the output.Insurance companies are scared by big numbers. An unrestricted twin-turbo V12 is dangerous to irresponsible drivers. The third reason to to keep the premium power for their sedans and black-series models. Back atBRABUS, the original intake and exhaust systems were scrapped. Starting over, hand-fabricated headers feed big BRABUS turbos, each with their own custom cold air box. Only four air-to-water intercoolers are used to remove heat from the intake. External wastegates dump into mandrel bent BRABUS active exhaust. Dual 3" pipes have high-flow cats to meet emissions and end in slash-cut tips in front of the right rear tire. On the dyno, the BRABUS G800 made 800 horsepower and 1,047 lb-ft of torque. Power of that level will destroy transmissions, axles, and almost everything. So the computer is tuned to limit the torque to only 811 lb-ft.Riding on forged one-piece 23" billet wheels, you will have several times the power of other SUVs. Needless to say, this is the only G800 in the US. The carbon fiber hood and wide body kit are taken directly from the prototype, so you won't ever see anything like it on this continent. Think of all the fun you could have pulling your nosy neighbor's house off its foundation, or challenging a bulldozer to tug-of-war. No task is too mighty for this wild machine, so if you need more info please click on the link below.2016 Brabus G800 For Sale

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