Brabus XL 800 revealed: Crazy 1000Nm off-roader with portal axles!

Brabus has revealed its latest ultra-luxury off-roader, the Brabus XL 800, a vehicle that, in the words of Brabus, bridges the gap between off-roaders and supercars.

Based on the W465 series Mercedes-Benz AMG G63, this rock-star example features a bespoke suspension system incorporating portal axles, resulting in improved approach and departure angles and an impressive ground clearance of 47cm.

Powering the beast is a 4.0-litre twin-turbocharged V8 engine, tuned by the boffins at Brabus to produce a breath-taking 588kW at 6600rpm and up to 1000Nm at 3600rpm. Gains were achieved by modifying the turbocharging system and updating the engine management software.

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The stainless steel sports exhaust features twin tailpipes wrapped in exposed-structure carbon surround. The exhaust system even features active sound management depending on the selected drive mode, with a “Coming Home” mode to keep neighbors on-side. Integrated within the rear-end are red launch ambience lights that are in sync with the interior lighting. 

Giving the vehicle its presidential appearance is its carbon-fibre Widestar body kit, which adds wide fender flares fore and aft, as well as a front fascia with an integrated 4500kg winch, to give the vehicle its menacing stance. A set of Brabus-branded Monoblock Z/HD forged alloy wheels – 9.5 inches wide and 22 inches in diameter – look trick and are said to be lightweight yet incredibly strong. 

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Brabus treated the interior of the XL 800 to its Masterpiece trim level, which includes slate grey leather upholstery with custom stitching, applied by hand; a “Double Cube” quilting pattern on the seat centres, door panels, floor mats, and the centre strip of the headlining, which is finished in Dinamica microfibre; and BRABUS logos integrated into several interior elements. The perforated seats include both heating and ventilation functions. 

Zagame Automotive located in Melbourne is the exclusive distributor of Brabus vehicles in Australia, with the G700, G800 and G900 G-Wagens listed on its website, all of which are also based on the AMG G63. Prices typically start at $300,000, but can exceed $500K for highly customised versions.