Brabus Unleashes G63 AMG 850PS Widestar For Frankfurt

When it comes to modified, revised and restored cars, Brabus has always imposed a very high standard, unreachable even to some fully-pledged car makers.

So, this spanking-new G63 Widestar comes bearing no surprises, as we’ve grown accustomed to the tuner’s excellence.

Called the Brabus 850 6.0 Biturbo, this ultra-powerful, turbocharged eight-cylinder G-Class packs the same amount of power found on the “label” – 850 metric horses (838 Hp) and an Earth stopping, 1,450 Nm (1,069 lb-ft) of torque. Now, in its long, illustrious history Brabus manufactured more exotic G Wagons – including a V12 variant – but nothing as powerful as this beast.

Just to give you an idea about what I’m on here, regularly, peak torque is electronically limited to 1,100 Nm on Brabus badged vehicles (“in the interest of the longevity of the entire powertrain”), but this particular model comes with the full, untamed power at its disposal, as the Speedshift Plus 7G-Tonic transmission can apparently handle it.

In order to squeeze this huge amount of energy from the “regular” G63 5.5-litre powerplant, Brabus has increased the engine’s displacement to 6.0-litres by boring out the cylinders and installing eight forged pistons with a diameter of 99 millimeters (4 in).

In addition, the cylinder heads were optimized for gas flow and the actual pistons are now connected to a balanced billet crankshaft with a larger stroke. Of course, the production turbos have been replaced with larger compressor units and the exhaust manifolds didn’t escape untouched either. Moreover, in order to reduce the charge air temperature, intake and charge air pipes, the components were fitted with special “gold heat reflection”, which embellishes the engine bay area.

Notice the radical carbon-fiber air scoop on the hood? That’s a special-developed air module that includes an air filter housing with enlarged intake cross-section. The monster has to breathe somehow, doesn’t it?

Metal catalyst and Brabus sport exhaust system with stainless, dual-side tailpipes complete the engine’s exhaust stroke. The rig comes equipped with butterfly valves that offer a dynamic sound experience; ranging from a calm, subtle, poised sound to “oh-my-God-is-coming-run-for-your-lives” V8 sport roar.

The all-wheel-drive system launches the SUV from 0 to 100 Km/h (62 Mph) in 4.0 seconds and continues accelerating the G Wagon all the way to an electronically limited 260 Km/h (162 mph) – the speed governor is there to protect the tires wrapped around the 23-inch, king-sized, forged Brabus Monoblock “Platinum Edition” wheels.

The Brabus 850 6.0-litre Biturbo Widestar will make its public appearance at Frankfurt, but here are some photos to keep you occupied drooling until then.