German tuner Brabus has traveled to the Frankfurt Motor Show to introduce a new model dubbed 850 Widestar. The 850 Widestar is based on the Mercedes-AMG G63, but it gains a long list of upgrades inside, outside and under the hood that make it worthy of wearing the Brabus emblem.
Mechanically, it packs a 5.9-liter version of the G63′s twin-turbocharged, hand-built 5.5-liter V8 that has been tuned to make 838 horsepower and 1,069 lb-ft. of torque. It can reach 60 mph from a stop in four seconds flat and go on to an electronically-limited top speed of 162 mph.
Brabus has fully rebuilt the eight-cylinder with forged pistons, billet connecting rods, a billet crankshaft, optimized cylinder heads and a new ECU. It is also fitted with a redesigned exhaust manifold and a full stainless steel sport exhaust system. Power is sent to all four wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission controlled by shift paddles.
Outside, the Widestar gains 23-inch alloys tucked under flared fenders, a carbon fiber scoop built into the hood, new bumpers on both ends and a sprinkling of Brabus-specific emblems all around. All told, the 850 Widestar is more discreet-looking than other members of the Brabus family.
Buyers who’d rather let their chauffeur handle the 838 ponies can sit in the back and relax thanks to power-folding tray tables, numerous USB ports, an iPhone charging dock, a built-in fridge and a 15.6-inch LCD screen built into the headliner. The Widestar boasts leather upholstery on the seats and the door panels, aluminum pedals and real carbon fiber trim on the center console.
Pricing information hasn’t been announced yet. For what it’s worth, the base G63 starts at over $137,000.
Live images by Ronan Glon.
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