Brabus has worked its magic on the Mercedes-AMG GT63S E Performance to create this, the Brabus 1000. While the name isn’t very imaginative, the enhanced coupe serves up some big numbers that you would expect from the German tuning house.
To start, the standard car’s 4.0 litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine has been altered to now have a displacement of over 4.4 litres (4,407 cc to be exact). This was achieved by increasing the cylinder bore to 84 mm and matching it to new forged pistons, while a bespoke billet-aluminum crankshaft lengthens the stroke to exactly 100 mm.
Other changes include Brabus turbos and stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system, the latter with butterfly valves in case the noise gets too much. A new engine management system makes sure all the components play nice together so the engine can make 796 PS (785 hp or 585 kW) at 5,900 rpm and 1,250 Nm of torque at 2,900 rpm.
The company points out in its release that peak torque had to be electronically limited to 1,050 Nm, presumably to preserve the drivetrain that continues to include an AMG Speedshift MCT 9G nine-speed multi-clutch automatic gearbox and AMG Performance 4Matic+ all-wheel-drive system.
Together with the unchanged electric motor (with a two-speed gearbox) rated at 204 PS (201 hp or 150 kW) and 320 Nm of torque, the Brabus 1000 lives up to its name with a total system output of 1,000 PS (986 hp or 735 kW) and 1,820 Nm.
Again, to protect the transmission components, maximum peak torque is dialled back to 1,620 Nm. The hybrid engine is compliant with the Euro 6D ISC-FCM emissions standard, mind you, with accreditation from the German federal ministry of transport.
For comparison, the stock car’s setup is rated at 816 PS (805 hp or 600 kW) and 1,420 Nm, so you’re looking at a substantial power boost with the Brabus 1000. The tuning company says its creation will complete the 0-100 km/h sprint in just 2.6 seconds (2.8 seconds stock) and will hit an electronically limited top speed of 320 km/h (same as stock). A McLaren W1 needs 2.7 seconds for the century sprint.
Other times include 9.5 seconds to get from 0-200 km/h, while the run up to 300 km/h from a stop takes 23.6 seconds. To ensure handling stability at high speeds, Brabus spent time in the wind tunnel to come up with various solutions aimed at generating downforce and making the car look more menacing.
These components, which include a front spoiler with raised side flaps at the wheel arches, front canards, inserts for the radiator grille, a rear diffuser with cutouts for the four 76-mm tailipipes and prominent rear wing are all made of carbon-fibre, which can have an exposed or painted finish.
Meanwhile, the wheels are Brabus’ own Monoblock Z design with ten spokes and measuring 21 inches at the front (with 305/30 profile tyres) and 22 inches at the rear (with 335/25 profile tyres). The company also offers its sports springs developed together with KW, which are height-adjustable so you can lower the ride height by up to 20 mm.
As for the interior, it gets good helping of black leather with quilting that extends all the way to the floor mats and even the boot liner. There’s also a Dinamica headliner, plenty of carbon-fibre trim and specific elements that feature embossed ‘77’ logos that point towards Brabus’ founding in 1977.
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Wow, questo è un design Maserati come McPura?
Most importantly can it runs 1/4 mile under 9 seconds flat?