BRABUS XL 800: 800hp Portal‑Axle Off‑Road Supercar
BRABUS unleashes the XL 800, an all‑terrain supercar that fuses boulevard glamour with true off‑road prowess. Starting with the latest Mercedes‑AMG G 63, the engineers install bespoke portal axles that raise ground clearance to forty‑seven centimetres, then fit 22‑inch Monoblock Z/HD forged wheels wrapped in 325/55 R22 off‑road tyres. The result strides over rock and sand, yet still turns heads on Knightsbridge.
A four‑litre twin‑turbo V8 delivers 588 kW—800 hp—and 1,000 Nm of torque, launching the BRABUS XL 800 from rest to sixty‑two miles per hour in 4.6 seconds. Electronic governance holds top speed at 210 km/h to suit the aggressive tyre pattern, while the nine‑speed automatic invites manual shifts through carbon paddle shifters.
Ride Control coil‑over suspension, tuned for the taller stance, lets the driver adjust damping and height from the cockpit. A redesigned independent front end in billet aluminium pairs with a reinforced rear rigid axle to maximise articulation, giving the XL 800 confident composure on rutted trails.
Exposed‑structure carbon defines the WIDESTAR widebody: flared wings, wind‑deflector with powerful LED lamps, power‑retractable steps and a brush guard all announce intent. The carbon front fascia integrates a 4,500‑kg winch, while a carbon roof wing and rear fascia stamp the unmistakable BRABUS signature. Stainless steel sports exhausts framed by carbon surrounds add ‘Launch Ambience’ lighting and, through active valves, whisper in ‘Coming Home’ or roar in ‘Sport’.
Inside, BRABUS crafts a slate‑grey MASTERPIECE cabin from precision‑quilted leather stitched in a ‘Double Cube’ motif. Perforations balance seat climate, and carbon trim spans the dash, doors and console. Illuminated scuff plates echo the ambient lighting, aluminium pedals add tactility, and an overhead console informs rear passengers of speed, time and date.
Each BRABUS XL 800 is built to order; the example lists €630,767 before VAT. Combined fuel use stands at 20.1 l/100 km with CO₂ emissions of 456 g/km. Yet, owners gain a portal‑axle, twin‑turbo masterpiece that conquers any landscape while delivering supercar drama and handcrafted luxury in equal measure.
