MoneywebDRIVE Issue 5 | Page 16

Feature MoneywebDRIVE: International Brabus goes Large In the so-called “tuner’s hall” at Frankfurt, excitement is always at a premium. And arguably the leader in this division is Brabus, makers of ultra-fast Mercedes-based cars as well as breathed-upon versions from 16­ other manufacturers, such as Land Rover. A highlight on the Brabus stand in 2015 is the Brabus 850, based on the Mercedes G 63. This hard-core off-roader becomes even more down and dirty after Brabus massaging, with its 6.0-li- tre V8 boasting increased capacity and bigger turbos producing an insane 625 kW and 1 450 Nm of torque! The 0-100 km/h time is conservatively listed at 4.0 seconds, with top speed limited to 262 km/h. Whoo hah! A highlight on the Brabus stand in 2015 is the Brabus 850, based on the Mercedes G 63