2009 Brabus G V12 S Biturbo - The World’s Most Powerful Off-Roader.
02-23-09, 06:27 AM
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2009 Brabus G V12 S Biturbo - The World’s Most Powerful Off-Roader.
BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo: The world’s most powerful off-roader comes from BRABUS.
It is built by hand based on the latest Mercedes G-Class. The exclusive five-door is powered by a BRABUS SV12 S displacement engine. Like all special models of BRABUS – recognized by the German Vehicle Registration Agency as a vehicle manufacturer – the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo comes with a comprehensive luxury package. The ultra-powerful 4x4 starts at 379,000 Euros.
The BRABUS SV12 S engine is based on the V12 Biturbo engine from the latest Mercedes S 600. Before being implanted in the engine bay of the G-Class, displacement of the three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cubic inches) using a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinders and larger bore. In addition, the cylinder heads are re-machined and fitted with special camshafts.
The engine peripherals were upgraded with larger turbochargers, an optimized intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts. The exahust was custom-developed for the G-Class and features dual chrome-plated tailpipes that exit in front of the rear wheels on the left and right side. New precision mapping for the engine electronics coordinate the perfect interaction of all new components. The results are an exemplary smooth-running engine and maximum power yield while meeting the strict limits set by the EURO IV emission norm.
In the G-Class the BRABUS S V12 S displacement engine produces 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW at 5,100 rpm. The turbocharged twelve-cylinder engine delivers its peak torque of 1,320 Nm (973 lb-ft) at 2,100 rpm. In the car, the peak torque is electronically limited to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
The BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo offers acceleration performance almost unimaginable for a true off-roader: Combined with a special five-speed automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive the exclusive SUV catapults itself from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 240 km/h (150 mph). Without the self-imposed limit the high-tech G-Class model could reach 260 km/h (163 mph).
This superior performance necessitates the use of custom-tailored BRABUS Monoblock wheels. Below the subtle fender flares is room for Monoblock light-alloy wheels with diameters between 20 and 22 inches, mounted with high-performance tires from Pirelli or YOKOHAMA. The forged BRABUS Monoblock VI 10.5Jx21 light-alloys are shod with size 295/40 R 21 tires front and back. BRABUS offers a wide selection of ten-inch wide wheels in the five different Monoblock VI, E, G, Q and S designs with a diameter of 22 inches.
For optimal handling BRABUS equips the special model G V12 S Biturbo with a comfortable custom suspension. To keep the incredible performance safely in check at all times the BRABUS high-performance brake system comes standard.
The body of the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo is distinguished by sporty yet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement components. The BRABUS front apron with its LED daytime running lights below the main headlights lends the 4x4 an even more striking face. The rear is customized with the BRABUS rear bumper.
The BRABUS designers have developed special caps for the standard running boards of the Mercedes G-Class. They add some visual pizzazz to the G-Class and for added practicality feature integrated LED lights activated by the key fob or by opening a door. They illuminate the running boards in the dark.
The custom interior of the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo is highly exclusive as well: It includes an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel, a speedometer with 280-km/h scale (175 mph), stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo and a handcrafted BRABUS fully leather interior made from especially soft and breathable BRABUS Mastik leather.
Upon customer request BRABUS transforms the SUV into fully functional all-terrain office on wheels or can integrate a custom-tailored high-tech multimedia system with state-of-the-art communication technology, DVD changer, DVBT TV tuner, game console and eight-inch LCD screens in the back of the front headrests. The sound in the rear compartment is reproduced by infrared headphones.
It is built by hand based on the latest Mercedes G-Class. The exclusive five-door is powered by a BRABUS SV12 S displacement engine. Like all special models of BRABUS – recognized by the German Vehicle Registration Agency as a vehicle manufacturer – the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo comes with a comprehensive luxury package. The ultra-powerful 4x4 starts at 379,000 Euros.
The BRABUS SV12 S engine is based on the V12 Biturbo engine from the latest Mercedes S 600. Before being implanted in the engine bay of the G-Class, displacement of the three-valve engine is increased from 5.5 to 6.3 liters (336 to 384 cubic inches) using a special crankshaft with longer stroke, larger cylinders and larger bore. In addition, the cylinder heads are re-machined and fitted with special camshafts.
The engine peripherals were upgraded with larger turbochargers, an optimized intercooling system and a stainless-steel high-performance exhaust system with free-flow metal catalysts. The exahust was custom-developed for the G-Class and features dual chrome-plated tailpipes that exit in front of the rear wheels on the left and right side. New precision mapping for the engine electronics coordinate the perfect interaction of all new components. The results are an exemplary smooth-running engine and maximum power yield while meeting the strict limits set by the EURO IV emission norm.
In the G-Class the BRABUS S V12 S displacement engine produces 700 hp (690 bhp) / 515 kW at 5,100 rpm. The turbocharged twelve-cylinder engine delivers its peak torque of 1,320 Nm (973 lb-ft) at 2,100 rpm. In the car, the peak torque is electronically limited to 1,100 Nm (811 lb-ft).
The BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo offers acceleration performance almost unimaginable for a true off-roader: Combined with a special five-speed automatic transmission and permanent four-wheel drive the exclusive SUV catapults itself from rest to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.3 seconds. Top speed is limited electronically to 240 km/h (150 mph). Without the self-imposed limit the high-tech G-Class model could reach 260 km/h (163 mph).
This superior performance necessitates the use of custom-tailored BRABUS Monoblock wheels. Below the subtle fender flares is room for Monoblock light-alloy wheels with diameters between 20 and 22 inches, mounted with high-performance tires from Pirelli or YOKOHAMA. The forged BRABUS Monoblock VI 10.5Jx21 light-alloys are shod with size 295/40 R 21 tires front and back. BRABUS offers a wide selection of ten-inch wide wheels in the five different Monoblock VI, E, G, Q and S designs with a diameter of 22 inches.
For optimal handling BRABUS equips the special model G V12 S Biturbo with a comfortable custom suspension. To keep the incredible performance safely in check at all times the BRABUS high-performance brake system comes standard.
The body of the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo is distinguished by sporty yet elegant aerodynamic-enhancement components. The BRABUS front apron with its LED daytime running lights below the main headlights lends the 4x4 an even more striking face. The rear is customized with the BRABUS rear bumper.
The BRABUS designers have developed special caps for the standard running boards of the Mercedes G-Class. They add some visual pizzazz to the G-Class and for added practicality feature integrated LED lights activated by the key fob or by opening a door. They illuminate the running boards in the dark.
The custom interior of the BRABUS G V12 S Biturbo is highly exclusive as well: It includes an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel, a speedometer with 280-km/h scale (175 mph), stainless-steel scuff plates with illuminated BRABUS logo and a handcrafted BRABUS fully leather interior made from especially soft and breathable BRABUS Mastik leather.
Upon customer request BRABUS transforms the SUV into fully functional all-terrain office on wheels or can integrate a custom-tailored high-tech multimedia system with state-of-the-art communication technology, DVD changer, DVBT TV tuner, game console and eight-inch LCD screens in the back of the front headrests. The sound in the rear compartment is reproduced by infrared headphones.
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02-23-09, 08:49 AM
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Never liked and always hated the look of the G-wagon from Mercedes. I know aot of people love this thing but the look of it hasnt changed in over 30 years. However I DO like the looks of what's under the hood tho. 
02-23-09, 09:41 AM
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I am one of those people who have always liked the look of the G-Wagon. It is a timeless design, which is why they never change it. This is a real monster though!
Kinda looks like the car version of Wall-E.
Kinda looks like the car version of Wall-E.
02-23-09, 11:27 AM
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I remember from Top Gear how much Richard liked the AMG version. This thing has to be bananas!
Speaking of what's under the hood, don't you think they could have cleaned up the engine cover for the photo shoot? It looks like it's got grease pen on it...
Speaking of what's under the hood, don't you think they could have cleaned up the engine cover for the photo shoot? It looks like it's got grease pen on it...
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02-23-09, 02:12 PM
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Bad azz! But 379,000 Euros? I'll take a G55 and be perfectly happy. The problem with these Brabus cars (like the SL or CL with this same engine) is that they can't get the power to the ground - performance isn't that much improved over AMG versions of the car to justify the price.
02-23-09, 02:28 PM
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I know at this level of automobile, it is built almost just "because we can" but I am really puzzled by this one.
700 HP in a sedan...eh ok.
700 HP in a sports car...I can follow.
700 HP in a brick that is allegedly meant to off road? Sorry, you lost me.
I understand the whole point of "excess" in a car like this but the G Wagen just seems like a waste of an application for this engine. Tap the throttle in any given off road circumstance and you're going to be ten feet underground just based on the amount of power you just exerted on unpaved earth. What is the point of this? To blast to the moon and then 4X4 on it's surface? All for ~$500,000? Come on.
700 HP in a sedan...eh ok.
700 HP in a sports car...I can follow.
700 HP in a brick that is allegedly meant to off road? Sorry, you lost me.
I understand the whole point of "excess" in a car like this but the G Wagen just seems like a waste of an application for this engine. Tap the throttle in any given off road circumstance and you're going to be ten feet underground just based on the amount of power you just exerted on unpaved earth. What is the point of this? To blast to the moon and then 4X4 on it's surface? All for ~$500,000? Come on.
02-23-09, 06:10 PM
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Even aside from speed and power, the G-Wagen is built like the Rock of Gibraltar. The door and frame solidness is unbelievable.
The G-Wagen is the last holdout of the way M-B products used to be built....up until the mid-90's or so, when they started using cheaper materials, poor-quality electronics, and got unreliable. The G-Wagen kept its solidness all these years because it is taken from a 1980's-vintage German/Austrian military design...and didn't change much.
The G-Wagen is the last holdout of the way M-B products used to be built....up until the mid-90's or so, when they started using cheaper materials, poor-quality electronics, and got unreliable. The G-Wagen kept its solidness all these years because it is taken from a 1980's-vintage German/Austrian military design...and didn't change much.
02-24-09, 06:55 AM
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I know at this level of automobile, it is built almost just "because we can" but I am really puzzled by this one.
700 HP in a sedan...eh ok.
700 HP in a sports car...I can follow.
700 HP in a brick that is allegedly meant to off road? Sorry, you lost me.
I understand the whole point of "excess" in a car like this but the G Wagen just seems like a waste of an application for this engine. Tap the throttle in any given off road circumstance and you're going to be ten feet underground just based on the amount of power you just exerted on unpaved earth. What is the point of this? To blast to the moon and then 4X4 on it's surface? All for ~$500,000? Come on.
700 HP in a sedan...eh ok.
700 HP in a sports car...I can follow.
700 HP in a brick that is allegedly meant to off road? Sorry, you lost me.
I understand the whole point of "excess" in a car like this but the G Wagen just seems like a waste of an application for this engine. Tap the throttle in any given off road circumstance and you're going to be ten feet underground just based on the amount of power you just exerted on unpaved earth. What is the point of this? To blast to the moon and then 4X4 on it's surface? All for ~$500,000? Come on.
i agree. it's pointless. a 85 hp suzuki samurai with 33" tires can go more places than this G.
additionally, those tires are worthless off road or even in snow on the road.
i love the G, but only in it's mose primitive guise; turbo diesel, manual trans, small wheels and big tires. the G's we get in this country are silly.