With 6 wheels and 700 HP, Brabus’ G63 AMG 6×6 will have you seeing red … carbon fiber, that is

By Andrew Hard December 22, 2014

Over the years, Mercedes-Benz tuner Brabus has created some unforgettable pieces of moving art.

Building off the ‘tame’ arrangements of Mercedes-AMG, the Bottrop-based outfit has fashioned everything from an 850-horsepower luxury sedan to an apocalypse-approved G-Wagen, and the German company isn’t stopping any time soon.

The brand’s latest creation is called the Brabus 700, a Mercedes G63 AMG 6×6 with a healthy smattering of cherry-tinted carbon fiber and performance enhancements.

The six-wheeler was commissioned by Badr Bin Saud, a Saudi Arabian enthusiast with a clear passion for red. The luxury SUV is simply covered in velvet-hued material, whether it’s the striking carbon weave on the wheel arches, hood, and roof, or the red and black upholstery inside.

Hiding behind the bold ‘B’ logo on the grill is an augmented version of the AMG’s 5.5-liter, twin turbo V8. It’s not quite as extreme as, say, the 828–hp Mansory Mercedes version, but it’s definitely got some weight behind its punches.

Brabus G63 AMG 6x6

Brabus G63 AMG 6x6

Brabus G63 AMG 6x6

With the help of Brabus’ B63S-700 performance kit, the G63 now produces 700 hp and 708 pound feet of torque, improvements of 156 hp and 147 lb-ft over stock. This is accomplished via upgraded turbochargers, high-performance downpipes, ‘Gold Heat’ reflection insulation sheathing, and a stainless steel exhaust. These improvements allow the 8,487-pound bruiser to hit 60 mph in 7.4 seconds.

Pricing for the 700 hasn’t been released, but the standard G63 AMG 6×6 runs a pretty penny on its own: $560,152 to be exact. Only 20-30 units are built each year.

Mercedes has hinted at a hardcore version of the G63 4×4, which should be available sometime next year.

Several spy shots of a G63 test vehicle surfaced in November, which showed the 4×4’s bolstered ride height and all-terrain style bodywork.

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Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 850 Brabus 6.0 is a supercar disguised as a station wagon

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Why buy a supercar when you can have a station wagon?
That may seem like a dumb question, but the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Brabus 850 6.0 is no ordinary wagon. It's got the performance of a supercar, but with the ability to haul ... many things.
The stock E63 AMG S 4Matic has a 5.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 with 577 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Brabus increases the displacement to 5.9 liters, add bigger turbochargers, and other modifications. The result is a staggering 850 hp and 1,069 lb-ft.
That's literally too much power. Brabus has to electronically limit the torque output to 848 lb-ft, presumably to keep the E63 from disrupting the space-time continuum.
Even with that 'handicap', the Brabus E63 can accelerate to 60 mph from a standstill in 3.1 seconds. Top speed is 187 mph on the stock tires, or a supercar-rivaling 217 mph on the optional performance tires.
Aesthetic enhancements include a sinister blackout treatment, carbon fiber front lip spoiler, a rear diffuser, and custom wheels. It's a moot point though: the performance of this wagon is what makes the biggest impression.
After all, how much fun would it be to outrun a Ferrari in this thing, then go grocery shopping?
As crazy as it seems, the E63 Brabus 850 6.0 is not the most ludicrous utility vehicle to wear the big "B" badge. That honor probably goes to the GL63 AMG-based B63-620 Widestar, a seven-seat SUV with 611 hp and a top speed of 147 mph.
Then there's the B63S 700 6x6. It's a tuned version of the Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6, already one of the most improbable vehicles ever to go into production. The Brabus version has 690 hp, and can do 0-60 mph in around 7.0 seconds despite its 37-inch off road tires.
So clearly, you don't need to sacrifice practicality if you want to go fast. You just need to get a Brabus.

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Dubai Police pursue high-speed desert evildoers with Brabus G63 AMG Widestar

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The Dubai Police has the coolest fleet of police cars in the world, but when you've already got a Lamborghini Aventador and a Bugatti Veyron in your garage, where do you go from there?
Set to be unveiled at the Dubai Motor Show, the latest vehicle to wear the force's green-and-white livery is a tuned Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG.
Actually, it's technically not a Mercedes anymore. It's a Brabus B63S 700 Widestar.
Brabus is one of a handful of European tuning companies that modifies vehicles so thoroughly that the end result can be considered a separate model from its original. That's the case with this G-Wagen.
The stock G63 AMG flaunts a 5.5-liter, twin-turbocharged V8 under its block-y hood. The mad scientists at Mercedes' AMG performance division let it leave the factory with 536 horsepower. Brabus pushes its version of the V8 powerplant to 700 hp.
The result is a luxury SUV based on a military vehicle that can now do 0-62 mph in 4.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 149 mph. That's something no evildoer wants to see in their rearview mirror.
It may sound incredibly frivolous, but Brabus and the Dubai Police are actually using the modified G63 for a public-relations campaign.
The "Tune It! Safe!" campaign was started in Germany to encourage drivers to modify their cars in a safe and legal way. It's being launched in the United Arab Emirates as well. What better way to promote safe vehicle modification than with a ridiculous modified vehicle? I can't think of one.
Actually, we're a little surprised by the restraint shown by the Dubai Police. Instead of the relatively serene Widestar, they could have opted for the Brabus B63S 700 6x6, which is based on the G63 AMG 6x6.
The four-wheeled B63S 700 Widestar will join a very impressive fleet of police cars, including the aforementioned Lambo and Veyron, as well as a Ferrari FF and Aston Martin One-77.
Like the Widestar, these super police cars are mostly used for publicity purposes rather than crime fighting. They're put on display in tourist-centric areas to promote Dubai. Though should a high-speed chase break out, the Dubai PD is well ready.

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Frankfurt 2013: Survive the apocalypse in style with the Brabus B63S 700 6X6

Forget Napalm. The Brabus B63S 700 6X6 is what truly smells like victory.
If you’re not familiar, Brabus is the Mercedes-Benz tuner company that takes Merc’s already wild AMG cars and infuses them with the essence of Liberace and the power of an atomic bomb.
The B63S 700 6X6 is based on the G63 AMG 6X6, which was already monumentally wacky. In the hands of Brabus, it has become a car fit for Lucifer himself. The engineers at Brabus popped the hood of the six-wheel drive monster and upped the power of the turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 from 544 horsepower and 561 pound-feet of torque to 690 hp and 708 lb-ft. - thanks to two new turbos.
Despite its massive size, the B63S will do 0-62 mph in just over seven seconds. And that, good sirs, is with 37-inch tires at all six corners. All that power is sent to all six wheels through an AMG seven-speed transmission, which can be manually shifted with paddle shifters behind the steering wheel.
As for the interior, well, just look at it. It’s the kind of interior where you don’t have to worry about ruining the upholstery with bloodstains. This makes it perfect, then, for a post-apocalyptic runabout.
What’s also apocalyptic is the price tag: $400,000 - $500,000, according to Motor Authority. Let’s face it, with a sticker price like that, the only chance you’re going to see one of these German luxury 6X6s is if you stumble upon one while you’re fleeing zombies in Mitt Romney’s neighborhood.
Ready to saddle up a Brabus 6x6? Where would you go?