Brabus has unveiled two open-top versions of the G-Class — the 800 and 800 XL, built on the basis of the Mercedes-AMG G63. Each is equipped with a complex soft roof consisting of more than 500 individual elements, but the structure is fully folded in 20 seconds at the touch of a button. To maintain body rigidity, the windshield frame was reinforced, a carbon roll bar and a separate rear safety section were added. In addition, the convertible received a signature Widestar body kit, a new tailgate, and huge 24-inch Monoblock ZM wheels with Hankook Ventus S1 Evo ZX tires.
The interior has been redesigned in the signature Brabus style: handmade leather trim, carbon fiber elements, composite paddle shifters, an Airscarf system, and an abundance of branded nameplates. Under the hood is a modified 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8, producing 789 hp and 1000 N·m. Combined with a 9-speed automatic and all-wheel drive, the convertible accelerates to 100 km/h in 4 seconds, and the maximum speed is limited to 240 km/h.
The 800 XL version is designed for maximum off-road capability: it received a portal suspension, which increased ground clearance to 480 mm, off-road 22-inch wheels, and modified kinematics. Against the background of the increase in ground clearance, the dynamics became more modest — acceleration to 100 km/h takes 4.6 seconds, and the maximum speed is reduced to 210 km/h. A total of 50 copies will be released. The price starts at $877,000, and the 800 XL modification is estimated at approximately one million — the final cost depends on the selected options.
