BRABUS has taken the world of high performance convertibles to a new level with the introduction of the 800 CABRIO and XL 800 CABRIO. Limited to just fifty units each, these stunning open top supercars build on the legendary Mercedes AMG G 63, transforming it into a statement of luxury, innovation, and brute power. Every detail has been engineered for those who want to experience convertible driving like never before, whether cruising the city or tackling wild off road terrain.
The transformation from classic G Wagon to the BRABUS open top Masterpiece is more than just a convertible roof. BRABUS engineers used advanced CAD, simulation, and structural testing to ensure both models offer the same level of strength and safety as the hardtop. High strength steel reinforces the chassis, while the unique body design passes rigorous load and rollover tests, simulating over one hundred thousand kilometers of demanding real world use. More than five hundred custom components were developed for the soft top and cabrio conversion, making this project a true display of German coachbuilding expertise.
The electrically operated soft top opens or closes in just twenty seconds, providing the flexibility for open air adventures at a moment’s notice. An integrated carbon fiber roof bow at the front, a world first, ensures a stable roofline and excellent sound insulation even at high speeds. The rear C BOW steel roll bar with exposed carbon detailing is not only a signature design element, but also plays a key role in safety and rollover protection. Custom seals guarantee complete water tightness and sound proofing, with every car enduring ten hours of climate chamber rain testing before delivery. The mechanism and details ensure durability and practicality for everyday use, without compromising on the bold cabriolet silhouette.
Under the hood, both cabriolets feature a BRABUS tuned four liter V8 twin turbo engine that delivers an incredible eight hundred horsepower and one thousand newton meters of torque. The standard 800 CABRIO is built for street dominance, rocketing from zero to one hundred kilometers per hour in just four seconds and topping out at two hundred forty kilometers per hour. Its twenty four inch wheels and adjustable suspension keep it glued to the pavement for pure on road thrills. The XL 800 CABRIO, meanwhile, is a true off road beast with portal axles, forty eight centimeters of ground clearance, and all terrain tires. Even with these upgrades, it accelerates to one hundred kilometers per hour in just four point six seconds, making it as fast as it is unstoppable.
Step inside either the 800 CABRIO or XL 800 CABRIO and you enter a world of handcrafted luxury. BRABUS Masterpiece interiors are tailored with precision, offering the finest leather, distinctive color schemes, and the signature Shell quilting across seats, panels, and floor mats. Each cabin features custom carbon trim, illuminated logos, exclusive pedal sets, and anodized aluminum details. Comfort features abound, from neck level heating in the headrests for top down drives on chilly days, to perforated seat inserts that ensure breathability and climate control. Every car is rain tested and crafted to perfection, ensuring drivers and passengers enjoy open air motoring in total comfort.
Each BRABUS cabriolet is part of a strictly limited series, tailored to the future owner’s personal vision. Exterior colors, soft top fabrics, and interior finishes are fully customizable, allowing each car to become a unique expression of taste. The XL model’s portal axle chassis and red finish mark it out as an off road icon, while the standard 800 CABRIO is perfect for city streets and grand boulevards. Both carry the distinctive WIDESTAR widebody design, exposed carbon details, and exclusive wheels that guarantee a commanding presence anywhere in the world. With performance, luxury, and craftsmanship combined, the BRABUS 800 CABRIO series stands at the pinnacle of open top automotive excellence.
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