With the BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED, BRABUS (Brabus-Allee, D-46240 Bottrop, Phone +49 / (0) 2041 / 777-0, www.brabus.com) presents a new open-top supercar of the absolute highest level, directly on the California Pacific coast, in celebration of the 74th edition of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. At the heart of the 2+2-seater lies the BRABUS high-end hybrid powertrain, delivering a system output of 735 kW / 1,000 hp and a maximum torque of 1,820 Nm (1,342 lb-ft). These remarkable performance figures are the result of the perfectly harmonized combination of the BRABUS ROCKET 1000 4.5-liter twin-turbocharged V8 engine and an electric motor mounted on the rear axle. Power is delivered via an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system, enabling the BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED to sprint from a standstill to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 2.6 seconds. The 300 km/h (186 mph) mark is reached in 23.6 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 317 km/h (197 mph).

Equally dynamic is the BRABUS ROCKET GTC exposed-structure carbon body, developed in the wind tunnel and made entirely from this high-tech composite in BRABUS’s in-house carbon production facility. To accentuate the sporty wedge shape, the wheel arches of this 198.5 centimeter (78.1 in.) wide supercar house high-end forged wheels, engineered exclusively for the BRABUS ROCKET GTC and GTS. They feature integrated exposed-structure carbon aeroblades, which in this model are, of course, finished in red. The exclusive BRABUS Masterpiece full-leather interior, crafted by true masters of their trade in the company’s own upholstery shop, is likewise tailored to match the new color concept. The BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED is built by BRABUS to customer order. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the vehicle shown here is 697,800 euros (export price in Germany excluding 19 percent VAT). With its official world premiere as part of this year’s Monterey Car Week, BRABUS transfers the excitement that the Mercedes 300 SL Roadster evoked across the American market back in the 1950s into the new Hyper Gran Turismo Cabriolet BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED.

This supercar transforms the 1-Second-Wow design language and the high-performance qualities of the BRABUS ROCKET GTS Shooting Brake into a strikingly styled, open-top automobile of the highest level. Its body is manufactured entirely from carbon fiber using the prepreg autoclave process and, in line with the DEEP RED theme, finished with a transparent red coating. Thanks to BRABUS’ decades of expertise, not only are perfectly smooth surfaces of all elements guaranteed, but also outstanding fit with immaculate panel gaps. In addition to the thrilling signature styling, the BRABUS designers naturally placed great emphasis on refined aerodynamics to achieve significant downforce at both the front and rear axles. Another key focus was ensuring optimal air supply to all powertrain components and to the brakes on both axles. This is evident in details such as the aero blades—also made from red exposed-structure carbon—for the BRABUS Monoblock P wheels, whose sophisticated design channels the heat generated during braking out of the wheel wells while driving. Optimal driving stability is ensured by the supercar's sophisticated aerodynamic components: The BRABUS ROCKET front splitter not only fits perfectly to the wide front fenders on both sides, it also features an integrated spoiler that generates downforce at the front axle at high speeds.

The large air intakes direct airflow to the radiators and front brakes. From the wide front wheel arches, the side sills channel airflow toward the BRABUS ROCKET rear side panels, which give the new open-top BRABUS supercar its imposing width of 198.5 centimeters (78.1 in.) at the rear axle. Specially developed for the extra-wide, Kevlar-lined wheel arches are bespoke BRABUS Monoblock P “PLATINUM EDITION” five-spoke wheels in a center-lock design. Their production employs the latest forging and machining technology to achieve the perfect balance of light weight and exceptional strength. Beneath the carbon fiber hood, the combustion engine of the BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED’s high-end hybrid system delivers a system output of 735 kW / 1,000 hp. The hybrid roadster’s electric drive consists of a 150 kW / 204 hp synchronous motor, a specially designed automatic two-speed transmission, and a 6.1 kWh lithium-ion battery. This immense development effort is reflected in exceptional acceleration, making the new BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED one of the fastest open-top hybrid cars in the world. When the black, electro-hydraulically operated fabric top is open, the handcrafted Masterpiece interior reveals precise quilting, embossed BRABUS emblems, and BRABUS Signature Carbon details. All trim elements are finished in matte BRABUS “Shadow Gray.” As of model year 2025, every supercar from the Bottrop-based luxury manufacturer has been registered in the Aura Private Blockchain, confirming ownership and preventing counterfeiting.