Brabus G Widestar History
History
Brabus first placed a V12 engine into the Mercedes-Benz G-Class at the Geneva Salon in 2004, creating the G V12 — a landmark moment that married the G-Wagen's off-road credentials with extreme supercar performance. The car used the signature Brabus 'Widestar' body kit that added 10 cm to the vehicle's overall width.
The Widestar line expanded through successive generations of the G-Class. The Brabus 700 Widestar, revealed at the Monaco Yacht Show 2018 and based on the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63, used a 4-litre V8 biturbo producing 700 PS / 690 hp and sprinted 0–100 km/h in 4.3 seconds. The Brabus 800 Widestar raised that to 800 PS / 789 hp with 1,000 Nm of torque and a 0–100 km/h time of 4.1 seconds.
In 2019 Brabus returned to a V12 G-Class with the G V12 900 'ONE OF TEN', unveiled at IAA Frankfurt. A 6.3-litre V12 Biturbo produced 888 hp and 1,500 Nm of torque; the 0–60 mph time was 3.8 seconds and top speed was limited to 174 mph — limited to just ten examples. The 900 Rocket Edition followed in 2021: a G 63 AMG-based car with a 4.5-litre V8 biturbo at 900 PS and 1,250 Nm, limited to 25 units and priced at €571,270.
Body styles
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Notable special editions & performance variants
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G V12 (first generation)
First Brabus V12 G-Class, introduced at the 2004 Geneva Salon with the signature Widestar widebody.
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700 Widestar
Based on the AMG G 63 (W464); 4L V8 biturbo, 700 PS, 10 cm wider Widestar bodywork.
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800 Widestar
AMG G 63 base; V8 raised to 800 PS / 789 hp, 1,000 Nm torque.
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G V12 900 'ONE OF TEN'
6.3L V12 biturbo, 888 hp, 1,500 Nm; limited to 10 units; IAA Frankfurt 2019 debut.
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900 Rocket Edition
G 63-based; 4.5L V8 biturbo at 900 PS, 1,250 Nm, 0–100 in 3.7 s; 25 units at €571,270.
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