Maybach’s model of the GLS is the costliest and most luxurious member of Mercedes-Benz’s SUV vary. If it is not upscale sufficient, give German tuner Brabus a hoop. It unveiled the GLS-based 800 with a massively highly effective engine and an much more opulent inside.
Brabus is understood for specializing in wringing every last ounce of performance out of Mercedes-Benz engines. It tuned the twin-turbocharged, 4.0-liter V8 within the GLS to 800 horsepower — therefore the title — and a whopping 700 pound-feet of torque. The eight cylinder spins the large SUV’s 4 wheels through a nine-speed automated transmission and a everlasting all-wheel-drive system. Hitting 60 mph from a cease takes 4.5 seconds, which is about half a second faster than the regular-production GLS, and the highest pace is electronically restricted to 186 mph.
The engine exhales by means of a redesigned, valve-controlled exhaust system that lets the V8 both scream or whisper relying on the profile chosen. And, the 800 rides on a suspension system that has been lowered by about an inch within the title of each agility and stability.
Whereas the outside remedy is comparatively refined, the modifications are largely restricted to blacked-out trim items, a body kit that reduces raise at excessive speeds, and 24-inch alloy wheels, the inside is something however. It is draped in quilted Leonis Orange leather-based upholstery and it positive aspects carbon fiber accents on the steering wheel, the dashboard, and the middle console. Brabus retained Maybach’s particular person rear seats; they’re heated, ventilated, power-adjustable, they usually’re complemented by matching pillows. Some won’t like the thought of feeling like they’re touring in a pumpkin, and that is high quality. Brabus notes consumers can customise quite a few particulars, together with the kind of trim and the color of the upholstery.
Pricing for the Brabus 800 hasn’t been revealed, and it’ll finally rely upon the choices chosen. Nonetheless, needless to say Mercedes-Maybach prices $160,500 for the standard GLS, a determine that makes it over twice as costly as the Mercedes-Benz-branded model.
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