Brabus 800 Black & Gold Edition G63 Combines Bling With 789 HP

Brabus has come up with a new take on the latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class called the 800 Black & Gold Edition, and its name says it all.

Based on the new Mercedes-AMG G63, the ‘800’ designation stands for the output: 800 PS (789 HP / 588 kW), up from 585 PS (577 HP / 430 kW). The torque has increased from 850 to 1,000 Nm (627-738 lb-ft), and the performance upgrade is complemented by the stainless steel sports exhaust system, with integrated actively controlled exhaust flaps.

For the stock G63, Mercedes-AMG quotes 4.5 seconds for the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) sprint, and a 220 km/h (137 mph) top speed, or 240 km/h (149 mph) with the optional AMG Driver’s Package. The tuned 4×4 keeps the max speed electronically limited to 240 km/h (149 mph), but drops the 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) acceleration by four tenths of a second, to 4.1 seconds. Imagine that, supercar performance in a vehicle that has the aerodynamics of a small shed, and weighs about the same, too.

Painted black and contrasted by the gold accents, the special edition SUV wears the tuner’s wide body kit, which increases the width by 10 cm (4 in). The fender flares are joined by the new front and rear bumpers, carbon fiber grille surround with gold accents in the slats, carbon fiber hood and roof attachments and a few other accents here and there, like the gold logos and 11×23-inch wheels, wrapped in 305/35 Advan Sport high-performance tires.

Featuring black leather and gold inserts, the cabin follows an identical theme. The colorful accents are present on the air vents, steering wheel, center console, door cards, seats and certain buttons, joined by the carbon fiber trim, aluminum pedals and custom stainless scuff plates.

At the rear, the Black & Gold Edition has been equipped with two individual seats, separated by a console with integrated 4.3-inch display, used to control certain functions, including the front passenger seat to open up more legroom, music volume, reading lights and starry sky headliner. An integrated strongbox, which can be opened only after entering a code on the new panel, as well as heated and cooled cup holders and other amenities are also included.

You know what they say, if you have to ask, you probably cannot afford it. But that’s okay, because at €380,672 ($422,655) in Germany, including tax, you’re not alone.