‘Brabus Mega-Liner is big on luxury and speed

NOW this is what you call first class cruising.

Brabus describes its latest creation, which is based on the Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 4Matic, as an “Exceptional Mega-Liner” that combines the brute force you’d expect from Brabus with an exclusive and luxurious interior.

The new Maybach-based Brabus 900, as its name implies, is fitted with the German tuner’s bored-out version of the Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo V8.

With its capacity increased to 4.5-litres, the motor pushes out 662kW and 1250Nm, although the latter is electronically limited to 1050Nm. That’s still a huge increase from the “standard” Maybach 600’s 412kW and 730Nm. In addition to its increased displacement, the engine benefits from larger turbochargers, a redesigned cooling system and Brabus stainless steel sports exhaust system which has adjustable flaps.

According to Brabus, this large luxury land yacht will surge from 0-100km/h in 4.2 seconds, and on to an electronically limited top speed of 320km/h.

The tuner has also modified the air suspension, which features special mapping to lower the ride height of the car by around 25mm. The Brabus 900 rolls on massive 24-inch “Platinum Edition” wheels fitted with Continental SportContact 6 high-performance tyres. Furthermore, the aerodynamic exterior design package, which includes numerous lightweight carbon components, also reduces aerodynamic lift at high speeds.

“Of course, the aerodynamics also play a hugely important role at the tremendously high speeds this high-performance vehicle is effortlessly capable of reaching. To this end, the Brabus designers developed bodywork components that give the SUV a decidedly sporty character thanks to being produced from lightweight yet robust carbon,” Brabus said. As for the interior, the standard Mercedes-Maybach GLS 600 is already a cruise liner on wheels, but Brabus has taken the visual opulence further with its two-tone seat upholstery with shell-shaped quilting that’s also applied on the door panels.

Another unique touch is the pair of Brabus-labelled “cozy pillows” provided for rear seat passengers. Rounding off the interior garnishes are aluminium pedals and Brabus carbon elements on the dashboard, steering wheel and doors, finished with highgloss sealant.

Brabus is not disclosing production numbers for this vehicle, but says that it is built to order.