This Monster Had So Much Torque That Brabus Had To Hold It Back From Exploding
This brutal Mercedes-AMG GT now has a 4.5-liter V8 and new turbochargers and can churn out a massive 1,342 lb-ft of torque
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by Brad Anderson
Brabus’ latest creation has so much torque it had to be limited to save the transmission.
The AMG GT-based coupe hits 62 mph in 2.6 seconds and 124 mph in just 9.5 seconds
Customized interior features black leather with carbon trim and anodized red accent details.
We could be wrong, but we suspect that very few people would look at the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance and think to themselves ‘this thing needs more power.’ Evidently, the experts at Brabus thinks a little differently than most of us and have used the GT 63 S E as the basis for their latest creation, which they simply named the Brabus 1000. Alongside a series of performance improvements, the tuned car also features a heavily revised exterior and interior.
Too Much Torque Could Kill You
There’s no prize for guessing how much power the Brabus 1000 has: 1,000 PS, of course, or 986 hp. Perhaps even more absurd than this peak horsepower number is the maximum torque of 1,342 lb-ft (1,820 Nm), which might just be enough to spin the Earth on its axis. The engine delivers so much twisting force that it has had to be capped at 1,195 lb-ft (1,620 Nm) so the transmission doesn’t get blown to pieces.
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To achieve the extra grunt, Brabus has done more than slap on a pair of larger turbochargers; it also increased the 4.0-liter V8’s capacity to 4.5 liters. There is also a billet-aluminum crankshaft and forged high-performance connecting rod, and a custom stainless steel exhaust. As a reminder, the E Performance is a hybrid and uses a 201 hp electric motor, so the combustion engine alone on the Brabus 1000 is good for 785 hp and 922 lb-ft (1,250 Nm).
Acceleration That Redefines ‘Fast’
Performance promises to be truly absurd. According to the tuner, the car can blast from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 2.6 seconds. It hits 124 mph (200 km/h) in 9.5 seconds and 186 mph (300 km/h) in 23.6 seconds, while top speed is electronically capped at 200 mph (320 km/h).
More To It Than Ooomph
Beyond overhauling the car’s powertrain, Brabus has worked tirelessly on the aerodynamics. There’s a revised front end with new canards, new grille inserts, and a carbon fiber splitter. The rear-end stands out thanks to a fixed rear wing and a carbon diffuser. Complementing the new body parts are 21- and 22-inch ten-spoke wheels and KW springs that drop the ride height by 20 mm.
There’s plenty going on inside the cabin, too. The GT 63 S E Performance has been re-trimmed in new black leather with additional carbon fiber parts and a slew of bright red components, including the air vents, speaker grilles, and door switches.
Naturally, none of this comes cheap. The Brabus 1000 is priced at €445,900, or roughly $515,000. For that, you get a Mercedes-AMG taken to an entirely new level, catering to those who may find it too ordinary for their taste.
