Mercedes tuner Brabus has revealed its latest high-performance SUV. The Brabus B63-620 Widestar is based on the Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG, but sees power boosted further, and bodywork extended 80mm to create a wider stance.
The GL63 AMG’s 5.5-litre biturbo V8 has been boosted from 550bhp to 611bhp using Brabus’s PowerXtra plug-and-play remapping software. The revised injection and ignition mapping allows the car to accelerate to 62mph in 4.7sec — 0.2sec less than standard — and on to a top speed of 174mph.
The exhaust system features butterfly valves to increase engine volume on the move. A 'Coming Home' mode dampens the sound.
Wheelarch extensions — part of a bodykit that includes new bumpers and a roof spoiler — allow the Brabus GL to be fitted with 23in forged alloy wheels and 305/30 tyres.
Brabus says the body modifications reduce lift on the front axle when travelling, aiding cornering at speed and provide extra brake cooling.
Interior revisions include leather and Alcantara hand-stitched seats.
No prices have been revealed, but expect a significant hike over the standard GL63 AMG’s £91,715 price tag.
Jimi Beckwith
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It is really a worthless word that Mercedes can cross 611bhp. This car itself having good facilities mileage and all but this much of mileage is not possible for any vehicle. People like to purchase this vehicle because of good mileage. This rumor may affect this brand but the familiarity of Mercedes will be always present in the society.
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Widestar by name...
Widestar by nature. This SUV will be 2062mm wide from wheel edge to wheel edge. That's 6 foot 9.2 inches and most width restrictors, in London at least, are 7 foot. So that's less than 3 inches gap, or an inch and a half each side. You'd have to be brave to risk it... Still, I'm in favour of cars like this if that's your bag. Not mine, though.
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since when did autocar forum dwellers become arbitures of taste? i for one am glad that brabus has the balls to piss off the green brigade