For when the 791-horsepower Mercedes-AMG S63 is not sufficient, there’s Brabus.
Mar 15, 2024 at 2:16pm ET
For many, 791 horsepower is sufficient. However for some, “sufficient” is rarely sufficient. And for them, there’s Brabus. The well-known German tuner has simply unveiled the 930 S, based mostly on the brand new Mercedes-AMG S63 E-Efficiency, and which because the title suggests, makes 930 hp.
9-hundred thirty horsepower in an enormous luxurious sedan. Absurdity. And that is not accounting for the 1113.7 pound-feet of torque. Brabus bumps the 4.0-liter AMG V-8 from 603 to 740 hp with new turbochargers, new exhaust, and a corresponding tune. The 190-hp electrical motor mounted on the rear axle is left as-is. Brabus says that the 930 runs from 0-62 mph in 3.2 seconds and on to a restricted 180-mph high velocity. Amazingly, the drivetrain is warrantied by Brabus for 3 years or 62,000 miles.
Inside and outside there are the standard Brabus visible tweaks. A lot of carbon fiber and 22-inch monoblock wheels spotlight the outside tweaks, whereas inside, there’s all of the quilted leather-based an individual might ever ask for. Brabus despatched out photos of 1 inside trimmed completely in gentle blue leather-based and microfiber, and it is one thing else.
Gallery: Brabus 930 S
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Brabus additionally made tweaks to the suspension to decrease the journey top in sure drive modes and match 265/35ZR22 entrance and 295/30ZR22 rear tires. It nonetheless weighs a ton. Virtually three, in reality. Brabus says 5,730 kilos.
But due to the electrical motor and 6-kWh AMG battery on the again, the Brabus 930 can return good gasoline financial system, an incredible claimed 53.5 mpg. Although you may solely hit these figures for those who’re very considered about once you resolve to make use of all 930 hp.
Brabus prices €405,000 for all this, which is about $441,000 on the time of writing. Not low-cost, however energy and exclusivity typically aren’t.