The most flamboyant Mercedes-Benz G-Class yet - 2022 Brabus 900 Rocket Edition
Rocket reinvented Brabus’ legendary ‘Rocket’ label is applied to the G-Class for the first time, the new 900 Rocket Edition packing almost 900bhp and incredible aero details.
Rocket reinvented
Brabus has launched its most flamboyant G-Class yet, the Brabus 900 Rocket Edition. Taking its cue from the GT63- based Rocket, displacement of AMG’s M177 V8 has been increased to 4.5 litres, producing 888bhp (900ps) and 774lb ft of torque (limited), the Rocket dispatching 0-62mph in just 3.7 seconds and reaching 174mph flat out. To make this extra power possible, a ram air intake, uprated turbos with pressure up to 1.4bar and revised engine internals have been fitted.
The grille, flanked by glowing red lights on start-up, gives this car an aggressive appearance, bolstered by a carbon fibre body kit including the bonnet scoop, wheelarches, and aero discs on the Monoblock Platinum Edition 24-inch wheels. To keep noise levels at a considerate level, the high performance exhaust system with downpipes enlarged to 76mm, also featuring a red glow on start-up, can be switched to ‘coming home’ mode. Such colour choices as Stealth Grey and Signature Black give more than a hint of the menacing and imposing character of this car.
Of course, handling has been stepped up to harness such power. The new dampers, milled from solid metal, can lower the 2,250kg car up to 1.8 inches and are part of the Brabus Ride Control system, an aluminium coil-over set up.
New front and rear diffusers replacing the standard items are complemented with a large rear spoiler. The tyres are a gigantic 295/30 up front, and a planet-orbiting 355/25 at the rear.
The interior sees substantial changes: the rear seat has made way for two individual bucket seats, comfort ventilated and fully adjustable of course, equipped with a touchscreen centre console for controlling the standard infotainment system and seat adjustment. If that wasn’t enough, a refrigerator, and heated or cooled cup holders cosset the passengers further. The overhead console informs passengers the time, temperature and speed, the retractable tables perfect for business or pleasure. The rocket red theme continues here too including the stitching of Brabus’s fine quilted leather, and glazing of the trim, pedals as well as the controls. Plenty of carbon fibre is in there, too. Naturally, there’s a wide scope of personalisation for buyers.
With a price tag excluding VAT of 480,059.00, a limited run of just 25 will be made, 10 of which will be produced this year.Brabus ‘Masterpiece’ interior with trim colour-coded to exterior details. The 4.5-litre V8 biturbo could make 922lb ft torque.