Brabus's new convertible G-Wagen hits nearly 900 hp
Brabus has unveiled the 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio, an open-top Mercedes-Benz G-Class that makes 888 hp and will be limited to just 10 examples. Starting at about €890,740 (a little more than $1 million), brabus8217s new convertible gwagen is the German tuner's most powerful soft-top G-Wagen yet.
Key Takeaways
- The Brabus 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio is based on the AMG G 63 and limited to 10 examples.
- A reworked 4.5-liter twin-turbo V-8 produces 888 hp and 922 ft lbs of torque.
- Brabus quotes 0–62 mph in 3.2 seconds and a limited top speed of 149 mph.
- Pricing starts at 890,740 euros, or a little more than $1 million.
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What is Brabus's new convertible G-Wagen?
According to Robb Report, Brabus has introduced the 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio as its latest take on the iconic Mercedes-Benz G-Class. It is not the shop's first open-top G-Wagen—the earlier XL 800 Cabrio set the template—but it is the most powerful, and it is offered in two flavors.
Brabus starts with the AMG G 63, then removes the roof and everything above the beltline beyond the C-pillar. In place of a fixed top sits a motorized soft top built with 500 newly developed components, including a carbon-fiber bow that helps the roof keep its shape at high speeds.
How much power does the 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio make?
Brabus reworks the AMG G 63 powertrain around a 4.5-liter twin-turbocharged V-8—Mercedes's own version uses a 4.0-liter engine—with forged pistons, high-performance connecting rods, and a special billet crankshaft. Output is listed at 888 hp and 922 ft lbs of torque, routed to all four wheels through a nine-speed automatic.
The tuner says the convertible can sprint from zero to 62 mph in 3.2 seconds. Top speed is computer-limited to 149 mph. An adjustable suspension can also drop ride height by 1.8 inches.
What else stands out on this open-top 4x4?
Beyond the soft top, the Cabrio wears a bold body kit with a more aggressive front fascia, a hood scoop, and larger fender flares. The grille and three-pointed star give way to a unit with two red slats and Brabus's "B" logo, plus bespoke "Platinum Edition" monoblock wheels modeled after three-spoke rims from many of the tuner's 1980s builds.
Inside, a four-seat layout includes a center console between both rows. The cabin is finished in black leather and Alcantara, with high-gloss carbon-fiber trim and Rocket Red accents. Quilted leather inserts carry Brabus's trademark shell pattern.
How many will be built, and what does it cost?
Brabus plans just 10 examples of the 900 Rocket Edition Cabrio. Pricing starts at 890,740 euros, which works out to a little more than $1 million. With that kind of scarcity, interested buyers are expected to contact the shop quickly.