German tuning outfit Brabus, famous for its modified Mercedes-Benz cars, is celebrating its 45th anniversary in 2022.
As you’d hope from the company that created a 900hp V12-powered G-Class, the occasion is being marked in some style.
Brabus has made the first vehicle in its history with a bespoke chassis, creating an outrageous off-road buggy.
Jumping for joy
A high-strength tube-frame chassis has been developed in-house by Brabus. While the exposed carbon fibre bodywork has a passing resemblance to a G-Class, the car is solely the work of the tuning company.
Adjustable shock absorbers offer ground clearance of up to 53cm, aided by a set of 20-inch Brabus Monoblock HD forged wheels and off-road tyres.
The interior leaves the four occupants exposed to the elements and features bucket seats made from carbon fibre. These are finished in bright red Silvertex, a fabric developed from a range of high-performance boats made by Brabus.
Red anodised aluminium elements complete the cockpit, with intercom-equipped helmets supplied for all.
Outrageous off-roader
At the heart of the 900 Crawler is a 4.5-litre twin-turbocharged V8 developing 900hp. Although the engine can muster up to 922lb ft of torque, it has been restricted to ‘only’ 774lb ft.
A nine-speed automatic gearbox is standard, along with all-wheel drive. As a result, the Crawler can accelerate from 0-62mph in just 3.4 seconds.
Top speed has been limited to 99mph, which is probably as fast as you’d realistically want to go in this Brabus buggy.
An expensive anniversary gift
Given the Crawler is a very niche product Brabus has decided to build just 15 examples. Five will be delivered this year, with five more to follow in 2023 and 2024 respectively.
Buying one will cost €749,000 (£640,000) before taxes. Note, however, that the buggy is not legal for use on the road.
It makes for a bombastic and somewhat ridiculous way to celebrate an anniversary, but we’d expect nothing less from Brabus.
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