German tuning company Brabus has revealed one of its most extreme creations to date.
Branded the 800 XLP Adventure ‘Superblack’, the custom pickup truck has gained a new sinister black finish inside and out.
The regular 800 XLP, revealed in 2020, already comes with portal axles, bespoke suspension, and almost 800hp.
It seems the last thing it needed was ever greater presence on the street.
Powerful and practical?
Using the ladder frame chassis of a G-Class SUV as a base, Brabus stretches the wheelbase and adds bespoke bodywork. The rear wall of the cab is crafted from steel, whilst the truck bed is made from a combination of steel and carbon fibre.
Brabus also fits custom suspension parts, including height-adjustable coilover dampers plated with titanium. Portal axles allow for greater articulation, and give the Superblack a ground clearance of 49cm.
Power comes from an enhanced version of the twin-turbocharged 4.0-litre V8 engine found in the G63 AMG. Larger turbochargers and an ECU remap help take the output to a huge 789hp with 737 lb-ft of torque. All-wheel drive is standard, of course, as is a nine-speed automatic transmission.
Despite weighing almost 3,000kg, the Superblack can still accelerate from 0-62mph in 4.8 seconds. Top speed is limited, perhaps sensibly, to 130mph.
Black is the new black
The reason for the limited top speed are all-terrain tyres, fitted to the 22-inch black Monoblock wheels. These sit beneath flared carbon fibre wheel arches, which added an extra 11.6cm to the width of the Superblack.
More carbon fibre trim can be found across the bodywork, including the front skid plate and detailing around the truck bed. The remainder of the exterior is finished in black, including the running boards and spare wheel carrier.
Brabus is particularly pleased with the performance exhaust system. It offers a choice of two volume levels to avoid upsetting the neighbours. The illuminated ‘Launch Ambience Lights’ that surround the side-exit tailpipes are another matter, however…
Almost all of the interior is finished in black leather, with the remainder covered in black Alcantara. Carbon fibre trim makes an appearance on the dashboard, steering wheel, and door handles. A further 206 elements are covered in shadow chrome.
Special anniversary present
Many of the interior trim items feature a ‘Heritage’ design, with embossed ‘77’ logos found throughout the cabin. This is a deliberate nod to the 45th anniversary of the company’s founding in 1977.
The market for the 800 XLP Adventure Superblack is likely to be limited, given the extreme levels of performance and extravagance on display.
A starting price of €725,900 (£605,000) is also likely to reduce the number of potential customers.
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