The V12 G-Wagon is Back – Brabus G V12 900
Nothing screams ‘I’m rich’ louder than the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. The loudest one of them all was the Mercedes-Benz G65 AMG, which was powered by the German manufacturers full-fat V12 engine. Unfortunately for rich people all over the world, the V12 was discontinued when the latest-generation G-Class was revealed. That was, at least, until now.
This is the Brabus G V12 900 and it was revealed this week at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in Germany. It’s based on the latest Mercedes-AMG G63, except that instead of sourcing its power from a 4.0-litre biturbo V8, it sources it from a fire-breathing 6.3-litre twin-turbocharged V12 engine. Brabus will only ever produce 10 of these G-Wagons, and will command a price tag of at least R9.8-million each. If you do the math, you could buy four G63’s for that price.
You definitely get your money’s worth of performance. The V12 under the bonnet produces a maximum of 662kW of power and 1500Nm of torque. It’s so powerful that Brabus has had to electronically limit the torque down to 1200Nm of torque, as well as its top speed of 280km/h. It’s also 0.7-seconds faster from 0-100km/h than the G63, clocking a sprint time of 3.8-seconds.
Brabus has also tweaked the design of the G V12 900 to look as extreme as it performs. Outside, it gets a wide body kit, a modified suspension and a louder exhaust. The interior has been redone in leather and alcantara with a white and orange colour scheme carried across the cabin. There are also several exclusive badges scattered around the interior to remind you that you’re driving a R10-million super-tank.
Also worth a look: the Mercedes-AMG A Class and the Mercedes-AMG G Class.
FAQ
Q: What does the Brabus G V12 900 cost in South Africa?
The Brabus G V12 900 carries a price tag of at least R9.8-million in South Africa, making it one of the most expensive SUVs you can buy locally.
Q: How much power does the Brabus G V12 900 produce?
The Brabus G V12 900's twin-turbocharged 6.3-litre V12 engine produces a massive 662kW of power and 1500Nm of torque, though the torque is electronically limited to 1200Nm to protect the drivetrain.
Q: How fast is the Brabus G V12 900 compared to the regular G63?
The Brabus G V12 900 sprints from 0-100km/h in just 3.8 seconds, which is 0.7 seconds faster than the Mercedes-AMG G63, and has a top speed limited to 280km/h.
Q: How many Brabus G V12 900s will be made?
Brabus will only produce 10 units of the G V12 900 worldwide, making it an extremely exclusive super-SUV for collectors and enthusiasts with deep pockets.
Q: Is the Brabus G V12 900 worth buying over a regular G63?
The Brabus G V12 900 costs the equivalent of four Mercedes-AMG G63s at R9.8-million, so it's really only worth considering if you have serious money to burn and want the ultimate bragging rights.
Should You Buy It?
The Brabus G V12 900 at R9.8-million is the ultimate status symbol for South Africa's ultra-wealthy, but it's impossible to recommend to anyone with a shred of financial sense. With only 10 units being made worldwide and a price tag that could buy you a fleet of luxury cars, this is strictly for collectors who want the most extreme G-Wagon ever built. If you have to ask whether you can afford it, you definitely can't, and even if you can, there are probably better ways to spend R10-million. Skip it unless you're swimming in cash and need the world's most expensive way to sit in traffic on the N1.
