POWER & SOUND. SPACE RACE. Beneath the carbon fiber hood, the combustion engine of the BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED’s high-end hybrid system delivers a system output of 735 kW / 1,000 hp. System torque is rated at 1,820 Nm (1,342 lb-ft), but is electronically limited to 1,620 Nm (1,195 lb-ft) to protect the vehicle’s drivetrain components.
In keeping with our long-standing philosophy of achieving high peak power and immense torque through increased displacement, the BRABUS ROCKET 1000 4.5-liter twin-turbo V8 engine was developed. This unit delivers an output of 585 kW / 796 hp and a maximum torque of 1,250 Nm (922 lb-ft), which is electronically limited to 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) in the vehicle.
The combustion engine’s power is transmitted to the road via a nine-speed sport transmission, which can be shifted either automatically or manually using paddle shifters on the steering wheel, and an electronically controlled all-wheel-drive system. High-tech lubricants for the engine and drivetrain are supplied by BRABUS technology partner MOTUL.
The hybrid roadster’s electric drive consists of a 150 kW / 204 hp synchronous motor, a specially designed automatic two-speed transmission and a 6.1 kWh lithium-ion battery.
The BRABUS ROCKET GTC DEEP RED is one of the fastest open-top hybrid cars in the world. Just 2.6 seconds after launch, the exclusive roadster reaches 100 km/h (62 mph). From a standstill, it takes only 9.5 seconds to hit 200 km/h (124 mph), and the 300 km/h (186 mph) mark is achieved in just 23.6 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 317 km/h (197 mph).
The hybrid supercar also delivers a thrilling soundscape: The BRABUS stainless steel high-performance exhaust system, equipped with special high-performance catalytic converters and particulate filters, not only allows the combustion engine to breathe more freely but also features active valve control. This lets the driver switch at the push of a button between a subtle “Coming Home” mode and the powerful sound of the V8 engine.