POWER & SOUND. CAPTIVATE. The BRABUS XL 800 captivates thanks to its extravagant appearance. But that is far from all: it also defies the ordinary with its extremely powerful engine. The BRABUS 800 four-liter, twin-turbo eight-cylinder produces 588 kW / 800 hp (788 bhp) at 6,600 rpm and delivers a peak torque of 1,000 Nm (737 lb-ft), which is readily available at 3,600 rpm.
This kind of performance is realized courtesy of two high-performance turbochargers with special core assemblies, reinforced axial bearings and larger compressor units. High-tech lubricants from technology partner Motul ensure optimal lubrication of all powertrain components. In perfect interplay with the automatic transmission, whose nine gears can also be shifted manually using the ergonomic BRABUS carbon paddle shifters on the steering wheel, the engine pushes the BRABUS XL 800 from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in just 4.6 seconds. The supercar’s top speed is electronically limited to 210 km/h (130 mph).
The two tailpipes of the BRABUS stainless sports exhaust on each side of the vehicle are framed by an exposed-structure carbon surround. It integrates red launch ambience lights, which are activated together with the interior lighting. The key strong point of this exhaust system, however, is active sound management. Depending on the selected drive mode, the V8 either whispers in the subtle “Coming Home” mode or produces an extremely powerful exhaust note in the “Sport” position.