There are off-roaders. There are supercars. And then, there’s the BRABUS XL 800—a Masterpiece created to bridge the gap between the two worlds with engineering superlatives that know no limits. Based on the W 465 series Mercedes-AMG G 63, the ultra-luxury Geländewagen towers over any terrain with a ground clearance of 47 centimeters (18.5 in) thanks to its specially designed BRABUS suspension system featuring portal axles. Boasting 800 twin-turbocharged V8 horsepower, it claims both uncharted territory beyond the edges of the map and the world’s most extravagant boulevards as its own. Every detail—from the exposed-carbon WIDESTAR bodywork to the hand-stitched slate gray BRABUS Masterpiece interior—exudes absolute, unfiltered confidence.

Explore life. On higher ground. This is the BRABUS XL 800.

Maximum off-road capabilities were at the very top of the list of priorities for the BRABUS engineers and designers in the development of the BRABUS XL 800. In order to realize a tremendous ground clearance of 47 centimeters (18.5 in) and equally extremely helpful maximum axle articulation, they developed a special portal axle suspension system.

The front axle uses a completely new independent suspension, which can be identified immediately by its gray color scheme. Its components, such as the completely new integral support and the various suspension links, are produced using state-of-the-art CNC technology. The rear axle retains the rigid axle design. However, it also features numerous redesigned parts for the portal axle configuration, which were milled from high-strength billet aluminum. These include a reinforced axle housing and all suspension links. The new suspension geometry this creates plays a crucial role in the XL 800’s outstanding off-road potential.

A tailor-made variant of the innovative BRABUS Ride Control coilover suspension developed specifically for this heavy-duty off-road chassis offers an adaptable driving experience, no matter how far beyond the beaten path you are likely to find yourself. Its damping rate was optimized to the increased ground clearance offered by the portal axles. It can be controlled from inside the cockpit using the stock suspension adjustment feature of the current Mercedes G-Class. In addition, the titanium-coated BRABUS aluminum suspension is fully height-adjustable.

This special suspension configuration also includes BRABUS Monoblock Z/HD high-end wheels. Defined by a sporty eight-spoke design and a BRABUS typical, all-black finish, these 9.5Jx22 alloys were manufactured using the latest forging as well as CNC-machining technology and are a perfect combination of lightweight construction and strength.

The BRABUS XL 800 pictured here features a particularly exclusive Masterpiece interior fashioned from slate gray leather. The elaborate “Double Cube” quilting applied with pinpoint precision on the inner sections of the door panels, the floor mats, the leather center strip in the Dinamica headliner and the center sections of the seats captivates at the very first glance. To ensure optimal climate control of the seats, the seat surfaces that sport this pattern are additionally perforated with meticulous accuracy. The BRABUS logo pattern adds further visual highlights on other interior elements.

Exposed-structure carbon elements on the instrument panel, door panels and center console highlight the high-performance character of this vehicle, as do the aluminum door lock pins and the carbon pedal pads. The scuff plates with backlit BRABUS logo, which changes color in sync with the vehicle’s ambient lighting, are also made from this high-tech composite material. Exposed-structure carbon sun visors and the overhead instrument console, which keeps the rear passengers informed about the vehicle speed, time and date, give the BRABUS XL 800 a particularly sporty touch.

The BRABUS XL 800 is built to order and can be individualized to the owner's exact specifications, from the exterior to every detail of the handcrafted Masterpiece interior.