Can you remember how many modified copies of the latest generation Mercedes-AMG G 63 you have seen? Don't worry, as no one really knows how many of them have been visited by the tuning fairy since production commenced six years ago.
It literally feels like every other Mercedes-AMG G 63 (and the normal Benz G-Wagen) boasts some kind of aftermarket touch. The offer is vast and usually comprises a widebody makeover and a few other bits and bobs. Certain tuners would also reupholster its cockpit in return for a hefty some, and a small number would give it more power.
Brabus is one of the most renowned tuning companies for the Mercedes-AMG G 63 (and not only). This tuner has a lot of goodies on its shelves for the menacing 4x4 that can take on the great outdoors with only a few modifications, yet in this instance, it's not dressed to venture off the beaten path, as it would feel more at home in the parking lot of a local mall.
One could be tempted to say that it has extender wheel arches, yet these components were left unchanged. The front bumper has been modestly revised with a few updates here and there. The Panamericana grille, which features vertical slats, is home to the Brabus logo that has replaced the three-pointed star logo, and further up, it has giant nostrils as part of the new hood.
Photo: Instagram | diamondautosport
A roof attachment above the front windscreen is home to additional LED lights for improved illumination at night. Further back, it has a roof-mounted wing above the tailgate. The spare wheel holder hosts the Brabus lettering, and the rear bumper was modified. The G 63 logo on the right side of the tailgate and the AMG one on the left side were removed for a slightly cleaner look.
While the body kit came from Brabus, the wheels are the work of Forgiato. Mind you, they don't feature the wheelmaker's logo on the center caps, as the owner chose to have the Brabus emblem on them. The alloys have a Y-spoke design, are wrapped in slim tires to fit under the arches, and sport a black finish, just like other exterior components.
Red is the dominating hue if you somehow missed it, so this Mercedes-AMG G 63 is like the big bad wolf dressed as Little Red Riding Hood. This wouldn't be the spec of choice for our G-Wagen, regardless of whether it is an AMG or a Benz, but we've got to admit that it is not bad either, especially with the numerous black accents and the privacy windows.
Speaking of the tinted windows, they prevent us from spotting the cockpit of this modified 4x4, and since Diamond Autosport hasn't released any images of it at the time of writing, we can assume that it hasn't been updated. Still, we could be wrong, you see, as it is quite common for tuned G-Wagens to sport new upholstery and trim that came from the aftermarket world. Also, let's not forget that Mercedes' offering is quite vast, too.
Photo: Instagram | diamondautosport
Brabus is famously known for applying some elbow grease to most of its projects, so we wouldn't be surprised to learn that this Mercedes-AMG G 63 boasts more power than it did when it rolled off the assembly line at Magna Steyr's factory in Graz, Austria. However, the social media post embedded at the bottom of this story doesn't mention the V8 firepower at all.
Even if it doesn't have more oomph, the eight-banger is still very potent. The spec sheet reveals that the 4.0-liter bi-turbo unit produces 577 horsepower (585 ps/430 kW) and puts 627 pound-feet (850 Nm) of torque under the driver's right foot. A stock Mercedes-AMG G 63 needs just 4.5 seconds to sprint to sixty-two mph (100 kph), which is quite impressive for something built like a brick that weighs as much as a small shed.
As we already told you, Brabus is more than qualified to lift the V8's output and thrust to new levels. A quick look on their website reveals that they can unleash 690 hp (700 ps/515 kW) from the twin-turbocharged motor. A 789 hp (800 ps/588 kW) upgrade is also available, and in its top form, the lump steams out a whopping 887 hp (900 ps/662 kW). This means the G 63 can take on some previous-generation supercars and school them in a straight-line sprint.
On a final note, we have to remind you that Brabus can equip any G 63 with the goodies seen on the pictured copy, so even if this one may not be for sale, you could still own one dressed in this specification. But if you had a G-Wagen (Benz or AMG) in your garage, would you really turn to a tuner to make it stand out more?
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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