Brabus 1000 Has All Of The Torque

You see, the newly launched Brabus 1000 has some truly outrageous specifications. Brabus claims the combined output for the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance-based 1000 is an asphalt-wrinkling 986 horsepower and 1,342 pound-feet of torque. However, while the powertrain can produce that, the company limits the torque in the car due to concerns about breaking the drivetrain. Even with limits in place, the 1000 still offers stunning performance, so let's dig deeper.

The Magic Is In The Combustion Engine

Brabus put all its attention on upgrading the GT 63's twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. The big change is that the engine is bigger than stock. The company bored the cylinders to bring the displacement up to 4.4 liters. Additionally, it fits forged pistons and connecting rods, plus a balanced crankshaft. Outside the engine, Brabus added upgraded turbochargers and a freer-flowing exhaust. As for the electric components, they are completely stock. The results are an increase in power by 181 hp and torque by 295 lb-ft over the stock GT 63 S E Performance. Or at least, that would be the case if torque wasn't limited. With the peak torque restricted, it makes 1,195 lb-ft, or an increase of 148 lb-ft over stock. It's also not the only Brabus to need some torque restrictions, as it did the same with the closely-related Rocket.

Even without every bit of twist at its disposale, the Brabus 1000 is freakishly quick. Brabus claims a 0 to 62 mph time of just 2.6 seconds, and it'll get to 124 mph in 9.5 seconds. It hits 186 mph in 23.6 seconds before topping out at an electronically limited 199 mph.

Brabus Doesn't Stop At The Powertrain

To ensure the Brabus 1000 can handle its extra power in corners as well as a straight line, the company has upgraded the suspension and rolling stock. The car sits on Brabus springs with adjustable perches. This allows the owner to lower the car by up to 0.8 inch if desired. Forged, one-piece Brabus wheels are also fitted with wider tires. The fronts are 305-mm wide (versus 295) on 21-inch-diameter wheels, and the rears are 335-mm wide (versus 305) on 22-inch-diameter wheels.

As you probably saw in the photos, Brabus adds some visual pizazz to match the 1000's extra punch, too. The car has a new front spoiler and canards, as well as a large rear wing and diffuser. Brabus says these additions provide additional downforce, but doesn't say how much. The grille is different, too, with larger outboard intakes, and the engine has a red-tinted carbon fiber cover. Inside, Brabus reupholsters the seats with a "shell-style" top-stitched design, plus some embossed logos. The material consists of leather and faux suede. The dash gets bright metallic red accents and some extra carbon fiber trim.

Naturally, this ultimate incarnation of the GT 63 costs quite a bit more than the regular model. Brabus put the base price at €445,900, or about $515,000 at the time of writing. That's more than twice the price of the standard GT 63 S E Performance, which has an MSRP (excluding destination charge) of $195,900.