Brabus 600 Masterpiece takes the Mercedes S-Class to new heights

The newest Mercedes-Benz S-Class didn’t want any assist in the luxurious, energy, and exclusivity division, however that by no means stopped Brabus earlier than. The legendary tuning store introduced the brand new Brabus 600 Masterpiece, an opulent, sporty tackle Mercedes’ government sedan.

Brabus massaged the S-580 4Matic’s twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8, pushing output from 496 horsepower and 516 pound-feet of torque to 600 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. Below full throttle, the speedometer crests 62 mph in simply 4.5 seconds, however Brabus needed to restrict the automobile’s high pace to 155 mph due to its weight.

Brabus upgraded the turbochargers to attain that output and added new engine administration software program with customized maps for gas, increase, and extra. An obtainable stainless-steel exhaust options energetic valves to vary the sound, and Brabus says the motive force can choose an acceptable noise degree utilizing a button on the steering wheel.

Brabus sharpened the automobile’s look with aerodynamic bodywork comprised of carbon, and all exterior trim items function a darkish chrome end. The store provides a number of “generously sized” wheel designs that attain 22 inches in diameter. Press pictures present the obtainable Brabus Monoblock M Platinum Version 22-inch wheels, and albeit, there’s no purpose to decide on another wheel.

Almost each a part of the S-580’s inside bought the Brabus therapy, together with distinctive upholstery stitching and colours. The automobile is out there with an “limitless number of leathers and microfibers in any shade desired,” so we’ll probably see a number of wild specs on social media quickly. Patrons can additional customise the inside with wooden and carbon accents in any desired shade.

The 2022 S 580 4Matic begins at $111,100, however the Masterpiece is kind of a distance from that “base” worth. Brabus quotes a worth of €342,617 ($330,068 as of at this time) for the demo automobile proven in its press launch, however you possibly can ensure that lots of the automobiles will go for far more than that.