DRIVING IMPRESSION
Brabus G63 ignoring all the rules and making a whole lot of noise in the process
Mark Smyth drove the earth-shaking Brabus G63
If you are one of those who likes to blend into the crowd, then stop reading now. If you are looking forward to a future where silent electric cars are whizzing through the streets, then stop reading now. And if you often have to get up to catch an early flight and don’t want to wake the kids or the neighbours, then stop reading now. But if you like to make a statement and, more importantly, if you like to make some noise then read on, because the Brabus G63 definitely makes some noise — lots of noise. It is the opposite of subtle, particularly in bright yellow. Essentially, of course, it is a Mercedes-AMG G63, which means it is a big box on wheels with a phenomenal pedigree, an all-wheel drive system, loads of ground clearance and a monster biturbo V8 under the bonnet that produces 420kW and 760Nm. Then Daytona Group, the Brabus agent in SA, gets hold of it and adds some Brabus kit. This includes new front and rear bumpers, daytime running lights, black headlights, a roof spoiler, ...
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