After the huge failure of the X-Class, Mercedes does not seem interested in the pickup game anymore, even though it has a great model that can be turned into a (probably) successful workhorse: the G-Wagen.
Nevertheless, while the three-pointed star brand may not be willing to turn the G-Class (Benz or AMG) into a pickup, several tuners have such a conversion on their shelves. One of them is Brabus, and this company recently took to social media to reveal yet another workhorse take on this iconic 4x4 in its latest generation.
The project is called the P900, and the first thing that stands out is the open-bed design, with a completely modified back end. Brabus chopped the roof behind the C-pillars, and the vehicle is basically a double-cab proposal. Sure, there are other similarly-sized pickups out there that can haul more gear, but none is as premium as this G-Wagen.
In plain Brabus fashion, the vehicle features a custom body kit. It has a new hood with double nostrils that somewhat reminds us of Mansory's builds, as it is on the flashy side of things. The grille was replaced by a new one that retains the vertical slat styling and sports the tuner's logo in the middle, and the front bumper features several add-ons and new LED strips above and below the side vents, as well as an apron with side blades.
Photo: Instagram | Brabus
Brabus also left its signature on the wheel arches, side skirts, rear bumper, and other components. It's nice to see that the exhaust tips retain their original positioning (in front of the rear wheels), and the alloys came from the aftermarket world. The latter have an intricate design and mix black and red, and the rest of the P900 has a lime look, whereas some add-ons are presented in black/carbon fiber (save for the front and rear touches, which are red).
Inside, this Mercedes-AMG G 63 features more lime green accents, including those on the steering wheel, door cards, center console, pedals, and even the seats. Brabus hadn't released that many images of the cockpit at the time of writing, but it is clear that this G-Wagen sports a custom interior with even more carbon fiber than the standard variant.
As for firepower, the stock Mercedes-AMG G 63 puts 577 hp (585 ps/430 kW) under the driver's right foot. However, the P900 likely has 900 European horsepower, which translates to 887 brake horsepower/662 kilowatts, so it's not only bolder but also quicker. The stock G 63 takes 4.5 seconds to 62 mph (100 kph), so we reckon the P900 is around one second faster.
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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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