Brabus 800 Cabrio And 800 XL Cabrio: The Wildest Open-Top G-Class Builds Money Can Buy

When the G-Class Becomes a Million-Dollar Convertible

While مرسيدس‑بنز is developing a new factory جي‑كلاس كابريو, برابوس has jumped ahead with what are arguably the most extreme open-top versions of the G‑Class ever made: the برابوس 800 كابريو and برابوس 800 إكس إل كابريو. Both start life as a مرسيدس‑AMG جي 63, but they receive a complex soft-top conversion, a widebody kit, and a heavily tuned twin‑turbo V8 around the 800 hp mark, turning them into ultra‑exclusive toys with prices from about $877,000 and up to – or beyond – $1 million for the XL version, with production capped at just 50 units of each.

Soft Top Engineering: Over 500 Custom Parts

• Both 800 and 800 XL feature:

  • A fully power-operated fabric roof made from more than 500 bespoke components.

  • Opening or closing in about 20 seconds at the touch of a button, even on the move within a defined speed range.

  • A heated glass rear window for clear visibility in cold or wet weather.

• To compensate for removing the standard steel roof, the body receives:

  • A reinforced windscreen frame to restore structural rigidity and withstand aerodynamic loads.

  • A carbon-fiber bow integrated into the front roof segment, ensuring the roofline keeps its shape at higher speeds.

  • A rear roll bar combined with a dedicated cover that protects the folded soft top when driving open for extended periods.

The result is a convertible G‑Class that stays as stable and solid as possible despite losing its fixed roof.

Brabus 800 Cabrio: The Super-Lux Open G for City and Coast

Exterior: Widestar Body and 24-Inch Wheels

• The 800 Cabrio wears the full Widestar widebody kit:

  • Flared arches significantly increase the vehicle’s width and visual presence.

  • Reworked front and rear bumpers with larger air intakes and dark or carbon accents.

• Wheels and tires:

  • Massive 24-inch Brabus Monoblock ZM forged wheels.

  • High-performance road tires sized to provide strong grip and stability on tarmac.

• Suspension:

  • Sport springs that lower the ride height by around 20–40 mm.

  • This drop:

    • Reduces body roll and improves high-speed composure.

    • Delivers a “slammed” visual stance, though at the cost of some ride softness on broken surfaces.

Cabin: Leather, Carbon, and Brabus Identity Everywhere

• The interior of the 800 Cabrio is fully re-trimmed:

  • Custom leather upholstery, with colors and stitching patterns tailored to the buyer.

  • Diamond quilting on the seats and door panels for a high-end look.

• Sporty touches:

  • Carbon-fiber shift paddles behind the steering wheel.

  • Carbon trim on the dashboard, center console, and door inserts.

• Comfort features:

  • Integrated Airscarf neck-warming system in the front headrests to keep occupants warm when driving with the top down.

  • Brabus logos and emblems across seats, sills, steering wheel, and cabin details, leaving no doubt about the tuner’s hand.

Altogether, the 800 Cabrio’s cabin feels like a handcrafted luxury lounge riding on top of a highly tuned off-roader.

Powertrain and Performance: 4.0 Twin-Turbo V8 at ~800 hp

• Engine:

  • A 4.0-liter twin‑turbocharged V8 based on the AMG جي 63 unit.

  • Upgrades include bespoke turbochargers, ECU remapping, and a freer-flowing exhaust system.

  • Output is around 800 hp (about 588 kW) and 1,000 Nm of torque.

• Driveline:

  • 9‑speed automatic transmission with rapid shifts, tunable for automatic or manual changes via the carbon paddles.

  • Full-time all-wheel drive with torque distribution suited to high-performance use.

• Performance (approximate, based on Brabus figures and typical tuning):

  • 0–100 km/h in about 4.0 seconds.

  • Electronically limited top speed around 240 km/h.

Those numbers place the 800 Cabrio squarely in super‑SUV territory, with the added drama of an open roof.

Brabus 800 XL Cabrio: The Open-Top Off-Road Monster

Portal Axles and Huge Ground Clearance

The 800 XL Cabrio takes the concept further by blending cabrio glamour with genuine off-road hardware:

• Portal axle suspension:

  • Uses gearboxes at the wheel hubs to lower the axle and raise the chassis.

  • Delivers ground clearance in the region of 480 mm – far beyond a standard G‑Class.

• Suspension hardware:

  • Custom subframes and heavily reinforced suspension links to handle the extra loads and altered geometry.

  • Tuning aimed at keeping the tall, heavy vehicle manageable, both off-road and on tarmac.

In practice, 800 XL can clear obstacles that would stop most SUVs, while still presenting itself as an ultra‑luxury convertible.

Wheels, Tires, and Off-Road Focus

• Wheels:

  • 22-inch Brabus Monoblock Z-HD wheels, engineered for rugged use and higher torque loads.

• Tires:

  • Chunky all-terrain rubber with wide sections for improved traction on sand, mud, and rough rock.

  • Designed to cope with high weight and power, and to be deflated for soft-sand driving if needed.

Despite the off-road focus, the XL still retains presentable on‑road manners, but clearly prioritizes capability over absolute tarmac precision compared to the 800 Cabrio.

800 XL Performance: Same Power, Slightly Softer Numbers

• Same base powertrain:

  • 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8 at around 800 hp and 1,000 Nm.

  • 9‑speed automatic and AWD system remain.

• But due to:

  • Increased ground clearance.

  • Heavier and more aggressive off-road tires.

  • Added mass of the portal-axle hardware.

• Performance is slightly toned down:

  • 0–100 km/h in about 4.6 seconds.

  • Top speed limited to around 210 km/h.

For a lifted, all‑terrain convertible SUV, these figures are still formidable.

Comparison Table: Brabus 800 Cabrio vs 800 XL Cabrio

Production and Pricing: A Club of 50 + 50

• Production:

  • Just 50 units of the 800 Cabrio.

  • Just 50 units of the 800 XL Cabrio.

• Pricing (global ballpark numbers):

  • 800 Cabrio from around $877,000.

  • 800 XL Cabrio typically shown around $1,000,000, depending on options and customization.

• Customization:

  • Paint colors, carbon fiber details, leather hues, stitching, and even logos can be tailored.

  • Effectively, each car is a near‑unique piece within an already tiny production run.

Who Are These Cars Really For?

• Target clientele:

  • Owners who already have multiple luxury and supercars and want something:

    • Extremely rare (50 units per variant).

    • Visually shocking (open-top G‑Class on huge wheels or raised on portal axles).

    • With serious power and the prestige of the Brabus name.

• Brabus 800 Cabrio:

  • Suits buyers focused on:

    • City and boulevard driving.

    • Coastal and resort cruising.

    • Making an impact in high-end social environments.

• Brabus 800 XL Cabrio:

  • Ideal for those who want all that plus:

    • The capability to venture into dunes, trails, and rough terrain.

    • A “land yacht” feel that combines open-air luxury with real off-road freedom.

In essence, the Brabus 800 Cabrio and 800 XL Cabrio are far more than tuned مرسيدس‑AMG جي 63 models. They are statements about the maximum that can be done with an open-top SUV in terms of power, drama, craftsmanship, and price—reserved for a very small group of customers who want the wildest possible expression of a جي‑كلاس كابريو.