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An Exclusive Wide-Track Version with 23-Inch Wheels and 550 bhp


Sporty and dynamic, exclusive and powerful. These three attributes best describe the Brabus Widestar. The special model based on the Mercedes ML 63 AMG celebrates its world debut at the Geneva Motor Show 2007. With the Widestar, Brabus presents not only a new and exciting wide-track version of the SUV but also the new Monoblock E 23-inch forged wheels and Brabus B63 S performance tuning for the ML 63 with 550 bhp.

The Widestar concept, which is of course also available for all current M-Class models, combines dynamic looks with maximum functionality. The elegantly flowing lines of the fender flares front and back increase vehicle width by one and a half inches. The extra width benefit the car's appearance while the wider track improves handling. The multi-piece Brabus Monoblock E wheels in size 11Jx23 were custom-tailored for the wide-track version of the M-Class. Their forged wheel center ensures an optimal symbiosis of light-weight design and maximum strength. The new light-alloy wheels are mounted with high-performance tires in size 315/25 R23. The Brabus control module for the standard AIRMATIC air suspension lowers the ride height of the vehicle by more than one inch, further contributing to more sporty road-handling characteristics.

The Brabus Widestar body conversion consists of add-on parts for the doors, and rocker panels that create a more homogenous transition between the fender flares. But that's not all: Complete front and rear fascias replace their production counterparts front and back. The front spoiler bumper with three striking air inlets and four integrated auxiliary headlights lends the M-Class more passing clout and minimizes lift on the front axle. In combination with the rear spoiler the rear fascia with integrated diffuser and cutouts for the four chrome tailpipes of the Brabus stainless-steel sport exhaust system provides the perfect aerodynamic balance.

Its well balanced aerodynamic properties make the Brabus Widestar a perfectly suited to serve as the platform for a tuned version of the ML 63. The latter was developed by the Brabus motor engineers in form of the B63 S performance kit. The production V8 engine delivers 503 bhp. It is fitted with sport air filters and high-performance metal catalysts as well as newly programmed engine electronics with custom mapping for ignition and injection. Together these measures result in an increase in power output by 47 bhp to 550 bhp. Simultaneously peak torque grows 480 lb-ft. Vehicle performance benefits accordingly. The sprint from rest to 62 mph is shortened to 4.9 seconds. The engine tuning and installation of the Brabus V/max unit increase the top speed from 155 mph to 170 mph.

To further optimize active safety the Brabus Widestar can be equipped with a high-performance brake system. It features 12-piston aluminum fixed calipers and vented and cross-drilled 380 x 36 millimeter discs on the front axle. Together with 355 x 28-mm brake discs and 6-piston fixed calipers in the rear it provides the impressive stopping power usually reserved for purebred sports cars.

Yet another Brabus specialty for the Mercedes M-Class is the creation of exclusive interior options: Stainless-steel door sills with illuminated Brabus logo, an ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel and leather-covered door trim pieces to upgrade the factory leather are all part of the program as are exclusive Brabus fully leather interiors made from meticulously crafted combinations of the finest Mastik leather and Alcantara. The production front seats are equipped with special rear consoles that reach all the way to the headrests. They house seven-inch 16:9 LCD screens with integrated DVD player. Also available is a version with an electric folding table made from precious wood.


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dang that thing is DUBin, the interior is realy nice. is that neon lights that they have on there? looks cool and stupid at the same time. its still nice tho

you mean those lights on the ground or something like that? i think they are LED lights...

Every time one of these new highpowered SUVs come out I wonder what their point of existence is exactly

wow i love it but i hate that carbon fiber pattern it looks ugly

ugh ,, this looks like a KIA ,, the least they could've done was atleast paint the whole thing in one colour,, the wider kit looks like a cheap plastic body ,,

That's incredible, I love it. I've generally liked the MLs new shape, but this is even better. Those 23'' wheels look incredible, and so does the black paint. Love the trim on the centre console and around the sides of the doors aswell. And that's a sexy engine, with a sexy 550bhp coming out of it. 170mph for an SUV is ballistic.

Apparantely the only thing stopping the ML63 AMG from going 180mph was that the tyres would blow up and the brakes wouldn't cope with the discs, so they would literally just disintegrate...

ugh ,, this looks like a KIA ,, the least they could've done was atleast paint the whole thing in one colour,, the wider kit looks like a cheap plastic body ,,

I agree. It looks like one of those Sorento things. They've ruined my fave 4x4 (except the Range). Interior is awful too.

They ruined it interior/exterior wise

i hate the checkerboard pattern.

I like it -- except the plasticky body kit. Brabus should have painted the whole car gloss black. The wheels and LED's are a nice touch.

1. This is a Mercedes.

2. It's customized by Bra Bus.

3. It looks like a Mercedes version of the Vue and 23" rims?

4. The interior looks overdone.

I like the spoiler and the exhausts but that's all I'll give it.

oooh look another stupid, pointlessly fast 4x4. god sake.

Honestly, I love it. They did a great job of adding on to an amazing car to being with. I love the LED lights to give that classy look and those rims are spectacular. Amazing sporty look that would deffinitly turn heads in public, not to mention it probably sounds amazing.

give me the normal one...its ugly, that two tone colour looks fugly on the car, the whole bodykit is fugly and it dosent blend into the rims, its just ugly, looks like they've spent some time on playing ricer games...look at the side skirt grill, what the hell is that, its a grill with no use, not even for like cooling the tires or something like that, though the LED is a pretty good touch, its ugly, i like the original benz style, i hate that special material on the upper part of the dash, its ugly, then the checkered pattern for the CF, its ugly, feels like you have just bought yourself a riced out benz...i dont like it, just ugly

I. Dont. Like. Tuned. SUVs.