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Special Report: Living The BRABUS Lifestyle via Land & Sea

BRABUS is a brand that commands respect, whether or not ‘BRABUSizing’ anything from a Smart Car to a Mercedes-AMG 6×6 is to your liking or not, you cannot argue with the reputation or success of the Bottrop based tuner. To demonstrate the breadth of ability of the company, BRABUS invited GTspirit to Dusseldorf to experience a slice of the BRABUS lifestyle for ourselves, and boy, we were in for a treat.

Arriving at the harbour side Hyatt, we could not help but notice the BRABUS x Panerai branding on everything from the shuttles to the flip-flops we were given. Why flip-flops? We had an appointment on a house boat where the alliance with the iconic Swiss watchmaker would be explained. This is the first time the two brands formed a partnership, to mark the beginning of the collaboration, Panerai debuted its first-ever skeletonized automatic movement in daring, high-end watches inspired by the design of the BRABUS “Shadow Black Ops” series of boats.

Available in a limited run of only 100 pieces, the Panerai Submersible S BRABUS Black Ops Edition (PAM01240) is the product of 3 years of development, which resulted in features like a patented polarized date display, allowing a view of the date indication only through the opening at 3 o’clock, without covering the mechanics of the skeletonized movement. Wait a minute, did you say it is inspired by the design of a BRABUS boat?

Get your snorkel on and meet the BRABUS Shadow 900. 900? Yes, 900 horsepower in a boat! We don’t know much about boats, but the Shadow 900 range benefits from Mercury Marine’s latest dual 450R Verado XL 4.6 litre V8 FourStroke engines with Joystick Piloting for easy docking and manoeuvring, and that sounds spectacular. The forces and sensations on the water are mind blowing, with unbelievable agility and crazy cornering speeds on the derestricted waters of Dusseldorf.

900 is a number that is not just special to BRABUS boats, it’s not uncommon to see that number on a badge of a BRABUS ROCKET… and there’s a new one, a crazy one. Meet the fastest SUV in the world, the BRABUS 900 ROCKET EDITION, based on the Mercedes-AMG GLE 63 S COUPÉ 4MATIC. Just 25 of these maniacal machines will be built, each hitting 100km/h in just 3.2 seconds and onto a top speed of 330 km/h (!).

How? Well, the displacement has been stroked out to 4.5 litres and now produces 900 horsepower and a bonkers 1250 Nm which has to be electronically restrained to 1050 Nm. Visually, the iconic BRABUS treatment has been applied with a punchy new bodykit and spectacular 24-inch wheels with carbon-fibre aero-discs. This car is as sensational as the numbers would suggest. On the Autobahn you hit the pedal and feel the front end rise as it rides the torque and power before blasting towards the horizon with relentless brutality. Accompanied by a raucous exhaust bark, this ROCKET EDITION feels like a BRABUS, it is wild, over the top and is set on obliterating anything you could come across on the highway. If you see this in the mirrors, move aside unless you’re in anything less powerful than a Bugatti Veyron.

BRABUS demonstrated the power of its branding and quality on a fun filled day which highlighted how diverse and accomplished the company has become. There is a coherent, consistent feel and image that is applied to every project they work on. It is impressive, we look forward to see what the future has in store for BRABUS.

September 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Special Report: Living The BRABUS Lifestyle via Land & Sea
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The Maximus Superyacht

Look at those sharply defined edges. Look at that ascending curve. Everything about Heesen’s latest concept superyacht, called the Maximus, will make you gush with excitement. Its peculiar design makes it look somewhat like a plane. Because of which, there’s nothing more striking than seeing it float on water.

The entire thing is made of steel — all 83 meters of it, in fact. There are five decks in total, and between them is an even spread of interior and exterior spaces. That’s achieved via its narrow design. Designer Clifford Denn was inspired by commercial passenger vessels where the wheelhouse is located at the fore, under the passenger decks. Another notable element is the private exterior deck that’s as long as the boat itself. You can’t deny that Heesen made this for those who prefer outdoor spaces.

An almost vertical bow enables an extended waterline length and so allows the crash bulkhead to move forward. This way, it gains interior space and volume. Plus, you get more exterior space at the stern of the vessel. Finally, you’ll also find an impressive pool area, stunning waterfall features, and a large bathing platform.

Heesen designed with protection in mind, protecting all aft decks and increasing hydrodynamic performance. Customers can even opt to configure four out of the five guest suites into two VIP suites by opening linking doors.

Now, about power: Maximus has a top speed of 19 knots and a range of 5,500 nautical miles. Pricing details are unavailable as of writing, but people who buy yachts like this probably don’t need to know how much it costs.

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Photos courtesy of Heesen

November 24, 2018 / Comments Off on The Maximus Superyacht
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Princess X95 Superyacht

Princess Yachts’ latest, the X95, marks the debut of the company’s “X” class, developed in collaboration with naval architect Bernard Olesinski and Italian design house Pininfarina. This superyacht innovates Princess Yachts’ tried-and-tested quality in terms of craftsmanship, design, and technology. Furthermore, it pushes the class to a new “Superfly” category that reimagines the concept of “flybridge.”

What does that mean, exactly? Well, some yachts prioritize one element over others. Typically, that means other aspects end up getting compromised to highlight one particular strength. However, the Princess X95 blends them all together seamlessly. As a result, the yacht features extensive outdoor spaces but also clever segmentation of interior rooms and decks — the flybridge and main deck interior space, which cover almost the entire yacht, in effect creates the Super Flybridge, which is perhaps the most notable characteristic of the Princess X95.

In such a layout, you get 10% more outdoor space and 40% more indoor space than traditional yacht designs. In other words, it’s a crossover done right, if not perfectly. Prospective owners may even choose how they want to configure the spaces onboard. You can pick between a larger main saloon or a forward-facing master’s cabin that grants you a panoramic view.

Two MAN v12 diesel engines power the X95, giving it a top speed of 24-26 knots. You can fill the tank with up to 13,400 liters of fuel. There’s also a new hull, one of the elements Princess Yachts and Olesinski heavily collaborated on. It evolves the deep-V concept to provide 15% improved efficiency with outstanding stability.

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Photos courtesy of Princess Yachts

November 19, 2018 / Comments Off on Princess X95 Superyacht
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