Mercedes AMG G65 Brabus 900 22 Unveiled At IAA 2017

BraBus takes the ‘G-wagon’ to new levels of style, power, and exclusivity at this year’s IAA 2017 in Frankfurt. Based on a brand new mercedes-AMG ‘G65’ , this German off-road powerhouse boasts custom body panels, a 900 horsepower engine, and a luxurious bespoke interior.

The Mercedes-AMG Brabus ‘900 one of ten’ is limited to just ten units worldwide and is capable of producing 900 horsepower. The German car customizer has the tuned the ‘G65 AMG’s’ engine to become the fastest ‘V12’ 4×4 on the market with a top speed of 270 km/h (168 mph), and a 0 – 100 km/h (0 – 62 mph) of just 3.9 seconds.

See The New Futuristic Mercedes Benz Generation EQ Concept Car

Mercedes-Benz introduces Generation EQ, an electric concept car that boasts the appearance of a sporty SUV coupe. Mercedes-Benz wants to show you how electric cars can also move into the fast lane, it’s a preview of a new generation of battery-powered vehicle.

The dynamic body design features new electro-look that strongly bolds the focus on the powerful electric drive system. It has two electric motors with a system output that can be increased up to 300 kW thanks to scalable battery components. The permanent all-wheel drive allows for dynamic high-level performance with a range of up to 500km. Generation EQ electric car aims to meet market demands in sustainable and contemporary mobility.

The name EQ means “Electric Intelligence”, which is derived from the company’s brand values of Emotion and Intelligence. There are four principles strongly held by Mercedes Benz when designing the future of our mobility: connected, autonomous, shared, and electric. This concept car is the logical fusion of all those four pillars. This automobile goes beyond electric vehicles, it offers comprehensive electric ecosystem of services, technologies, and innovations.

The interior reveals driver-oriented cockpit, it is designed to have simple, touch-based controls. It features electro-look which is also reflected on the exterior styling. The asymmetrical design of the instrument panel features large, floating wide-screen display. There are no knobs, all you can see are touch-based controls.

Generation EQ electric car offers latest generation charging technologies, it is capable for charging at home by induction or wallbox for fast charging.

A Luxury Mercedes Benz S550 made from thousands of mirrors

Reflecting its surroundings with a splintered and imperfect view is Jordan Griska‘s 2016 sculpture Wreck, a non-functional model of a Mercedes Benz S550 made entirely from reflective stainless steel. The piece, which is composed of nearly 12,000 individual parts, is meant to highlight both luxury and mortality from a removed perspective. While researching the work Griska referenced Andy Warhol’s series of car crash prints, connecting the sterility of his work’s stainless steel to that of a lithoprint.

“The sculpture mirrors the peak of today’s automobile industry by using digital technology and meticulous handcraft to subvert both utopian dreams and reality,” explains Philadelphia Contemporary in a statement about the piece. “Spectacular and haunting, Wreck captures the dual nature of American culture by contrasting wealth, freedom, and individuality with decadence, debauchery, and tailspin, as flip sides of the same coin.”

The sculpture was premiered last year at Philadelphia’s Pier 9 with Philadelphia Contemporary.

Mercedes Announces Two New Special Editions Of The G-Class

Customers looking for a more refined approach on the current Mercedes-Benz G-Class can now choose between two new special models.

Available for the G350d and G500, the first one is called simply Edition, and comes with starting price of $119,765 (37.7million Naira) and $132,632 (41.7 million naira) respectively, in Germany, tax included.

An assortment of exterior upgrades help differentiate both versions of the SUV, starting with the Designo Magma Red, Designo Mystic White and Obsidian Black color options, a set of 5-spoke AMG-made wheels wrapped in 275/55 tires, and Obsidian Black detailing for the three louvers on the grille, side mirror casings and spare wheel cover.

Inside, the designo manufaktur Edition G-Wagon adds black Nappa leather with red stitching, a matching AMG Performance steering wheel, black piano lacquer, red seatbelts, black leather grab handles in the roof liner and the special 'Designo Manufaktur Edition' badge on the center console. These add up to the Exclusive, Sport, and Chrome packages offered as standard for the two models.

Those looking to spend even more can go for the Mercedes-AMG G63 and G65 Exclusive Editions, which can be had from $177,803 (56million naira) and $313,542 (99million naira) respectively in Germany.

Boosting their visual appearance is an exclusive shade called AMG Monza Grey Magno, specific underguard made out of stainless steel, AMG sport strips on the side, rub strip inserts with a dark aluminum look and spare wheel that's color finished in the same shade as the rest of the car. Both vehicles sit on 21-inch rims, wrapped in 295/40s but while the G63 has light alloy rims, the more expensive G65 is fitted with ceramically-polished ones.

Standard appointments inside include the two-tone, leather-lined dashboard, AMG sport seats, and Nappa leather available in six colors. Buyers can also have the optional two-tone seats in Designo Nappa leather with a 3-color choice, AMG Carbon or Black Designo Piano Lacquer trim, Seat Comfort Package, red seatbelts, leather-clad grab handles in the roof liner, and a two-tone AMG Performance steering wheel, matching the seat colors.