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This is how the Brabus 850 6.0 Birtubro E63 AMG Wagon became the world’s most powerful street-legal all-wheel-drive wagon.
Brabus is a German brand that is known for creating some of the most peculiar Mercedes-based vehicles ever, and nearly a decade ago, one of those vehicles was the Mercedes-AMG E63 850 6.0 Station Wagon. Based on the Mercedes E 63 AMG Estate, the E63 AMG 850 6.0 Biturbo was a sedan that scaled to great heights in the luxury and performance territory.
Debuting at the Essen Motor Show in December 2013, the E63 rolled out with a modified E63 AMG’s Brabus V8 that, thanks to features like the cold-air intake system, significantly increased displacement from 5.5 liters to 5.9, which was where it got the “6.0” signature. This displacement nearly matched the station wagon produced the earlier year. The resulting engine produced lots of ponies and an outrageous amount of torque, bumping its top speed that ranged between 186 mph and 217. This not only allowed the Brabus Mercedes-AMG E63 850 6.0 Station Wagon to compete with the likes of the McLaren P1 and Ferrari LaFerrari but also kept it at a pace with the world’s fastest four-door saloons at the time, like the BMW M5.
Aside from offering the E63 as a completely new enhanced car, Brabus also gave buyers of the standard Mercedes E63 AMG an option to upgrade, adopting the unique aerodynamic body kit on the outside as well as aluminum shift paddles and carbon fiber trim on the inside. Among many interior customizations was the handcrafted leather that, to keep things interesting, could also be ordered in any color. This kept the car at par with the level of luxury related to Mercedes-Benz vehicles.
From the exterior, the interior, the drivetrain, and the reasonable price tag, the Brabus E63 850 6.0 Station Wagon was an amazing five-door idol of its time. We’ll be taking a look at the Brabus Mercedes-AMG E63 850 6.0 Station Wagon, detailing everything that made it special.
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The 850 Wagon used the same engine as its sedan sibling: a 6.0-liter twin-turbo V8 that was upsized from the standard 5.5-liter V-8 found in AMGs. The engine received larger turbos, an improved cold air intake system, and an excellently optimized manifold. Its 5.9 displacement resulted in a substantial power increase, with just under 850 horsepower and 848 pound-feet of torque at the wheels, which gave the 850 a clear focus on maximum performance. However, Brabus did mention that the engine was capable of producing an additional 221 lb.-ft of torque, but the torque output had to be limited to avoid overstressing the transmission.
Best of all, the modification company wrapped the intake pipes and turbocharger pipes in heat-reflecting gold plating, which is usually limited to the most exotic supercar engines, so intake air temperatures are kept to a minimum and maximum at any time.
The engine is paired with the standard 7-speed transmission system to send power to either all wheels or just the rear wheels, the latter of which retained a slightly better fuel economy. With the rear-wheel-drive, the station wagon could accelerate from a standstill to 62mph in just 3.7 seconds. This number improved to 3.1 seconds when the vehicle had the 4MATIC four-wheel drive. This Sprint comes with a top speed that, depending on the tires, final drive ratio, and adjustments ordered by the Brabus VMax unit, varied between 186 and 217 mph.
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Like the sedan version, nearly everything inside the Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG was standard, with the same grand design, luxury, and tech features that made folks love it so much. But, to set it apart from the standard E63, Brabus equipped this modified station wagon with special Brabus exclusive leather upholstery that concealed the seats, giving customers a comfy and classy ride.
While the cabin was limited to this material, the best part was the handmade leather could be ordered in any color. The interior also pampered its customers with a set of aluminum shift pedals that decorated the steering wheel with a sporty appeal and the unique Brabus Race pedals.
On the outside, the 850 6.0 Biturbo pretty much looked like the standard trim. If you don’t count the spoiler lip attached to the bottom of the bumper, the front end isn't much different aerodynamically. But, in order to fit the additional exterior components, the German mod marque did a lot of wind tunnel testing.
The final model got more aggressive with its black exhaust and intimidating grille that flaunted a large "B" logo in the middle. The rear spoiler, larger diffuser, and improved quad exhaust pipe are the main selling points on the rear end, along with the truck lid spoiler, black trim, and extra badging. It also came with Brabus alloy wheels, which could be had in either 19 and 20 inches, adding to its sporty outline and performance.
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