POWER & SOUND. ELECTRIFIED. The BRABUS 1000 is a benchmark in electrified high performance. Underneath the BRABUS engine cover made of red exposed-structure carbon fiber lies a cutting-edge hybrid powertrain that combines a 4.5-liter BRABUS V8 biturbo engine with a high-output electric drive system—combining pure combustion force with instant electric torque. The result: a system output of 735 kW / 1,000 hp and a peak torque of 1,820 Nm (1,342 lb-ft), electronically limited to 1,620 Nm (1,195 lb-ft) to safeguard drivetrain integrity.
The BRABUS-engineered V8 delivers 585 kW / 796 hp and 1,250 Nm (922 lb-ft) of torque—electronically managed to 1,050 Nm (774 lb-ft) in-vehicle for seamless integration with the hybrid architecture. This power is routed through the SPEEDSHIFT MCT nine-speed sports transmission and the intelligent 4MATIC+ all-wheel-drive system. Shifts are lightning-fast and can be controlled either automatically or manually via the carbon fiber BRABUS paddle shifters.
At the rear axle, the electric module was adopted unchanged from the base vehicle. It delivers an additional 150 kW / 204 hp through its own two-speed automatic transmission. This compact, high-performance electric motor—paired with a lithium-ion battery—provides instantaneous torque and dynamic load balancing for breathtaking acceleration and efficiency.
Together, these systems transform the BRABUS 1000 into one of the world’s most powerful hybrid supercars. The exclusive 2+2-seater catapults itself from a standing start to 100 km/h in just 2.6 seconds. After 9.5 seconds, it is already traveling at 200 km/h (124 mph). It reaches the 300 km/h (186 mph) threshold after a staggering 23.6 seconds. The top speed is electronically limited to 320 km/h (198 mph).
But performance is only half the experience—the other half is sound. The BRABUS stainless steel high-performance exhaust system, complete with metal catalytic converters, special particulate filters and active valve control, delivers a full-spectrum acoustic experience. With the push of a button, you control the soundtrack: from a refined whisper to an all-out, unapologetic V8 tone.
The BRABUS 1000 is powered and protected by high-tech lubricants from BRABUS technology partner MOTUL.