Once the humble vehicle of the working class tradie, utes are bigger, more powerful, and more luxurious than ever before. It’s a trend in the automotive game that has been gaining momentum for a few years now, but the freshly announced Brabus P 900 “Rocket Edition” might be the most impressive we’ve seen to date, created using a factory-fresh Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 as its starting point.
This outrageous pick-up was announced recently at the Monaco Yacht Show 2022 as a limited edition of just ten vehicles, featuring an entirely custom-made rear tray that sits behind the roomy four-seater cabin. However, that’s only where the customisation begins, with the muscular car drawing power from a Brabus Rocket 900 4.5-litre V8 twin-turbo displacement engine that delivers an eye-watering 900 horsepower and a maximum torque of 1,250 Nm.
All that power is expressed in a 0-100 km/h time of just 3.7 seconds and an electronically limited top speed of 280km/h, which only leaves us wondering what its top speed would be if you took the reins off. The V8 engine is visible through a specially designed Brabus “PowerView” hood window, which itself is framed by expertly crafted carbon fibre panelling.
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Further details of the exterior include the 24-inch Brabus Monoblock Z “Platinum Edition” Aero-Disc forged wheels, the valve-controlled sports exhaust system and the prepreg exposed carbon fibre front spoiler and fascia inserts. Once inside, your attention is immediately grabbed by the entirely bespoke and hand-made two-tone leather interior, which boasts the “Seashell Diamond” quilting pattern across its surface and perfectly compliments the red detailing throughout the rest of the cabin.
No matter which angle you look at it from, the Brabus P 900 “Rocket Edition” is a head-turner of a vehicle that has more in common with a supercar than your average Hilux. What’s also head-turning is the price, which rings the till up US$629,499 (AU$971,366) and cements its place as one of the most (if not the most) bonkers utes ever made.
