Brabus transforms the convertible SL into a 1000PS shooting brake
- Brabus created a shooting brake based on the convertible
- For this car, they used the SL63 as a starting point
- It now produces 987 horsepower
Published on Oct 28, 2024 at 6:53 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Oct 28, 2024 at 7:27 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This is the Brabus Rocket GTS, a convertible transformed into a shooting brake.
With this car, Brabus has done the unthinkable and turned a convertible into a something completely different.
Even though it’s based on the SL, it looks nothing like it.
It’s more powerful too, thanks to the Brabus treatment.
It now makes almost 1,000 horsepower.
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How the Brabus Rocket GTS was created
Brabus took a ‘standard’ Mercedes-AMG SL63 S E Performance and, for reasons that are unclear, decided to turn it into a shooting brake.
They could’ve done the same thing using other Mercedes models as a starting platform, but we know how Brabus operates.
So we should probably not be surprised.
The German tuning firm also gave its convertible-turned-shooting brake a carbon fiber body, carbon fiber spoiler, fenders and also a carbon fiber skirts.
They also added more power, and the 4.4-liter V8 that powers it now produces 1,000PS, equivalent to 987 horsepower.
The top speed is electronically limited to 197mph (317km/h), but 0-60mph only takes 2.7 seconds.
There’s no mention of pricing or availability, but Brabus did say production of the vehicle will be ‘limited’.
As for the price tag, the regular Mercedes-AMG SL63 starts at around $200,000, so we should probably at least double or maybe even triple that price for the Brabus model.
When Brabus does Brabus things
Brabus has a long track record of incredible and sometimes indecipherable vehicles.
They’ve created four-door sedans with 1,000+ horsepowers as well as a doorless, doorless G-Wagen.
They’ve also made boats.
A while back, Brabus unveiled a speedboat, which makes sense because, at the time of the day, a Brabus customer is also a person that’s likely to buy a Brabus boat.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
