Brabus mods high-end German vehicles that need more power like Trump needs more orange. That said, we love ourselves an overpowered Merc Gelandewagen SUV, and the new 800 XLP Adventure is like a thermonuclear warhead on wheels. The base vehicle is an already insane 577-horsepower Mercedes-AMG G63, but Brabus saw fit to tweak the twin-turbo V8 engine to the tune of 789 ponies, good for a 0-60 sprint in 4.8 seconds. They also turned it into a pickup truck, adding two-and-a-half feet of added length, and the bed gets teak paneling for effect. The body sports gobs of real carbon fiber, a roll cage, safari-style roof rack, and a front-mounted winch. Underneath it all is more off-road prowess thanks to an upgraded suspension and 19.2 inches of clearance for getting over rocks, crests, and whatever other terrain gets in your way. The pièce de résistance is actually separate from the vehicle, a Wingcopter drone with a 150-mph top speed, a 75-mile range, and the ability to carry 13 pounds of whatever you need to fetch.
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Huckberry’s Essential Holiday Gift Guide
Unzip your coat and have some mulled wine on the house—you’ve arrived at your final gifting destination: The Holiday Gift Guide. It’s like your friendly neighborhood one-stop holiday shop, except instead of balsa wood ornaments, ours is packed with thoughtful gifts for everyone on your list. Future heirlooms, small-but-significant stocking stuffers, and gear for getting out there (or staying in)—are all right here. There’s no music playing in the background though, so you’ll just have to hum Bing Crosby while you click around instead.
