2026 Brabus Rocket GTS Mean Green
By Lorenzo Bianchi August 18, 2025
The Rocket GTS Mean Green offers 1,000 hp and 1,820 Nm from a hybrid V8 and electric motor setup.
Its exposed carbon shooting-brake body, clipped in green, is all about aerodynamic poise above 300 km/h.
Acceleration is just as extreme—0–100 km/h in 2.6 s, top speed 317 km/h—delivering full track-ready performance in luxury form.
A Green Carbon Presence That Demands Attention
The moment he saw the photos of the 2025 Brabus Rocket GTS Mean Green, the car struck a chord. Its shooting-brake shape—long, wide, and dramatically low—felt both futuristic and strangely familiar, like a 1990s coupe stretched into something more purposeful. Every surface is wrapped in exposed-structure carbon fibre. And the green hue? It’s not just paint—it’s carbon with a bold, one-second wow.
The stance is aggressive and planted. The flared arches push the car to nearly 2 meters wide. Down the sides, the flowing lines meet hard edges, wrapping around big aero-blades in the wheels. From the front, it looks purposeful—a wide fascia, aggressive spoiler, huge intakes hinting at the firepower underneath.
Where Force Meets Refinement
Below that stunning coachwork, there’s a V8 enlarged to 4.5 liters through bored-out crankworks, paired with turbos and controlled by a custom ECU. That engine alone dishes out nearly 800 hp. Tied to the rear axle, a 204 hp electric motor adds a hybrid boost and quick charge sprint. Together, they churn out a staggering 1,000 hp and 1,820 Nm of torque—electronically limited to protect the driveline. All that power sends the car from 0 to 100 km/h in a blistering 2.6 seconds and on to a top speed of 317 km/h (197 mph). And the exhaust? It isn’t shy—an active-valve system shifts from hushed to thunderous depending on your mood.
A Package Built for Performance, Wrapped in Luxury
Even Brabus knows speed must be matched with control. To that end, the GTS sits on forged Monoblock wheels with integrated aero blades for brake cooling. The suspension is lowered and sporty, and braking system beefed up to handle the push. But press inside, and it’s unexpectedly plush. Limestone-green leather, Alcantara headliner, and carbon trim balance the madness outside with something you’d want in your daily commute, if only briefly.
Where This Rises Above the Pack
In a market full of electrifying grand tourers, the Rocket GTS Mean Green doesn’t try to be subtle. Compared to the likes of the AMG hyper GTs or Ferrari’s shooting-brake nods, Brabus leans fully into tuning excess—low-slung, green-carbon, hybrid thrust. It’s not for everyone, but it’s impossible to ignore.
Technical Specification
Performance
- Total Output: 735 kW (1,000 hp) (~ 736 kW)
- Torque: 1,820 Nm, electronically limited
Acceleration:
- 0–100 km/h in 2.6 seconds
- 0–200 km/h in about 9.5 seconds
- Top Speed: 317 km/h (197 mph)
Body & Dimensions
- Base Platform: Mercedes-AMG SL Shooting Brake, heavily modified
- Exterior: Exposed carbon fiber + “Mean Green” accents; wide, pronounced arches, shooting-brake silhouette
- Wheels: Forged BRABUS Monoblock P “Platinum Edition” with center-lock and Aero-Blades
- Tires: Front – 275/35 ZR 21; Rear – 335/25 ZR 22
Powertrain
- Engine: 4.407 cc (4.4 L) V8 twin-turbo (BRABUS ROCKET 1000)
- 585 kW (≈ 796 hp) and 1,250 Nm (limited internally to 1,050 Nm)
- Electric Drive: 150 kW (≈ 204 hp) motor on the rear axle with two-speed gearbox
- Transmission: 9-speed sports transmission (automatic/manual, paddle-shift)
Capacities & Efficiency
- Fuel Consumption (Combined): 12.9 L/100 km
- CO₂ Emissions: 291 g/km (combined)
- Energy Efficiency Class: G
Price
- Exhibition Car Price (Gross, including VAT): €1,002,525.50
- Net Price: €842,458.40















































