2024 Brabus Rocket 1000 Edition

For the new hybrid supercar the BRABUS power unit engineers und specialists developed a new variant of the BRABUS 4.5-liter increased-displacement engine based on the Mercedes-AMG twin-turbo eight-cylinder that powers the various AMG 63 hybrid models from the German manufacturer.

Hi-tech engines with enlarged displacement have had a firm place in the BRABUS DNA for decades. These days, this extremely efficient and robust type of performance increase that involves a lot of effort is actually only still employed by BRABUS. The German company maintains an in-house hi-tech engine building shop for the production of the engines, which helps to achieve a level of vertical integration unparalleled in the industry.

In addition to a host of BRABUS performance components, the BRABUS 1000 V8 Biturbo engine is also fitted with a custom turbocharging system comprising two BRABUS high-performance turbos that produce a maximum boost pressure of 1.4 bar.

The BRABUS high-performance exhaust system with brilliantly efficient catalyst system and special particulate matter filter is manufactured from stainless steel. Integrated butterfly valves in the exhaust enable drivers to control the exhaust note electronically from inside the cockpit. They can choose between the subtle “Coming Home” mode and an extremely powerful eight-cylinder sound, depending on the selected drive mode.

The electronic engine control unit of the BRABUS V8 ensures the perfect interplay with the electric motor of the hybrid coupe. To this end, the company conducted extensive testing on stationary engine test benches and all-wheel-drive rolling roads at the BRABUS development center in Bottrop as well as numerous driving tests on public roads and on various racetracks and proving grounds. This immense effort not only ensured the desired performance increase, but also compliance with the latest EURO 6D ISC-FCM emission standard.