Brabus turns the Mercedes‑AMG G63 into a 900‑hp pickup called the P900 Rocket Edition

Brabus has unveiled the P900 Rocket Edition: a pickup conversion of the Mercedes‑AMG G63 that amplifies the model’s theatricality with a heavily reworked V8, an unmistakable bed and the wide‑body treatment familiar from the German tuner’s previous builds.

Under the skin Brabus says it has increased the AMG’s twin‑turbo 4.0‑litre V8 to 4.5 litres and boosted output from the standard 577 hp to an even 900 hp (about 671 kW). Peak torque is given as 922 lb‑ft (roughly 1 250 Nm), although Brabus says it is electronically limited to 774 lb‑ft (around 1 049 Nm) “to protect the drivetrain components.”

"to protect the drivetrain components," said Brabus, .

Those headline figures are presented as claimed performance rather than independently verified results. Brabus claims the P900 Rocket Edition completes 0–62 mph in 3.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 149 mph — figures the company says are comparable with the SUV‑bodied G63 when fitted with Mercedes’ optional performance package.

What’s changed and what it means

The most visible alteration is the conversion from SUV to pickup. The P900’s bed is primarily a styling statement: Brabus describes the shape as complementing its wide‑body kit and other exterior modifications rather than a practical cargo solution. The conversion follows Brabus’ established approach to making the G‑wagen stand out even more than Mercedes’ own extravagantly priced model.

Mechanically, Brabus’ move to enlarge displacement and extract much more power from the biturbo V8 is the headline. The company quotes the 900‑hp and 922‑lb‑ft figures as the engine’s peak outputs but also notes the torque cap intended to prevent drivetrain damage — an acknowledgement that the G63’s transmission and driveline must be protected when dealing with such elevated forces.

How it compares to the standard G63

Mercedes‑AMG sells the G63 with a 4.0‑litre V8 producing 577 hp. Brabus’ P900 therefore represents a major step up in claimed power and torque. The firm’s acceleration claim — 3.7 seconds to 62 mph — is around seven‑tenths quicker than the manufacturer’s number for the stock G63, according to the company.

The P900’s top speed is quoted at 149 mph, which Brabus says matches what the SUV‑shaped G63 can reach when fitted with Mercedes’ performance package; the conversion to a pickup does not, according to Brabus, reduce the car’s top‑end capability.

Beyond performance figures, the P900 is presented as a showpiece rather than a workhorse. Brabus’ customers typically buy heavily customised G‑wagens to be seen, and the pickup bed is described as another way to make an already conspicuous car even more singular on the road.

Availability and unanswered questions

Brabus has released the technical claims and images of the P900 Rocket Edition but has not supplied detailed technical specifications such as transmission changes, weight, braking upgrades or the extent of chassis tuning — all important when power jumps so dramatically. The company also has not confirmed pricing or markets for the conversion.

Conversions of this sort are not new for Brabus, which has a history of radical G‑wagen projects. The P900 Rocket Edition adds another chapter to that catalogue by combining extreme engine tuning with an attention‑grabbing body change.

Whether buyers will value the pickup bed for anything other than headline‑grabbing looks is unlikely to be the deciding factor. For purchasers who want to take an already extravagant G63 further into excess, Brabus appears to have provided exactly that — more power, more presence, and one more way to ensure your G‑wagen stands out.