BRABUS, purveyors of some of the finest tuning programs in existence, have just released an update for their WIDESTAR M-Class tuning package – one designed specifically for the refreshed new-generation ML. Like its predecessor, the new BRABUS WIDESTAR is roughly five centimeters wider than the a traditional M-Class, the result of which is both a more aggressive stance and improved handling.
To make the BRABUS WIDSTAR what it is, the company’s engineers improved upon a number of key areas: the front apron, the front and rear fender flares, the door trim, the rocker panels and the rear apron. In tandem with these body components, BRABUS also modified the suspension, dropping the ML by some 30 millimeters before adding 23-inch BRABUS forged wheels. Completing the outside package, a BRABUS stainless-steel quad sport exhaust system is present, as is a rear spoiler.
Of course, no BRABUS tuning program is complete without modifications to the engine, and the BRABUS WIDESTAR is no exception. For the top-of-the-line ML63 AMG, BRABUS offers a B63S package, increasing power output to 550 hp (542 bhp / 404.8 kW). For the ML320 CDI, the D6 (III) power kit is available, the result of which is a maximum output of 272 hp (268 bhp / 200 kW). And for the ML500, the BRABUS 6.1 displacement engine has been created, a program that boosts power to 462 hp (456 bhp / 340 kW). There’s engine tuning programs for the rest of the ML family is well, but this at least gives you some idea of what’s available.
And last but not least, should you desire a few additional luxuries inside your BRABUS WIDESTAR M-Class, various functional interior appointments are all at your disposal. An ergonomically shaped sport steering wheel, stainless-steel scuff plates, a multimedia system with 7-inch monitors in the rear headrests – if you desire it, there’s a good chance BRABUS can meet your wishes (for a price, of course). The best part? BRABUS can upgrade any Mercedes M-Class, regardless of model, to WIDESTAR status.
If you’re interested, you can see specifically the various attributes of the BRABUS WIDESTAR Mercedes M-Class in the photo gallery below (click any pic to enlarge). You can also check out the full list of features and available options in the official press, immediately after.
