The legendary Mercedes G-Class convertible is making a comeback, but not thanks to Mercedes-Benz.
The new open-top version was developed by the Brabus tuning house, which created the unique Brabus 800 Cabrio and its off-road variant, the Brabus XLP800 Cabrio. The model features a completely redesigned body, a powerful twin-turbo V8 engine, and exclusive interior trim.

The Revival of the G-Class Convertible: How Brabus Created the New 800 Cabrio

Brabus used the Mercedes-AMG G63 as a base and completely redesigned the body architecture.
The hardtop was removed from the SUV and replaced with a soft folding top mounted on a carbon-fiber frame. An electric mechanism allows the fabric roof to be folded down in 20 seconds.

This is the first “Geländewagen” convertible in recent years, and it’s designed in the traditional Brabus style—aggressive, as rugged as possible, and geared toward the premium segment.

Design and Features: Carbon Fiber, High-Performance Wheels, and Adjustable Suspension

The Brabus 800 Cabrio features:

• a signature Brabus radiator grille

• a carbon-fiber hood and body kit

• wheel arch extensions

• sporty trim around the body

• standard 24-inch wheels

The interior is trimmed with high-quality leather and carbon fiber panels.
Standard equipment includes an adjustable suspension with adjustable ground clearance.

The off-road version of the Brabus XLP800 Cabrio: portal axles and increased ground clearance

The Brabus XLP800 Cabrio was created for fans of extreme off-roading.

It features:

• portal axles

• 22-inch off-road tires

• increased ground clearance—up to 480 mm

The model combines the convertible and SUV formats with record-breaking off-road capability, making the XLP800 Cabrio a unique offering on the market.

Power and performance: a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine producing 800 forces

Both versions are equipped with an upgraded 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, whose power has been increased to 800 l.s.

Acceleration Performance:

• Brabus 800 Cabrio: 0–100 km/h in 4.0 seconds

• Brabus XLP800 Cabrio: 0–100 km/h in 4.6 seconds

Top speed is limited to:

• 240 km/h — for the 800 Cabrio

• 210 km/h — for the XLP800 Cabrio

Production run and price: only 100 units

Brabus will produce 100 convertibles, 50 of each version.

Price:

• Brabus 800 Cabrio — 761,500 euros

• Brabus XLP800 Cabrio — 887,600 euros

Each car is hand-assembled, and the configuration is tailored individually to the customer.

Conclusion

The Brabus 800 Cabrio and Brabus XLP800 Cabrio mark the return of a legend in an ultra-premium, limited-edition, and technologically advanced form.
These models combine a powerful V8, exclusive design, rarity, and prestige, making them among the most coveted G-Class-based vehicles.

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