Brabus - Everything You Need to Know | Up to Speed

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Some of you have been lucky enough to see a head turning, Mercedes-looking machine but instead of the three points emblem you’re expecting, it bears a big, bold “B” on the front. That B stands for Brabus- one of the most respected tuning and modification companies in the world. What started in 1977 as a hobby for idle hands became a prestigious, functional, and often opulent line of bespoke, record setting automobiles. This is everything you need to know to get Up to Speed on BRABUS!
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[@gigaazzahrawani6456]

"This AMG is not AMG enough" -The guy who owns brabus.

[@RD19902010]

In all honesty, in the past, at least appearancewise, Brabus turned AMGs into what AMGs looks like now. Older AMGs were far more subtle in appearance.

[@Ren_184]

3 words... 2017 AMG GT-R!!! it's the opposite of subtle

[@mustafakocaman4353]

Why do u put Giga Max tho

[@gigaazzahrawani6456]

@@mustafakocaman4353 because we haven't seen gigakubica in this year gp. FP doesn't count.

[@kimsengsuon6337]

i love how “the year post malone was born” is being used as a year metric system around here

[@keefeD146]

That's what they taught us at school

[@h3l0p6]

Its currently 25 A.P.M (After Post Malone)

[@youtubedekhne2244]

Typical American units.

[@Amir.d3v]

Up to speed on Mansory kits spam this comment or re comment it like 5 times on different videos (especially on the Brabus episode)

[@h3l0p6]

@@Amir.d3v Its the reply section

[@Panzeradmiral53]

Bodo Buschmann, who led BRABUS to international fame, died on 26 April 2018 after a short illness at the age of 62. A great german visionary and businessman.R.I.P.

[@StarsWithScars]

Panzeradmiral eines reichgeborenen der anderen reichgeborenen autos verkauft? Nein danke

[@Panzeradmiral53]

Wie soll ich denn das verstehen ?

[@bigchodebomb]

and he died on my birthday, wow

[@amban1352]

Rammsteiner rip

[@ashleydaniels1132]

a legend!!!!! yeah,R.I.P!!!

[@osrsw6450]

""Never work for money, work for passion", that's also our motto here at Donut Media" *looks are video length being **10:01*

[@VintageSlide]

Don’t you get money from shorter videos these days too?

[@joblodders8947]

Valtteri Kataja yes buuuut it will still be advertised less

[@tommytesticles8105]

There is one add

[@user-vf9qv3bo4u]

and also sponsored by world of warships

[@maxceballos1644]

They have to make money somehow prick

[@frostyfilmproductions8673]

Just imagine your biggest problem being your dad not wanting you to park your Porsche outside his Mercedes dealerships. Must be the life

[@simeonndahimana2776]

It hurt me to change the likes from 69 to 70

[@isaiasthegreatfigueroa2756]

Do Mugen next 🔥

[@skylernikolas1539]

Pretty easy to say "dont work for money" with a life like that!

[@FranzFartinand]

At least he has a dad

[@harvardvillegas4470]

Don't work for money just work for materialistic things that money buys lol

[@jcjohnson9664]

Doesn't matter what vehicle it is, James makes every single one sound absolutely badass and a godsend. He's so clearly passionate about cars! Love Up To Speed, keep it up!

[@DaniFold]

oh so he can make a peel p50 a legend

[@theCybericope]

It hurts to change the likes from 420 to 421

[@Itsmeyourfather]

Yeah keep it UP TO SPEED (baddum tsssss)

[@ohonaislam2227]

I like the way he says: "heers-pers" 😂😂

[@thegreatafrican3367]

A bit of nose beers help

[@markbalan8274]

"Never work for money, work for passion". Sounds like something a millionaire would tell the poor people...

[@max-mr3fw]

You have to see it this way. When you are starting your business and your only vision is to max out the profit, you pobably just crash your business. But if you are doing ur job with love an passion and put peoples needs first youre getting serious profit.

[@MarloSoBalJr]

If you're passionate about money then YES!

[@chantakzee]

Awkward Mark theres the reason they are rich

[@lukecarlin9946]

It is

[@thekidd2189]

If u work for passion the money will come sooner or later but it will come

[@freshjnew]

A man so dedicated to speed that he even left us too quickly. Rest in Peace, Bodo.

[@kingakim11]

very clever and classy

[@noel3850]

Btw thx for the volvo 240 up to speed. My dad even watched it. He said it was funny, and he never thinks anything is funny

[@502C.r.H]

We need more volvo stuff they should do the R-models, T(1-6), and polstar models also

[@turtle-balloon]

Dear Loli Pat. It is very racist to say that you have a dad without thinking about the people that don't have dads (Pumprhey and hood-people). I think you should think before speaking. Thank you in advance. Sincerly Emil

[@noel3850]

Emil oh sorry man

[@noel3850]

@@iHaveTheDocuments i am autistic ;;3;;

[@turtle-balloon]

@@iHaveTheDocuments I actually do have autism and savant syndrome. It makes me a lot smarter than other people. Don't feel bad about it though, it's not your fault.

[@AtentieCadMere]

i have a smart brabus, for city use and light highway, it's really fun, you have where to park it, and really turns heads... and to be honest i like it more than my e90 330i, bigger boot as well :) love your channel

[@manfromnantucket9544]

Those all sound like blatant lies but ok

[@sejegamer123]

@@manfromnantucket9544 well i once drove a Brabus Smart it's stupid fun to drive so he's not lying

[@iHaveTheDocuments]

I believe this because you took a quick video and put it on your channel. Oh wait... Nevermind.

[@alexandrei1308]

Si nu faci si tu niste videouri cu smartul tau :)

[@tanker513]

Nu stiam ca te uiti la donut media si ca ai un e90 330i, sallut!

[@-fayisvv]

people argue about passion vs money. just make money your passion. problem solved u got both

[@dailysmoke1687]

fayis vv this

[@soundofeighthooves]

that sounds like what a jew would do

[@vipe650r]

People who do that never really end up satisfied with either one.

[@waterfelon]

Big brain

[@i_Fly36]

Boom.

[@robinvoss4410]

Hey Humphrey, I know, that this might sound very special, but there is an awkward, little devision by former GM daughter Opel in Germany called Opel Performance Center. As Opel was sold to the French PSA group they are cancelling the OPC program. I drive one of them myself, and they are lovely, fast cars. Why don't you make a episode on the OPC? I know, it's not known in the US, but it's tragic for European petrolheads and your research is so lovely and detailed - it would be worth noticing. Best regards from Stuttgart, Germany, yours truely, Robin

[@indahooddererste]

Lasch die Finger weg von meine Aschtra

[@1970HondaCL100]

Brabus: good luck with your traction control trying to cope with the extra 400 horses.

[@johnlorenpelayo]

extra 400 horses=420

[@uzernaim1648]

dont forget the truckload of torque

[@NANA-rw1hi]

Horsepurrs not horses

[@typhonfox2236]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eZnao3WnntxqjLs This Top gear review proves exactly that

[@JavierHernandez-zv4of]

Exactly why its called a tune. They tune everything else to be able to cope with the power.

[@yaboirice5872]

"Never work for money, work for passion." 🔥🔥🔥

[@corey8704]

Says the guy after the annoying embedded advertisement.

[@yaboirice5872]

@@corey8704 💀💀😂😂

[@z00mBG]

Never Work for money work for passion... Says the guy whit a rich daddy, I want to see him working for his passion and ignoring money, starting from scratch. He would be tuning WV now at best probbably in some backstreet garage

[@iSim0641]

@@corey8704 Well if your work is making youtube video with great content, very nice editing, quality camera and mic, this, while paying everyone on that team...you need to get money somewhere. Seeing how good this channel is, I don't mind skipping a 25 sec ad about square space or that vpn thingy

[@MarloSoBalJr]

I'm 'passionate' about 'money' ...so, what then?

[@1234spica]

" Right next to the autobahn !! " I DIED ;)

[@chikomborerochigorimbo]

I like the way he says: "heers-pers" 😂😂

[@marcuskoerber1282]

You guys should definetly do an episode on RUF

[@bobbyfromstatefarm9047]

True

[@70NA5]

And one episode of arbath

[@shiroyasha7324]

Marcus Koerber yup

[@nachikets3x]

#HRSPRS is such a fun way to pronounce Horsepower.

[@metanumia]

Almost as fun as "FERT-PERNDS OF TWERKS"

[@omarzubair5413]

Nachiket Bidkar a

[@ivcars003]

#hersepers

[@nathancd]

I’ve never heard of pronouncing it that way, but I’m going to use it now.

[@chehsin]

DUDE!!! CBC radio in Alberta, Canada(French version) talked about your show this morning. They encourage people to come check out your channel.

[@elvinmorales1042]

As of today, I have seen all the "Up to Speed" segments, and I just discovered this channel (and subscribed) four days ago. James' storytelling is incredibly entertaining and the actual content is great. I watch the entire videos from beginning to end (skipping ads) and I rarely do that unless it's MKBHD. Good stuff Donut Media, keep em coming.

[@DDMSteveB]

I remember when pumph used to ask us for dollars to buy a lambo.

[@nathancd]

That was almost my favorite part of his videos because it was so straight forward and unapologetic, and an idea I think everyone has had.

[@justinjobes2928]

No lie I might just send him $20 for his lambo find if he asks again. I kinda owe em for all the help he’s given to my mental health that my therapist couldn’t do for depression.

[@DDMSteveB]

I believe the donut address is on their site. I’ll probably send him bucks.

[@fujiwxrx32]

Yeah, where's ur lambo pumphrey?

[@faekz]

When lambo?

[@drunkenmasterii3250]

You should make a video on RUF.

[@rep100Luxio]

*MOST DANGEROUS PORSCHE*

[@andypacmanperez]

oh yesss

[@-at-1528]

Always wondered where they came from, good suggestion

[@KILLAMIKAZEE]

cant wait for it

[@Racingboom]

whoopie ferraris its out already bro

[@simonb.1962]

Dang I whatch this show for one year now and the editing and presenting still gets better with the day... Waaay to awesome!

[@isaiahciskowski2653]

Love this guy. He makes the best vids and he always keeps me interested in what hes saying and makes me laugh all the time...keep it up with the lightning🙏🏼💪🏼

[@ProTreeVideos]

Up To Speed is 100% the best segment on this channel

[@KingKuroTV]

GuelphRacing I like science garage, but that dude is so cringe it hurts to watch

[@HMABH]

i love it all

[@darthflash6994]

James pumphery's bumper to bumper is good as well

[@omchavarium]

Oh, so that's how BRABUS exist... Great content!!!

[@vmourad91]

you make some of the best videos on youtube bro. love em.

[@romanburtoviy8224]

Great work on the videos, just subscribed. Clean and neat. Keep up the good stuff coming brother

[@my2lastbraincells552]

NOW that's why i don't watch TV anymore...Thank you for all this entertaining content guys!!!

[@fieryspy6414]

The videos are so awesome and hilarious not like other channels who's humor is just cringy .. I'll never be bored of watching your videos and thanks for responding to my request to do this video

[@dumz7958]

Dude, I am from South Africa and I really enjoy ur show ✊🏿🙅🏿‍♂️👉🏿

[@victortshoba1216]

Both of us.

[@youtubedekhne2244]

What does your emoji says ?

[@BVonBuescher]

Sup S. Africa !?!? Much love from the States!!!

[@dumz7958]

@@BVonBuescher Thanks bru

[@lillilgirls1378]

@@dumz7958 awe same from durban

[@brett5523]

Absolutely love what Brabus does for the car enthusiasts. But that exhaust node..... wow.... incredible 😍

[@eurosonly]

Up to speed: Lada, kamaz, RUF, Tesla, Jame's dad, Marusia.

[@truetransoul586]

eurosonly jame's dad would be a great episode

[@bobbyfromstatefarm9047]

Lada

[@nathancd]

Lada would be really interesting.

[@malinalungu8103]

Lada is innapropiate

[@pennerfisch5774]

RUF and James' dad pls!!!

[@backgroundnpc2251]

Do an episode about your dad

[@minoassal]

Error 404 dad not found

[@mhdfrb9971]

STFU

[@6lemans10]

This page cannot be displayed.

[@__sno__3820]

Michael Laukhin *W H A T D A D*

[@bri_er_ley6868]

Imagine going your whole life not knowing how to spell 'Seymour'

[@ioncamin5]

Im getting addicted to watching this videos...this guy is hilarious,also the editor is also amazing,good freaking job you herbersz

[@JlM1337]

Nice vids man, just one addition to this Brabus video: Brabus actually takes care of the Maybach-S class upgrades! Meaning that Mercedes-Benz gives their best of the best to the hands of this company.

[@ihatemylife4709]

Dear Donut, Alfa Romeo Regards, Max

[@samholdsworth3957]

Pumphrey needs a raise! Now!

[@fmmsf1]

You're the funniest dude, James! Watching this made my day 😂

[@idorenyinudo6980]

Have been waiting for this my whole life, tanks james

[@TheRSAngle]

Today I learnt that I haven't subscribed to Donut yet, and that Brabus is even cooler than I knew

[@harryc266]

can you feature Alpina? They make amazing cars.. like the B7 (a Bmw 7 series) that goes 205mph.. they also make a super discreet 5series touring called the B5 that does 200mph!

[@HungrylikeaWulff]

Beefed up m5's💦💦

[@bootywarrior69420]

I fuckin knew someone was going to ask that...

[@harryc266]

Sonny Black yeah so? If there going to feature a Mercedes tuner why not Bmw one?

[@lilharrak5614]

Yes Alpina B5 holds the record of the world fastest sedan

[@brianoconner4206]

Lil Harrak i think the g-power m5 hurricane rs holds the speed record

[@ThatCampingOwl]

These episodes are the best thing that ever happened to KZbin.

[@c124expose3]

My dad owns a 2004 sl350 brabus and man is it fast with a 0-60 of 4.6 seconds is shifts like crazy. It’s got 300+ horsepower with a screaming supercharger pushing out 7 PSI of boost, and the extras and fine leathers are no joke

[@ggromi2983]

That feeling when we still don’t have a Saleen Up to Speed

[@Thyrion07]

Captain Clutch The Saleen Mustang is one of the most badass looking independent tuner treatments ever.

[@mikeross5627]

Seriously the best channel about cars! PERIOD!

[@atlos1412]

Bro you explain everything so well and you are hilarious. Keep up the amazing work.

[@shobhitb2933]

Man no video since two days. i am bored the moment i open youtube. this is the best youtube channel ever

[@papivale7775]

Pumphrey give me a heart, I give you mine ❤️

[@AMX30BB]

gay

[@simeonndahimana2776]

Until his dad loves him there is no place for you in his heart

[@ThatLooksLikeARake]

@@AMX30BB so what

[@GETUPANDGO]

He gave himself a heart on his arm

[@Soh90]

I can’t believe I’m saying this.... but I actually watch these to see how you’re gonna advertise your sponsors lol. You guys are literally the only people that make it fun.

[@vanmaan72]

Man I love this show , IT'S JUST SO FRIGGING AWESOME! !!!! 💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥☇☇☇☇☇☇☇☈☈☈☈

[@khalid749]

Not a big Mercedes fan but Brabus I've been a fan of since I was a youngster. Much respect.

[@amomnandaraj323]

you guys are the best car channel in entire KZbin I love you guys keep it up

[@Soihgee]

Mighty Car Mods?😥

[@__sno__3820]

Guy at wargaming: who should we sponsor? Other wargaming guy: A CAR SHOW

[@247Matthew]

i love this series this guys is the best host frfr

[@kasvanveen8254]

You guys are by far the best! I look forward to every new video coming out. Could you do a video on Cadillac?

[@Amayzang1]

Just wanted to let u know this: This was the first time I've subscribed to a channel after being asked to do so.

[@DreadlordofArch]

Never heard of Brabus before. Now I know. GG

[@alexstromberg7696]

that's like saying "i don't know what nismo is"

[@damachine3]

@@alexstromberg7696 He probably doesn't. ;)

[@joeljeffrey9139]

+Alex Strömberg That's actually a bad comparison. Nismo is more like AMG is to Mercedes. Brabus is more like Mugen is to Honda.

[@marcindager7567]

@@joeljeffrey9139 or Alpina to BMW

[@Raichutheawesome]

I honestly don’t think everyone knows every private car tuner in the world.

[@unclenoodle8863]

I love ur videos so much I recently got into an a pretty dangerous car accident and had to hav sinus surgery bc my head caved in a bit but I’ve watched every everything you need to know episodes and can’t wait for more crazy top level hps 🤯😝 (p.s. I’m probably not supposed to be watching videos on my phone w the concussion but it’s worth it

[@jamesash7368]

I owned a brabus smart roadster. I loved that thing. So much fun to drive.

[@HootsOSulivan]

10/10 enthusiasm for the ad at the beginning.

[@douglasp2469]

Dear Donut, Lada Sincerely, Eastern European guy

[@spaCeghOssst]

@@bigchodebomb u wot m8

[@bigchodebomb]

@@spaCeghOssst i wot myself

[@jpbarrera9588]

I love your channel and this is the best and most entertaining show... greetings from Bolivia

[@jeremiahshafer9885]

How about an up to speed on my favorite brabus creation? The dead planet starter, the Brabus Vanish SL65 Black. Keep up the amazing passion and work Donut Media!

[@xxvote4mexx]

Love this, can you do ALPINA next

[@oatmeallxix9798]

Do an up to speed on Saleen.

[@kleimbach77]

x2

[@javanbybee4822]

YES

[@unrealsdream6563]

YEES

[@tobybavin8994]

3:29 the w124 is a different model to the 190 e. The 190 is a w201

[@Random-nf7qb]

stupid yankies

[@MrReese]

This comment needs a bump. The W124 started with the 200, the W201 190 E was...well, the 190 E :D.

[@yanipro3978]

True af

[@puller24]

Correct

[@team_project_23]

As a former Mercedes Benz technican (who's favorite Merc is the W201 190E Cosworth) this triggered me a lot.

[@310to703]

This was awesome I have always been a huge Brabus fan. I feel like everyone knows about AMG but only real car people know about Brabus

[@grunkohlaktionar7474]

Up to speed on the Pontiac TransAm!

[@BeardedHam]

Everything you need to know Up To Speed on Alfa Romeo

[@digimon916]

Drove a brabus g wagon doing vallet. That thing was freakin crazy!! so much bling and so much freakin power!

[@IamStrayed]

Just saw a brand new Brabus g wagon on the road today so I thought I might as well watch this again :)

[@eaylhtwls68]

I didn't know brabus did that on the infiniti fx which is by far my favorite crossover suv

[@boredplauge9973]

you should do one on RWB, Rocket bunny and Liberty Walk

[@cptmcdouble9481]

Bored Plauge vote for rwb

[@fakename287]

Eww

[@sebastianelioberlieen7906]

Brabus are based in the town of Bottrop. Near where I live. As a kid I could go over there and go into their showroom and carpark to look at all the cars there. I saw my first (and so far only) Enzo Ferrari there for example. They also always let me take a ton of brochures of all the models with all the trim options laid out in them, even though I was a kid who just stepped out of a '15 year old Opel Astra who clearly never stood a chance of actually buying one. I really appreciate a company for doing that. Imagine the kind of customer that could have come in...

[@plagueparodies6555]

Donut is the shit and will continue to be my #1 most watched channel; whenever I get up in the mornings it’s literally the first thing I check to see if there’s a new video.

[@dannybassich6210]

Up to speed on Hennessy. Or up to speed on Saleen.

[@mhe578]

Nice profile pic

[@magik97]

Saleen indeed.

[@ScipioXII]

I know that with Hennessy, the person who makes your engine, signs it in one of those metallic sharpies

[@JoePug249]

*Taco commercial girl* Why not both?

[@bobbyfromstatefarm9047]

Team Hennessy

[@aftandilshahbaz9180]

Up to speed with Lada!!

[@jakebmw]

Brabus even tune vans! I've worked on a 2014 brabus Vito "sport x" 220cdi 3l V6... In a frickin vaaaan. The tyres, 245/35 R18! The rims were incredibly light, the seats had crosshatch stitching, torque on tap. All this for a van

[@guajaba1]

Video on Alpina for BMW !!!

[@chrisruiz1964]

Do Everything you need to know about MUGEN

[@12KTOYOTA]

mugen is not a car brand

[@12KTOYOTA]

it's a fighting game by several fandoms

[@12KTOYOTA]

wait

[@12KTOYOTA]

Lmfao I forgot that there was a car part brand made by honda called mugen

[@calebmurphy2425]

@@12KTOYOTA you mean that you didn't know it existed but looked it up and dont want to admit that you were wrong? No shame in not knowing about Honda's! Lol

[@Bowser1213]

Great video as always! I'd love to see one featuring Trans Am Depot, the guys who convert Camaros into modern renditions of the ol' T.A. If it's good enough for Burt Reynolds, it's good enough for me.

[@warden-4468]

Smart Roadster Brabus owner. Fantastic car and a lot of fun for such a small engine and turbo!

[@miguelbravo3054]

I freaken love ur episode keep it up I got a Mitsubishi Lancer 09 and u made me fall in love with it again

[@brendonisrael6255]

This is a great 👍 video. Keep up the great work.

[@TheZombieSurvivalist]

Up to speed on Celica Up to speed on the Celica Finish the trio.

[@carskenji24]

TheZombieSurvivalist Yes

[@LKRG]

Yup i been saying this

[@randomautist1593]

Up to speed on a Celica

[@bryanyokofich5021]

If there isn't a scotty kilmer meme somewhere in that episode I will die

[@luispamol9578]

Great video keep up the work

[@juniorlolhahaha7421]

This channel deserves 45,000,000

[@mandemhittindawhoa5889]

Do an episode about pagani or bugatti

[@joeljeffrey9139]

Seriously why haven't they done an up to speed on Bugatti yet??????

[@mandemhittindawhoa5889]

Joel Jeffrey yeah i don’t know this doesn’t interest me that much.

[@freeborg_]

Pagani 100%

[@k1lluminati4life38]

Pagani uses Brabus Engines and exhaust

[@zwei94]

Alpina and Ruf please

[@Milehupen]

Totally agree. Would be very fitting to brabus. Since they do the same, but for BMW/Porsche

[@andreomarthen8782]

up to speed: G class, Jimny, Lada, RUF please!!

[@wbhdev]

Great video. I had no idea what those guys had accomplished.

[@merc722]

#HRSPRS

[@aprilialover125]

such a great video. I fu**ing love BRABUS

[@ogstackadollor85]

Salute bro your videos are dope and informational

[@chucky104]

LOVE BRABUS!!!!!

[@jayrobinson8089]

Please do Alpina now!

[@josealtamirano923]

The up to speed no one asked for but is still watching

[@DR-gb2vo]

Right next to ze autobahn!!! Loved it.

[@bchshz]

Great video 😉 i think the mansory story would also be pretty intresting