The Brabus AB110, introduced September 23, is a 110-foot yacht developed with the builder AB Yachts. It can be ordered with up to three MTU 16V2000M96L engines of 1,938 kW, or 2,600 hp, each. The engines drive waterjets, and Brabus states a top speed of 48 knots, which is 55 mph.
Brabus builds 900 hp versions of the Mercedes-Benz G-Class in Bottrop, Germany. On July 28 it announced the Ultima 55, a 55.8-foot catamaran built with Sunreef Yachts, and in May a 38-foot range of Shadow powerboats. It has not published a price for the AB110 or the Ultima 55.
Key Takeaways
- The AB110 is 110 feet, or 33.7 meters, long and was developed with AB Yachts.
- Three MTU engines of 2,600 hp each make a combined 7,800 hp, driving waterjets.
- Top speed is 48 knots, which Brabus also states as 88.9 km/h.
- Four cabins sleep ten guests, with two further cabins for crew.
- A 95-foot AB95 and a 150-foot AB150 complete a three-yacht lineup. The AB150 is due at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2027.
- The Ultima 55 catamaran, announced July 28, has twin 725 hp engines and a hydrofoil system, for more than 40 knots.
- Brabus has not published prices for the AB110 or the Ultima 55.
Four Cabins Sleep Ten Guests on the Lower Deck
The AB110 has a lower deck, a main deck and a sun deck. Two carbon-covered stairways lead from the aft main deck to the sun deck, which has two sunpads and seating to port and starboard. A second set of helm controls for the waterjets, meant for harbor maneuvering, retracts into a storage unit there.
Two sofas and a dining table for eight share the main-deck saloon. Quilted Brabus leather covers the helm seat, behind a Brabus steering wheel.
Below, the owner’s cabin comes with its own bathroom and closet, and two guest cabins and a VIP cabin each get a bathroom. Brabus counts accommodation for ten guests. The lower deck also holds the galley, a crew mess and two crew cabins, and a garage is built into the stern.
Outside, Brabus adds an illuminated roof spoiler, exposed-carbon front wings and carbon frames around the engine air outlets.
Brabus says stabilizers work both underway and at anchor.
| Specification | Brabus AB110 |
|---|---|
| Length | 110 ft (33.7 m) |
| Engines | Up to three MTU 16V2000M96L |
| Power per engine | 1,938 kW (2,600 hp) |
| Combined power | Up to 5,814 kW (7,800 hp) |
| Drive | Waterjets |
| Top speed | 48 knots (88.9 km/h, 55 mph) |
| Decks | Lower, main and sun deck |
| Guest cabins | Four, for up to ten guests |
| Crew cabins | Two |
| Price | Not published |
An AB150 Follows at Monaco in 2027
The AB110 is the middle of three yachts Brabus plans with AB Yachts. The AB95 is 95 feet long, and Brabus will show the 150-foot AB150 at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2027, the year of Brabus’s 50th anniversary.
The Ultima 55 Catamaran Rides on Hydrofoils
The Ultima 55 measures 55.8 feet, or 17 meters, with an 18.4-foot beam. Two six-cylinder engines, each rated at 533 kW, or 725 hp, push it past 40 knots, which is 46 mph. A hydrofoil system lifts the hulls higher in the water, and Brabus says that cuts drag and keeps the boat nearly level in turns.
Platforms on both sides of the aft deck fold down and widen the boat from 18.4 to 24.9 feet. The deck has sunpads that convert to settees, a carbon-fiber table, an electric grill and a wet bar.
The saloon has a galley with an induction cooktop, a 43-inch television that rises from the countertop and a Bowers & Wilkins sound system.
Brabus offers two accommodation layouts, for as many as six guests and one crew member.
The 45-Foot Shadow 1500 Is 14 Knots Faster Than the AB110
| Model | Partner | Length | Power | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow 1000 XC | Axopar | 38 ft | 1,000 hp | 60 knots |
| Shadow 1500 | Axopar | 45 ft | 1,500 hp | 62 knots |
| Ultima 55 | Sunreef Yachts | 55.8 ft | 1,450 hp | More than 40 knots |
| AB110 | AB Yachts | 110 ft | Up to 7,800 hp | 48 knots |
On Brabus’s figures the Shadow 1500 is the fastest of the four at 62 knots, 14 knots ahead of the AB110, which has 5.2 times the power.
Brabus Has Not Published a Price for the AB110 or the Ultima 55
The AB110 is a 110-foot, three-deck yacht with as much as 7,800 hp, waterjets and a claimed 48 knots, with cabins for ten guests. It sits between a 95-foot AB95 and a 150-foot AB150 that Brabus will show at Monaco in 2027. The 55.8-foot Ultima 55 catamaran, announced two months earlier, makes 1,450 hp and exceeds 40 knots on hydrofoils. Brabus lists both as available on inquiry and gives no price.
Frequently Asked Questions
How fast is the Brabus AB110?
Brabus states a maximum speed of 48 knots, which is 88.9 km/h or about 55 mph. Brabus quotes it for the yacht with MTU engines and waterjet drive.
How much horsepower does the Brabus AB110 have?
It can be fitted with three MTU 16V2000M96L engines producing 1,938 kW, or 2,600 hp, each. Three of them total 7,800 hp.
How big is the Brabus AB110?
It is 110 feet, or 33.7 meters, long with three decks. It has four guest cabins for ten guests and two crew cabins.
How much does the Brabus AB110 cost?
Brabus has not published a price. Its yachts page directs buyers to an inquiry form.
Who builds the Brabus AB110?
Brabus developed it with AB Yachts. The two companies plan three models together: the AB95, the AB110 and the AB150.
What is the Brabus Ultima 55?
It is a 55.8-foot catamaran that Brabus announced on July 28, 2026 with Sunreef Yachts. It has twin 725 hp six-cylinder engines and a hydrofoil system, and Brabus says it exceeds 40 knots.
When will the Brabus AB150 be shown?
Brabus says the 150-foot AB150 will be shown for the first time at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2027, the year of the company’s 50th anniversary.
Does Brabus make boats?
Yes. Brabus Marine sells Shadow powerboats developed with Axopar, the Ultima 55 catamaran with Sunreef Yachts and the AB110 yacht with AB Yachts. Brabus lists 15 marine locations in the United States for the Shadow boats.
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