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1,500 Horses Unleashed: The BRABUS Shadow 1500 XC Cross Cabin Arrives
A new force has arrived on the water with the launch of the BRABUS Shadow 1500 XC Cross Cabin Phantom Grey Signature Edition. At 45 feet, this distinctive model elevates the BRABUS superboat lineage, blending open-air freedom with all-weather capability and a bold sense of style. It speaks directly to those who crave precision performance, design excellence and an unmistakable presence at sea.
Powered by three supercharged Mercury Racing 500R V8 outboards delivering 1,500 horsepower, the Shadow 1500 is engineered for raw, effortless performance. Cruising comfortably at 40 knots and capable of reaching 62, which is also 115 km/h, it delivers the kind of acceleration and control once reserved for BRABUS’s road machines. Its finely tuned hull design ensures agility and accuracy, turning every voyage into an exhilarating display of engineering brilliance.
In true BRABUS fashion, design takes centre stage. The Phantom Grey Signature Edition features the brand’s meticulous craftsmanship, with hand-finished detailing, carbon accents and the unmistakeable 'Masterpiece' aesthetic. Inside, the wheelhouse combines advanced ergonomics with a sense of luxury and control, featuring carbon dashboards, quilted upholstery and dual electric sunroofs for seamless connection to the elements.
Technology is woven into every element of the experience. Twin Simrad displays with a BRABUS interface streamline navigation and control, while features like adaptive lighting, integrated audio and optional night vision heighten both performance and comfort. For purists, the helm retains direct steering without joystick assistance, but those seeking advanced docking precision can opt for Joystick Piloting for Outboards.
Life on board combines power with social sophistication. From the foredeck lounge to the cockpit wet bar, gullwing-door front cabin and optional aft accommodation, every space is a blend of practicality and indulgence. The balcony doors fold neatly from the hull, expanding the deck area and creating an uninterrupted entertaining zone right above the waterline.
Every inch of the Shadow 1500 XC carries the hallmarks of the brand’s design philosophy — purposeful, handcrafted, unapologetically bold. It is a performance machine built for those who expect intensity in every detail and luxury without restraint. With the new Phantom Grey Signature Edition, BRABUS continues to redefine what it means to command power on the water.