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Star NBA player Luka Doncic has quite the car collection, but his reaction to driving one of the few Brabus Rocket 1000 sedans in existence will put a smile on your face. It’s obvious the big man, who says he’s been into cars since he was a kid, was reveling the opportunity.
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That journey in the Brabus was filmed for the NBA series Pass the Rock, which digs into certain players’ lives. Obviously, the producers knew the man is a gearhead and had never gotten behind the wheel of the Rocket 1000, so it’s a great way to get his honest reaction.
Doncic calls the 1,000-horsepower sedan his “favorite car in the world.” He said it feels “very strong” and remarked he’s a big fan of the black and red aesthetic for the exterior and interior. But he clarified that the tuned German sedan drives wonderfully.
Brabus uses the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Performance as the base for the Rocket 1000, turning the Teutonic legend into a true four-door supercar. With some fine tuning of the biturbo 4.5-liter V8 and the joined electric motor, the hybrid also pumps out 1,194 lb.-ft. of torque.
As the most powerful Brabus ever made, production is capped at just 25 units, something Doncic knows off the top of his head. In other words, he is a real fan and isn’t just saying he’s into the car.
The Brabus Rocket 1000 isn’t just exclusive and powerful, the thing truly lives up to its name. It can do 0 to 60 mph in just 2.6 seconds and hit a top speed of 196 mph, making it a truly special machine. It’s no wonder Doncic has admired it from a distance.
After driving the car, we wonder if the professional basketball player will do what it takes to add one to his impressive collection.
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