BRABUS to Reveal Its First High-Performance Yacht at the Monaco Yacht Show

German luxury engineering powerhouse BRABUS is set to make waves in the superyacht world with the unveiling of its first-ever performance yacht, created in collaboration with Italian shipyard AB Yachts.

The highly anticipated debut will take place at this year's Monaco Yacht Show, running from 23–26 September 2026, marking a significant new chapter for the renowned automotive brand as it expands further into the luxury marine sector.

While the finer details remain closely guarded, the partnership promises far more than a branded yacht. Instead, the project represents a true collaboration, combining BRABUS's unmistakable design language and obsession with personalisation with AB Yachts' expertise in lightweight engineering, waterjet propulsion and high-speed performance.

Already renowned for transforming some of the world's most prestigious performance cars, BRABUS has steadily built its marine presence through successful collaborations with Axopar and Sunreef Yachts. This latest venture, however, takes the brand into an entirely new league, bringing its signature styling to full-sized performance yachts designed for owners seeking exhilarating speed without compromising luxury or comfort.

"We see exactly the spirit we value in AB Yachts," said Constantin Buschmann, CEO and owner of BRABUS. "Their ambition to challenge convention and push the limits of what is possible perfectly aligns with our own philosophy. This collaboration opens an exciting new chapter, combining our passion for bold design, individuality and meticulous craftsmanship with AB Yachts' exceptional engineering expertise."

Founded in 1992 and now part of Next Yacht Group, AB Yachts has become synonymous with sleek, high-performance vessels engineered for speed, precision and a close connection to the water. Its current fleet ranges from the AB 80 through to the AB 130, with some models capable of reaching an impressive 60 knots.

The Italian builder has earned its reputation by employing advanced composite construction techniques, lightweight materials and sophisticated hull designs inspired by aerospace engineering. Combined with waterjet propulsion systems, the result is exceptional performance alongside the spacious, luxurious interiors expected aboard a modern superyacht.

That technical pedigree provides the perfect foundation for BRABUS, whose reputation has long been built on delivering dramatic styling paired with uncompromising performance across its portfolio of cars, motorcycles and boats.

Giorgio Mattei, Deputy Chairman of Next Yacht Group, described the collaboration as an immediate success.

"From our very first meeting, we recognised in BRABUS the same relentless pursuit of innovation, performance and bold design that defines AB Yachts," he said. "Together we are creating something genuinely distinctive that we believe will leave a lasting impression on the yachting industry."

At the heart of every BRABUS creation lies what the company calls its 'One-Second Wow' philosophy, designing products that captivate from the very first glance. On land, this is expressed through sculpted carbon fibre, aggressive proportions and exquisitely crafted interiors. On the water, that vision is expected to translate into striking exterior styling, bespoke colour palettes, premium materials and highly personalised interiors tailored to each owner.

The Monaco Yacht Show will offer the first glimpse of this exciting new collaboration, with a second BRABUS yacht already confirmed for its world premiere at the 2027 edition of the event.

Bringing together Italian yacht-building expertise and German performance engineering, the partnership is poised to introduce a bold new benchmark in luxury performance yachting.