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BRABUS Shadow 1200 XC Cross Cabin Black Ops Signature Edition

BRABUS Shadow 1200 XC powered by Mercury Racing 400R, V10 5.7-liter engines with 400 horsepower each, for a total of 1,200 HP, 55 knots of maximum speed. A hull as black as night, the Black Ops Signature Edition is precisely a BRABUS graphite black with contrasting graphics. Almost 14 meters in length and over 4 in beam, the largest XC Cross Cabin ever produced in the German facilities, the V-shaped hull designed to cut through waves even at high speeds.

The Black Ops details

“Sign of Excellence”, glossy carbon fiber backs for the front seats, integrated RGB lighting on interiors, deck, and under the hull, premium JL Audio sound system, and the possibility to configure extra packages like Simrad Halo20+ radar, AIS receiver, and upgraded instrument panel with additional 9-inch screens. Details that make the BRABUS Shadow 1200 XC a true offshore racer despite remaining a “cruiser cabin”.

However, the soul of the Shadow 1200 XC is not just power and speed; it also has the ability to transform. The Cross Cabin layout allows for a transition from a closed and protected cabin to a completely open boat with a single command, opening the butterfly doors of the front cabin and the side doors of the hull, which flip outward, expanding the livable space in the center of the boat. Five distinct living areas: bow, helm, cockpit with bar area, stern, and front lounge, designed so you never feel cramped on board.

The Shadow 1200 XC Black Ops Signature Edition impresses for two reasons: performance akin to a supercar, with a thrust that rivals a true racer, and the livability on board that can be reconfigured based on the day, suitable for those looking for a muscular yet comfortable day yacht.

Shadow 1200 XC Black Ops Signature Edition

Overall length13.91 m
Maximum beam4.11 m
Draft at full load1.20 m
Engine3x Mercury Racing 400R V10 5.7L
Total power1,200 HP
Maximum speed55 knots
Fuel tank capacity1,390 liters
Displacement (without engines)~8,000 kg
Cabins1 (2 berths, expandable to 4)
Year of productionfrom 2024