Recently I ran across a photo on Facebook of a really cool looking G63 AMG that had been highly modified to be a true offroading monster. The regular G63 and is more of a pavement beast with some offroading somewhere in the family tree. Let’s list what is seen in the video at least.
-Geared hubs to provide some lift, suspension strength and mechanical advantage.
-What looks like 35″ or 37″ tires.
-Bead lock wheels.
-Of course the third axle which looks like some kind of Dana 60.
-The frame has been stretched and a bed added to the rear.
I’ve also done a bit of research to find some leaked details. This particular model is based on a similar platform the Mercedes already builds for the Australian army – likely the Mad Max brigade if you ask me. Mercedes head of G-class development tools Autoweek that they do plan to start building these alongside the current G63 AMG but I’m sure it will be in very limited quantities. This is said to be the second most expensive model; only topped by the SLS AMG Electric which already tops $400,000.
Here’s some details on what the AMG had before these mods.
Net power: 536 hp @ 5,250-5,750 rpm
Net torque: 561 lb-ft @ 2,000-5,000 rpm
Compression ratio: 10.0:1
Construction: Diecast alloy block and alloy heads
Fuel requirement: Premium unleaded gasoline
Fuel capacity: 25.:4 gal
FUEL ECONOMY
City fuel economy 12 mpg
Highway estimated 14 mpg
DRIVETRAIN
Automatic transmission 7-speed
Drive configuration: Permanent all-wheel drive with 2-speed transfer case
Final-drive ratio: 4.11:1
PERFORMANCE
Acceleration: 0-60 mph 5.3 sec (est.)
And here’s the video that you’ve been waiting for…..
