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G-wagen has been around for several decades now, and by doing so the German workhorse has established itself as a bit of an icon.
However if you are a fan of the Gelandewagen and you’ re obscenely rich, and you think that the G-wagen could do with some updating, then Mercedes-Benz’ s AMG performance division might have the right model that’ ll fulfil your desire.
Called the G63 AMG 6x6, this six-wheeled off-roader is merely a mild version of the six-wheeled G320 CDI that is being built for the Australian military, with a big 536hp 5.5-litre turbocharged V8 engine squeezed up front.
But it’ s not just all show and no go. The G63 AMG 6x6 has six-driven wheels, low range gearing and five differential locks which offer 100 per cent lockup on all six wheels, with a nominal 30:40:30 power split between the three wheel axles.
The six-wheeled pickup now sports a ground clearance that is 250mm higher, with a fording depth that is 400mm more than the standard G63. Its approach and departure angles have been increased by 16 degrees and 27 degrees respectively, to 52 degrees and 54 degrees.
Though the price has not yet been confirmed, AMG says that the production G63 6x6 will become the brand’ s second most expensive model behind the € 350,000( RM1.4 million) SLS Electric Drive when it goes into production later this year.
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