2019 Mercedes-AMG G 63 revealed
A vertical-bar front grille, huge wheels, arch extensions and side-exit exhaust pipes mark out the all-new Mercedes-AMG G 63.
Beneath its bonnet sits a 3,982 cc V8 petrol engine that’s fed by a pair of twin-scroll turbochargers. The headline figures are 577 bhp (430 kW / 585 PS) and 850 Nm (626 lb/ft) of peak torque, which are delivered via an AMG Speedshift TCT 9G nine-speed automatic transmission and a rear-biased AMG Performance 4Matic all-wheel drive system.
Despite a kerb weight of 2,485 kg (5,478 lbs) and questionable aerodynamics, the G 63 is certainly rapid. Acceleration from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes just 4.5 seconds, for instance. Top speed meanwhile is electronically limited to 136 mph (220 km/h) (or 149 mph (240 km/h) if the optional AMG Driver’s Package is fitted).
Most customers probably won’t regard efficiency as a top priority. Nevertheless, for the record, this high-performance G-Class achieves 21.4 mpg (13.2 l/100 km) on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 299 g/km. It’s worth pointing out that things would be much worse without AMG Cylinder Management, a device that automatically shuts down four cylinders when under partial throttle loads.
The separate ladder chassis features independent double-wishbone suspension at the front and a five-link arrangement for the rigid rear axle. As well as coil springs, the specification also includes AMG Ride Control electronic adaptive damping and – for the first time – electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering.
Driving modes are set via the AMG Dynamic Select tool. For on-road use, the list comprises ‘Slippery’, ‘Comfort’, ‘Sport’, ‘Sport+’ and ‘Individual’. When traversing rougher terrain, ‘Sand’, ‘Trail’ and ‘Rock’ can be applied instead.
A UK price for the Mercedes-AMG G 63 has yet to be announced, but expect it to be a big number. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in June.
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Beneath its bonnet sits a 3,982 cc V8 petrol engine that’s fed by a pair of twin-scroll turbochargers. The headline figures are 577 bhp (430 kW / 585 PS) and 850 Nm (626 lb/ft) of peak torque, which are delivered via an AMG Speedshift TCT 9G nine-speed automatic transmission and a rear-biased AMG Performance 4Matic all-wheel drive system.
Despite a kerb weight of 2,485 kg (5,478 lbs) and questionable aerodynamics, the G 63 is certainly rapid. Acceleration from rest to 62 mph (100 km/h) takes just 4.5 seconds, for instance. Top speed meanwhile is electronically limited to 136 mph (220 km/h) (or 149 mph (240 km/h) if the optional AMG Driver’s Package is fitted).
Most customers probably won’t regard efficiency as a top priority. Nevertheless, for the record, this high-performance G-Class achieves 21.4 mpg (13.2 l/100 km) on the combined cycle with CO2 emissions of 299 g/km. It’s worth pointing out that things would be much worse without AMG Cylinder Management, a device that automatically shuts down four cylinders when under partial throttle loads.
The separate ladder chassis features independent double-wishbone suspension at the front and a five-link arrangement for the rigid rear axle. As well as coil springs, the specification also includes AMG Ride Control electronic adaptive damping and – for the first time – electromechanical speed-sensitive power steering.
Driving modes are set via the AMG Dynamic Select tool. For on-road use, the list comprises ‘Slippery’, ‘Comfort’, ‘Sport’, ‘Sport+’ and ‘Individual’. When traversing rougher terrain, ‘Sand’, ‘Trail’ and ‘Rock’ can be applied instead.
A UK price for the Mercedes-AMG G 63 has yet to be announced, but expect it to be a big number. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in June.
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Some more W463 G-Class run-out editions
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