Sunday 28 April 2013

Military Version of Mercedes G63 AMG 6X6

Mercedes unveiled its new all-terrain monster, G63 AMG model 6 × 6. Mercedes G320 CDI was the basis of the military version of the unity of G with six wheels.

Just when we thought in the field of road vehicles counted, Mercedes has released a new product. The German company has been linked to the construction of military vehicles with six wheels, which is based on the AMG G civil offer superior customer version of the van with 6 × 6 unit.

Mercedes G63 AMG 6 × 6 body consists of a cabin where there is room for four passengers and assigning a collection open, and the whole structure is reinforced by arch elements. This vehicle was created with impressive dimensions of length 5867 mm, width 2111 mm, height 2209 mm. Compared to the standard G63 AMG is 4 × 4 SUV for 1 meter long and 10 cm, while the other two dimensions are increased by more than 20 cm. Field properties are improved by increasing the ground clearance of 46 cm.

Permissible angle of approach to the obstacle attack is 52 degrees (16 more than the 4 × 4 version), and the angle is 54 degrees (27 against 4 × 4 models). Mercedes AMG in 6 × 6, while G63 is oversized relative to the standard SUV. The vehicle has a mass of 3775 kg and wheels up to 37 inches.

Instead of a 3.0-liter diesel engine and automatic transmission of five-speed military version, the G63 AMG has a 5.5 liter 6 × 6 twin-turbo 544 hp and 760 Nm of torque and automatic transmission 7G-TRONIC. Mercedes has not announced the official performance vehicle, but the head of the development department of Mercedes G-Class, Axel Harries said the magazine Autoweek that G63 AMG 6 × 6 is capable of 60 mph to stop arrive in less than 6 seconds, while top speed is limited to 100 mph. He added that Mercedes plans to produce annually 20-30 copies of this model.

The price was not disclosed, but it is the second most expensive German automaker game after electric Mercedes SLS.