Mercedes-AMG G 63 6×6 – The six-wheel Mercedes G 63 AMG 6×6 is only produced on a limited basis as the car is specifically made for some of Mercedes-Benz’s most affluent clientele. The Mercedes G 63 AMG 6×6 is the largest and most extreme road-legal SUV to ever hail from Mercedes’ road car operations. The car was meant for the Australian army with its concept drawn from the more rugged military version of the G 320 CDI.
Mercedes promises a vehicle without compromise, in practical terms this plush, leather-lined civilian version of the off-road is without compromise. Launched in 2011 with a whopping price tag of £370,000, the colossal double-cab pickup features six driven wheels, low range gearing, five differential locks, and a tyre control system for its standard 37-inch wheels. Mercedes says it is “the last word in forward-thrusting power for the beaten track”.
Unlike the military version of the G 320 CDI 6×6, which is fitted with Mercedes-Benz’s 3.0-liter V6 diesel and is offered in outputs of up to 220bhp, the G 63 AMG 6×6 gets a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 from AMG with 536bhp. Torque is a 560lb-ft – crucial in providing the shove required to haul the big four-seater considerable 3775kg kerb weight. This massive truck performance is superb. Seatback as we seek to know more about the car.
The Plush Interior
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The Mercedes-AMG G 63 6×6 has a remarkable change of interior from the standard G 63 AMG. it still maintains its traditional upright driving position together with the angled windscreen and shallow dashboard. But forward vision is brilliant and indicators mounted on the front fenders act as positioning points. Rear vision is hampered by the tall rear seatbacks and a small two-piece sliding rear window. The leather-lined comfort of the G63 AMG 6×6’s heavily contoured sport seat makes driving very fascinating.
The 300mm increase in wheelbase to the first of the rear axles provides a longer cabin than the standard G 63 AMG giving it additional rear legroom. There’s a liberal covering of Alcantara throughout and the standard three-across rear bench seat is replaced by two individual AMG sports seats. They get electronic backrest adjustment and are divided by a rear center console.
The well Crafted Exterior
At 5875mm in length, 2110mm in width, and 2210mm in height, the G 63 AMG 6×6 is 1106mm longer, 225mm wider and 272mm higher than the G 63 AMG. Along with a 300mm increase in the wheelbase through to the middle axle at 3120mm, the front and middle axles have increased in width by 281mm each at 1790mm, requiring widened and lengthened carbon fiber guards to cover the huge wheels.
Ground clearance is a whopping 460mm while fording depth is put at 1000mm some 250mm and 400mm more than the standard car. Approach and departure angles have been increased by 16 degrees and 27 degrees at 52 degrees and 54 degrees respectively, while the breakover angle has increased by 1 degree at 22 degrees.
Relaying the engine’s strong reserves to the ground are massive 37-inch wheels featuring a bead-plate design. They are shod with 12.5in-wide wheels.
The Engine Performance
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The G 63 AMG 6×6 comes with a twin-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 from AMG with 536bhp. Torque is a 560lb-ft crucial in providing the shove required to haul the big four-seater considerable 3775kg kerb weight. The five-speed auto ‘box found on the army version had to give way for the 7G-Tronic seven-speed automatic transmission to drive the engine. Its transfer case can alter between a 0.87:1 high-range ratio for on-road driving and a 2.16:1 low-range ratio for off-road conditions to all six wheels in a nominal 30:40:30 split. Power for the rearmost axle is supplied by an extra shaft.
Mercedes-AMG G 63 6×6 – The car comes with five electronic differential locks offering 100 percent lock-up of all six wheels, operated by three switches on the dashboard. Mercedes won’t quote official acceleration claims just yet, but insiders suggest 0-62mph in less than six seconds. Top speed, limited by its balloon-like tyres will likely be electronically governed to 100mph. Still based on assumption as Mercedes is yet to publish official figures, rumor has it that the car makes around 15mpg on the European test cycle. It’s just as well that the G 63 AMG 6×6 will come with two fuel tanks with an overall capacity of 159 liters.
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