The Mercedees Benz G Wagon celebrated it’s 30 anniversiry this year, and Hamann is celebrating by giving the Austrian military’s favorite fast attack vehicle a birthday present in the form of a complete makeover, both inside and out of this G55 AMG as well as under the hood. Owners can choose from either a mild 35 HP upgrade, or go all out with the HM 600 performance kit that beefs up the 5.4 Liter engine with a blower to produce 600 HP and 576 lb-ft of torque, and like we said before, can go from 0 to 60 MPH in 5.1 seconds and hit a top speed of 162 MPH. Pretty impressive for an all-terrain machine.
From the outside, Hamann has upgraded the Typhoon with an oversized grill, carbon fiber for the mirrors, door handles and fender vents. There is a new front spoiler that lowers the front end of the vehicle giving it a more sporty appearance, just like the rear wing. The most impressive features of the Typhoon are the rims, measuring in at 24 inches in diameter, not only are they huge, but the black offsets the cream exterior perfectly.
The interior has been recovered in plush red fabric on the door panels, headliner, armrests and seat inserts. The interior is further dressed up with a few carbon fiber trim pieces as well as a couple more red accents. Aside from the wild materials, for the most part, the Typhoon’s interior is exactly like it left the factory, the perfect compliment for any tuner. So if you feel like celebrating along with the boys at Hamann, give them a ring and see what they can do with your G wagon.
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As you may have noticed by now, royal families got all the goodies, especially when we are talking about the Royal Family of Abu Dhabi. That is because one of their lucky members recently received this exclusive Yaas Edition Mercedes Benz G55 AMG, customized by ART for his highness prince of Abu Dhabi Sheikh Sultan Bin Rashed Al Nahyan.
The supercharged V8 under the hood of the AS55K YAAS EDITION has been upgraded to produce 620 HP bringing power up to a majestic level. The tuners added lots of bold new bodywork made mainly of the lightweight exotic material, carbon fiber. The wavy black stuff is what makes up the bonnet, side mirrors, door handles and spare wheel cover while the inside is adorned with gold accents and the utmost quality upholstery. Add the chromed tailpipes and window tint and this becomes one hard vehicle to ignore.
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The German tuning firm Hamann has just revealed a new tuning kit for the all-terrain Mercedes Benz G55 AMG. Thanks to a few aftermarket performance products, the Hamann Typhoon is now able to sprint from 0 to 60 MPH in just 5.1 seconds, unbelievable performance for an off-roader. But after all, the G is the Austrian Military’s favorite Fast Attack Vehicle.
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Mercedes Benz has just revealed two very different special editions of the same military inspired classic, the G-Wagen. The EDITION.PUR model is based on the G 280 CDI, and this throwback to the classic off road machine has been equipped to handle anything that could possibly stand in its way. Packaged with a set of all terrain tires, flexible wheel arches, protective guards for the headlamps and grill and a reinforced hood make the PUR a force to be reckoned with.
Whereas the G-Class LIMITED.30 is an expression of elegance, taking the shape of the Mercedes Benz G500 luxury machine. Highlighted by platinum black bodywork, a unique set of alloys and LIMITED lettering on the outside. The inside is classed up with the ultimate in plush high-end trim, like "chablis" colored leather and designo wood trim in finished in anthracite.
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It is birthday time in Florida. The Mercedes Benz tuners of Palm Beach, Renntech, are celebrating their 20th anniversary and in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the G Class they have released the G Wagen design concept.
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Brabus is getting into the spirit of celebration, they are celebrating 30 years of the G Wagon with a modified version that bests what Mercedes and even AMG have to offer. The Brabus G V12 S bi-turbo showcases the latest in the German tuner’s automotive arsenal. The aftermarket manufacturer has a long tradition of modifying Mercedes Benz models with high-performance 12 cylinder engines and this variation of the G Wagon is no different.
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The Mercedes G-Class has been a good little solider. Even though its only been officially imported by Mercedes since 2002, internationally it has carried on in civilian clothes for 30 years of mud, snow and even popes. So to mark this anniversary, Mercedes is rolling out the red carpe with two special editions: EDITION30 and EDITION30.PUR.
The EDITION30.PUR is based on the G 280 CDIfrom the G 461 series. It comes with optional "Off-road package 1" or "Off-road package 2" and is equipped for any eventuality with all-terrain tires in size 265/75 R 16 on aluminium wheels, flexible wheel arch flaring, protective grilles for the headlamps and lights, a walk-on bonnet for easier access to the optional roofrack, a towing lug at the front and a two-section rear door.
The special EDITION30 model is based on the G 463 series. It is distinguished by a designo platinum black paint finish, specially designed light-alloy wheels and EDITION30 lettering on the wings. The interior of this G 500 impresses with designo leather in the colour "chablis" and designo trim in anthracite poplar wood.
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Dubbed Mercedes G50 Fine Edition, the new customized vehicle by Kicherer is based on the Mercedes G-Class and represents the latest creation from the German tuner specialized in Mercedes and Audi. The new vehicle comes with an improved engine boosted from 296 to 370 hp and 390 ft lbs of torque. Also available is a new body kit consisting in a new stainless steel front grille and a new stainless steel exhaust system.
The tuner added also a new set of 18 inch alloy wheels while at the interior the finest leather is available for the steering wheel, arm chair and the hand brake as well as for the sport buckets. Price of the tuning package starts from 23,205 euros or $34,356 while the price of the car is approximately 92,344 euros or $136,724 (although Mercedes does not officially import it to the U.S.)
Mercedes today unveiled the 2009 G55 AMG. The vehicle will be available from September 2008 at a price of 121,618 euro.
The G55 AMG is powered by a supercharged AMG 5.5-liter V8 engine that delivers 507 hp, with maximum torque remaining at 700 Nm. Likewise unchanged is the vehicle’s effortless performance, with the G 55 AMG accelerating from zero to 60 mph in 5.5 seconds and peaking at a top speed of 130 mph (electronically limited).
The new G 55 AMG boasts discreet but effective design modifications,including a new radiator grille with three distinctive horizontal bars that are painted the same colour as the rest of the body and - exclusive to the AMG top-of-the-range model - also feature chrome inserts. Moving around the vehicle, the highlight of the side view are the new polished 19-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey. They are 9.5 inches wide and equipped with 275/55 R 19 tyres that impressively bulk out the wheel arches.
Still a standard feature of the AMG body-styling package are the bumpers painted in body colour and the characteristic AMG wide fenders. Other features include a brushed-aluminium trim set boasting a distinctive AMG logo and the twin oval chrome tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system, emerging from beneath the stainless-steel running boards on either side of the vehicle - an unmistakable sign of the power of the supercharged AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine.
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Mercedes today unveiled the 2009 G-Class. The new model will go on sale in September 2008 with prices for Europe starting at 68,425 euro for the G 320 CDI and going up to 92,344 G500 Cabriolet.
The newest generation of the G-Class can be identified by its restyled, three-fin radiator grille, with the G 500 sporting new-look 18‑inch light-alloy wheels as an additional distinguishing feature.
The 2009 G-Class continues to comprise three different body variants (short-wheelbase Station Wagon, long-wheelbase Station Wagon and Cabriolet), which are either powered by the fuel-efficient V6 CDI engine generating 224 hp and 540 MN or a new, mighty 5.5-litre V8 petrol unit with an output of 388 hp and 530 NM of torque.
Powered by this engine, the new G-Class will make the 0 to 60 mph in just 5.9 seconds.
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