Once designed to be a rugged off-roader and a light military vehicle for the German Army, the Mercedes G-Class has become one of the most iconic luxury SUVs today. Nowadays one third of all G-Class vehicles sold are the G55 AMG model.
According to Dutch site Autoblog.nl, Mercedes is working on a exclusive top model of the G-Class. This limited edition G65 AMG will be powered by a 6.0 liter bi-turbo V12 engine that develops 612 horsepower and 1,000Nm of torque. For comparison, the most powerful stock G-Class on the road, the G55 AMG has a 5.5 liter V8 with 507hp and 700Nm of torque.
This isn’t the first time a V12 is used in the G-Class. Back in 2002, AMG built seven editions of the V12 powered G63 AMG with a maximum power of 444hp and a torque of 620Nm. This model was able to accelerate to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds while the top speed was limited at 210km/h. Currently the only V12 powered G-Class is available via German tuner Brabus which offers the G V12 with a power up to 800 horsepower.
The upcoming G65 AMG would be limited to 200 units and pricing would start at € 220,000 ($ 312,200) before tax.
Although nothing has been officially confirmed by Mercedes, we hope this one would prove to be more than just a dream. What do you think, does the world need an even more powerful G-Class?
Does make sense, after all Brabus makes a lot of money with their V12 conversions for the G-wagon for nearly 8 years now.
Definitely the best SUV on market for many years! G65 AMG will be sensation!
I love this “German Army Halftrack” as TG’s Jeremy Clarkson called it and with that engine it would just smash all the ugly Cayennes and Q7 V12s.
Where is the money when you need it…