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| class = [[Full-size]] [[pickup truck]] |
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| body_style = 4-door pickup |
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| engine = 5.5 L ''[[Mercedes-Benz M278 engine#M157|M157]]'' [[twin turbo]] [[V8 engine|V8]] |
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| transmission = 7-speed [[automatic transmission|automatic]] |
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The '''Mercedes-AMG G 63 6x6''' or '''Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6''' is an [[Pickup truck|SUT]] manufactured by [[Mercedes-Benz]]. An SUT derivative of the six wheel drive [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class|Mercedes Geländewagen]] developed for the [[Australian Army]] from 2007 (see [[Mercedes-Benz G-Class#Military operators|G-Class Military operators]]), at the time it was the company's largest and second most expensive [[street-legal vehicle|street-legal]] offroad vehicle.{{citation needed|date=December 2016}} It was manufactured from 2013 to 2015 by [[Magna Steyr]] in [[Graz, Austria]].<ref name="auto">{{Cite web|url=https://www.motortrend.com/cars/mercedes-benz/g-class/2014/2014-mercedes-benz-g63-amg-6x6-first-drive/|title=2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 First Drive - Motor Trend|date=November 11, 2013|website=MotorTrend}}</ref> |
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It combines the engine from the G63, a twin-turbo V-8, with 6x6 [[portal axle]]s, a pick-up version of the G-Class body, and a luxury interior.<ref name="auto"/> It was produced from 2013 to 2015, with production exceeding 100 vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/19/mercedes-g63-amg-6x6-is-sold-out/|title=Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 is sold out|website=Autoblog}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG 6x6 features [[six-wheel drive]] running on 5.5L, 536-hp, 561-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8 AMG engine. The G63 AMG 6x6 is fitted with Mercedes' 7G-tronic seven-speed [[automatic transmission]]; its transfer case can alter between a 0.87:1 high-range ratio for on-road driving and 2.16:1 low-range ratio for off-road conditions to all six wheels in a nominal 30:40:30 split. An extra shaft delivers power to the rearmost axle. The vehicle has five electronic differential locks, which can deliver 100% lockup of all six wheels, operated by three switches on the dashboard.<ref>{{cite web|title=Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 review|url=http://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/mercedes-benz/g63-amg-6x6|publisher=Autocar UK|accessdate=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=First drive: the new Mercedes G63 AMG|url=http://www.topgear.com/uk/car-news/mercedes-benz-g-class-g63-amg-first-drive-2012-05-14|publisher=Top Gear|accessdate=24 February 2015}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG 6x6 is {{convert|5875|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} long, {{convert|2110|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wide, and {{convert|2210|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} tall, with {{convert|460|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} of [[ground clearance]] and a fording depth of {{convert|1000|mm|in|1|abbr=on}}. It has portal axles, similar to those fitted on Unimog vehicles. The vehicle is installed with {{convert|18|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} beadlock wheels and {{convert|37|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} tires, has a {{convert|4196|mm|in|1|abbr=on}} wheelbase (front axle to rearmost axle) and weighs {{convert|4105|kg|lb|0|abbr=on}}. The G63 AMG 6x6 can deliver 0–{{convert|60|mph|0|abbr=on}} in 7.8 seconds with a top speed limited to {{convert|100|mi/h|km/h|0|abbr=on}}. |
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[[File:Amsterdam Motor Show 2023 - 63.jpg|thumb|left|At the Amsterdam Motor Show 2023]] |
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[[File:Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6.JPG|thumb|[[Six-wheel drive|Twin rear axles]] on the G 63 AMG 6x6]] |
[[File:Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6.JPG|thumb|[[Six-wheel drive|Twin rear axles]] on the G 63 AMG 6x6]] |
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[[File:NormalVsPortalAxle.svg|right|thumb|Comparison between normal and portal axles. The G 63 AMG 6x6 has portal axles boosting ground clearance over a traditional axle in an equivalent setup.<ref name="auto"/>]] |
[[File:NormalVsPortalAxle.svg|right|thumb|Comparison between normal and portal axles. The G 63 AMG 6x6 has portal axles boosting ground clearance over a traditional axle in an equivalent setup.<ref name="auto"/>]] |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG 6x6 features an air compressor which allows it to reduce or increase tyre pressure in order to adapt the traction to the driving surface, especially in desert-like environments. Therefore, the compressor fills four containers with 20 litres each to allow fast inflation of the tyres. This makes it possible to change from sandy deserts to regular streets in less than twenty seconds.<ref>{{cite web|title=6x6-Appeal |url=http://www.heise.de/autos/artikel/6x6-Appeal-1825461.html?artikelseite=2 |work=Heise |accessdate=6 September 2015}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG 6x6 was launched in early 2013. The company decided to stop sales of the car and declared the model completely sold out in early 2015 to maintain the model's exclusivity. [[Mercedes-Benz]] managed to sell more units of the G63 AMG 6×6 than originally anticipated. The last customer delivery of the G63 AMG 6x6 left the G-Class factory in [[Graz]], [[Austria]] in May 2015.<ref>{{cite web|title=Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Sold Out|date=17 February 2015 |url=http://www.gtspirit.com/2015/02/17/exclusive-mercedes-benz-g63-amg-6x6-sold-out/|publisher=Gt Spirit|accessdate=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Mercedes-Benz Sells Out All Of Its G63 AMG 6x6 Beasties |date=20 February 2015 |url=http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1096910_mercedes-benz-sells-out-all-of-its-g63-amg-6x6-beasties |publisher=Motor Authority|accessdate=24 February 2015}}</ref><ref>[http://www.runrum.es/noticia/64/prueba-del-mercedes-g63-amg-4-matic Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 4 Matic] de Mercedes y Top Gear Obtenido el 23 de abril de 2015.</ref> |
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It combines the engine from the G63, a twin-turbo V-8, with 6x6 [[portal axle]]s, a pick-up version of the G-Class body, and a luxury interior.<ref name="auto"/> It was produced from 2013 to 2015, with production exceeding 100 vehicles.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.autoblog.com/2015/02/19/mercedes-g63-amg-6x6-is-sold-out/|title=Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 is sold out|website=Autoblog}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2015, Mercedes-Benz introduced a limited 15 units [[Right-hand drive|RHD]] version of Brabus 6x6 for the Malaysian market; they are the only RHD version of 6x6 units in the world. They are only available for the Malaysian market and were bought by [[Naza]] World, one of the largest automotive conglomerates company in [[Malaysia]]. They come with a price tag of RM3,214,119 (698,888 euros).{{citation needed|date=April 2017}} |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG |
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A wealthy South African businessman wanted to purchase a 6x6, but Brabus was only willing to fulfil the request to convert it to right hand drive if he had a larger order. Subsequently, he ordered 10, which were converted to RHD and brought into South Africa. <ref>{{Cite web |last=magazine |first=C. A. R. |date=2019-08-14 |title=DRIVEN: Mercedes-AMG G63 6x6 7G-tronic |url=https://www.carmag.co.za/car-reviews/driven-mercedes-amg-g63-6x6-7g-tronic/ |access-date=2023-01-11 |website=CAR Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG 6x6 features |
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The vehicle appears in the 2014 movie ''[[Beyond the Reach]]'' and the 2015 film ''[[Jurassic World]]''.<ref>{{cite web|title=2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 First Drive|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1311_2014_mercedes_benz_g63_amg_6x6_first_drive/ |work=Motor Trend |accessdate=24 February 2015}}</ref> The appearance in Jurassic World, which was widely seen blockbuster type movie caused notice in the press, which likened it back to the debut of the M-Class in the original 1990s movie.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Here's the 6-wheeled monster Mercedes that will battle dinosaurs in 'Jurassic World' Benjamin Zhang Jun 10, 2015, 5:42 PM EDT Business Insider |website=[[Business Insider]] |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/mercedes-monster-suv-will-battle-dinosaurs-in-jurassic-world-2015-6}}</ref> |
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In 2024 Brabus started making an even bigger "successor" model. |
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| ⚫ | The G63 AMG |
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| ⚫ | In 2015, Mercedes-Benz introduced a limited 15 units [[Right-hand drive|RHD]] version of Brabus |
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The vehicle appears in the 2014 movie ''[[Beyond the Reach]]'' and is also featured in the 2015 film ''[[Jurassic World]]'' and also ''[[Grand Theft Auto V]]'' also called Dubsta 6x6.<ref>{{cite web|title=2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 First Drive|url=http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/trucks/1311_2014_mercedes_benz_g63_amg_6x6_first_drive/ |work=Motor Trend |accessdate=24 February 2015}}</ref> The G63 6x6 also appears in ''[[Forza Horizon 4]]'' since update 11, which can be awarded by completing Tier 7 in the Top Gear Special Horizon Story.<ref>[https://forzamotorsport.net/en-us/news/fh4_series_11 Top Gear Horizon Story] - Forza Motorsport official website(12/28/2019)</ref> and returned in ''[[Forza Horizon 5]]'' They made, however, about 60+ cars, retailing for around $500K USD. |
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==See also== |
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*[[Mercedes-AMG G65]] (G-Class AMG version (4x4 regular axle)) |
*[[Mercedes-AMG G65]] (G-Class AMG version (4x4 regular axle)) |
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*[[Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4²]] (Later MB model also with portal axles) |
*[[Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4²]] (Later MB model also with portal axles) |
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*[[Brabus 6×6]] |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 10:33, 20 November 2024
| Mercedes-AMG G63 6x6 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-Benz |
| Production | 2013–2015 |
| Assembly | Austria: Graz (Magna Steyr) |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size pickup truck |
| Body style | 4-door pickup |
| Layout | Front-engine, six-wheel-drive |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 5.5 L M157 twin turbo V8 |
| Transmission | 7-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 5,875 mm (231.3 in) |
| Width | 2,110 mm (83.1 in) |
| Height | 2,210 mm (87.0 in) |
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 6x6 or Mercedes-Benz G 63 AMG 6x6 is an SUT manufactured by Mercedes-Benz. An SUT derivative of the six wheel drive Mercedes Geländewagen developed for the Australian Army from 2007 (see G-Class Military operators), at the time it was the company's largest and second most expensive street-legal offroad vehicle.[citation needed] It was manufactured from 2013 to 2015 by Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria.[1]
It combines the engine from the G63, a twin-turbo V-8, with 6x6 portal axles, a pick-up version of the G-Class body, and a luxury interior.[1] It was produced from 2013 to 2015, with production exceeding 100 vehicles.[2]
The G63 AMG 6x6 features six-wheel drive running on 5.5L, 536-hp, 561-lb-ft twin-turbo DOHC 32-valve V-8 AMG engine. The G63 AMG 6x6 is fitted with Mercedes' 7G-tronic seven-speed automatic transmission; its transfer case can alter between a 0.87:1 high-range ratio for on-road driving and 2.16:1 low-range ratio for off-road conditions to all six wheels in a nominal 30:40:30 split. An extra shaft delivers power to the rearmost axle. The vehicle has five electronic differential locks, which can deliver 100% lockup of all six wheels, operated by three switches on the dashboard.[3][4]
The G63 AMG 6x6 is 5,875 mm (231.3 in) long, 2,110 mm (83.1 in) wide, and 2,210 mm (87.0 in) tall, with 460 mm (18.1 in) of ground clearance and a fording depth of 1,000 mm (39.4 in). It has portal axles, similar to those fitted on Unimog vehicles. The vehicle is installed with 18 in (457 mm) beadlock wheels and 37 in (940 mm) tires, has a 4,196 mm (165.2 in) wheelbase (front axle to rearmost axle) and weighs 4,105 kg (9,050 lb). The G63 AMG 6x6 can deliver 0–60 mph (97 km/h) in 7.8 seconds with a top speed limited to 100 mph (161 km/h).
Overview
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The G63 AMG 6x6 features an air compressor which allows it to reduce or increase tyre pressure in order to adapt the traction to the driving surface, especially in desert-like environments. Therefore, the compressor fills four containers with 20 litres each to allow fast inflation of the tyres. This makes it possible to change from sandy deserts to regular streets in less than twenty seconds.[5]
The G63 AMG 6x6 was launched in early 2013. The company decided to stop sales of the car and declared the model completely sold out in early 2015 to maintain the model's exclusivity. Mercedes-Benz managed to sell more units of the G63 AMG 6×6 than originally anticipated. The last customer delivery of the G63 AMG 6x6 left the G-Class factory in Graz, Austria in May 2015.[6][7][8]
In 2015, Mercedes-Benz introduced a limited 15 units RHD version of Brabus 6x6 for the Malaysian market; they are the only RHD version of 6x6 units in the world. They are only available for the Malaysian market and were bought by Naza World, one of the largest automotive conglomerates company in Malaysia. They come with a price tag of RM3,214,119 (698,888 euros).[citation needed]
A wealthy South African businessman wanted to purchase a 6x6, but Brabus was only willing to fulfil the request to convert it to right hand drive if he had a larger order. Subsequently, he ordered 10, which were converted to RHD and brought into South Africa. [9]
In popular culture
[edit]The vehicle appears in the 2014 movie Beyond the Reach and the 2015 film Jurassic World.[10] The appearance in Jurassic World, which was widely seen blockbuster type movie caused notice in the press, which likened it back to the debut of the M-Class in the original 1990s movie.[11]
In 2024 Brabus started making an even bigger "successor" model.
See also
[edit]- Mercedes-Benz W31
- Mercedes-AMG G65 (G-Class AMG version (4x4 regular axle))
- Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4² (Later MB model also with portal axles)
- Brabus 6×6
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 First Drive - Motor Trend". MotorTrend. November 11, 2013.
- ^ "Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 is sold out". Autoblog.
- ^ "Mercedes G63 AMG 6x6 review". Autocar UK. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "First drive: the new Mercedes G63 AMG". Top Gear. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "6x6-Appeal". Heise. Retrieved 6 September 2015.
- ^ "Exclusive: Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6 Sold Out". Gt Spirit. 17 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Mercedes-Benz Sells Out All Of Its G63 AMG 6x6 Beasties". Motor Authority. 20 February 2015. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ Mercedes Benz G63 AMG 4 Matic de Mercedes y Top Gear Obtenido el 23 de abril de 2015.
- ^ magazine, C. A. R. (2019-08-14). "DRIVEN: Mercedes-AMG G63 6x6 7G-tronic". CAR Magazine. Retrieved 2023-01-11.
- ^ "2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 First Drive". Motor Trend. Retrieved 24 February 2015.
- ^ "Here's the 6-wheeled monster Mercedes that will battle dinosaurs in 'Jurassic World' Benjamin Zhang Jun 10, 2015, 5:42 PM EDT Business Insider". Business Insider.
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