Body style: SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Segment: Large SUV
Production years: 1926, 1927, 1928
After WWI, Germany was denied to develop military vehicles, but some researches could still be made, and such was the situation with the Mercedes-Benz G1.
At the beginning of the '20s, there was a high demand for trucks of all sizes. Mercedes-Benz started researching for a new vehicle, able to cope with off-road and uneven terrain. It was the first step toward a vehicle that was suitable for the trucking companies and the army as well.
There were allegedly seven Mercedes-Benz G1 vehicle built by the German carmaker. It was more of a study to find out if that kind of vehicle would be suitable for off-road use. In the '20s, the Autobahn network didn't exist yet and most of Germany's roads were unpaved. The vehicle featured a high ground clearance, two axles in the rear equipped with twin wheels. It was a very good base for a truck.
The prototypes were designed to carry up to six passengers, although the twin rear-wheels might suggest the ability to carry heavier bodyworks (i.e. armored). It was used in some military exercises. Soon after, the concept vehicles were taken back and the carmaker started a new development, for a better vehicle, the G4. The G1 never went into production.
It featured a simple layout with an inline-six engine that offered just 50 hp. Its on-road performance was limited due to the tires performance.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.1 | |
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Cylinders: | L6 |
Displacement: | 3079 cm3 |
Power: | 37 KW @ 3000 RPM 50 HP @ 3000 RPM 50 BHP @ 3000 RPM |
Torque: | 111 lb-ft @ 1320 RPM 151 Nm @ 1320 RPM |
Fuel System: | Carburetor |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 37 mph (60 km/h) |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | Manual, 5 Speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Drums |
Rear: | Drums |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 775 X 145 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 185 in (4699 mm) |
Width: | 80.3 in (2040 mm) |
Height: | 82.7 in (2101 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 63/63/63 in (1,600/1,600 mm) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Gross Weight Limit: | 7055 lbs (3200 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 9.8 mpg US (24 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 571 g/km |