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Mercedes Benz G65 AMG Reportedly Being Developed

The Mercedes Benz G-Klasse or G-Wagen is a vehicle rich with history. It started life back in the late 70s as a rugged 4x4 with body-on-frame construction and three fully locking differentials. And although it continued to offer this excellent performance off the beaten track, the customizing gurus at AMG division caught wind of the fact that it had a bit of luxury appeal.

That’s how the G-Klasse came to be a tool for humiliating sports car in a straight line battle to the death, but rumors circulating the internet indicate it could become even more of a brute in the near future.

The most powerful version available right now is the G55 AMG that comes equipped with a 5.5-liter V8 nuclear bomb under the bonnet, churning out 507 hp and 700Nm (516 lb-ft) of peak torque for a 0-100km/h (62mph) in just 5.5 seconds and a limited top speed of 210 km/h (130 km/h). However, there could be an even more powerful version on the way if report from Dutch website Autoblog.nl on a new range topping G-Klasse model, with the G65 AMG badge on the back, are true.

Insiders familiar with the matter say that dealers are already on the hunt for potential customers eager to shell out the big bucks for a version fitted with a 6.0-liter biturbo V12 with producing 612 hp and 1000Nm (737 lb-ft) of peak torque.

If the reports are true, and we are not saying they are, production will be limited to just 200 units costing a supercar-rivaling €220,000 ($312,200) before tax.
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About the author: Mihnea Radu
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Mihnea's favorite cars have already been built, the so-called modern classics from the '80s and '90s. He also loves local car culture from all over the world, so don't be surprised to see him getting excited about weird Japanese imports, low-rider VWs out of Germany, replicas from Russia or LS swaps down in Florida.
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