Mercedes may not be interested in launching a six-wheel drive version of the latest generation G-Wagen, but several tuners have already done so. Case in point, meet the latest, which bears Mansory's signature.
The controversial tuner started the work by extending the frame, which is now 1,375 mm (54.1 in) longer. Further chopping took place at the rear, as it has been converted into a pickup. It sports custom fender flares at both ends, new bumpers, a different grille that no longer screams AMG through its vertical slats, a muscular hood, and a roof rack.
Turning night into day off the beaten path is done at the push of a button (or a flick of a switch), courtesy of the extra lights mounted on the roof and front bumper. Nevertheless, it would need chunkier tires for enhanced traction. This Mercedes-AMG G 63 6x6 comes with 10x22-inch wheels wrapped in 325/55 rubber. Mansory recommends choosing the fatter tires that come with the 9x20-inch alloys.
An integrated tire inflation system is on deck, so adjusting the pressure can be done without exiting the vehicle. This should come in handy off the beaten path, alongside the elevated ground clearance. According to the tuner, the off-roader is now 250 mm (9.8 in) taller than its stock self. Moreover, it is also 250 mm (9.8 in) wider, so your garage would have to be rather big to accommodate it if you think of making it yours.
Photo: Instagram | Mansory
But more on that in a few moments, as we also have to tell you about the cockpit. It includes a new sports steering wheel, aluminum pedals, new trim, and a starlight headliner featuring over 3,000 LEDs. The upholstery has a minty fresh look and special quilting, joined by white piping. The tuner's logo can be seen on a whole bunch of parts, from the headrest cushions and seatbelts to the steering wheel and floor mats.
Due to the extra work that went under the hood, comprising the new turbos, intercooler, fuel pumps, air filter, and sports exhaust system, as well as a remap, the bi-turbo 4.0-liter V8 now produces 900 ps (887 hp/662 kW) and 1,200 Nm (885 lb-ft) of torque. That's 315 ps (311 hp/232 kW) and 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) of torque more than the standard Mercedes-AMG G 63, which takes four and a half seconds to sprint to 100 kph (62 mph) and has a 220 kph (137 mph) limited top speed.
We promised we'd tell you more about the ownership part, so here it is: production of the Mansory Gronos 6x6, which is the project's name, is capped at ten copies only. Mansory hasn't released the pricing details, but as you already know, it costs a small fortune. On a final note, we must tell you that besides the gaudy specification of the pictured copy, the tuner has various other hues for the exterior and cockpit on its shelves, so yours could look good if you plan on buying it.
After a series of unfortunate events put an end to Cristian's dream of entering a custom built & tuned old-school Dacia into a rally competition, he moved on to drive press cars and write for a living. He's worked for several automotive online journals and now he's back at autoevolution after his first tour in the mid-2000s. Full profile
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