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2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Conversion up for auction

In 2013, Mercedes introduced a six-wheel drive street-legal offroad vehicle, the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6×6. This extreme car was produced until 2015, and 100 examples left the production lines. However, there is one for sale that is not genuine, the 2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Conversion.

The owner bought the car last year and sent it to the experts at Apocalypse Manufacturing in Florida. This company is known for its “wild2 6×6 creations, some of which are based on the Jeep Gladiator. The engineers did their best to make the car look like a real G63 6×6, and they really did a great job. The modified G63 is equipped with three portal axles and it is taller than the owner supplied vehicle.It is mounted on a set of 22” Fuel rims wrapped in Nitto Ridge Grappler tires.. The difference, compared to the original G63 6X6 is that this one is slightly shorter and doesn’t have as much cargo space .

The car is finished in black and equipped with an AMG front bumper with air inlets, a Kevlar-finished brush guard, a roll bar, rain-sensing wipers, running boards, LED lighting, a swing-away tailgate, an AMG Performance exhaust system with twin side-exit outlets, and red-painted AMG calipers over cross-drilled discs at all six wheels.

The Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Conversion is powered by a 4.0L twin-turbo V8 engine with 577 hp (424 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to all wheels via a nine-speed automatic transmission.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in Designo Mystic Red leather with black accents, and red leather also covers the door panels, dashboard and center console. Additional equipment includes three-zone automatic climate control, multicolor ambient lighting, a sunroof, Burmester audio, and COMAND infotainment with navigation. Driver aids consist of Distronic automatic distance control, blind spot assist, Parktronic, lane keeping assist, and a reverse-view camera. The clock reads 40,310 miles.

The Carfax report shows the aforementioned accident. The car comes with service records and a clean Florida title.

The auction ends on May 8 and the current highest bid is $100,000 USD.

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2019 Mercedes-AMG G63 6×6 Conversion up for auction

Source: Bring a Trailer

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2023 Alpine A110 Pikes Peak

At the end of June, the annual Pikes Peak International Hill Climb race will take place, in which Alpine will participate for the first time with the super powerful Alpine A110 Pikes Peak.

The specially developed coupe was built exclusively for this race and has already undergone testing at Lurcy-Levis in France, while further testing will be carried out in the south of the country before heading to Colorado Springs for the challenge event.

The A110 Pikes Peak features a two-piece rear wing, a prominent front splitter with large side deflectors, while a central fin sits above the roof hatch that supplies air to the powerful engine. There are deflectors on the sides of the diffuser, which together form part of a larger aerodynamic package that includes a new rear spoiler and redesigned door sills.

This car, weighing only 950 kg, is powered by a 1.8-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 500 hp (373 kW). That’s a huge amount of horsepower when you consider that the same engine powers the Renault Megane RS, which has 300 hp (221 kW) and 251 lb-ft (340 Nm) of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It reaches 62 mph in 3.9 seconds with a top speed of 177 mph (285 km/h).

The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb track is 19.93 kilometers long and consists of 156 turns. The start is at an altitude of 2,865 meters, while the end is at an altitude of 4,303 meters.

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2023 Alpine A110 Pikes Peak

Source: Alpine

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The first electric car was produced in 1832

The first electric car ever produced dates back to the early 19th century, long before gasoline-powered vehicles dominated the automobile industry. In fact, electric vehicles were among the first automobiles to be developed and enjoyed a period of popularity before being surpassed by internal combustion engine cars. The first electric car was invented by Scottish inventor Robert Anderson in 1832, and it was a simple, battery-powered carriage designed to transport people.

Anderson’s creation, however, was not particularly successful, as it was powered by non-rechargeable batteries, meaning that the vehicle was limited in terms of the distance it could travel before the battery needed to be replaced. It was not until the late 1800s, when rechargeable batteries were invented, that electric cars became a viable alternative to gasoline-powered vehicles.

One of the first commercially successful electric cars was the Baker Electric, which was introduced in the early 1900s. Produced by the Baker Motor Vehicle Company in Cleveland, Ohio, the Baker Electric was a luxurious, high-end vehicle that was particularly popular among wealthy urban residents.

Studebaker electric 1903

The Baker Electric had a range of up to 100 miles on a single charge, making it ideal for city driving, and it was also relatively easy to operate, with no need for gear shifting or starting mechanisms. The car’s electric motor was quiet and emitted no harmful pollutants, making it an attractive option for consumers who were concerned about the environment.

Over the next few decades, electric cars continued to be produced and improved upon, but their popularity waned as gasoline-powered cars became more affordable and efficient. It was not until the 21st century that electric vehicles experienced a resurgence, thanks in part to advances in battery technology and a growing concern over climate change.

Today, electric cars are once again becoming more common on our roads, with major automakers such as Tesla, Chevrolet, and Nissan producing a range of all-electric models. While the first electric car may have been a simple carriage powered by a non-rechargeable battery, it was the beginning of a revolution in transportation that continues to this day.