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Upgraded Mercedes G63

Another upgraded Mercedes came out of the workshop of American tuner Pit26. This time it’s a Mercedes G63 with 577 HP, but as a pickup.

To carry out the SUV’s transformation, engineers at Pit26 cut the SUV in half behind the rear seats, lengthened the chassis and added cargo space, as well as portal axles to raise the ride height by 150mm. They installed Bilstein shock absorbers and springs and 18-inch wheels with Toyo off-road tires located inside new wider arches.

In order to more safely overcome all obstacles on the road, steps, front bumper and undercarriage protection were installed for the purpose. There is also a winch in case the pickup gets stuck, and the example in the photos also has roof racks and additional lights. The car has a carrier for two bicycles, which can also be used to store various tools, axes, shovels and chainsaws. Also, there is an adapter for setting up a mini tent.

When it comes to the powertrain, nothing has changed. The Mercedes G63 is still powered by a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with 577 hp (424 kW) and 627 lb-ft (850 Nm) of torque. It reaches 60 mph in 4.5 seconds, and power is sent to all wheels via an AMG speedshift TCT 9G-TRONIC automatic transmission.

It is certain that this upgraded Mercedes AMG G63 will find its way to its owner who will have to pay $385,000.

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Upgraded Mercedes G63

Source: Pit26

Tuning

Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II with 685 HP

When the Rolls-Royce Phantom was unveiled in 2017, the British car manufacturer did not plan a sports car but a full-sized luxury limousine. However, the German tuner Novitec presented the Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II, equipped with a special equipment kit that raises the car’s performance to a higher level.

First and most important, the engine. The car is powered by a twin-turbo 6.75L V12 engine with 685 hp (504 kW) and 745 lb-ft (1,010 Nm) of torque. The increase in power is achieved thanks to a plug-and-play control module with injection and ignition maps, as well as a modified turbine pressure control. As a reminder, the standard Phantom has 563 hp (420 kW) and 664 lb-ft (900 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in 5 seconds, which is 0.3 seconds faster than the standard model.

At first glance, the most attention-grabbing are the polished and brushed 24″ SPOFEC SP3 (Vossen) wheels wrapped in 295/30 R24 tires, while other carbon components give a sporty-elegant look. These include a new front fascia, a new spoiler that reduces the lift of the front axle, and a new one-piece panel with a subtle wing on the trunk lid.

The car is equipped with a modified adaptive air suspension that allows it to be lowered by an additional 40 mm compared to the standard model. When the car moves at a speed of more than 140 km/h, the suspension returns to its original level.

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Spofec Rolls-Royce Phantom Series II with 685 HP

Source: Novitec

Tuning

AMG GT63 RIIIx based on the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-Door Coupé

The American company Renntech is known for performance modifications of Mercedes-AMG cars, and this time it presented a limited edition AMG GT63 RIIIx based on one of the most powerful cars of the Stuttgart-based company, the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-Door Coupé.

The car is powered by a 4.0L V8 engine with more than 1,196 hp (880 kW) and 927 lb-ft (1,257 Nm) of torque. This significant increase in power compared to the most powerful GT63 S 4-Door Coupé (843 hp /620 kW) is achieved thanks to new turbochargers, a new air intake system, a remapped ECU and a better adaptive exhaust system. That’s enough power to push the car to 62 mph (100 km/h) in 2.6 seconds, while the top speed is unknown.

The RIIIx Performance Package brings Stainless Steel Downpipes, 200 Cell Sport Catalytic Converters downpipes, BMC air filters designed to last longer and create more power than the OEM paper filters, Stainless Steel Sport Mufflers, an upgraded intercooler, and upgraded brakes. It’s mounted on 21 and 22-inch reinforced Renntech RPS 10.2 alloy wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

When it comes to price, the RIIIx Performance Package costs 89,000 euros.

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AMG GT63 RIIIx based on the Mercedes-AMG GT63 S 4-Door Coupé

Source: Renntech