Tuning

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

Auctions

2008 Volkswagen R32 Scirocco with 565 HP is up for auction

In 1974, VW introduced the three-door model Scirocco, which was produced in two generations until 1992. After that, the car was almost forgotten, and it returned to the market in 2008, but not to the American market. Now, Canadian company HPA Motorsports, specializing in VW and Audi cars, has introduced a special equipment kit that takes the performance of the 2008 Volkswagen R32 Scirocco to a new level.

Given the fact that Volkswagen didn’t sell the third generation in the US, the three-door Scirocco is a rare sight on American streets. However, this example is really special, as it is powered by a 3.2L FT536 twin-turbo V6 engine, from the Golf R32 Mk5, with 565 hp (416 kW) and 550 lb-ft (746 Nm) of torque. This means that the Scirocco is more powerful than the current Golf R. Power is sent to all wheels via a 6-speed DSG gearbox.

The car is equipped with 19-inch BBS wheels, KW adjustable suspension with hydraulic lifting system, Competition Haldex Controller, HPA Motorsport big and powerful brakes, as well as a Reiger body kit.

The total upgrade cost $100k dollars and the car is listed for auction. The auction ends on June 22, and the current highest bid is $55,000.

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Source: Cars & Bids

News

2023 Mercedes E-Class T

Although the demand for SUVs is expanding, there are still those who believe that the time of station wagons has not passed. One of them is Mercedes, which presented the new generation E-Class T (S214).

The car now offers more space, a cabin for five passengers and a trunk with a volume of up to 1,830 liters, or from 460 to 1,785 liters with the hybrid version. This was primarily achieved by removing the three-row seating option.

When it comes to the powertrain, buyers in Europe will be able to choose between the E200 and E220d versions, while the E300e plug-in hybrid version will arrive later. The base 2.0L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine assisted by a hybrid system delivers a total of 204 hp (150 kW) and 236 lb-ft (320 Nm) of torque. That’s enough to reach 100 km/h (62 mph) in 7.8 seconds with a top speed of 231 km/h (144 mph).

The E220d version is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 197 hp (145 kW) and 325 lb-ft (440 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds with a top speed of 230 km/h (143 mph). Mercedes announced that customers will soon be able to choose a 6-cylinder option.

The E300e is powered by a 2.0L four-cylinder turbo gasoline engine (204 hp /150 kw) combined with an electric motor (129 hp /95 kW) with a total power of 333 hp (245 kW) and 406 lb-ft (550 Nm) of torque. It is equipped with a 25.4 kWh battery that enables a range of up to 100 kilometers (WLTP).

It is certain that Mercedes will not give up the internal combustion engine so easily, at least as long as the demand is there.

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2023 Mercedes E-Class T

Source: Mercedes

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