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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

News

Mercedes SL celebrates its 60th birthday

In 1963, Mercedes unveiled its new sports car, the 230 SL, with a chassis based on the W 111 sedan platform but with a 30 cm (11.8 in) shorter wheelbase. It was produced until 1971, in several series, and less than 50k cars left the production lines. Now this significant car in Mercedes history is celebrating its 60th birthday.

Ever since it appeared on the market, the Mercedes 230 SL has been considered one of the most important models in the history of the German manufacturer. In addition, it represented a turning point for Mercedes when it comes to safety. The bonnet, boot lid, door skins and tonneau cover were made of aluminum to reduce weight.

The 230 SL was designed by Friedrich Geiger and was characterized by the clean lines of the classic SL look and the large central star in the radiator grille. An option was a hardtop designed by Paul Barq, which gave it the nickname “Pagoda”. Thanks to the outstanding suspension, powerful brakes and radial tires, the 230 SL had superb handling for its time.

Over time, it was produced in several versions (230 SL, 250 SL, 280 SL), of which the most successful version of the W113 series was the 280 SL, which premiered in 1968. It was powered by a 2.8L 6-cylinder M130 engine with 168 hp (125 kW) and 180 lb-ft (244 Nm) of torque. It reached 62 mph (100 km/h) in 9 seconds with a top speed of 124 mph (200 km/h).

This sports car also achieved notable results in races, one of which is the victory at the 5,000+ km Spa-Sofia-Liege in 1963. A year later they were third.

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Mercedes SL celebrates its 60th birthday

Source: Mercedes-Benz

EV, News

Mercedes is building a charging station network in North America

The increased demand for electric cars necessarily requires an increase in the number of charging stations. Thus, Mercedes-Benz decided to start building a network of stations in North America, and the goal is to establish a complete network before the end of the decade.

Mercedes’ long-term plan is to go all-electric, and it’s currently trying to make that happen in North America. The company believes that this strategic move will significantly improve the usability and practicality of the new generation of electric vehicles, differentiate the Mercedes-Benz ownership experience and accelerate the transformation of electric vehicles.

Creating a network of stations will improve the customer charging experience, accelerate the journey towards an all-electric future and create a global infrastructure asset with future potential for value creation. Mercedes-Benz charging hubs will be located in key cities and urban centers of population, close to major arteries, convenient retail and service destinations.

Depending on the region and location, the hubs will offer 4 to 12, and eventually even 30 high power chargers (HPC) with up to 350 kW of charging power. Intelligent charging management will allow each vehicle to charge at its maximum capacity, which will keep waiting times to an absolute minimum.

Although the focus of this decision is on owners of Mercedes vehicles, this network will also be open to drivers of all other brands with compatible technology. This comprehensive initiative, with ongoing support from collaborative networks such as IONITY, also aims to drive the global adoption of electric mobility.

The total investment will be around 1 billion euros, and the plan is to realize it in the next seven years.

Source: Mercedes-Benz