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Tuning

HOF Sir Class – Lewis Hamilton

German tuning company HOF Manufaktur has unveiled a special car built for seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton. The project is called the HOF Sir Class, and is based on the Mercedes G-Class.

“This is a perfect creation, coinciding with the final season at Mercedes of one of the greatest drivers of all time, Sir Lewis Hamilton. The Abu Dhabi race marks the end of his great journey with Mercedes, and this car pays tribute to his career, which has exceeded all expectations and secured his place among the greatest F1 drivers in history,” HOF said.

The car is adorned with sleek lines, Petronas green accents, and Tiffany Green 1063 logos. The aerodynamically bold body is equipped with a carbon body kit, a carbon hood, new springs and shock absorbers, tailpipe trims in an exclusive ceramic design, a carbon-ceramic sports brake system, and forged 23″ H1063 wheels with a carbon cover. Inside, high-performance sports seats with hand-stitched Tiffany Green patterns, an F1-style steering wheel, lots of high-end Alcantara and Nappa leather, as well as HOF F1 graphic stitching on the headliner, adorn the cabin.

When it comes to the powertrain, the HOF Sir Class is powered by an upgraded 4.0-L biturbo AMG V8 engine with 1,063 hp (782 kW) and 959 lb-ft (1,300 Nm) of torque. The engine has been given forged aluminum pistons and stiffer connecting rods, more advanced turbochargers with modified compressor geometry, an aluminum airbox, an advanced fuel pump, a reinforced transmission, and special software. Also, the top speed has been increased to over 240 km/h.

Source: HOF Manufaktur

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HOF Sir Class - Lewis Hamilton
Tuning

Carlex G-Vintage based on the Mercedes G-Class

There are many companies that, in a creative way, try to make cars visually and technically better than the factory ones, however, there are few who know how to do it the right way. One of them is Carlex Design whose latest project, the Carlex G-Vintage, is based on the Mercedes G-Class.

Visually, the car looks luxurious, and Carlex Design offers a choice of several body colors: Lime Pop, Champagne Fizz, Pink Glow, Tangerine, Raspberry Punch, Green Breeze, Ivory, Sand Dune, and Noir, each including white detailing. It is equipped with classic elements such as a chrome front bumper, grille, logo, chrome side steps, rear bumper, side mirrors, moldings around the windows and a spare wheel holder.

Inside, the combination of Alcantara and vintage leather, which further emphasizes the retro feel, increase the feeling of luxury. Brown leather covers almost every inch of the cabin, while the rear of the rear seats and the luggage compartment are decorated with wooden panels. There is also a 360 view camera, active distance assist, and 10 airbags.

The Carlex G-Vintage is powered by a 4.0-L V8 twin-turbo engine with 805 hp (600 kW) and 752 lb-ft (1,020 Nm) of torque, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission that sends power to all wheels.

Carlex Design has not announced the price of the car.

Source: Carlex Design

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Carlex G-Vintage based on the Mercedes G-Class
EV

Mercedes-Benz G 580 – the first all-electric G-Class model

In 2019, Mercedes started talking about the all-electric G-Class car, as part of a long-term plan that includes the electrification of all its models by the end of this decade. A few days ago, the German manufacturer introduced its first all-electric G-Class model, the Mercedes-Benz G 580.

In the first year, the electric G-Class will be offered as an Edition One version with five special body colors. The AMG Line and Night packages are part of the standard equipment, and the car is mounted on AMG’s 20-inch ten-spoke alloy wheels.

The car is designed to be ready for all types of terrain, and the 25-centimeter ground clearance, excellent approach and departure angle, tires, adaptive off-road suspension and the ability to pass through water up to a depth of 85 centimeters will help in this. It is equipped with the new G-Turn system, with which the car can be turned almost in place on loose surfaces. The low center of gravity ensures a transverse slope of up to 35 degrees.

The luxurious cabin is lined with high-quality materials, providing the best possible driving experience for the driver who will be able to choose between two modes: Trail and Rock. The equipment includes cameras that cover the space around the vehicle, a 12.3-inch adaptive digital instrument panel, the latest generation MBUX multimedia system that can be controlled by voice or touch via a 12.3-inch display. Two 11.3-inch multimedia systems for rear seat passengers and the G-Roar system, which brings the sound of the G-Class V8 engine into the cabin, are optional.

The Mercedes-Benz G 580 is powered by four electric motors with a total output of 587 hp (438 kW) and 859 lb-ft (1,165 Nm) of torque. It reaches 100 km/h (62 mph) in less than five seconds with an electronically limited top speed of 180 km/h (112 mph). It is equipped with batteries that have a usable capacity of 116 kWh, enough for a range of up to 473 km. Thanks to fast chargers, batteries can be charged from 10 to 80% in 32 minutes.

Source: Mercedes-Benz

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Mercedes-Benz G 580 - the first all-electric G-Class model