Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4²

Mercedes G500 / G550 4×4²

Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4² was an earlier concept vehicle brought into production in 2015. The vehicle was fitted with 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 petrol engine delivering 416 bhp and 450 lb ft of torque. The model combines the body of a regular long-wheelbase Mercedes G-wagen with the portal gear axles of the much larger Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6.[1] This version also has a wider track compared to regular model.[2]

G500 4×4² has three differentials and seven-speed automatic gear box with a ground clearance of 410mm. The car was launched at the Geneva motor show 2015 [3][4][5][6] The name of the show car G 500 4×4² version was Extreme-G, and the positive response to this concept helped endorse the development of the production version.[7] One reason the concept was developed was due to the high-demand for the G-Class, and in 2014 the G-Class sold over 14,000 units which is a lot for this type of vehicle.[8]

US-market Mercedes-Benz G550 4X4², with some Brabus trim

It was introduced to the U.S. market as the G550 4x4² as a 2017 model.[9] Although a different designation it has the same engine and transmission as the global version.[10] That includes a seven speed transmission and a double-turbo V-8 that can produce up to 416 horsepower.[11]

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References

  1. ↑ "Mercedes-Benz G500 4×4 previewed". www.inautonews.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  2. ↑ [https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-g500-4x4-prototype-drive-review
  3. ↑ "Mercedes G 500 4x4 Concept details emerges". Business Standard. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "First drive: Mercedes G500 4x4²". Top Gear. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  5. ↑ "Mercedes G500 4x4² (2015): the ultimate off-roader?". Car Magazine UK. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  6. ↑ "More details on Mercedes G 500 4×4² concept revealed". Arod Mercedes-Benz. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
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  8. ↑ [https://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/mercedes-benz-g500-4x4-prototype-drive-review
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