However, the four-liter turbo model will not make Mercedes-Benz G500 is much more powerful and faster. Supercharged machine from under the hood of a sports car “Geländewagen” put not to do this – just an old 5.5-liter aspirated almost impossible to fit into the strict emission regulations.
Say goodbye to a well-deserved atmospheric 5.5 liter V8 rated at 388 hp before the end of the year (and some say as early as September) by Mercedes forcing new rules on emissions of harmful substances of Euro 6, compliance with which the old unit lead very difficult and costly. Therefore, the model will be equipped with a petrol engine G500 4.0 biturbo by AMG GT sports coupe and sedan Hot C63 AMG.
Specifications for the new motor “Geländewagen” though not voiced, but most likely, the motor slightly from the current 462 hp to about 422 hp Coincidence or not, but that such power was presented in Geneva concept car G500 4x4², prepared for a ride on a heavy off-road. In any case, modern unit under the bonnet G500 has to do at least a little heavy car, but faster and more economical.
And in the 2017 G-Class awaits deep rejuvenation session. Updated “Geländewagen” should lose about 200 kg on the current machine, and get new 3-liter petrol engines and turbo diesel. SUV “jailed” in three or four-link front suspension and the electromechanical power steering will replace hydraulics.
The famous "Geländewagen" engine from AMG GT sports car
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