Once designed to be a rugged off-roader and a light military vehicle for the German Army, the Mercedes G-Class has become one of the most iconic luxury SUVs today. Nowadays one third of all G-Class vehicles sold are the G55 AMG model.

According to Dutch site Autoblog.nl, Mercedes is working on a exclusive top model of the G-Class. This limited edition G65 AMG will be powered by a 6.0 liter bi-turbo V12 engine that develops 612 horsepower and 1,000Nm of torque. For comparison, the most powerful stock G-Class on the road, the G55 AMG has a 5.5 liter V8 with 507hp and 700Nm of torque.

This isn’t the first time a V12 is used in the G-Class. Back in 2002, AMG built seven editions of the V12 powered G63 AMG with a maximum power of 444hp and a torque of 620Nm. This model was able to accelerate to 100km/h in 6.5 seconds while the top speed was limited at 210km/h. Currently the only V12 powered G-Class is available via German tuner Brabus which offers the G V12 with a power up to 800 horsepower.
The upcoming G65 AMG would be limited to 200 units and pricing would start at € 220,000 ($ 312,200) before tax.

Although nothing has been officially confirmed by Mercedes, we hope this one would prove to be more than just a dream. What do you think, does the world need an even more powerful G-Class?

Article source: GTSPIRIT - Daily Car and Tuning News - Global Auto News

 

Yes it's true, though you can making a G55 exceed 600hp with modifications.

 

That's sick! Although I'm not sure about paying 300k for that.

" What do you think, does the world need an even more powerful G-Class?"
YES ABSOLUTELY

 

Do you know when they start building them Mo?

200 units sounds a bit too low to make it worth their while?

 

I'll find out for you.

 

According to selling results of G Brabus, there are nice number of people who want to buy this kind of vehicle.

P.S. Especially guys from U.A.E.

 

Still one of the best looking SUV' s around, although design wasn' t changed a lot during the life-time. Sam as 911' s. And a sound that is produced by 55 AMG engine... just perfect!!!

 

Agreed...that growling sound fits perfectly to G class raw design

YouTube - Mercedes G55 AMG

 

I always admired the G as an offroad vehicle, so this doesnt particularly appeal to me. However, the torque numbers are INSANE!!

 

FFS I just bought a G55... But will tune it with Vath to 680HP to compete with this then...