Spied: Updated Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG

Our Teamspeed spies spotted this updated G55 today and as we can see the old gal retains her classic dinosaur looks. We have been informed that the new G55 AMG will be powered by the new 5.5 liter twin-turbo engine that has been trickling it's way through the AMG range, giving this beast between 525 to 544 horsepower.

There will also be a few cosmetic changes , such as new mirrors, new air intakes (on this prototype it looks like the whole front bumper is split into 3 coolers), LED daytime driving lights and new wheel options. The brakes also look updated on this monster. The public debut is most likely to be at the Detroit Motor Show in January 2012.

 

Side mirror fail, directly of the SLS.

 

Not feeling the wheels either

 

leave the classic alone...

or better yet, gives it a fresh interior... the exterior is as good as it can get.

 

Where have I seen those wheels before?

 

the exhaust pipes seem small !!!

 

what he said.

 

always loved the absurdity of this car, good of merc to keep it around.

agreed with the fresh interior comment but nice to see its getting the V8TT mill

 

Wheels off a Focus ST or Ford S-Max? Que?

 

Guys,

The exhaust is simply missing the tips! So that will change... As for the wheels, these are only on the mule. They are "oxigin" wheels which are to be found on many riced out e36 3 series bmws in europe! So no worries!

I'm sure they'll rework the interior! Should be a great car!

Best,
Yannick