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2008 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG
Daimler Press Release
2008 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMGFollowing its most recent makeover, the G 55 AMG from Mercedes-AMG is now even more attractive. Boasting an upgraded performance of 373 kW/507 hp, this off-road classic has also been given a fresh look, incorporating a reworked radiator grille and new 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. Inside, the exclusive interior features the latest generation of telematics equipment and optional climatised seats in combination with designo leather upholstery for enhanced passenger comfort.
The inclusion of some of the latest technology has made this classic from the AMG stable fit for the future. Thanks to the integration of a new engine control unit, the performance of the supercharged AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine has been nudged up from 368 kW/500 hp to 373 kW/507 hp, with maximum torque remaining at 700 Nm. Likewise unchanged is the vehicle’s effortless performance, with the G 55 AMG accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and peaking at a top speed of 210 km/h (electronically limited).
2008 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMGThe upgraded G 55 AMG also features improvements in the areas of safety and comfort. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP), for example, now boasts a new and more powerful control unit, incorporating a transverse acceleration control to allow more precise recognition of dynamic driving situations and thus provide even better vehicle stability. In addition, the new G 55 AMG now comes with a hill-start assist. A sensor recognises whenever the off-roader comes to a halt on an ascending gradient. The system instantly memorises the braking pressure applied and maintains this for a short instant, giving drivers sufficient time to move from the brake to the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling backward. The big advantage of this technology is that in most cases it eliminates the need to use the parking brake.
The new G 55 AMG boasts discreet but effective design modifications, including a new radiator grille with three distinctive horizontal bars that are painted the same colour as the rest of the body and - exclusive to the AMG top-of-the-range model - also feature chrome inserts. Moving around the vehicle, the highlight of the side view are the new polished 19-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted titanium grey. They are 9.5 inches wide and equipped with 275/55 R 19 tyres that impressively bulk out the wheel arches.
2008 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMGStill a standard feature of the AMG body-styling package are the bumpers painted in body colour and the characteristic AMG wide fenders. Other features include a brushed-aluminium trim set boasting a distinctive AMG logo and the twin oval chrome tailpipes of the AMG sports exhaust system, emerging from beneath the stainless-steel running boards on either side of the vehicle - an unmistakable sign of the power of the supercharged AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine.
The G 55 AMG also underscores its exclusive character with designo leather upholstery, which is standard and now features a new silver-coloured designo emblem on the front backrests. The seats are colour-coordinated with the designo decorative wood trim as well as the wood/leather steering wheel and the redesigned wood/leather selector lever bearing a G 55 logo. Also new is the interior roof lining made of anthracite Alcantara. Helping to enhance passenger comfort, particularly in the summer months, are the new climatised seats, which are available for the first time with this model.
2008 Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMGDrivers of the new G 55 AMG will also benefit from the latest generation of telematics equipment developed by Mercedes. The standard equipment COMAND APS system boasts a high-definition 6.5-inch colour display, rapid HDD navigation with aerial view, LINGUATRONIC for controlling audio, navigation and phone systems, a 4 GB memory for music files, and a slot for SD memory cards. Also available as an option is a DVD changer and a universal interface for plugging in USB sticks, iPods, or other external audio devices.
The G 55 AMG is only available as a long-wheelbase station wagon with five doors. The vehicle will be available from September 2008 at a price of 121,618 euros which includes19 percent sales tax.
Technical Specifications
Engine: 5.5-litre V8
Aspiration: Supercharged
Maximum Power: 373 kW (507 hp)
Maximum Torque: 700 Nm (516 lb-ft)
Transmission: Five-speed automatic
Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
Source: Daimler Press Releases
Link: http://www.drivebulletin.com/2008/06/mercedes-benz-g-55-amg.html
Article 2:
Less than a week after the updated G-Class range was first revealed, Mercedes-Benz has taken the covers off its new 2009 G55 AMG performance SUV. Like the regular G-Class fleet, the new model sports a 5.5L V8 engine but thanks to the addition of a supercharger and a new ECU power is bumped up from 500hp in the previous version to an E63-rivaling 507hp. Torque has also been boosted to 700Nm.
Performance numbers remain unchanged with the new model accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and reaching an electronically limited top speed of 210km/h. Changes include an updated electronic stability control system, new 19in alloy wheels with 275mm rubber and new interior trim.
Original: Mercedes-Benz has updated a model that has been in production for 29 years and remains nearly identical to the original 1979 version. The model is the G-Class off-roader, short for Geländewagen (cross-country vehicle), and despite being the longest-serving passenger vehicle in Mercedes’ 122 year history the SUV is subject to continual updating to keep it in touch with the latest in technology.
While the exterior has largely been left untouched, the car has received several major updates to its telematics and engine lineup. From the outside, the newest generation of the G-Class can be identified by its restyled, three-fin radiator grille, with the G500 sporting new-look 18in light-alloy wheels as an additional distinguishing feature.
The model range continues to comprise three different body variants (short-wheelbase wagon, long-wheelbase wagon and cabriolet), which are either powered by a 3.2L V6 CDI engine generating 224hp (165 kW) 540Nm or a new 5.5L V8 petrol unit with an output of 388hp (285kW) and 530Nm of torque. This new V8 is enough to propel the heavy G‑Class from 0 to 100 km/h is completed in just 5.9 seconds.
The latest edition of the G-Class is also equipped with new Bluetooth handsfree, a new hard-drive based media interface that allows an external music storage device to be linked up, a dual-tuner stereo and an updated COMAND system with voice-activation.
Link: http://www.motorauthority.com/2009-update-for-the-mercedes-benz-g-class....
The only thing i dont like is the headlamp grills
but they are neater than the old ones
The only thing i dont like is the headlamp grills
but they are neater than the old ones
I agree I dont like it either. I prefer the full grill or with nothing at all.
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