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June 20, 2016

The pinnacle of the G-Class: a rare special edition | Mercedes-AMG


Mercedes-AMG G 65 Edition 463 | Mercedes-AMG G 65 Edition 463


Mercedes-AMG G 63 Edition 463 | Mercedes-AMG G 63 Edition 463


The Pinnacle of the G-Class: A Rare Special Edition


On the 17th, Mercedes-Benz Japan announced the release of the G-Class"G-Class" special editions: the "AMG G 65 Edition 463" limited to three units and the "AMG G 63 Edition 463" limited to 93 units. Deliveries for both are scheduled to begin in September.


Text by YANAKA Tomomi



Two Models: 6.0-Liter V12 Twin-Turbo and 5.5-Liter V8 Turbo


Since its launch in 1979, the G-Class has evolved while maintaining its fundamental styling and robust body. A rare special edition, crowned with the G-Class's development code "463" and representing the pinnacle of the class, has been announced.


The Mercedes-AMG "G 65 Edition 463" is based on the G 65". Its 6.0-liter V12 twin-turbo engine boasts a maximum output of 463 kW (630 hp) and a peak torque of 1,000 Nm. Meanwhile, the "G 63 Edition 463", based on the Mercedes-AMG G 63", features a 5.5-liter V8 direct-injection twin-turbo engine that produces a maximum output of 420 kW (571 hp) and a peak torque of 760 Nm.


The interior and exterior are designed to balance off-road capability with sporty aesthetics. The exterior features a stainless steel underride guard at the front, dark aluminum-look strip lines on the sides, and AMG sport stripes. It is also equipped with 21-inch AMG 5-twin-spoke alloy wheels with a unique design not found on standard models.



Mercedes-AMG G 65 Edition 463 | Mercedes-AMG G 65 Edition 463

Mercedes-AMG G 65 Edition 463


Mercedes-AMG G 65 Edition 463 | Mercedes-AMG G 65 Edition 463


Inside, the sporty style is enhanced by a combination of leather seats with a dedicated carbon-look design and AMG carbon fiber interior trim.


The "G 65 Edition 463" is limited to three units in designo graphite. The "G 63 Edition 463" is available in designo mystic white II (52 units) and obsidian black (41 units).


The price for the "G 65 Edition 463" is 36.72 million yen, and the "G63 Edition 463" is 21.60 million yen.