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| THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp I think this is wonderful. As I have explained before, I don't have a beautiful, amazing, strong, and awesome G, but when I get an SUV, it will be one of these superb masterpieces. I love the G Class, and it is my all time favorite Sport Utility Vehicle. I feel that no other SUV compares with the G Class. And it's quality is still as good as what Mercedes-Benz's quality was back before the year 2000, when MB started cutting costs. But it still seems that at the Graz Austria plant, they are still building these cars the same way since the opening of the factory, and the production of the G.  Now, here is the article about the G55 getting a HP upgrade. http://www.worldcarfans.com/news.cfm/newsid/2060801.001/country/gcf...  ] From GermanCarFans.com: Mercedes-Benz G 55 AMG Now with 500hp Power increase for the AMG classic What is perhaps the strongest character in the Mercedes-AMG model range has been given a shot in the arm. Increased to 368 kW/500 hp, the output of the G 55 AMG now exceeds that of the predecessor model by 18 kW/24 hp. At the same time this classic cross-country vehicle has been treated to enhanced standard equipment which includes new AMG light-alloy wheels, bi-xenon headlamps, foglamps with a cornering light function and new paint finishes with greater scratch resistance, based on nano-technology. The increase in output from 350 kW/476 hp to 368 kW/500 hp is due to an enhanced and retuned engine control unit. The supercharged 5.5-litre AMG engine generates its maximum torque of 700 newton metres between 2750 and 4000 rpm. These exceptional figures are a guarantee of effortless performance: the G 55 AMG accelerates from zero to 100 km/h in just 5.5 seconds (preceding model: 5.6 s), the maximum speed remains 210 km/h (electronically limited). The AMG sports exhaust system with its two oval twin tailpipes emerging at an angle in front of the rear wheels, as well as the characteristic AMG V8 sound, provide an ample visual and acoustic indication of the engine power to be expected of the G 55 AMG Kompressor. Both on and off-road, the G 55 AMG gives its occupants a feeling of serenity, exclusivity and dynamic potential. As always, the classic among Mercedes-Benz off-roaders provides a convincing synthesis of highly efficient drive and dynamic handling control systems. In addition to permanent all-wheel drive with a low-range gearbox, the standard appointments include the electronic traction system for all-wheel drive 4ETS, the Electronic Stability Program ESP® and differential locks which can be engaged at the touch of a button. Magna Steyr in Graz, Austria, has been producing the G-Class on behalf of Mercedes-Benz since 1979, with more than 186,000 examples built to date. And there is no end to this success story in sight. Enhanced standard appointments with AMG light-alloy wheels in titanium grey Visually, the new model year G 55 AMG is distinguishable from its predecessor by 18-inch AMG light-alloy wheels painted in titanium grey with 285/55 R 18 wide-base tyres. The extensive standard appointments have been further enhanced, now including bi-xenon headlamps, oval foglamps with a cornering light function and ISOFIX child seat attachments in the second seat row. The more scratch resistant, nano-technology based paint finishes of calcite white, periclase green metallic and teallite blue metallic are also new. The top-of-the-line model in the G-Class is available only as a five-door Station Wagon with a long wheelbase, and may be ordered in Mercedes-Benz sales outlets with immediate effect. The selling price is 113,332 EUR (incl. 16% VAT), and customer deliveries will commence in September 2006. In addition to the classic G 55 AMG Kompressor, the Mercedes-AMG model lineup features two other powerful and versatile all-rounders: the new ML 63 AMG and R 63 AMG, both equipped with the 378 kW/510 hp, naturally aspirated 6.3-litre AMG V8-engine. | ||
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| Brent Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SW Colorado USA Vehicle(s): '13 Wolfsburg GTI Posts: 1754  | RE: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp 1996_S500 - 8/17/2006 6:57 PM .And it's quality is still as good as what Mercedes-Benz's quality was back before the year 2000, when MB started cutting costs. But it still seems that at the Graz Austria plant, they are still building these cars the same way since the opening of the factory, and the production of the G. I suspect there are more than a few owners of 2002 model G500's that might disagree with that. I was one of them, the car was full of problems, I have regressed to pre 1990  The quality on the new G's does seem to have improved since then though. I think that the new G55k should have pretty respectable quality considering all the complexity added over the years. I still don't really understand the need for a 500hp G though. | |
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| RE: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp Brent - 8/25/2006 3:34 PM 1996_S500 - 8/17/2006 6:57 PM .And it's quality is still as good as what Mercedes-Benz's quality was back before the year 2000, when MB started cutting costs. But it still seems that at the Graz Austria plant, they are still building these cars the same way since the opening of the factory, and the production of the G. I suspect there are more than a few owners of 2002 model G500's that might disagree with that. I was one of them, the car was full of problems, I have regressed to pre 1990 The quality on the new G's does seem to have improved since then though. I think that the new G55k should have pretty respectable quality considering all the complexity added over the years. I still don't really understand the need for a 500hp G though.wow, I never knew that the 2002 G's were not as well made as the early ones. Did MB start to lack in quality after the luxury makeover of the G Class? I always thought that the earlier G wagons were very solid, but I never thought that they started cutting down on quality. Yea, You are right Brent, 500 HP is very excessive. But still, imagine how quick the 55 must be now.... | ||
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| Brent Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: SW Colorado USA Vehicle(s): '13 Wolfsburg GTI Posts: 1754 | ||
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| RE: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp oh god, that is horrible.  KERR: I totally agree with you about MB and BMW losing their status as supreme quality companies. Its really sad seing what they are coming out with these days. Quality basically ended in 1999-2000 for Mercedes-Benz, Not only with the G, but even S Classes. That Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT8 with the Hennessey tuning is insane. But I've always loved the G Class, so maybe I will get a G500 . Brent and KERR: So when I get a G wagon, (which I will definitely get) would you guys recommend one of the ones originally imported by Europa? So, would a good year be 1999/2000? But definitely not 2001-Present. That is really sad. Thank you so much Brent and KERR for alerting me to the poor build quality of the 2001-Present G Classes. I am really sad to hear that you have both gone so much difficulty with the newer G's you had. The G Class is one of my dream cars. I really love them. Now, I will make sure to get an earlier G Class. I want a later G Class, so its probably going to be a 1999 or 2000 G Class. You G Class Guys are great. Thanks for your help and knowledge. Edited by 1996_S500 8/28/2006 7:05 PM | ||
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| ewalberg Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Past: San Francisco. Present: Germany Vehicle(s): 2000 g500 Posts: 1887 | ||
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| ewalberg Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Past: San Francisco. Present: Germany Vehicle(s): 2000 g500 Posts: 1887 | ||
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| MarcO Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Irvington, NY Vehicle(s): G 500 SWB, Volvo XC90 V8 Posts: 835  | ||
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| Re: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp MarcO - 8/30/2006 7:16 PM As you know I have a '99, '02, and '05. I have disposed of one '02 and will dispose of the second within the next 24 months. Nothing touches the '99 in terms of quality in my opinion. The '05 is a G55 and is very close. Brent said it best - the stout structure is the same but the crap on the '02's was a big mistake. Snap fit panels that snap off. Door handles that break, window regulators that las 6 months. TC switch and motor issues, Teleaid shorts, Eprom flashes, Front seats that don't go back. My '05 is trouble free but the '99 is still the sweetest ride with a real solidity that is missing from the newer models. Again this is just my opinion and is based on my personal experience with the 4 G's I have owned. If I were looking one for today I would get a new one or a gently used '99/'00. And I still think the '00/'99 should be worth more than a new one. yea, this is what I have heard. Thanks for your thoughts Marco, as well as everyone. I think that when I get a G, it will have to be a nice 99 or 2000 G Class. I'm not sure if I will be able to afford a newer one anyway, so maybe it is better to stick with one of these. Thanks for all the help everyone. These cars are awesome. | ||
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| Re: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp Regarding the post about why a G-Wagen needs 500 bhp.......you need that much power to move a brick that size.  Okay enough with the brick jokes.  | ||
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| Re: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp AsianML - 8/31/2006 7:44 PM Regarding the post about why a G-Wagen needs 500 bhp.......you need that much power to move a brick that size. Okay enough with the brick jokes. :cheers: The G wagen is more than a brick. It is like an unstoppable tank. (Well, the 1999/2000 ones are like tanks.) | ||
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| ewalberg Expert Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Past: San Francisco. Present: Germany Vehicle(s): 2000 g500 Posts: 1887 | Re: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp every year of g-wagens sucks accept 2000. That's the only year they ever made a good one. From 1979-1999... all junk. since 2001... yup, junk again. I don't know what they did, but they sure did it right in 2000. It was a serendipitous moment when they put the leather and 5 liter motor with the manual transfer case and the multifunction steering wheel.... yes indeed. The 2000's get like 50mpg in the city.   | |
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| Re: THE G 55 AMG Now gets 500hp Erik...how could it be best without ESP?!  And who the hell edited my post?!!  I did not think that you could be banned for defending your ride against blatantly wrong generalizing statements?? Dutch proved me wrong.  Edited by Thai 9/1/2006 8:28 AM | ||
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| MarcO Elite Veteran Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: Irvington, NY Vehicle(s): G 500 SWB, Volvo XC90 V8 Posts: 835 | ||
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| DUTCH Administrator Doppelgänger Date registered: Apr 2006 Location: US, GA, Atlanta Vehicle(s): 2015 Audi Q7 3.0 TDI,2018 Sprinter Posts: 9963  | Not Banned Thai - 9/1/2006 8:01 AM I did not think that you could be banned for defending your ride against blatantly wrong generalizing statements?? Dutch proved me wrong. :uhoh: FWIW, Thai, you were not banned. If that had been the case, you wouldn't be here now. You were given a "time-out" to allow you to cool down and come to your senses, so that you would stop attacking fellow members on a personal level. It could happen again. We all have different opinions on many things, but there's no need to attack another member personally. We can agree to diagree agreeably here, or find another forum on which to post.  | |
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| RE: Not Banned DUTCH - 9/1/2006 9:45 AM Thai - 9/1/2006 8:01 AM I did not think that you could be banned for defending your ride against blatantly wrong generalizing statements?? Dutch proved me wrong. :uhoh: FWIW, Thai, you were not banned. If that had been the case, you wouldn't be here now. You were given a "time-out" to allow you to cool down and come to your senses, so that you would stop attacking fellow members on a personal level. It could happen again. We all have different opinions on many things, but there's no need to attack another member personally. We can agree to diagree agreeably here, or find another forum on which to post. :rollseyes: WTF are you talking about Dutch?!! Stop with this BS. I did NOT attack anyone personally...you know that, Dutch. I disagree with someone and, rightfully so, defended my position against the MBUSA bashing. I did indeed attack his/her logic in coming to an odd conclusion given the facts. It was not personal. If it was, trust me, you would know it. I don't kiss ass anyone and i certainly won't hold back if you piss me enough. I think that we should have another moderator with a MBUSA G. Because everytime these type of discussions come up, there is MBUSA bashing. This is ridiculous. We all have the same damn machine yet a few of these old G owners always come up with a reason to criticize something they do not understand. Sadly, some of the info (or "criticisms") are wrong. And when i do argue about it...guess what? I get a "time out."  It's sad because you don't see ANY MBUSA owners bashing the older G...I love all G's. We should respect each other's ride...esp. when things haven't changed much in over 25 years! Don't get me wrong, this forum is great (so was Benzworld.org)...lots of good info and most people here are willing to help. Thank you, i really appreciate it. I help out whenever i can...i don't criticize or give info when i don't know what i am talking about though. My opinion. Edited by Thai 9/1/2006 12:10 PM | ||
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