Mercedes-AMGis celebrating this year its 55 years, and to celebrate the anniversary of the sports department of the German firm, the Mercedes-AMG G 63 55 Edition has just been presented. It is a special version of the iconic German king of the crossing which add an air of exclusivity.

A lot of details distinguish the 55 edition from the other Mercedes-AMG G 63, most notably a sticker on the side, while the rims of 22 inches dual radius are painted in grey. The fuel cap is in aluminium and, by opting for the AMG Night Package and Night Package II, you can also add some garnitures and blacks inserts.

The interior combines black and red, seats are made of Nappa leather with two colors, while the “55 AMG” is integrated in the steering wheel. The door controls are enlightened in red and with blacks car mat with contrasting red stitching complete a package that is as luxurious and upscale as ever, even for a 4×4 that is supposed to be as comfortable on the road as it is off-road.

Concerning engines, the G 63 is keeping his fabulous V8 4 liters developping 585 horsepower and 850 Nm with an nine-speed automatic transmission. In Germany, this version 55 Edition needs 17 850 euros more than the model of a G 63 , more classical.

And the celebration of the 55 years of the Affalterbach firm is not finished yet, because in its press release, Mercedes refers to “ more surprises to come in the coming months”, including on the part of the range of G class with new models and the long-awaited 4×42 version.

We will also the restyling of the sparkling compact sports car, la Mercedes- AMG A 45 S, and the presentation of the new Mercredes-AMG C 63, both the sedan and station wagon.

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