5 Things About the Mercedes-AMG G63 50th Anniversary Edition

Giancarlo Perlas May 11, 2017

A special edition Mercedes-AMG G63 was just revealed. The new G-Class version commemorates the 50th anniversary of AMG.

Here are the things we found out about the Mercedes-AMG G63 50th Anniversary Edition based on several sources:

1. Exterior

Outside, the high-performance G-Class takes a Mauritius Blue metallic paint finish. It is matched with blacked out bumpers, roof, fenders, mirror caps and side strips. A set of dark 20-inch AMG wheels also complement the color-theme of the vehicle.

2. Interior

Mercedes offers four two-tone themes for the special G63. The surfaces inside the iconic SUV makes use of high-end Designo leather with diamond trims.

Twenty-four units of the new G-Class variant have interior designs in porcelain white, 15 come in black, six take the mocha brown shade and five are offered in saddle brown color. Three of the mentioned units will also include an AMG carbon fiber trim package for a sportier appeal.

3. Engine

The 5.5-liter biturbo V8 engine of the G63 remains intact in the special G-Class. The unit is good for 563 hp and 561 lb-ft of torque. The power of the vehicle is distributed through a seven-speed automatic gearbox.

The numbers take the G63 from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds. Then the top speed of the auto is electronically-limited at 130 mph.