Dartz armoured vehicles manufacturer to unveil armoured version of Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 1705142

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Saturday, May 17, 2014 11:11 AM
 
Dartz armoured vehicles manufacturer to unveil armoured version of Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6.
Latvian-tuner Dartz has unveiled an armored version of the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6. Besides the added armored protection, the Latvian tuner also increased output of the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 to no less than 1,019 PS (749 kW) and more than 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque.
     
Latvian-tuner Dartz has unveiled an armored version of the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6. Besides the added armored protection, the Latvian tuner also increased output of the twin-turbo 5.5-liter V8 to no less than 1,019 PS (749 kW) and more than 1,000 Nm (738 lb-ft) of torque.
New armoured version of Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 by Dartz Motorz.
     

Dartz Motorz Company is a privately held Latvian-based corporation, that designs, manufactures, and sells high performance armored vehicles.

The G63 AMG 6x6 is derived from a special edition of the G-wagen developed for the Australian armed forces, but unlike that purposeful vehicle, the concept is fully equipped with every conceivable luxury option. The G63 AMG 6x6 essentially is a G63 AMG, stretched to accommodate a pickup bed and six wheels.

It features six driven wheels, low range gearing, five differential locks and a tyre control system for its standard 37-inch wheels.

At 5875mm in length, 2110mm in width and 2210mm in height, the G63 AMG 6x6 is 1106mm longer, 225mm wider and 272mm higher than the G63 AMG. Along with a 300mm increase in the wheelbase through to the middle axle at 3120mm, the front and middle axles have increased in width by 281mm each at 1790mm, requiring widened and lengthened carbonfibre guards to cover the huge wheels.

Ground clearance is a whopping 460mm while fording depth is put at 1000mm – some 250mm and 400mm more than the standard car. Approach and departure angles have been increased by 16 degrees and 27 degrees at 52 degrees and 54 degrees respectively, while the breakover angle has increased by 1 degree at 22 degrees.