This Six-wheeled Monster Can Set A New Record In The Bring A Trailer

Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 6times6. (Doc. Bring A Trailer)

JAKARTA - Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 6times6 is one of the unique creations ever produced by the automotive car manufacturer even though it is no longer produced.

But apparently this vehicle is still in great demand. One example that is currently being auctioned off on the Bring A Trailer website may set a new record with the highest offer at the time this news was written reaching more than 700.000 US dollars (approximately Rp10.6 billion).

The auction is still five days away and it is likely to break the Mercedes G-Wagon 6times6 record instead of the Brabus version of 901,000 US dollars or Rp13.7 billion. by the end of 2020.

According to the Bring A Trailer website, Mercedes-Benz AMG G63 6times6 is a 2014 production and one of about 100 units produced between 2013 and 2015. As reported by Carscoops, September 1, what distinguishes this vehicle from many other conversions is that this vehicle is a direct product of Mercedes itself. One of the features that distinguish this vehicle is the delivery of power to the six wheels.

When used normally, the 5.5-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine under the engine hood sends 30 percent of its power reaching 536 dk (399 kW) to the front wheels, 40 percent to the center wheels, and the rest to the rear wheels. This process is regulated through automatic transmission of seven accelerations and a pair of driveshafts. There are five differential electronics that can be locked by the driver to lock the six wheels. Although it sounds excessive, the cabin and tub of this vehicle are a little less practical.

This very large truck SUV vehicle only has four seats. In addition, the tub is covered with wood polished with metal decoration, making it difficult to use without the risk of being scratched.

The auctioned vehicle was originally purchased by a buyer in Dubai during its first year of production and then entered the United States (US) in the same year. G&K Automotive Conversion has obtained permission for this vehicle to be used in the US and is now under the "Show and Display" exemption offered by NHTSA.

However, being the new owner of this vehicle requires a large amount of money. Plus, NHTSA's "Show and Display" label makes owners have to keep their distance low. It is known, as a Show and Display vehicle, this vehicle is only allowed to drive 4000 km on public roads every year.