Car enthusiasts have a unique interest in the Mercedes-Benz G-Class. There have been many other boxy SUVs around the world and some managed to survive past the 1980s as well. However, the “G Wagon” has not only done that but also had its popularity increase over the years. The main reason makes it all even more surprising: the most enjoyed version is the performance oriented G63 AMG.
Yes, people have developed the desire to see that large block of metal accelerate in a few seconds and that desire has reached the point of attracting the attention of many tuner companies around the world. While Brabus is usually the first one to come to our minds when we talk about Mercedes cars, the latest one to have joined this party is German Performmaster with what was named G805.
Wider, Better, Faster, Stronger
The external design features a redesigned radiator grille which is quite similar to the Brabus one available on Mercteil, only without the red accents and sporting Performmaster’s logo. There is also an exclusive front bumper with air intakes and a diffuser made of carbon fiber, a new hood with more imposing design, and new air intakes. The rear bumper received carbon-fiber sections, and the roofline now ends in a flashy spoiler made of – you guessed it – carbon fiber. But those are not the main features.
This tuning conversion is focused on the widebody kit, which is made with carbon-fiber extensions of the wheel arches that make the G-Class’s track 10 mm wider. That contributes to the aggressive appearance because it makes the model look more solid, planted on the ground. That is a clear step away from the typical SUV design and towards performance cars, just like enthusiasts like so much.
An Inviting Cabin
While Mercedes-Benz strives to dazzle customers with comfort and luxury on its traditional sedans, and with the futuristic environment of its brand new EQ lineup, the G-Class features a minimalistic, no-frills design: all the latest technologies are there, especially at the Mercedes-AMG steering wheel and its several capacitive controls, but everything is wrapped in a rugged style that once again evokes the 1980s. Performmaster made sure to improve the room without defacing it.
Your entrance will be greeted with the LED door sills, as it is usual for this SUV – Brabus is another tuner which loves to use those. Then, you will find that the seats have new Alcantara upholstery with leather trimmings. The final result is clearly different from the original G63 AMG’s cabin, but not to the point of characterizing a renovation; this tuning kit is focused on external modifications.
805 HP of Pure Tuned Power
Another key point of Performmaster’s project is the powertrain. The original 4.0-liter V8 engine was upgraded with a new tuning module and two new turbochargers. Now, the model makes 805 hp of power and 752 lb-ft of torque, which represent respective increases of 37.6% and 20% compared to the regular G63 AMG. The tuned model is named after the new power output, as you can imagine.
Now, considering what was mentioned in the beginning of this article, you can imagine that typical G-Class fans would never be satisfied with only seeing those performance figures. This tuning pack makes it go from 0 to 62 mph in 3.69 seconds, which is comparable to many coupés and roadsters, and reach the speed of 162 mph – and many owners will make sure to try and see those in practice.
You Can Have All That From Mercteil
While complete tuning kits like that are impressive on a news article, the truth is that they are not flexible and that may displease some drivers. For example, you may prefer a milder powertrain kit, a different style for the body kit, or even to install each component at a different moment to make the whole project more affordable. The only way to do that is resorting to a specialised parts store.
Mercteil is the best solution to that because of our huge catalogue: we can offer a Mercedes AMG steering wheel to give you a sense of performance driving, an AMG GT wide body kit in case you are not a G-Class enthusiast, and many other items. Feel free to browse that catalogue on our website and/or to contact us with all the technical questions you may have. We will be happy to help you!
