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Targeted upgrade for the G 55 AMG: Classic with Added Appeal

Following its most recent makeover, the G 55 AMG from Mercedes-AMG isnow even more attractive. Boasting an upgraded performance of 373 kW/507hp, this offroad classic has also been given a fresh look, incorporating areworked radiator grille and new 19-inch AMG light-alloy wheels. Inside,the exclusive interior features the latest generation of telematicsequipment and optional climatised seats in combination with designo leatherupholstery for enhanced passenger comfort. The inclusion of some of thelatest technology has made this classic from the AMG stable fit for thefuture. Thanks to the integration of a new engine control unit, theperformance of the supercharged AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine has been nudged upfrom 368 kW/500 hp to 373 kW/507 hp, with maximum torque remaining at 700Nm. Likewise unchanged is the vehicle’s effortless performance, withthe G 55 AMG accelerating from zero to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and peakingat a top speed of 210 km/h (electronically limited).

The upgraded G 55 AMG also features improvements in the areas of safetyand comfort. The Electronic Stability Program (ESP®), for example, nowboasts a new and more powerful control unit, incorporating a transverseacceleration control to allow more precise recognition of dynamic drivingsituations and thus provide even better vehicle stability. In addition, thenew G 55 AMG now comes with a hill-start assist. A sensor recogniseswhenever the off-roader comes to a halt on an ascending gradient. Thesystem instantly memorises the braking pressure applied and maintains thisfor a short instant, giving drivers sufficient time to move from the braketo the accelerator pedal without the vehicle rolling backward. The bigadvantage of this technology is that in most cases it eliminates the needto use the parking brake.

Discreet but effective design modifications

The new G 55 AMG boasts discreet but effective designmodifications,including a new radiator grille with three distinctivehorizontal bars that are painted the same colour as the rest of the bodyand - exclusive to the AMG top-of-the-range model - also feature chromeinserts. Moving around the vehicle, the highlight of the side view are thenew polished 19-inch five-spoke AMG light-alloy wheels painted titaniumgrey. They are 9.5 inches wide and equipped with 275/55 R 19 tyres thatimpressively bulk out the wheel arches. Still a standard feature of the AMGbody-styling package are the bumpers painted in body colour and thecharacteristic AMG wide fenders. Other features include a brushed-aluminiumtrim set boasting a distinctive AMG logo and the twin oval chrome tailpipesof the AMG sports exhaust system, emerging from beneath the stainless-steelrunning boards on either side of the vehicle - an unmistakable sign of thepower of the supercharged AMG 5.5-litre V8 engine.

New COMAND APS and designo leather upholstery fitted asstandard

The G 55 AMG also underscores its exclusive character with designoleather upholstery, which is standard and now features a newsilver-coloured designo emblem on the front backrests. The seats arecolour-coordinated with the designo decorative wood trim as well as thewood/leather steering wheel and the redesigned wood/leather selector leverbearing a G 55 logo. Also new is the interior roof lining made ofanthracite Alcantara. Helping to enhance passenger comfort, particularly inthe summer months, are the new climatised seats, which are available forthe first time with this model. Drivers of the new G 55 AMG will alsobenefit from the latest generation of telematics equipment developed byMercedes. The standard equipment COMAND APS system boasts a high-definition6.5-inch colour display, rapid HDD navigation with aerial view,LINGUATRONIC for controlling audio, navigation and phone systems, a 4 GBmemory for music files, and a slot for SD memory cards. Also available asan option is a DVDchanger and a universal interface for plugging in USBsticks, iPods, or other external audio devices. The G 55 AMGis onlyavailable as a long-wheelbase station wagon with five doors. The vehiclewill be available from September 2008 at a price of 121,618 euros (incl. 19percent sales tax).