clsamg

A friend of mine is waiting until may for a G500, I told him major changes would come in 2012 and he should wait another few months.

Has anyone heard something serious out it? I know there were big discussions about this on the 2011 model and nothing changed.

thanks.

Behike

You mean G550.

Only heard rumors about the new 5.5 TT on the G55 (G63?) ...

zandvoort

that's right , there will be a new engine in the G55 amg ( same as in the sls 63 amg the 5.5tt) beyond that the only mayor change's are the one's you can order at the AMG studio. The only changes are allready options to be ordered now, like the entertainment in the back with the special head rests.

absent

It's called G550 only in North America,G500 the rest of the World.

nyc123

I heard today from somebody at MB that the current plan is to skip the G55 for model yr 2012 and then the G63 will arrive in 2013.....

Behike

Even better. I cannot associate the word turbo (yet at least) with the G55. Kompressor fits better.

ColeDuncan

I spoke with someone at the OKC, OK dealership about a month ago. He basically said MB is going away from the 6.3's altogether. He said they didn't go with 6.3 for the G55 because the engine compartment had to be enlarged to fit the 5.5 in the first place. The 6.3 will not fit in a G AMG. He said MB was going to start going with twin turbo 4's and low 5's.

Just what he said ha.

Behike

What's 4's and low 5's?

ColeDuncan

Liters, smaller engines but twin turbo instead.

GL Fahrer

Think of AMG as a "Parts Supplier"

The G-Class skipped over the whole 6.3L engine 'era' because volume commitments from the worldwide markets remained low and no one was going to pay for R&D and certification with no contract beyond 2010/12

IF however, the situation changed, and the G was given a stay of execution for another few years, just look at the new AMG platform (M157) and it's likely that the G could benefit after the M157 is launched on the high volume car models (S63/E63). Once demand slows down on these cars, usually 2 to 3 years after launch, AMG could then offer these "extra" engines and parts for use on the 463..."G63 AMG 5.5L V8 BiTurbo with 7-Speed MCT"
In most instances, if you want to know whats coming on the G , then look back 2 to 3 model years on the S or E.

Behike

Always good info GL Fahrer, thanks!

BlackSL

but if merc is to "kill off" the G in 2015, would it be financially feasible for the biturbo to run for only 3 years? Assuming the costs involved with certification etc on a low volume car such as the Gclass

GL Fahrer

Then the $64,000 question is: Is 2015 the last year?

Three things to watch for:

• If 2015 is confirmed as the last production date, then G63 unlikely.
• If the date is extended beyond '15, then there should be a G63 announcement.
• If a G63 is announced, then the 2015 date has likely been extended.