Hamann does a complete makeover of Mercedes G55
The all-classic Mercedes G55 wagon is celebrating 30 years in 2009 so Hamann thought of doing something special. Their birthday present was tuning the Mercedes model on the inside, on the outside and under the hood.
So, let’s see what the guys at Hamann have prepared for us.
Currently there are 2 versions available. You can choose for a gentle upgrade of 35 HP or go for the complete pack: a 5.4 Liter engine with a blower to produce 600 HP and 576 lb-ft, a top speed of 162 MPH, and a 5.1 seconds from 0 to 60 MPH performance. Pretty impressive, but that’s not all that there is to it. The engine modification also includes an optimised gear control and a gear oil cooling system.
On the outside Hamann have done a lot of changes. Firstly, they added a sporty look to this all-terrain vehicle by providing a front low spoiler. But what catches the eye are the rims, measuring in at 24 inches in diameter. Huge to say the least, but they were also designed perfectly. Also, there are 2 integrated led lights on the front spoiler, which give the car a dynamic look but also increase the passive safety.
Aside the few carbon fiber trim pieces and the red colour that was chosen, the interior of the car resembles quite a lot with the original Mercedes wagon. But that can only mean good news for the fans of this well-known model. Other accessories include non-slip aluminium pedals and colour-matched floor mats. The steering wheel has been re-designed, offers you the impression that you are in a sports car rather than in an all terrain vehicle and has been equipped with an airbag, to point out a safety plus.
All in all I believe that Hamann have done a good job with tuning this model, and if you have an old G wagon in your garage why not give a call to the guys at Hamann and see whether they can fix up your car as well.
