Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept ready to blitz the front

[far2000]

Planning on invading something? Ze Germans have a bit of experience to impart, and it comes in its latest form as the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X Concept. Unveiled at the Eurosatory defense exposition in France – so named, in case you were wondering, for Camp Satory where the French defense ministry used to hold the event – the up-armored G-Class is like the existing LAPV 5.4, but more... well, capable.

The go-anywhere, conquer-anything truck can carry 2,866 pounds of cargo over just about any terrain you can throw at it, reinforced by armor plating – including underbody protection from land mines (or perhaps more poignantly, roadside IEDs). It's got an on-the-fly adjustable suspension with nearly 18 inches of ground clearance, full combat communications and jamming system, hydraulic ventilated disc brakes and an unspecified common-rail diesel engine. And best of all, it's got orange wheels, but we'd imagine those would be a delete option for more covert operations. Check it out in the gallery below and the press release after the jump.

 

[VroomVroom]

I
Want
One.

 

[bum-man]

Perfect vehicle for robbing a bank.

 

[hannaz]

Amazing Monster!

Really an hardcore armoured 4x4! Love it!

 

[hannaz]

Mercedes G Class Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle Spied

Mercedes Benz is developing a new light armoured vehicle and the prototype has been spied going under cold weather testing. The G Class light armoured vehicle is expected to be based on G500 4×4. Mercedes already has the G Wagon LAPV 6.1 armored version and this new model will be more extreme compared to the current version. The prototype spied has rugged bumper and body but armoured panels are missing but it will be added in production version.

Mercedes has given side steps along with massive off-roading tires for excellent grip and stability. The suspension is expected to be tuned for off-roading. Some of the features in G Class light amoured vehicle is portal axles and STANAG level 2 protection. The interior will be basic and has the capacity to seat four people. Mercedes G Class Light Armoured is powered by 3.0 L V6 diesel engine producing 181 BHP of power and 400 NM of torque. This engine is mated to 5 speed manual and automatic transmission. The power is transmitted to all four wheels and the armoured SUV can hit a top speed of 140 kmph.

http://fly-wheel.com/mercedes-g-class-light-armoured-patrol-vehicle-spied/