How much horsepower does the G-Class have?
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The latest Mercedes-Benz G-Class engine: 4.0T-V8, 585 horsepower, length-width-height (mm): 4873-1984-1966, transmission type: 9-speed automatic transmission. Metric horsepower: Metric horsepower, also known as PS, is completely man-made with a value very close to imperial horsepower. It is defined as 1 metric horsepower being the power required to lift 75 kilograms one meter in one second. That is: 1 metric horsepower = 75 kilogram-force meters/second = 735 watts. Imperial horsepower: The concept of horsepower as a unit was named by James Watt, the improver of the steam engine, to represent the power of his steam engine relative to a horse's pulling power. It is defined as "the power of a horse capable of pulling 33,000 pounds at a speed of one foot per minute", with watt (W) or kilowatt (kW) being the standard units.
I previously drove the latest G-Class, and its power is truly impressive. The G500 comes standard with a 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine producing 421 horsepower, making city overtaking effortless. The AMG G63 is even more powerful, with 585 horsepower paired with a nine-speed transmission—stepping on the throttle gives you a rollercoaster-like pushback. But honestly, the fuel consumption is staggering, averaging at least 18 L/100km in the city. Last year, my friend tuned the ECU to push it to 630 horsepower, but I’d advise against random modifications since the factory tuning is the most balanced. Low-end torque is especially crucial for off-roading, and the G-Class has never disappointed in this aspect.
