A Factory-Built Flex
One of Mercedes-Benz’s rarest creations – instantly recognizable by its 6×6 layout – has surfaced on Bring a Trailer. Approximately 100 examples of the G63 AMG 6×6 were built by Magna Steyr in Austria between 2013 and 2015, but this particular truck stands out further thanks to extensive upgrades from Brabus, which added another layer of luxury and performance to an already extreme machine.
Beyond its rarity, the truck’s 6×6 layout delivers improvements in off-road capability. The model traces its roots to the six-wheel-drive military G-Wagon originally developed for the Australian Army. It also happens to be the same type of vehicle briefly featured in 2015’s Jurassic World. The six-wheel-drive configuration improves both weight distribution and traction; even if two or three wheels lose grip, the remaining driven wheels can continue to propel the truck forward. That additional capability, however, comes with increased mechanical complexity and higher maintenance costs.
The G700 Treatment
Setting those drawbacks aside, the buyer is getting a clean 2014 example showing just 14,000 miles on the odometer. Power comes from a 5.5-liter V8 fitted with twin turbochargers from Brabus under its G700 package. Output is rated at a claimed 700 horsepower – an increase of 164 horsepower over the stock configuration. Being a 6×6, all six wheels receive power, distributed in a 30:40:30 torque split through a 7-speed AMG automatic transmission.
There are limitations, however. This vehicle is registered under the “show or display” exemption, capping on-road use in the United States to 2,500 miles per year. The truck was originally delivered to Dubai, later exported to Saudi Arabia, and has since made its way stateside.
Engineered to Go Just About Anywhere
Thanks to the use of portal axles, the truck boasts an impressive 18 inches of ground clearance. It rides on 18-inch Hutchinson beadlock wheels and features a central tire inflation system that allows the driver to adjust air pressure to suit varying terrain and road conditions. Inside, the cabin is trimmed in Brabus red quilted leather and includes a Harman Kardon sound system, rear-seat entertainment, and a wood-lined cargo bed.
At the time of writing, the listing is set to expire on Friday, with bidding currently sitting at $600,000. For those seeking modern 6×6 alternatives, options include the VelociRaptor 6×6 from Hennessey Performance – based on the Ford F-150 Raptor R - as well as the Apocalypse Warlord 6×6, which starts life as a Ram 1500 TRX.
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