After paying a visit to Posaidon, this
Mercedes-AMG G63 has become almost as powerful as the original Veyron. The German tuner has applied a lot
of elbow grease to the 4.0-liter V8, replacing the two turbochargers, improving
the air intake and increasing the boost pressure with a mix of water and
methanol from the tank housed in the boot floor.
As a result, the V8 is now capable of
pushing out a stunning 927 HP and 1,278 Nm of
torque, dropping the 0-100 km/h from 4.5 to 3.6 seconds. Top speed
has increased from 240 km/h, when equipped with the optional AMG
Driver’s Package, to 280 km/h. The stock G63 has 577 HP and 850 Nm.
The ECU and transmission control unit have
been re-mapped and since it is way more powerful than the factory model, the
tuned 4×4 has also been equipped with an upgraded braking system. The carbon
ceramic assembly consists of 16.5 in (420 mm) front discs, with 6-piston
calipers, and 14.2 in (360 mm) rear discs, with 4-piston calipers. The new
brakes are about 40 percent lighter compared to the standard system.
A new carbon fiber hood has been installed
as well, though not for aesthetic purposes, but for improved engine
ventilation, as it keeps with Posaidon’s principle of “no modifications without
added technical value”. The roof-mounted lights help improve visibility at
night. For pricing and availability of the mods, and to find out how one can
give their range-topping G-Wagen supercar rivaling levels of power, you will
have to reach out to the tuner as they haven’t released any information.
