Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X

Das Ist Blitzkrieg

By Eric Yang on July 7, 2010

We’ll wait a moment while you gaze at the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X…

Now, wipe the drool and hit the jump to read on and see our full gallery.

We doubt Mercedes-Benz ever realized what they had on their hands when they first dropped the “G” moniker in 1926. Fast forward to 1979, when the G-Wagen or Geländewagen (which means: “cross-country vehicle”) went on sale to consumers, and like other military-heritage 4×4′s became a vehicle of legend. Fast forward even further to 2010, and the latest iteration of the “box on wheels”, is not only something straight out of our childhood dreams, but actually real, at least in concept – and hardly what you’d expect from the same parent company that creates Smart cars.

The Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Light Armored Patrol Vehicle 6.X (Concept), conceived by Mercedes-Benz to set a new standard in armored patrol vehicles (or lustworthy objects) and an improvement to the existing LAPV 5.4. The G-Wagon LAPV 6.X is powered by a high torque common rail diesel engine with a 1.3 ton payload capability, and capable of 93mph – something we wouldn’t want in our sight lines at full-bore. Its monocoque full steel body provides ballistic protection, a tight wheelbase that offers 50° approach and 45° departure angles, nearly 18″ of ground clearance, tire inflation system, and integration of military tech EADS systems which include vehicle data recorder, UHF/VHF communications system with Tetrapol base station capability, integrated mobile command system, and radar jamming. Something we doubt will be showing up on E classes anytime soon.

Our greatest fear though, remains the same… suburban soccer moms getting a hold of these.

Buy Now: Yeah, right.

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Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon LAPV 6.X ConceptMercedes-Benz is setting the new standard in armoured patrol vehicles showing the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon Light Armoured Patrol Vehicle 6.X CONCEPT at the recent EUROSATORY 2010 event.Improving on its cousin, the LAPV 5.4, the new Mercedes-Benz LAPV 6.X Concept now boasts greater agility, higher protection and a greater payload capacity. Weight has been minimised to increase agility while still not compromising on protection and payload capacity.Running a high torque common rail diesel engine, the 6.X is capable of 150km/h speeds while being able to transport 1.3 tonnes of cargo with its impressive payload.The monocoque full steel body provides ballistic protection and sits upon a compact 2850mm wheelbase. This gives an astounding angle of approach / departure of 50?/ 45? for increased mobility and off road performance.The vehicle's modular armour plate system allows damaged plates to be removed quickly and be replaced with new or extra plates, and includes a mine deflector plate on the vehicles floor.The variable lift front and rear coil-over air shock absorbers which are adjustable while driving, help lift the LAPV 6.X to an unprecedented 450mm of ground clearance. Coupled with the performance hydraulic braking system and four ventilated disc brakes no up or down hill slope will pose a problem.Based on the G-Class's proven axles, the LAPV 6.X ensures thrilling off-road capabilities and low drive train wear. An individual tyre inflation system is also able to detect ground conditions and adjust accordingly for best traction.Mercedes-Benz in collaboration with EADS, a leading supplier of military technology brings a host of innovative high performance systems to the LAPV 6.X.This includes:

EADS vehicle data recorder system to automatically document vital mission data such as position, data link and vehicle usage status.
EADS integrated communication system for UHF or VHF bands including a mobile Tetrapol base station for radio coverage out of a range of other networks
EADS integrated mobile command, control and information system for seamless relay of commands through all levels.
EADS jamming system for greater security, flexibility and scalability.

With the LAPV 6.X Concept, Mercedes-Benz has created the ultimate "go anywhere" vehicle.