Our two-man team is united by a shared passion for Mercedes, and our adoration for the rugged off-roader is unwavering. Petr Pereshivaylov's Mercedes-Benz G-Class art perfectly encapsulates our sentiments.
Few cars earn our praise for enduring production, and the original G-Class stands prominently among them. Over the years, it has won the hearts of military troops, company executives, hunters, off-roaders, and construction professionals. The widespread popularity of this vehicle is truly remarkable, and we find ourselves enamored without quite understanding why.
The secret to the G-Class's enduring success lies in its continuous improvement spanning four decades. Mercedes diligently worked to enhance the vehicle shortly after its debut in 1979, a commitment that continued for seven years during the development of the original G-Wagen, as an abbreviation of Geländewagen ("Offroad vehicle). Tested in diverse terrains—from the Sahara desert to the Arctic circle and German forests—the G-Class showcased its resilience. In 2004, a Siberian filmmaker documented a journey to the world's coldest region with a slightly upgraded G-Class, a feat unprecedented for a passenger vehicle.
What sets the G-Class apart is its factory engine range, encompassing a modest diesel generating 75 hp to a formidable V8 or even V12 petrol engine, capable of accelerating to 100 km/h in just 5 seconds.
