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G55 AMG – Coolest Car in the World Says Richard Hammond

By Greg | Oct 27, 2006

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Through the deep quarry mud and the downtown city streets, Richard Hammond takes you on a ride in the Mercedes-Benz G55 AMG. A powerful, yet elegant vehicle that many love, but not everyone is sold at an MSRP of $105,275. Hammond says, “Coolest car in the world.” You decide.

Engine AMG-built intercooled supercharged 5,439-cc SOHC 24-valve 90° V-8. High-pressure die-cast alloy cylinder block. Alloy cylinder heads. Reinforced crankshaft and valvetrain. Lightweight camshafts.

Net power 469 hp @ 6,100 rpm
Net torque 516 lb-ft @ 2,800 – 4,500 rpm
Compression ratio 9.0:1

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