Pit26 Motorsports Converts Mercedes-AMG G 63 into High-Riding Pickup Truck

Pit26 Motorsports, a tuner company, has modified the Mercedes-AMG G 63 into a high-riding pickup truck with significant mechanical upgrades, a cargo bed, and several other features. The truck is a unique solution for buyers in the United States who can't currently get a new G-wagen with a cargo bed.

Mercedes-Benz has offered pickup variants of the G-Class in the past, but the current G-wagens available in the United States do not have cargo beds. However, Pit26 Motorsports has found a solution by converting a Mercedes-AMG G 63 into a high-riding pickup truck. The company can build more of these trucks using the 2019-2023 G 63 or G550, and prices start at $385,000.

To build the G 63 truck, Pit26 Motorsports strips the rear interior and exterior of the G 63 and cuts the SUV behind the back seats. The team extends the frame by 20 inches to create room for the cargo bed. The company then puts everything back together using OEM parts and trim so that this looks like something that could come straight from Mercedes.

Beyond the modified body, this G 63 receives extensive mechanical upgrades. There are portal axles for lifting the ground clearance, a new suspension with upper and lower control arms and 2.65-inch Bilstein shocks, and lower truss support for improved rigidity in the rear axle. The truck's powertrain remains stock, with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that makes 577 horsepower (430 kilowatts) and 627 pound-feet (850 Newton-meters), and a nine-speed automatic transmission that routes the power to a four-wheel-drive system with a transfer case offering low-range gearing.

The G 63 truck features dark gray paint that appears more like black in some lighting conditions. Pit26 Motorsports offers 20-inch forged wheels with a simulated beadlock or 18-inch pieces that fit 38-inch Toyo tires to provide nearly 9.0 inches of ground clearance. The company integrates a winch into the front bumper and mounts a full-size spare tire to the tailgate. Additionally, the truck has a roof rack with KC off-road lights and a tent, and there are mountain bike mounts in the cargo bed.

In conclusion, the Mercedes-AMG G 63 modified by Pit26 Motorsports into a high-riding pickup truck is a unique solution for buyers in the United States who are looking for a new G-wagen with a cargo bed. With its modified body and extensive mechanical upgrades, the G 63 truck is an impressive and capable vehicle, although it comes with a hefty price tag.

Source: Pit26 Motorsports