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Saturday (11 / 6), the hot weather has been watered area and Lido Lakes Resort, West Java. But the spirit of a number of reporters to try to ‘game’ presented by Mercedes-Benz Indonesia appears to still be high. Some even seem eager to plunge into chandradimuka.

It’s known. That day was very special for journalists. They had the opportunity to feel the typical Mercedes luxury game. Moreover, Mercedes-Benz G-Experience is the first activity in Indonesia and ASEAN, in which each participant was given the exclusive right to try the performance and reliability of the G-Class.

In addition to the G-Class off-road adrenaline participants are presented makes the bait. This trajectory was designed specifically with an extreme character. The creators are the ones who really understand very well how an off-road vehicles must be mocked. They are the masters of the Indonesian Off-road Federation (IOF), including Nature and Yuma Wiranatakesuma Syamsir.

Off-road around the area of ​​Lido Lake and Resort is unprecedented. Syamsir said to one and a half months to build the track surface with varying levels of challenges.

At least there are four derivatives and high-rise with steeper angles. Nothing is sure how many corners steepness. But many suspect it is more incline angle of 50 degrees. What is clear, it is difficult for a vehicle with two-wheel drive, and even some ordinary 4×4 vehicles, which get through it without effort.

Was not only steep climbs, but also very long. Each ramp is estimated at more than 25 yards or enough to spend on a steel rope winches car system.

There is also a steep winding hill with narrow angle bends. Then, also provided a pool of mud along more than 30 feet in the ground and rocks.

Can not describe how the circuit off-road when it poured rain. “It’s hard too. But who knows? G-Class may be able to change the tires are better suited to the track slippery ground. When the track slippery in the rain flush, maybe I will square off for performance and traction, “said Yuma.

We estimate the project to activities of G-priced Experience. Especially for an activity that lasts only 10 days (5-14 June 2011).

“This circuit is made specifically for the Mercedes event. After this activity will be left entirely to the Lido. Actually if maintained well and managed commercially, “said Yuma who admitted in the manufacture of circuit directly supervised a team from Mercedes-Benz of Germany.

In addition to artificial circuit, the Mercedes G-Experience also invite all participants to try a country road in the hills about 2 kilometers out of the area Lido Lake and Resort. Trajectory along the path consists of surface soil and rocks. Some lintasanya has a width just wide enough for one G-Class.

Military version of the G-Class

Experience a special G-8 Mercedes presents new unit consisting of three variants of the G 300 CDI Professional (station wagon), the G 300 CDI Professional (Pickup), and G 55 AMG. According to Mercedes-Benz G-Class Professional is the military version of the magic for extreme terrain. G 300 CDI models based on 461, while the G 55 AMG 463.

G 300 CDI itself carrying the 2987 cc V6 turbocharged diesel with power reaching 184 hp at 3800 rpm and torque of 400 Nm at 1600-2600 rpm. SUV To consume 11.7 liters per 100 km was able to go 160 km / h with 5-speed automatic transmission.

In the list of specifications listed G 300 CDI has a 36 degree angle of approach and departure angle of 27 degrees. The rotating angle reaches 54 percent with the ability to climb 80 percent (very high).

With capital, extreme off-road circuit design IOF children feel a soft food for the G 300 CDI. Contonya shown when Dapurpacu.com try to crawl on steep angles.

Only with low serrations (low gear) in position 1, the G 300 CDI can climb. This was done without us having to press the accelerator pedal. Even Dapurpacu.com also had time to do the same thing, but in the 3rd gear position. Only in 3rd gear takes a bit of accelerator pedal pressure.

Another amazing thing is the ability of the G 300 CDI to crawl from a stop in the middle of a hill. When doing this, the driver need not press the accelerator pedal fully. Large torque and intelligent traction system G-Class will be lead with ease.

To the ability of uphill and down, G-Class deserved thank 4ETS system. These high-tech features make the G-Class is good at being able to read the needs of traction at all four wheels. The system could also serve as an automatic brake is needed when the car is facing steep derivatives.

“No need to stomp the brakes, just let him slide. During low gear and the gear position, we need only note the path forward for controlling the direction of the vehicle, “said Yuma is the navigator for Dapurpacu.com.

Yuma continues that the G-Class is a powerful off-road vehicles. “This car has everything. Was ready for war is …, “he said. He also stated that the system of differential lock on all four wheels G-Class is an advantage, in which not all have the advantage of the 4×4 SUV.

It also recognized Syamsir. According to him, give courage Mercedes wheel lock system, especially in the front wheel is a privilege.

“Imagine if a user G-Class is a layman. With great effort, everyone can get power easily. The problem is, what if the front wheels stuck while still forced to power the front wheels? If the axle is not strong, definitely broken, “said Syamsir.

Therefore, Syamsir assess the Mercedes would have to consider the condition, thus preparing the material is very strong axle. “High risk if Mercedes does not take into account the strength of the front axle. It could be a lot of complaints from consumers, “he continued.

“For me the G-Class has become a dream car. I want to buy one for competition, “he praised the four-wheel drive SUV applying the permanent.

Meanwhile, when asked about the extent of the greatness of the suspension, both the Yuma and Syamsir same answer. Both the master off-road gives thumbs. “It’s my own clay suspension travel how to play? The entire wheel could even form the positive and negative camber so extreme. It’s great, “said Yuma.

He also considered hard suspension designed for the G-Class according to its function. “It’s a little harsh, but it is important to carry the load. Adventure wear comfortable if the G-Class. ”

Wild in the G 55 AMG Track Asphalt and Soil

Different story when Dapurpacu.com try the G 55 AMG. This model is more fitting used as a highway monster – although it can also be challenged in the off-road. Accelerator pedal G 55 AMG a delight.

SUV since 30 years have not changed substantially exterior was also good at set stability. Thus, even at high speeds, and you want to brake hard, AMG still provide a sense of security.

At least it has been demonstrated by experienced instructors from Germany. With full speed, the G 55 AMG braking hard. In accepting the G 55 AMG body deceleration is seen to shift, but he was quickly able to return to the straight position. And the reaction was carried out without the driver must control the steering wheel busy.

Strength of 5.5-liter engine V8 Kompressor into the soul of the G 55 AMG. This high-performance machine capable of releasing maximum power of 507 hp at 6.100rpm, while peak torque of 700 Nm at 2750-4.000rpm.

With this performance G 55 AMG can accelerate from zero to 100 km / h in just 5.5 seconds (speed limited electronically), while the maximum speed of up to 210 km / hour.

Uniquely, the G-G-Class Experience intsructur had demonstrated the power of off-road G 55 AMG to the circuit ground. With the actual profile tires better suited for asphalt, the G 55 AMG still show ferocity in off-road paths.

Of course this ability is not independent of the nature of the G-Class that was created to hit the heavy terrain. So, in our opinion, the G 55 AMG remains off-roader which to be reckoned with on the track of land. And the asphalt path would have been difficult to find a true off-roader that can match it.