The Mercedes 500 GE (or 500 GE V8) was a rare, luxury off-roader introduced in 1993, notable as the first G-Class with a powerful V8 engine, limited to just 446 units, offering high-end leather/walnut interiors and serious off-road capability with its cla

The Mercedes 500 GE (or 500 GE V8) was a rare, luxury off-roader introduced in 1993, notable as the first G-Class with a powerful V8 engine, limited to just 446 units, offering high-end leather/walnut interiors and serious off-road capability with its cla

The First V8 G Class: Launched at the 1993 Geneva Motor Show, it brought V8 power to the G-Class for the first time, using an engine from Mercedes' passenger car line. Rarity: Only 446 were ever made, with very few officially imported to certain markets like Japan, making it highly sought-after. Luxury & Performance: It combined rugged [...]