When you think of Mercedes, you probably don’t think about pickups. However, the company isn’t a stranger to trucks as they offered the insane G63 AMG 6×6 as well as the more mainstream X-Class.
While both of those models have gone out of production, Pit26 Motorsports is reviving their legacy with an all-new crew cab pickup based on the 2019-2023 G550 or G63.
Looking suitably insane, the SUV to truck conversion sees the company remove a handful of components and “then cut the vehicle directly behind the rear seats.” They then extend the chassis by 20 inches (508 mm), before enclosing the cab and adding a truck bed. The latter are built using OEM parts and this helps to give the vehicle an authentic “G-Class aesthetic.”
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That being said, Pit26 adds a revamped suspension that includes new upper and lower control arms, a “durable steering knuckle,” as well as custom Bilstein shocks and coils. The portal axles have also been re-geared, while the rear axle benefits from a “full lower truss support for added strength and rigidity.” The company then slaps on a set of 18- or 20-inch wheels, which are shod in 38-inch Toyo tires.
Pit26 says the changes result in nearly 9 inches (229 mm) of additional ground clearance. However, the model retains its “factory level steering geometry and suspension angle” for factory-like comfort.
An assortment of options will be available and the company’s first truck has been equipped with a custom front bumper that features an integrated winch. It’s joined by a high-clearance rear bumper with a full-size spare tire carrier.
Customers will also be able to order a roof top tent, a roof rack with KC auxiliary lights, a custom exhaust, and electric side steps. Furthermore, the bed can be upgraded with a dual bike rack or a cargo storage solution from TruckVault. Speaking of options, the company mentioned performance tunes and brake upgrades, although they didn’t go into specifics.
Pricing starts at $385,000 (£320,146 / €359,955) and the truck you see here reportedly required more than 1,100 man-hours to create.
