The beast that is the Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG, the one with the bi-turbocharged 5.5-liter V8 engine developing 536hp that returns a pretty impressive 0-60mph (96km/h) time of 5.3 seconds, is receiving some styling attention from the tuning folks over at Vorsteiner.

For now, the refresh is contained to the wheels with a new set of 22-inch VSR-163 style forged monoblock rims mounted on extra beefy tires, but Vorsteiner says it has a few more tricks down its sleeve.

“The breathtaking G-wagon will be fitted with a carbon fiber front lip and rear spoiler to complement the militaristic G-Class,” says the company – it remains unknown if the author giggled away when writing about lightweight aerodynamic add-ons for what is essentially a metal brick on wheels…

By John Halas

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