(Con’t)significant collector’s item today.
* **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 off-road ability (three locking differentials, ladder frame) with luxury features like leather and walnut trim, setting a new standard for the G-Class.
* **Engine:** Featured a 4973cc V8 engine producing around 240 horsepower, offering strong performance for its era.
* **Collector Status:** In 2023, it became eligible for historic registration in some regions, further solidifying its classic status.
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 classic G-Wagen ruggedness, making it a signific
