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Towering Turbocharged Trucks

This Tall Mercedes Truck Features Massive Ground Clearance

— June 14, 2016 — Autos
The G550 is a brand new Mercedes truck that has well and truly been designed for the rigors of off-road driving and inconsistent surface navigation.

This particular vehicle stands exceptionally tall, and is nearly a foot taller than the regular Mercedes G series SUVs. Its standout feature is its exceptional ground clearance of 17.2 inches, which allows it to easily evade rocks and other sorts of obstacles on the ground, even if it might make getting into the vehicle a bit of a chore for the vertically challenged. The vehicle comes powered by a 4-liter twin-turbo V8 engine that is capable of pumping out 416 horsepower in conjunction with 450 pounds-feet of torque.

This Mercedes truck is clearly designed for off-road adventurers, as it offers the kind of chassis protection that you need if you're going to be ripping over dust roads and rocky terrain.


Trend Themes
1. Off-road Trucks - The rise of towering turbocharged trucks like the Mercedes G550 designed for the rigors of off-road driving and inconsistent surface navigation presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the manufacturing of sturdy and safe vehicles.
2. Increase in Ground Clearance - With the increasing demand for off-roading vehicles, there is an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the design and development of advanced ground clearance systems that enable vehicles to navigate challenging terrains with ease.
3. Powerful Engines - The need for powerful engines to drive off-road vehicles like the Mercedes G550 presents opportunities for disruptive innovation in the development of next-generation, low-emission engines with high horsepower and torque capabilities.
Industry Implications
1. Automotive Industry - The automotive industry can leverage the demand for off-road vehicles and develop more advanced, sturdy, and safe vehicles that meet the needs of off-road adventurers.
2. Off-road Tires Industry - The off-road tires industry can develop specialized tires that can handle the demands of off-road driving, improving the stability and handling of off-road vehicles.
3. Automotive Engine Manufacturing Industry - The automotive engine manufacturing industry can leverage the demand for off-road vehicles and develop next-generation, low-emission engines with high horsepower and torque capabilities that can power these vehicles effectively.
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