Aston Martin’s Project Rambo to give direct competition to Mercedes AMG G-Class
Under the codename "Project Rambo," Aston Martin is reportedly developing a tough 4x4 off-road vehicle to rival the Mercedes-AMG G-Class. The goal of this project is to maintain opulent comfort while combining supercar performance levels with extreme off-road capabilities similar to the G 63. 'Project Rambo' is mentioned to the Lamborghini LM002, also referred to as the Rambo Lambo, which combines power and all-terrain ability. With the success of the DBX SUV as motivation, Aston Martin chairman Lawrence Stroll is encouraging the company's engineers to develop a vehicle that combines off-road capability with high performance.
To maintain exclusivity, design concepts for the tough 4x4 have been submitted, with a production restriction of 2500 units. It's anticipated that to reduce expenses, the car and the DBX will share the platform. The Mercedes-AMG M177 twin-turbocharged 4.0-liter V8 engine, which produces around 430kW and 850Nm of torque and allows for a 0-100 km/h acceleration in about 4.5 seconds, is probably going to be included if it's connected to the DBX. Aston Martin is concentrating on hybrid powertrains to fill the gap before completely electric cars, even if an all-electric drivetrain is unlikely.
While retaining the essence of a sports car, Aston Martin's move to hybrid powertrains is in line with market demands for a limited electric range in urban environments. There are rumors that the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E Performance plug-in hybrid twin-turbo V8 engine, which has 620kW and 1400Nm of torque, may be used.
Aston Martin's approach to hybridization is suggested by the fact that a plug-in hybrid version of the DBX is already offered in China. Anticipated in 2025, the first all-electric Aston Martin is anticipated to be a four-seat SUV coupe with a high seating position and cutting-edge powertrain technology from US EV pioneer Lucid.
Aston Martin's foray into the tough 4x4 market with 'Project Rambo' represents the company's adjustment to the changing automotive environment, combining high-performance features with off-road capabilities and adopting hybridization as a first step toward complete electrification.
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