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Kim Kardashian Gave her 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG the Platinum Motorsport Treatment

Words John Clark | October 29, 2012
Mercedes’ AMG Division swapped out the old engine for an AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine with a max output of 544hp
Words John Clark October 29, 2012

No matter where in the world you are right now, the SUV that has the world’s elite enthralled is the new 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG. After it’s market launch in August, the G63 has quickly become one of the most sought after vehicles around the world.

In the last few years Kim Kardashian has received spent more than $1.2m on a variety of customised top of the range vehicles. But, it seems the 31-year-old reality tv star still has room in her garage for one more.  Treating herself to a brand new $150,000 2013 Mercedes G63 AMG, a cat so new at the time that it wasn’t even available.  TV star Kim bragged that she “got the first one!”.

After posting the first photos of her new black G63 AMG, she then had sent it off to Platinum Motorsport for a makeover.

The final result hit the web today, and it seems the 2013 G63 AMG received a white paintjob and new wheels on the exterior and no doubt custom upgrades on the inside.

In the event that you have been under a rock for the last few months and are wondering what is so great about the 2013 G63 AMG, here is a rundown.  The engineers from Mercedes’ AMG Division swapped out the old engine for an AMG 5.5-liter V8 biturbo engine develops a maximum output of 544 hp and a torque of 560 lb-ft, enabling the 2013 G63 AMG to accelerate from zero to 60 mph in just 5.3 seconds, with a top speed of 130 mph (electronically limited).