Mercedes Benz W461 AirBags kit 12000 km test
In 1996, the Mercedes Benz W461 successfully completed a 12000 kilometer high-altitude test, reaching a maximum altitude of 5378 meters.
In July 2024, AIRBFT air suspension company conducted road tests on a Mercedes Benz W461 equipped with AIRBFT4x4 Airbags kit in high-altitude areas of China. The test covered over 12000 kilometers and reached a maximum altitude of 5378 meters. This test demonstrated endurance and stable performance, and was successfully completed by taking photos under the snow capped mountains in the Ali region. This fully proves the stability and reliability of the AIRBFT4x4 Airbags kit.
This is a 1996 Mercedes Benz G, chassis code W461, with strong stability, otherwise it would not be able to take you on a 12000 kilometer high-altitude journey.
Mercedes Benz W461 is a chassis code for the Mercedes Benz G-Class, belonging to the G-Wagen series, mainly aimed at professional users such as the military and government agencies.
Here is a detailed introduction:
Development history: Launched in 1991, based on the W460 improvement, production began in 1992, and after 2001, it was rarely sold in the civilian car market, mainly for military or special vehicle use. Mercedes is still in production today.
Appearance and chassis: At the beginning of its launch, the appearance and chassis basically continued the design of W460, adopting a non load bearing body and trapezoidal frame structure, with strong body rigidity.
Wheelbase and configuration: Three wheelbase length options are available, with special versions available for export to overseas countries, such as spare tire installed in the car, rear fuel port, and “grass fire prevention function”.
Power system: Initially, 230GE four cylinder gasoline power and 290GD five cylinder diesel power are available as options. Later on, there were five cylinder diesel engines with turbocharging, such as the 290GE TD. The military version is equipped with a 3.0T diesel engine, with a maximum power of 135 kW and a peak torque of 400 Nm. There is also a version equipped with a 2.9T turbocharged diesel engine, with a maximum power of 245 horsepower and a maximum torque of 600 Newton meters.
