Maharaja of Gondal brings home a Mercedes Benz G63 AMG worth Rs 2.45 crore

The current heir of the princely state of Gondal, Gujarat His Highness Maharajasaheb Himanshu Sinhji Saheb recently acquired one of the most famous luxury SUVs currently in India. The Maharaja of Gondal took delivery of a 2023 Mercedes Benz G-63 AMG finished in a shade of China Blue from the AMG Performance Center of Mumbai. The pictures of the prince and his family along with the new G-Wagon were shared by the official Instagram handle of the AMG Performance Center Mumbai.

The caption said, “It is with great pleasure that we extend our warmest congratulations to His Highness Maharajasaheb Himanshu Sinhji Saheb of Gondal on the acquisition of your latest and most magnificent ride yet. Your brand new G63 AMG in China Blue color is a true masterpiece of engineering and design, perfectly embodying the AMG spirit of power, performance, and exclusivity. This 9th addition to your already impressive collection of AMGs is a testament to your passion for luxury and your appreciation for the finer things in life.” It further added, “We are honored to have been a part of this milestone. We wish you many years of safe and enjoyable driving. Enjoy your new ride, Your Highness!”

The second generation of the Mercedes-AMG G63 SUV debuted in India in 2018, and since then it has been powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine. The Biturbo V8 engine of the Mercedes-AMG G63 generates a maximum output of 585 PS and a maximum torque output of 850 Nm when mated to a 9-speed Tiptronic automated gearbox. The Mercedes-AMG G63 is undoubtedly one of the most potent SUVs in its segment based on these numbers. The G63 receives a variety of features and drive modes in addition to this engine, making it a true off-road vehicle.

Currently, the Mercedes-AMG G63 is priced at Rs 2.55 crore, and it competes with some of the other high-end luxury SUVs like the Lamborghini Urus, Range Rover Sport, Maserati Levante Trofeo, and Aston Martin DBX.

The Gondal royal family, that resides near Rajkot Gujarat, are known to be automobile enthusiasts across generations and have retained a significant number of their family’s cars presently on display in a museum in one of their palaces. One of the most famous vehicles from the their collection is the 300 SL Roadster. The 300 SL roadster that the family owns is finished in Fire Engine Red shade.

The model is one of the most iconic cars in the history of automobiles. This model was the roofless version of the 300 SL that came with with conventional doors instead of the gullwing doors. It was powered by the Mercedes-Benz M198 engine, a water-cooled 3.0 L, 182.8 cu in, 2,996 cc overhead cam straight six engine that generated a total of 240 hp, the roadster had slightly more power than the coupe. Its tubular frame was also modified to create more space in the boot. The spare tire was placed under the boot floor and, combined with a smaller fuel tank, made room for custom-made fitted luggage.