Why did Mercedes build their own version of the Lamborghini LM002?

Why did Mercedes build their own version of the Lamborghini LM002?

>mershitdes
>anything but a bunch of hacks

If you can't create perfection, emulate it.

>both have been closely involved with Chrysler in the past
Really makes you think.

They are not the same the LM02 has a tiny truckbed and the Mercedes has well see for yourself

except the G is better

LM002 - independent suspension (what is this, mom's grocery getter?)
G550 - solid axles front and rear

LM002 - limited slip axles (great for a corvette I guess) with front engagement on demand
G550 - Locking front/rear/center differentials

LM002 - V12 with high compression ratio (guess that's all they had on hand)
G550 - twin-turbo V8 (for horsepower at any altitude)

LM002 - 78.6in
G550 - 71in to 77in in the 6x6

So the G550 has more capable suspension, a powertrain suited for tackling any conditions, and it can actually fit down a narrow side street.

Too bad they are only making 99 of them.

Does it have hidden storage for cocaine?

LM002 has leather bucket seats in the bed

of course, they know their customers

>what is this, mom's grocery getter?
Pic related is a grocery getter as well, I suppose.
>limited slip axles (great for a corvette I guess) with front engagement on demand
How exactly is a locking limited slip differential worse than a locking open differential?

Benchracing overpriced shitcans that aren't actually good at anything is retarded, but you're taking it to the next level of retardation.

>mercedes from 79
>lamborghini from 86

wait was that supposed to be a joke?

>tfw you have portal hub independent suspension and lower BJ is still below axle centerline

REEEEEEE

>when mercedes didn't use this g650 platform in 1979
>When this g platform was just released

It is a G650 and it too has a V-12.

lmao the merc looks retarded as fuck.

Hi Doug

>auto trader
>oversteer
>BUMPER TO BUMPER

>HERES WHY THIS SHITTY UNRELIABLE ITALIAN CAR IS WORTH HALF A MILLION DOLLARS
>HAHAHA WOW THE TRUNK RELEASE LEVER ISN'T WHERE I EXPECTED TALK ABOUT WACKY
>HAHAHA WHOA LOOK AT HOW MANY EMBLEMS ARE ON THIS CAR GUESS YOU'LL NEVER FORGET WHAT YOU'RE DRIVING HAHA WEIRD

>mershitdes
That's an insult I've never head of. May I use this for future purposes?

It's all yours, friend. ;^)

>muh open air
>however at your seating position you're surrounded by a folded soft top and pillars at eye level
Good design.