• EMC has upgraded this G-Wagen’s original 2.5-liter turbodiesel five-cylinder.
  • The overhauled Mercedes is painted in a special shade called Magma Beam Orange.
  • Contrasting the orange paint are black accents, including the fenders and roll cage.

There are so many companies out there offering upgrade packages for the Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen that it’s pretty much impossible to remember all of them. Among those specializing in old G-Class models is Expedition Motor Company, and it’s just unveiled its latest project.

EMC refers to this bright orange 250GD as “period-correct,” but that’s a bit of a misnomer. Sure, it certainly looks very much like an original, but some serious mechanical modifications have been made, starting with the engine.

Read: EMC’s Latest Mercedes G-Class Is A No-Frills Restomod That Looks Just Right

While EMC will happily upgrade your classic G-Class with a new LS engine, this one retains an original 2.5-liter OM605a turbodiesel five-cylinder from Mercedes-Benz. Ordinarily, this engine delivers up to 150 hp, but thanks to a host of upgrades, including new dual overhead camshafts and a turbocharger, EMC’s one delivers closer to 225 hp, or roughly double what non-turbocharged versions of this engine can muster up.

There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
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Obviously, the added power is going to transform how this G-Wagen performs, so while this may be labeled a restoration rather than a real restomod, the latter term seems more appropriate.

Beyond the boosted new engine, EMC has resprayed this Mercedes in Magma Beam Orange and adorned the bodywork with a host of new features, all finished in black. These include a new steel front bumper and bulbar, black fender flares, a black roll cage, and black 17-inch Stahl wheels.

What Else Is New?

There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod

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There’s plenty going on with the off-roader’s interior, too. To complement the exterior, it’s finished in dual-tone Doppio and Nasturtium-colored leather with stained oak trim. The new materials continue onto the dashboard and the steering wheel.

From behind the wheel, driving this G-Wagen will probably feel very familiar to those who’ve experienced one in the past. However, once you hit the throttle, the added power inevitably transforms the experience.

There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod
There’s Little “Period-Correct” About EMC’s Orange G-Wagen Restomod

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