1939 Mecedes G4 Off-roader by RodS
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Just playing with some new toys....
I found this wonderful Mercedes-Benz off-road vehicle by Arjin at ShareCG for free! I've bought stuff that wasn't this good!
Rendered in PoserPro 2012, composited in Photoshop CS6. Background photo by me.
Hey, it's a G4 off-roader.... Who did you expect to see driving it - Bugs Bunny? :-D
General information: Mercedes-Benz G4 (W 31 series)
Heavy-duty offroad car, developed for the German army
Produced from 1934 until 1939
Number of units produced: 57
Today, three cars still exist which are considered absolutely authentic. Other units still exist but may include rebuilt cars and imitations, as is the case with other rare Mercedes-Benz classics.
The G4 owned by the Spanish royal family
Model year: 1939
Ordered by the German Reich's Chancellery in Berlin
Present for General Franco
Today part of the automobile collection of the Spanish royal family
Serviced and maintained by the Royal Guard at the royal El Pardo palace in Madrid
Restored at the Mercedes-Benz Classic Center from September 2001 until December 2004
Order: repair of the technical components, no restoration work on bodywork, interior appointments and soft-top to retain the patina and originality of the car. Old and original components were retained whenever possible. Non-original components were replaced and reproduced on the basis of old blueprints.
Technical data: Mercedes-Benz G4, W 31 series, 1934 - 1939
General data:
Wheelbase: 3100 + 950 mm
Front/rear track width: 1620/1570/1570 mm
Dimensions (length x width x height): 5360-5720 x 1870 x 1900 mm (with soft-top)
Turning circle: 17 meters
Weight: approx. 3700 kg (in ready-to-drive condition)
Permissible gross weight: 4400 kg
Top speed permitted by the tires: 67 km/h
Fuel consumption: 28 liters/100 km (urban), 38 liters/100 km (offroad)
Fuel tank capacity: 90 liters, on some units 140 liters
Engine
Daimler-Benz M24 or M24 II eight-cylinder in-line engine
Total displacement: initially 5018 cc, later 5401 cc
Bore x stroke: 86 x 108 mm / 88 x 111 mm
Output: 100 hp / 110 hp at 3400/min
Torque: 28.8 mkg at 1400/min
Compression ratio: 1:5.6 / 1:5.2
Mixture formation: one double carburetor
Valves: overhead, lateral camshaft, driven by spur gears
Cooling: pump, 26 liters of water
Lubrication: force-feed, ten liters of oil
Battery: 12 V 60 Ah / 12 V 105 Ah
Alternator: 130 W
Starter motor: 1.5 hp / 1.8 hp
Transmission
Four driven rear wheels, two self-locking differentials
Clutch: single-plate dry clutch
Transmission: four-speed manual and countershaft transmission
Ratios: I/4.10, II/2.21, III/1.49, IV/1.00
Drive ratios of countershaft transmission: road/1.00, offroad/3.06
Chassis
Box-section frame
Front wheel suspension: rigid axle, semi-elliptic springs
Rear wheel suspension: two rigid axles, one semi-elliptic spring for two wheels on each side
Steering: helical spindle
Brakes: dual-circuit system, hydraulic with vacuum assistance, acting on front and rear wheels; mechanical hand-operated parking brake, acting on front wheels
Lubrication: central
Wheels: steel disc wheels with drop center rims, size L 4.00 F x 17; with self-sealing tires: size 6.00 F x 17
Tires: 7.5-17 with offroad tread (normal or self-sealing)
Comments (32)
Very cool image and it is wonderful to see G4 toodling around in this classic car interesting specs on this one
Well G4, of course!!! ;) Very cute image and it looks like a fun vehicle Rod. For General Franco huh? You know he's still dead, don't you? LOL...remember that old SNL running joke with Chevy Chase? Interesting details on this. You have a great weekend dear!
LOL @ SidheRoseGraphics! I was already thinking, "Generalissimo Francisco Franco ... still dead." :P Chevy Chase owns several of my brain cells. This is a fabulous piece! I can't believe you got that model for free ... somebody does excellent work!! I bet G4 is pleased as punch to be driving that thing around! Bugs Bunny is probably tapping his foot, arms crossed, scowling in her general direction.
Trippy, nice shadow work here, beautiful realism :)
I need an off roader for my dirt road. 5 Miles to the nearest pavement. When I reach the blacktop, its almost a surreal feeling. ;)
great info Rod, love g4 in the sweet ride my friend. she fits perfectly in this photo setting with her cool car. zoom is super!
i have some sci fi by arjin,he gives away high quality,and yes i bought expensive stuff with les quality than his freebies. excellent work.
Oh my, this is such a beautiful road and background. Those gold-colored trees that remind me of the richness of autumn, what a lovely sight! She looks wonderful waving at us while showing off her fancy car. :-)
That is one cool looking vehicle Rod, can't wait to go pick one up for myself
I saw this there and thought about getting it, but couldn't think of a thing I could do with it. Glad to see you had the imagination for this excellent scene my friend... totally super looking vehicle, and you nailed the piece perfectly!!!
Interesting
I'm looking at her and thinking she has a look on her face like she's uncomfortable, and then it hits me - SHE'S PARKED ON A FREAK'N GOLF COURSE - LOL... and now, I have a feel that any second a ball is gonna slam into her head and come this way and take out my computer screen - gotta go - lol
Mikeerson once again comes up with the most amusing comments. Super job once again Rod..Beautiful freebie,and naturally your excellant placement of G4 in the vehicle.. Amazing :)
It's a very lovely scene - Love your new toys!
Way cool, very well done. I'm partial to G4 myself.
COOL image Rod! As always with your work, the integration into a photo is top notch buddy! Great shadowing there. Love the photo too. Looks like here in New England in the autumn. G4 driving a G4, hmmmmmmmmmmmm.
Seems to me I've seen a few of these in old WWII vintage pics painted black or dark grey filled with German staff officers. I am going to go rumage around and see what I can find. As for G4 driving a G4, she looks right at home. Like your setting. That must be KC in the distant background. Well done mate!
Pretty cool!... now all the girls can take a ride in the country in this vehicle.... and I hope you don't forget Rico and Trish this time... because Trish was a little hot last time..
Very cool picture, Rod! As usual you're a master at blending a photo with CG work! And what a cool car G4 gets to drive!! Nice job!!!
Very cool work!
No I was thinking more along the lines of Roger Rabbit or Jessica driving that crazy contraption......(wink)... ~smiles~
Wonderful car, Rod!! I would really enjoy a ride - with her too!! ;o) This tune must be the one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdDNFJpil50 Hope you entered into 2013 in the best way possible!! :o) JohnnyC
Wonderful work Rod and fantastic information. Thanks a lot and all the best. Frans
look like they rideing in style
A fabulous image and a great combination of your photo and Poser. That car looks amazing and with plenty of room for everyone to go for a ride and what a ride it would be.
WOW...Rod, such a gorgeous scene my friend, the background merges perfectly with the character and her cool car, fabulous colors! 10*
You aren't kiddin', that's a spectacular model. Nice render, G4 seems to be having a good time. That's a lot of car info...I wish I knew what it meant ;)
Very cool looking car Rod, excellent work on this cool looking image.
Rod! A find! Outstanding info to go with this, something I'd seen before with Rommel standing in lol So its FREE huh? Cool.. Note made! I like this mate, well done, more are needed, with Girls obviously! lol Rob
Beautiful mixed work as always! RodS-san