This six-wheeled G-Wagen is a tribute, believe it or not, to the Popemobile
- This G-Wagen is inspired by the Popemobile
- It’s based on the 6×6 G63
- Believe it or not, it should go on sale soon
Published on Feb 14, 2025 at 7:47 PM (UTC+4)
by Alessandro Renesis
Last updated on Feb 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Tom Wood
This is the G-Wagen ‘Habemus’, a Mercedes G63 by Carlex inspired by the newest Popemobile.
Named for the traditional announcement given when the Pope is elected (Habemus Papam), this G-Wagen is arguably the craziest we’ve seen so far.
The new Popemobile is based on the electric G-Wagen, but the tuning firm used a G63 instead.
And – of course – they’ve given it six wheels.
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Is this is the craziest G-Wagen ever?
Not long ago, Mercedes unveiled a new G 580 electric G-Wagen designed to be the new Popemobile.
It looked a little different, and it already looked pretty ‘out there’ to begin with, but this Carlex one is something else.
The Habemus is painted white with gilded accents throughout, including on the wheels, with two seats at the front, one seat for the Pope at the back, plus four benches for the Swiss guards.
The price tag hasn’t been revealed, but to be honest we’re shocked there’s a price tag to reveal in the first place.
Because it means this ‘thing’ is actually for sale.
They also haven’t said anything about power or performance, so we can assume the Habemus uses the same 544-horsepower 5.5-liter V8 as the ‘standard’ G 6X6.
About this tuning company
Carlex is relatively new to the scene but they’ve got a clear plan about what they want to do.
They’re on the same page as brands like Mansory, by which we mean they take vehicles that are already pretty flashy and make them even more conspicuous.
They’ve done a Mercedes-Maybach GLS, which they made greener – as in literally more green – and with the Rolls-Royce Cullinan.
They also already created several G-Wagens in the past, including an orange model that’s about as subtle as the Habemus one.
Still, if it’s good enough for Il Papa, it’s good enough for everyone else.
Alessandro is an automotive journalist with 10 years of experience covering supercars, automotive history, emerging vehicle technology, and luxury transportation. He wrote the first article published on SupercarBlondie.com when the website launched in 2022 and has since built a reputation for insightful reporting across the automotive and transportation industries. His expertise is grounded in hands-on experience. Alessandro has driven every Tesla model ever produced, from the original Roadster to the Cybertruck, and regularly covers the latest developments in electric vehicles and automotive innovation. His passion for transportation extends beyond cars, he has even flown a Boeing 787 Dreamliner simulator in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. His reporting spans everything from classic American muscle cars and rare automotive discoveries to luxury yachts, private aircraft, high-end watches, and cutting-edge vehicle technology. Known for his deep knowledge of automotive history and ability to uncover the stories behind iconic vehicles, Alessandro brings readers a blend of historical context, technical expertise, and first-hand experience.
