15 Facts about the new 2015 Mercedes AMG GT
The new muscle car from Merc just debuted – here’s what you need to know
By Shahzad Sheikh
Here it is, the all-new Mercedes AMG GT sports car. What do you think? Let us know below.
The details
- Two 4.0-litre bi-turbo V8 versions 462bhp GT and 510bhp GTS – turbos inside the ‘V’ of the engine.
- GT: 462bhp at 6000rpm 443lb ft at 1600-5000rpm.
- GT S: 510bhp at 6250rpm 479lb ft at 1750-4750rpm.
- GT S does 0-100kph in 3.8secs, GT in 4.0. Top speed 311kph and 304kph respectively.
- GT gets mechanical rear differential, GT S has electronically controlled rear diff.
- GT S has AMG Ride Control suspension.
- AMG Dynamic Plus package available on GT S – adds dynamic engine and transmission mounts.
- GT front brakes 360mm in diameter, GT S front brakes 390mm with red callipers. Optional ceramic composite brakes 402mm.
- GT has 255/35 R19 front tyres with 295/35 R19 on the rear and GTS has 265/35 R19 and 295/30 R20 on the rear.
- Two-seater coupe on shortened SLS platform, 4.5m long, 1.9m wide, 1.3m high, 2.6m wheelbase and 1540kg weight (1570kg for GT S).
- Goes in sale first quarter of next year.
- 8.4 inch central screen inside for infotainment.
- 350-litre boot space.
- Mostly aluminium chassis weights 231kg.
- Weight distribution 47:53 front and rear.
Vice president of design, Gorden Wagener says: ‘The new Mercedes AMG GT is a sports car in purest form – breath-taking proportions, powerfully sculpted surfaces and flowing lines turn the new AMG into a contemporary sports car whish embodies the spirit of the glorious Mercedes sports cars of the past. The GT is a consummate combination of beauty and intelligence.’
No prices have been revealed but we expect them to be about AED600k-700k
I just peed myself!!!!
What a car
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