Mercedes-AMG GT officially launched

The Mercedes-AMG GT is officially launched, this time with the Mercedes-AMG GT S. The new car is equipped with a 4.0T high-power engine with a maximum power of 510 horsepower and a 0-100km/h time of only 3.8 seconds. In addition, there is an ordinary version of the AMG GT in the product line, and the ordinary version of the AMG GT is expected to be launched in September.

New car background

The Mercedes-AMG GT is the latest high-performance sports car of Mercedes-Benz, developed by the Mercedes-AMG division. The new car adopts a two-door, two-seat hardtop design and debuted on September 9, 2014. The Mercedes-AMG GT is not a direct replacement for the SLS AMG and is positioned somewhat lower than the SLS AMG. the AMG GT is positioned as a sports car, while the SLS AMG is positioned as a supercar. The Mercedes-AMG GT's Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time of 7 minutes and 34 seconds is shown on Mercedes' official website, a time that already ranks it in a tie for 36th place in the track's lap time rankings, the same as the Audi R8 GT and Koenigsegg CCR. After the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG is discontinued, the Mercedes-AMG GT will become the fastest production model in the Mercedes-Benz portfolio.

Model Introduction

The Mercedes-AMG GT continues the styling style of the SLS AMG, which is a typical long front and short rear sports car, but does not inherit the SLS AMG's gull-wing door design but uses the usual side opening method. The new car will be available in three exterior package options, including standard, night, and carbon fiber styles, to meet the needs of owners who position their personalities. The two Mercedes-AMG GT models, GT and GT S have a body weight of 1540 kg and 157 0 kg respectively.

In terms of body color, the manufacturer offers 11 colors for the car, of which the optional AMG Quicksand Gold costs RMB 110,000, the optional Matte color costs RMB 21,000, the optional Diamond White costs RMB 13,500, and the optional White Quartz Red costs RMB 6,300.

The AMG GT is equipped with 255/35 R19 front and 295/35 R19 rear tires and 10-spoke wheels, while the AMG GT S is equipped with 265/35 R19 front and 295/30 R20 rear tires and black multi-spoke wheels.

The interior is a continuation of the new generation of Mercedes-Benz design elements, round air conditioning vents, vertical LCD panels, and instrument panels have appeared in other Mercedes-Benz models, and familiar with Mercedes-Benz friends will easily adapt. In terms of configuration, the AMG GT S version is equipped with a keyless start, power-folding exterior mirrors, intelligent high beam assist, navigation system, reversing camera, and Mercedes-Benz Smart Connect.

The Mercedes-AMG GT S also offers a choice of driving modes: "C Economy", "S Sport", "S+ Sport Plus" and the new AMG GT S also offers a variety of driving modes: "C Economy", "S Sport", "S+ Sport Plus" and the new "Individual Custom Mode", which allows users to adjust the shift speed, shift logic, and engine output according to their preferences. In addition, the AMG GT S is equipped with a mechanical rear axle differential and adjustable suspension.

Power, Mercedes-AMG GT equipped with the 4.0T twin-turbo engine will be divided into two different tuning versions, AMG GT S equipped with the engine maximum output of 510 hp / 6250 rpm, peak torque of 650 Nm / 1750-4750 rpm; AMG GT equipped with the engine maximum output of 462 hp / 6000 rpm, peak torque of 600 Nm. In terms of transmission, the engine is matched with a 7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual-clutch gearbox.

Officially, the AMG GT S accelerates from 0-100km/h in 3.8 seconds and reaches a top speed of 310 km/h, while the AMG GT accelerates from 0-100km/h in 4.0 seconds and reaches a top speed of 304 km/h.

The Mercedes-AMG GT S is equipped with an aluminum frame with front and rear aluminum double-wishbone suspension, a vehicle with an overall mass of just 1,761 kg, a front mid-engine, and a drive-axle transmission enabling a 47:53 weight distribution between the front and rear axles.

Competitors

The Mercedes-AMG GT S has a wide range of competitors in its class, including the Porsche 911, Audi R8, and others. The Mercedes-AMG GT S needs more consumers to know and understand its characteristics to gain a place.

Summing up.

Mercedes-AMG GT S positioning compared to the SLS AMG is lower, the main entry-level sports car market and AMG GT S does not, therefore, compromise on performance, AMG provides it with the latest 4.0 L V8 twin-turbo gasoline engine, 0-100km / h acceleration time of only 3.8 seconds, no less than the same level or the same price range of competitors. The car is quite similar to the Mercedes-Benz SLS in terms of styling, but whether it can recreate the glory of the SLS AMG still needs to be verified by the market.