As unusual as it might sound, Mercedes-AMG GT fashions will likely be rolling off the meeting line not solely in Affalterbach, Germany, but additionally in Finland. Contract producer Valmet will likely be constructing the mannequin.
A manufacturing facility in Uusikaupunki, Finland, will construct the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe beginning the second half of 2023. The meeting line is prepared for each the ICE-powered variations and the hybrid S E Efficiency.
The plant is already preparing for the second. A brand new meeting line is within the works, whereas the paint store will likely be present process a serious revision. In keeping with the Mercedes’ accomplice, roughly 200 folks will deal with the manufacturing of the AMG fashions, all already employed.
“Manufacturing an AMG is an exceptionally convincing demonstration of Valmet Automotive’s capabilities,” says Valmet Automotive’s SVP of Manufacturing, Pasi Rannus. “With the AMG, we’re making autos that require particular abilities and top-of-the-line high quality. And it’s nice to be again manufacturing sports activities automobiles,” he added.
The Mercedes-Benz A-Class has been driving via the gates of the Valmet plant since 2013. In January 2017, the corporate additionally kicked off the manufacturing of the GLC.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe lately underwent slight mods. The Affalterbach engineers had no enterprise messing with the engine although. Essentially the most highly effective model of the lineup is the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency, the primary plug-in hybrid with the AMG lettering. Earlier than the One got here out, it was additionally the corporate’s strongest collection manufacturing mannequin. The 4.0-liter V8 and a completely excited synchronous motor ship a complete of 843 PS (831 HP) and 1,470 Nm (1,084 lb-ft) of torque to the tarmac at its greatest, by way of all wheels.
These are sufficient for the 0-100 km/h (62 mph) routine in 2.9 seconds and a high velocity of 316 km/h (196 mph).