The Mercedes-AMG GT vary is now full. Along with the V8-engined AMG GT 55 4Matic+ and AMG GT 63 4Matic+ variations, the range-topping Mercedes-AMG GT 43 4Matic (from 118,399 euros) and Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency (from 211,770 euros) are actually out there to order.
Mercedes needed to show the second era AMG into a real sports activities automobile and developed the brand new AMG GT on a devoted AMG platform referred to as MSA (Modular Sports activities Structure), additionally used within the new AMG SL. Due to the brand new platform, the AMG GT has a 2+2 seating configuration, and the SL model has acquired a textile roof once more after two generations.
The Mercedes-AMG GT can also be out there for the primary time, with a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine growing 421 PS and 500 Nm. The mannequin is on no account underpowered, because the AMG GT 43 accelerates from 0 to 100 kph in simply 4.6 seconds, and the highest velocity is 280 kph. The M139 turbocharged 4-cylinder engine additionally used within the Mercedes-AMG C 43 4Matic, which I lately drove, is notable for its spontaneous response due to the electrically pushed turbine that not has the inertia of the traditional turbine, pushed solely by exhaust gasoline. It additionally options 48V gentle hybrid expertise with an built-in 10 kW (14 PS) starter generator. Out there completely with rear-wheel drive, the Mercedes-AMG GT 43 begins at 118,399 euros.
Virtually 100,000 euros extra prices the brand new Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency, with virtually double energy. The PHEV system delivers 816 PS. The 612 PS 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engine is backed by a 150 kW electrical motor driving the rear axle, powered by a 6.1 kWh battery that may propel the automobile purely electrical over a distance of 13 km. Most torque is between 1,080 and 1,420 Nm, the 0-100 kph dash is achieved in 2.8 seconds, and the highest velocity is 320 kph. The Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency comes customary with all-wheel drive, all-wheel steering, lively anti-roll bars, and ceramic brake discs.
With this top-of-the-range mannequin, Mercedes goals to enter the world of Plug-In Hybrid tremendous sports activities vehicles the place the Ferrari 296 GTB, the upcoming Porsche 911 PHEV (launches on 28 Could in all probability as 911 GT2 RS), McLaren Artura, and the upcoming Lamborghini Temerario, the successor to the Huracan, are additionally competing.
Between the 2 variations, the AMG GT Coupe is accessible with two 4-litre twin-turbo V8 engines, coupled as customary with all-wheel drive: the AMG GT 55 4Matic+ with 476 PS and 700 Nm (from 162,272 euros) and the AMG GT 63 4Matic+ with 585 PS and 800 Nm (188,704 euros).
MannequinAMG GT 43 AMG GT 55 4Matic+AMG GT 63 4Matic+ AMG GT 63 S E Efficiency
Engine/no. Of cylindersL4, turboV8, bi-turboV8, bi-turboV8, bi-turbo
Displacement (cc)1,9913,9823,9823,982
Max. output/revs (PS/rpm)421/6,750476/5,500-6,500585/5,500-6,500612/5,750-6,500
Max. torque/revs (Nm/rpm)500/3,250-5,000700/2,250-4,500800/2,500-5,000850/2,500-4,500
Electrical engine
Max. output (PS)14204
Max. torque (Nm)na320
System efficiency – – -816
System torque (Nm) – – -1,080-1,420
Acc. 0-100 kph (s)4.63.93.22.8
High velocity (kph)280295315320
WLTP consumption (l/100 km)10.314.114.18.2
CO2 emissions (g/km)235319319188
Traction rear wheel driveabsolutely variable all-wheel driveabsolutely variable all-wheel driveabsolutely variable all-wheel drive
Size/Peak/Width (mm)4,728/1,354/1,9844,728/1,354/1,9844,728/1,354/1,9844,728/1,354/1,984
Trunk quantity (l)321-675321-675321-675321-675
Curbweight (kg)177519701970na
Tank capability (l) 70707070
Value (euro, with VAT)118,399162,272188,704211,770
