Mercedes-AMG GT
| Mercedes-AMG GT | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Mercedes-AMG |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Assembly | Sindelfingen, Germany |
| Body and chassis | |
| Body style | 2-door coupé |
| Layout | Front mid-engine, rear-wheel drive |
| Related | Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L M178 twin-turbo V8 petrol |
| Transmission | 7-speed AMG Speedshift dual clutch transmission |
| Dimensions | |
| Kerb weight | 1,540–1,570 kg (3,395–3,461 lb) |
The Mercedes-AMG GT is a 2-door, 2-seat sports car produced by Mercedes-AMG since 2014. It is the second sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG after the SLS AMG.[1]
The interior of the Mercedes-AMG GT was previewed on April 16, 2014.[2] The car made its debut on September 9, 2014. At launch two models are available: the GT, with 340 kW (462 PS; 456 bhp), and the GT S with 375 kW (510 PS; 503 bhp).[1] The GT has 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the GT S has 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) of torque.[1]
Mercedes-AMG CEO Tobias Moers promised a Black Series variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT, as well as a GT3 racing and street version, to rival the Porsche 911 GT3.[3]
Specifications
The spaceframe chassis and body are made out of aluminium alloys, while the bootlid is steel and the engine bonnet magnesium.[1] The suspensions are double wishbones front and rear, with forged aluminium wishbones and hub carriers.
The car is powered by a front-mid mounted M178 4-liter twin-turbo V8. This new V8 is in "hot inside V" configuration - with exhaust and turbochargers inside the cylinder banks - and uses dry-sump lubrication. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a transaxle 7-speed AMG Speedshift dual clutch gearbox; the GT S model employs an electronically controlled mechanical limited slip differential.[4]
| Model | Engine | Power at rpm | Torque at rpm | CO2 | 0–100 km/h (0-60 mph) | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-AMG GT | 3982 cc twin-turbocharged V8 petrol | 340 kW (460 PS; 460 hp) @6000 | 600 N⋅m (440 lb⋅ft) @1500–5000 | 216 g/km | 4.0 s (3.9 s)[4] | 304 km/h (189 mph) |
| Mercedes-AMG GT S | 375 kW (510 PS; 503 hp) @6250 | 650 N⋅m (480 lb⋅ft) @1750–4750 | 219 g/km | 3.8 s (3.7 s)[4] | 310 km/h (190 mph) |
References
- ^ a b c d "The new Mercedes-AMG GT: Driving performance for sports car enthusiasts". media.daimler.com (press release). September 9, 2014.
- ^ "The new Mercedes-AMG GT: The sporting sensations". media.daimler.com (press release). April 16, 2014.
- ^ Ayapana, Erick (2014-10-24). "AMG Boss: Mercedes-AMG GT to Spawn GT3 Race, Street Versions". Motor Trend. Motor Trend Magainze. Retrieved 2014-10-25.
- ^ a b c "Mercedes-Benz USA press release" (PDF). September 9, 2014. Retrieved 2014-09-14.
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