The Mercedes-AMG GT (C190 / R190) is a grand tourer produced in coupé and roadster bodystyles by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-AMG. The car was introduced on 9 September 2014 and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show. After the SLS AMG, it is the second sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG. The Mercedes-AMG GT went on sale in two variants (GT and GT S) in March 2015, while a GT3 racing variant of the car was introduced in 2015. A high performance variant called the GT R was introduced in 2016. A GT4 racing variant, targeted at semi-professional drivers and based on the GT R variant, was introduced in 2017. Recently, a new variant called the AMG GT Black series has been released. All variants are assembled at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen, Germany.
A race that knows no finish line.
In an old mill in 1967, two engineers with a passion for motorsports began turning Mercedes-Benz sedans into winning racecars. Today, AMG continues to create victory on the track and desire on the streets of the world. Every Mercedes-AMG vehicle is the product of craftsmen, designers, engineers and racers who live for a singular goal: Driving Performance.
What drives a hero? Firefighters on the racetrack.
What drives a hero? To find an answer to that question Felix visited the Walldorf volunteer fire brigade. The men and women working there stand up tirelessly for their fellow citizens and sometimes even risk their own lives. That’s why he brought a surprise for them: a driving safety training packed with adrenaline on the race track! He was also supported by a celebrity. None other than DTM legend Bernd Schneider joined the adventure. How did the firemen and -women perform drifting in the Mercedes-AMG GT R and the Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+? Find out for yourselves!
Mercedes-AMG GT R:
Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 13,1 l/100 km;
CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 299 g/km.¹
Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4MATIC+:
Kraftstoffverbrauch kombiniert: 8,4–8,3 l/100 km;
CO₂-Emissionen kombiniert: 192–190 g/km.¹
Features
The GT’s exterior design was kept similar to that of the preceding SLS AMG. It features the wide wheel arches, lower bodywork, and fastback sloping roofline of the SLS AMG, but uses conventional forward-opening doors instead of the iconic gullwing style pioneered by the 300 SL in the 1950s. The large bonnet and slim windscreen have been retained. The vehicle structure is made up of 93% aluminium, with the front module base made up of magnesium. The exterior lead designer was Mark Fetherston, whose previous works include the W176 A-Class, the CLA-Class, and SLS AMG. The interior, designed by Jan Kaul, features a large centre console and decorative elements in a leather and carbon polymer design. The trunk offers room for a medium-sized suitcase.
Specifications and performance
The GT uses a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with the engine positioned inside of the vehicle’s wheelbase. The spaceframe chassis and body are made out of aluminium alloys, while the trunk lid is made of steel and the hood is made of magnesium. The suspension system is a double wishbone unit at the front and rear, with forged aluminium wishbones and hub carriers.
The car is powered by a 4.0-litre M178 twin-turbocharged V8 engine. The engine is in “hot inside V” configuration—with exhaust manifolds and turbochargers inside the cylinder banks to reduce turbo lag—and uses dry-sump lubrication. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual-clutch transmission; the GT S variant employs an electronically controlled mechanical limited-slip differential. In a road test executed by Car and Driver, the GT S accelerated from 0–97 km/h (60 mph) in 3.0 seconds, completed the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds and attained a top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph)
The AMG GT R is based on the same platform and engine as the regular AMG GT. However, power goes to 577 horsepower while torque hikes to 700 Newton-meters (516 pound-feet), there’s a new color to set it apart from its more mundane peers (AMG Green Hell Magno), and it also flaunts a new front grille design (called Panamericana). What’s more, the wheels are forged and the coil-over suspension setup has been designed specifically for the AMG GT R. And there’s a new four-wheel steering setup for extra agility.
Oh, and remember the carbon fiber torque tube of the standard GT? It in the GT R, it weighs 13.9 kilos (31 pounds).
| Engine | Handcrafted AMG 4.0L V8 Biturbo with Dry-Sump Lubrication |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,982 cc |
| Output | 577 hp at 6,250 rpm |
| Peak torque | 516 lb-ft at 1,900-5,500 rpm |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 3.5 s (est.) |
| Top speed | 198 mph |
| Displacement | 3982 cc |
|---|---|
| Output | 577 HP @ 6,250 rpm |
| Peak torque | 516 LB-FT @ 2,100-5,500 rpm |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 3.6 s |
| Top speed | 198 mph |
| Engine | 4.0-liter V8 biturbo |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3982 cc |
| Output | 720 hp at 6,700-6,900 rpm |
| Peak torque | 590 lb-ft at 2,000-6,000 rpm |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT 7-speed |
| Acceleration 0-60 mph | 3.1 s |
| Top speed | 202 mph |
Variants
Mercedes-AMG GT (2015–present)
Mercedes-AMG GT S (2015–2020)
Mercedes-AMG GT C (2017–present)
The GT C is a performance oriented variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 410 kW (557 PS; 550 hp) and 502 lb⋅ft (681 N⋅m) of torque. While the GT C retains the key mechanical differences the GT S gains over the GT, it also has a wider body (2,007 mm (79 in)) and active rear steering, which the GT S does not have (even as options). In the United States, the Lane Tracking and AMG Dynamic Plus option packages are standard equipment on the GT C.
A limited-edition model, the Edition 50, was released as part of the debut of the GT C variant at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. The Edition 50 features: a choice of two shades of matte paint known as designo Graphite Grey Magno and designo Cashmere White Magno; black chrome exterior trim, headlight surrounds and forged / cross-spoke wheels; a two-tone silver pearl or black against grey quilted-leather interior which features a micro-suede wrapped steering wheel; and, “Edition 50” and “1 of 500” lettering on the steering wheel bezel and 12 o’clock mark in silver pearl. In the United States, the Edition 50 is limited in production to 50 coupes and 50 roadsters. Globally, the Edition 50 is limited to 500 units, which explains the “1 of 500” on the steering wheel.
Mercedes-AMG GT R (2017–2021)
While the GT R retains the key mechanical differences the GT C gains over the GT S, it also gains manually adjustable coilover springs (in conjunction with the AMG Ride Control suspension of the base models), an active underbody fairing, a manually adjustable rear wing, and a 9-mode AMG Traction Control system. As befitting of a high-performance variant, the GT R loses Keyless-Go, the integrated garage-door opener, the heated and power-folding side mirrors, the auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors and reverts to the basic light-weight 4-speaker audio system that the GT comes with.
When it was launched, the GT R had several cosmetic changes compared with the standard car, notably the vertical slats in the front grille, an adjustable rear wing, new front air intakes and new front and rear diffusers. The styling of the GT R is more comparable to that of the AMG GT3 race car. However, the base GT variant gained several of these cosmetic changes as part of a mild facelift in the 2017 model year. The GT R went on sale in November 2016, with deliveries beginning in 2017. For the 2018 Formula One World Championship, the GT R became the official Formula 1 safety car. During the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix, the Safety Car ran a red livery rather than the traditional silver to commemorate Scuderia Ferrari‘s 1,000th Grand Prix start. For the 2021 F1 season, the GT R Safety Car permanently wears a red livery (along with the Mercedes F1 Team’s sponsor CrowdStrike) rather than the traditional silver to increase the chances of drivers seeing the Safety Car in poor visibility. It will also share the role with the Aston Martin Vantage.
It completed a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in 7:10.92, in a test conducted by German magazine Sport Auto. making it the 5th fastest lap time for a road-legal production vehicle around the track at the time.
A roadster version was introduced in March 2019 and would be limited to 750 units. It was discontinued in 2021 when the Black Edition was released which it replaced.
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro (2019–2020)
New upgrades includes, new manually adjustable coil-over suspension setup, lightweight anti-roll bars, electronically-controlled dynamic engine and transmission mounts, GT R’s optional carbon-fiber roof and carbon ceramic brakes were became standard, new carbon-fibre bucket seats, lightweight forged wheels 19-inch on front and 20-inch on rear which were exclusive for the GT R Pro, same Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi-slick tires which were also used in the GT R, new carbon-fibre braced active aerodynamic front splitter and canards, new front fenders with GT3 inspired vents, new rear diffuser with canards, new side skirts, updated rear wing with a small gurney for increase downforce while reducing weight.
Interior upgrades includes, a 10.25-inch digital instrument binnacle and infotainment system, a Burmester surround sound system, keyless go and parking assist. On exterior, new racing stripes offered in Gloss Light Green when combined with the Selenite Gray Magno color exterior, or stripes in Matte Dark Gray with all other exterior colors. The unique accent stripes can also offered for the GT R Pro.
For the GT R Pro, Mercedes-AMG also offered a optional track package which adds a full steel roll-cage, four-point harnesses and a 2kg fire extinguisher. With all these upgrades curb weight has been reduced by 25 kg (55 lb), and with track package equipped 40 kg (88 lb) of weight reduced over the GT R.
In November 2018, Mercedes-AMG conducted a test at Nürburgring Nordschleife for the new GT R Pro, and the car completed a lap time, driven by Maro Engel, set a lap time of 7:04.632 minutes around the track. Making it the 8th fastest lap time for a road-legal production vehicle around the track at the time.
Mercedes-AMG GT and GT C Roadster (2017–present)
2021 Mercedes-Benz AMG GT Dark Night Edition
Mercedes -AMG official announced that its AMG GT Black Series and AMG GT Dark night officially listed special edition models, Mercedes-Benz AMG GT models launched a total of 2, The prices are 3,688,800 ($576,612) and 1,468,800 yuan ($229,594)
FAQs
How Much Is The Mercedes-AMG GT?
It depends on what version you’re talking. Prices for the entry-level 2021 AMG GT Coupe are yet to be announced, but the 2020 model
started at $115,900, with the GT Roadster demanding at least $127,900. However, the AMG GT Black Series is expected to cost north of $400,000, so that’s quite a wide price spectrum.
How Fast Is The Mercedes-AMG GT?
The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series has a top speed of 202 mph. It also needs just 3.1 seconds to go from zero to 60 mph.
How Much Horsepower Does The AMG GT Have?
Again, it depends on the model. The standard 2021 AMG GT has 523 horsepower, while the range-topping Black Series produces 720 horsepower.
Is The AMG GT The Quickest Mercedes Ever Made?
Not really. Car and Driver tested the 2018 Mercedes-AMG E63 S sedan and found that it can go from zero to 60 mph in 2.9 seconds. Of course, we’re talking about road-legal cars here, so the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 car can’t be counted. However, at the time of writing, Mercedes-AMG was working hard to unveil the AMG One hypercar, which will probably become the quickest (and fastest) street-legal Mercedes ever made.
What Does AMG GT Stand For?
AMG stands for Aufrecht Melcher Grossaspach. The first two letters come from AMG founders Hans-Werner Aufrecht and Erhard Melcher. The third letter comes from Grossaspach, their birthplace. GT stands for grand tourer.
