New Mercedes-AMG GT Coupé: Second row of seats and all-wheel drive are already standard

The two-door German brand is a «closed» version of the current Mercedes-AMG SL convertible.

The Mercedes-AMG GT in 2014 replaced the SLS AMG coupe, which was on the market from 2010 to 2014. Production of the production GT model was discontinued at the end of 2021. The fact that the sports car will have a successor has become known for a long time, earlier prototypes of the new two-door came across to photo spies during road tests. Now the next generation Mercedes-AMG GT is officially presented, the presentation was held as part of Monterey Car Week.

In the photo: the new generation Mercedes-AMG GT

In essence, the new Mercedes-AMG GT coupe is a «closed» version of the current Mercedes-AMG SL convertible, which was introduced in the fall of 2021. Although these models still have differences, including in appearance (in addition to the obvious — a hard top instead of a folding fabric roof). Compared to its predecessor, all body parts have been redesigned, including the hood and front fenders.

The new GT coupe has a large branded Panamericana grille, which is visually expanded by an insert made of glossy black plastic. Another model received a “slanted” head optics of a slightly different shape with an intermittent stripe of running lights in the upper part. The central and side air intakes at the bottom of the front bumper are decorated differently. The size of the rims is either 20 or 21 inches. The taillights now have a dashed stripe pattern and are also connected by a thin bridge that is located under the active rear spoiler.

The overall length of the Mercedes-AMG GT is 4728 mm (182 mm more than its predecessor), the width is 1984 mm (45 mm more) and the height is 1354 mm (66 mm more); the distance between the axles increased by 70 mm to 2700 mm. In the standard version of the model, the interior is designed for the driver and passenger, and as an option, a second row of seats is offered for two more passengers (no taller than 1.5 meters). The four-seat coupe has 321 liters of boot space (156 liters more than its predecessor) and 675 liters with the backrests folded down.

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The interior is the same as the Mercedes-AMG SL Convertible. On the front panel is a virtual instrument panel with a diagonal of 12.3 inches. The model received a proprietary multimedia system with a central touchscreen with a diagonal of 11.9 inches, which is adjustable in tilt angle in the range from 12 to 32 degrees.

Previously, the Mercedes-AMG GT was exclusively rear-wheel drive, and the new generation coupe received the 4Matic + all-wheel drive system (with a multi-plate clutch for connecting the front axle and an electronically controlled rear differential lock), moreover, already in the base.

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The two versions shown are equipped with a 4.0-liter V8 petrol engine with two turbochargers. The starting version of the Mercedes-AMG GT 55 has a return of 476 hp and a maximum torque of 700 Nm. The top version of the GT 63 has an engine power of 585 hp. and 800 Nm. A nine-speed AMG Speedshift MCT 9G automatic transmission is offered as a pair. The GT 55 takes 3.9 seconds to accelerate from zero to 100, while the GT 63 takes 3.2 seconds. The maximum speed is 295 and 315 km/h, respectively. Versions with other “stuffing” will appear later.

The next generation Mercedes-AMG GT coupe will appear on the European market towards the end of this year, the model will reach the States in the first half of 2024. The company will announce the prices of new items later.