It’s been a very long time coming, however Mercedes-AMG has lastly unveiled its second-generation GT as its new flagship mannequin. Alongside a recent chassis, commonplace all-wheel drive system and a complete cabin replace, the mannequin has additionally acquired a brand new naming system, with 55 and 63 variants obtainable at launch. Pricing and availability for the brand new Mercedes-AMG GT coupe is but to be introduced, however anticipate first buyer vehicles to hit the street in 2024.

Whereas the GT’s system stays acquainted, Mercedes-AMG has elevated concentrate on on a regular basis useability, with a 2+2 rear seat configuration now obtainable as an non-compulsory further. Rear-axle steering, variable all-wheel drive and even cut up folding rear seats assist make it a extra viable on a regular basis automotive, however AMG goals to make sure this doesn’t come at the price of its dynamic edge.

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Not like some fashions in AMG’s present vary, the brand new GT has retained a V8, with each iterations that includes the marque’s glorious 4-litre twin-turbocharged M178. The GT 63 range-topper produces a powerful 577bhp and 590lb ft for a 3.2sec 0-62mph time and 196mph high pace, with the GT 55 a good manner behind with 469bhp, 516lb ft and a 3.9sec 0-62mph dash – the unique GT managed a faster 3.8sec dash in base-level kind, whereas the brand new GT 63 matches the extremely unique GT Black Collection for acceleration. 

In each variants, AMG has utilized a brand new oil pan, repositioned the intercooler and optimised inlet and outlet ports, with the 63 receiving an ECU tweak and a rise in enhance strain for its increased output. Energy is shipped to the tarmac through a moist clutch 9-speed automated transmission and an electronically managed limited-slip differential as commonplace, with the variable all-wheel drive system permitting 100 per cent of torque to be despatched to the rear axle.

Underneath its freshly sculpted physique is double-wishbone suspension entrance and rear, now with anti-squat, anti-dive management and hydraulic energetic anti-roll bars, with the adaptive dampers additionally hydraulically managed. A set of 20-inch wheels are fitted as commonplace (21-inch objects can be found as an possibility), wrapped in 295-section entrance and 305-section rear tyres, with 390mm 6-piston, 360mm single-piston composite brake items nestled inside.

Within the pursuit of rigidity and low weight, AMG says the GT is constructed from a light-weight composite aluminium construction, incorporating metal, magnesium and fibre composites. Whereas these high-tech underpinnings would possibly save weight, the GT’s further tech definitely doesn’t, bringing whole weight to 1970kg in each varieties.

To enhance effectivity and cut back elevate, the GT options quite a few energetic aerodynamic parts, together with a two-stage system within the intakes. Slats within the decrease and higher air intakes stay closed beneath on a regular basis driving circumstances for effectivity and aerodynamic steadiness, solely opening beneath load to make sure correct cooling. A retractable rear spoiler additionally deploys at pace for improved stability, with a singular system within the underbody capable of decrease by 40mm at pace to create a Venturi impact, lowering entrance axle elevate. 

Design is acquainted, with a protracted wheelbase, quick overhangs, these trademark energy ridges and balanced general propositions carried throughout from the unique. Surfacing has been cleaned up over the earlier automotive, although, with modernised lighting items entrance and rear additionally serving to to separate it from the unique. 

The inside has acquired the same overhaul, with AMG’s new portrait 11.9-inch MBUX infotainment system, 64-colour ambient lighting and LCD-screen outfitted AMG steering wheel a part of the bundle. 

Mercedes-AMG is but to announce closing pricing and availability particulars for the brand new GT, however first vehicles are anticipated to roll out of Affalterbach in early 2024. Keep tuned for updates.

2024 Mercedes-AMG GT specs