2023 Mercedes-AMG GT: Sports Car Unveiled

author: FutureCar Staff    

The design of the new Mercedes AMG GT incorporates several aerodynamic features, such as active airflow elements at the front and a rear spoiler that deploys at higher speeds. Additionally, Mercedes will offer a fixed wing made from plastic or carbon fibre.

The overall look of the car is an evolution of the original GT, with a longer-looking wheelbase and a front-end design that aligns with Mercedes' current styling direction. At the rear, there is a gently sloping roofline, which allows for respectable rear headroom and a surprisingly large boot. According to Mercedes, the boot has a capacity of 321 litres, increasing to a maximum of 675 litres. The AMG GT's muscular rear wheelarches give it a particularly aggressive appearance from the rear three-quarter angle.

Sharing its platform with the AMG-developed SL, the new model now features small rear seats, making it a 2+2 configuration similar to many 911 variants. Mercedes hopes that this additional practicality will give customers one less reason to choose Porsche's offering.

When the AMG GT was launched in 2014, Mercedes took a swipe at the Porsche 911. Now, with the arrival of the second-generation car, it appears that the AMG GT will be an even closer rival to the iconic 911.

The AMG GT will be available with a choice of twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engines, each paired with a nine-speed dual-clutch gearbox. There will be no manual option, and all versions will feature four-wheel drive. The initial version to be released is the AMG GT 63 4MATIC+, which boasts 577bhp, 800Nm of torque, and a 0-62mph time of 3.2 seconds. Following that, the AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ will arrive with 469bhp, 700Nm of torque, and a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds. The top speeds for these models are 195mph and 183mph, respectively.

The AMG GT comes equipped with advanced chassis technology. It features AMG's latest four-wheel drive system, which allows for a variable split between the front and rear axles. This means that the car can operate in rear-wheel drive mode or distribute power evenly between the two axles as needed. The car also includes adaptive dampers, rear-axle steering, an electronic limited-slip differential, and a semi-active hydraulics-based anti-roll bar system. Additionally, there is an optional ride-height 'lifter' that raises the car by up to 30mm for speed bumps and steep inclines.

Inside the AMG GT, there are several tech upgrades borrowed from other Mercedes models. These include a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.8-inch portrait-layout touchscreen infotainment system. The car comes standard with an AMG Performance steering wheel, and there are options for personalization, such as AMG Performance seats and carbon-ceramic brakes.

Mercedes has not yet released final specifications or pricing details for the AMG GT. However, considering the brand's push upmarket and the added flexibility of the new seating layout, it is expected that the price will increase significantly from the current figures, potentially starting at £125,000.

Unlike its predecessor, the outgoing AMG GT, the new model will not have a Roadster variant. That role will be filled by the SL. However, Mercedes is likely to produce a GT3 racing version of the AMG GT, as well as higher-performance roadgoing versions. Some of these versions may even feature hybrid technology, boosting the overall power figure to over 700bhp.

For more information, read our review of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance.

FutureCar Staff