2023 Mercedes-AMG GT unveiled at Monterey Car Week

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 choice between a fixed wing made from plastic or carbon fiber.

The overall look of the car is an evolution of the original GT, with a longer-looking wheelbase, a front-end design in line with Mercedes' current styling direction, and a gently sloping roofline at the rear. This design allows for respectable rear headroom and a surprisingly large boot with a capacity of 321 liters, increasing to a maximum of 675 liters. The rear three-quarter angle showcases the muscular rear wheel arches, giving the car a more aggressive appearance.

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 added practicality will give customers one less reason to choose Porsche's offering over the AMG GT.

Mercedes took a direct shot at the Porsche 911 when they launched the AMG GT in 2014. With the arrival of the second-generation car, it seems that the AMG GT will be an even closer rival to the iconic 911.

The AMG GT is available with a choice of twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engines, each paired with a nine-speed dual-clutch gearbox and four-wheel drive. The first 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. This will be followed by the AMG GT 53 4MATIC+ with 469bhp, 700Nm of torque, and a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds. The top speeds for these two models are 195mph and 183mph, respectively.

The AMG GT features advanced chassis technology, including AMG's four-wheel drive system with a variable split to the front and rear-axle steering. It also includes adaptive dampers, an electronic limited-slip differential, and a semi-active hydraulics-based anti-roll bar system that controls the optional ride-height 'lifter'. This system raises the car by up to 30mm to navigate speed bumps and steeper inclines.

Inside the AMG GT, you'll find a 12.3-inch digital instrument panel and a 12.8-inch portrait-layout touchscreen infotainment system, both borrowed from other models in the Mercedes range. 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 move upmarket and the added flexibility of the new seating layout, it is expected that the starting price will be around £125,000.

Unlike its predecessor, the outgoing AMG GT, the new model will not have a Roadster variant. Instead, that role will be filled by the SL. However, Mercedes is likely to produce a GT3 racing version and higher-performance roadgoing versions, potentially including hybrids with a power output exceeding 700bhp.

Read our review of the Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door 63 S E-Performance for more information.

FutureCar Staff