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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG }} }} The interior of the Mercedes-AMG GT was previewed on 16 April 2014. The car made its debut on 9 September 2014 and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the
Paris Motor Show. The GT's exterior design was kept similar to that of the preceding
SLS AMG, with wide
wheel arches, lower bodywork, and
fastback sloping roofline of the SLS AMG, but using conventional forward-opening doors instead of the iconic
gullwing style pioneered by the
300 SL in the 1950s. It also employed an upgraded and shortened version of the Transaxle Spaceframe platform used by the SLS. 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. Two engine power output options were offered: the GT, with , and the GT S with . The new high performance variant was called the AMG GT R.
2017 facelift The Mercedes-AMG family was given a facelift in 2017, along with the introduction of the GT C roadster variant and the Edition 50 model, which is a limited-edition derivative of the GT C variant. The key improvements made as part of the facelift include increased power output from the M178 engine for the GT and GT S variants (10 kW and 9 kW respectively) and the inclusion of the
'Panamericana' grille from the GT3, GT4 and GT R variants as standard equipment for all variants.
Specifications and performance . The GT uses a
front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with the engine positioned inside the vehicle's wheelbase (behind the front axis). 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. In a road test executed by
Car and Driver, the GT S accelerated from 0– in 3.0 seconds, completed the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds and attained a top speed of .
Variants F1 Safety Car The GT S was the
Formula 1 safety car for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons, having made its debut in that role at the
2015 Australian Grand Prix. The GT R was used as F1's safety car from 2018 to 2021. Since 2022, the GT R was replaced by the Black Series.
Mercedes-AMG GT (2015–2021) The GT is the entry level variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT family. The
M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of and of torque, with the key differences between this and its more expensive siblings being a mechanical limited-slip differential, an absorbent glass mat battery, the lack of the "Race Mode" setting in the AMG Dynamic Select adaptive drivetrain system, the lack of the AMG Ride Control adaptive suspensive system, and a passive AMG Sport Exhaust System. Keyless-Go is also an optional feature, as opposed to standard equipment. The GT is equipped with 19-inch wheels at the front and rear.
Mercedes-AMG GT S (2015–2020) The GT S is a more highly equipped variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of and of torque. The key mechanical differences the GT S gains over the GT include an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, "Race Mode" and "Race Start" mode settings in the AMG Dynamic Select adaptive drivetrain system, AMG Ride Control adaptive suspensive system, an AMG Performance Exhaust System with dynamic flaps, and a lithium-ion battery. Keyless-Go is standard equipment, as is a staggered set of wheels (19-inch at the front, 20-inch at the rear). As with many other recent Mercedes-AMGs, at the time of introduction a limited production "Edition 1" series was issued of the GT S. 375 examples were sold worldwide, and include a gloss black aerodynamic set including a front splitter, lower wheelwell extensions, a carbon fibre roof, a fixed rear wing, red interior accents and red brake calipers, and various other extras.
Mercedes-AMG GT C (2017–2021) 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 and of torque. While the GT C retains the key mechanical differences the GT S gains over the GT, it also has a wider body () 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. 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, but these features can still be added as options. 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 fastest rear wheel driven road-legal production car around the track at the time and 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) Mercedes-AMG introduced the GT R Pro at the
2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The GT R Pro is a more track focused variant of the AMG GT line up and based on the GT R. This variant would be limited for 750 units worldwide with a starting price tag of
USD $200,645. The GT R Pro retains all key mechanical differences of the GT R gains over the GT C with other minor upgrades, the GT R Pro uses the same engine and power output of the GT R, which is rated at at 6,250 rpm and of torque at 5,500 rpm. And retains the same 0 to time 3.6 seconds and the top speed of . 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 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 an optional track package which adds a full steel
roll-cage, four-point harnesses and a 2 kg
fire extinguisher. With all these upgrades curb weight has been reduced by , and with track package equipped 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 (2017–2021) The GT and GT C roadsters are the
roadster versions of the GT and GT C coupés, and were announced shortly after the introduction of the GT R variant. Both variants made their debut at the
2016 Paris Motor Show. The GT and GT C roadsters utilise the active air management system found on the GT R variant to help with cooling and airflow performance. The GT C roadster retains the wider bodywork of the GT C coupé, and the GT roadster has a slightly higher first and lower seventh gear with a longer final drive compared to the GT coupé. The GT and GT C roadsters feature a three-layer fabric roof built around an aluminum, magnesium and steel structure, available in black, red or beige, and which can open and close in 11 seconds up to speeds of . The GT C roadster, like the GT C coupé, has a limited "Edition 50" model, celebrating AMG's 50 years of existence.
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (2021–2023) The GT Black Series is a high-performance variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT and was officially revealed on
Mercedes-AMG's
YouTube channel on 9 July 2020. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of at 6,700–6,900 rpm and of torque at 2,000–6,000 rpm. Referred to as the
M178 LS2, the engine has a slightly higher redline at 7,200 rpm compared to the GT R's 7,000 rpm, and uses a flat-plane
crankshaft instead of a cross-plane crankshaft, turning out in different
firing order. Additionally, the M178 LS2 uses a smaller compressor wheel, resulting in an increase in boost from the GT R's . The GT Black Series accelerates from 0 to in 3.2 seconds though it was tested at 3.0 seconds and has a claimed top speed of . The suspension is unique, with a
carbon-fibre anti-roll bar with two adjustment settings for the
front axle, and an iron anti-roll bar with three adjustment settings for the rear axle. Like previous Black Series vehicles, the camber is manually adjustable for both the front and rear axles. Handling has been improved with carbon-fibre panels at the front and rear, as well as
carbon-ceramic brake rotors and Black Series specific brake pads. The
wing has an active aero flap, and contributes to a total maximum
downforce of more than at . The
Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires are specific to the car, and are available in M01A soft and M02 hard compounds. Carbon-fibre is used extensively for most of the body, including the hood, roof, hatch and underbody. The exterior gains an enlarged grille based on the Mercedes-AMG GT3, as well as bigger air outlets, a manually adjustable front splitter and an upgraded rear wing as part of a major aerodynamic upgrade. The interior features standard AMG performance
bucket seats, and uses
microfiber for the steering wheel, door and instrument panels. On 4 November 2020, the GT Black Series recorded a lap time of 6:43.616 with
Maro Engel behind the wheel at the
Nürburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest lap time ever recorded for a road-legal production vehicle around the track at the time.
Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series (2023–present) In 2022, Mercedes-AMG launched the AMG GT Track Series, a track-only car based on the AMG GT Black Series. The car was created to celebrate the 55th anniversary of AMG, and thus only 55 models will be sold. A single one of these cars raced as an invitational entry at the Red Bull Ring in the
2022 GT2 European Series.
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 (2023–present) Only 5 units of the Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 were sold, each costing €625,000.
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Pro The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Pro is a non-competitive track day version of the Mercedes-AMG GT2. This car features a 739 bhp engine, more powerful than its racing counterpart. ==Second generation (C192) ==