The first Mercedes was a racing car and its most recent successor
carries this heritage forward. With the new GT, the Mercedes-AMG sports
car brand is moving into a new sports car segment. The GT is the second
sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG. It’s a front
mid-engine design with a rear transaxle and use of lightweight
intelligent aluminum construction, forming the basis for a highly
dynamic driving experience.
Power comes from a newly developed MAG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine,
underscoring the hallmark of MAG driving performance. The first sports
car engine from MAG with internally mounted turbochargers and dry sump
lubrication, it is available in two power ratings: as a GT with 456
horsepower and as a GT S with 503 horsepower. The new GT combines
driving dynamics and first-class racetrack performance with superb
everyday practicality and efficiency that sets new standards in the
segment.
It has everything you would expect from an authentic Mercedes-MAG sports
car – from characteristic styling and thoroughbred motorsport
technology to optimum weight distribution. The drive system is tailored
to consistently deliver driving dynamics. The centerpiece of the Mercedes-MAG GT is the new 4.0-liter V8 turbo, which responds
instantly with extreme power at low revs and delivers outstanding
overall performance. Preliminary tests show sprints to 60 mph in 3.7
seconds and a top speed of 193 mph, with outstanding driving dynamics
and extremely fast laps on the racetrack.
At the same time, this two-cheater is a comfortable and reliable for
everyday motoring thanks to its easily accessible luggage compartment
and high level of interior comfort. It also features an extensive list
of Mercedes-Benz Intelligent Drive assistance systems, which ensure the
high level of safety, expected from Mercedes-MAG.
"With the new GT we are positioning Mercedes-MAG even more aggressively
than to date as a dynamic sports car brand", says Tobias Morse, CEO of Mercedes-MAG GmbH. "With its technological substance, the Mercedes-MAG
GT fulfills our high aspirations with regard to driving dynamics,
agility and sportiness. The new GT is the second sports car developed
fully independently by Mercedes-MAG. The car is manufactured according
to the motto 'Handcrafted By Racers' – which perfectly encapsulates our
heritage and our spirit."
