Mercedes-Benz AMG GT S by Mansory
Mansory tuning house has revealed their
proposal for the Mercedes AMG GT S, adding more than 200 hp and a traditionally
controversial wide body kit into the mix. If you thought then that the Mercedes
AMG GT S lacked in power and in stance, then Mansory has you covered.
The twin-turbo 4-litre V8 engine now
features a set of larger turbochargers, a new stainless steel sports exhaust
system and a new mapping system for a total of 720 hp, up from the factory
503 hp. This allows the Mansory AMG GT S to accelerate from zero to 0-100 km/h in 3.4 seconds and onto a top speed of 330 km/h.
The tuner claims that all bodywork
changes were ‘targeted’ in order to boost the aerodynamic values of the AMG GT
S. For instance, the new front spoiler reduces lift while the rear wing
combined with the rear diffuser increase the provided downforce for more grip
on the road.
The main highlight though is the side
extensions which add 250 mm per side in width, making room
for bigger wheels and wider tires, essential components when you have so much
power on tap. Every component of Mansory’s wide body kit is made out of carbon
fibre for the obvious reduced-weight reasons.
The lightweight ‘Spyder’ wheels measure
9.5x21in at the front and 10.5x21in at the rear and wear 245/30s and 305/25s
respectively. Mansory also offers as an option a set of 10-spoke central lock
rims.
The cabin now hosts a combination of hand-stitched
leather and Mansory’s carbon fabric, with the steering wheel featuring a red
visible carbon trim.
The car will be revealed at the Geneva
Motor Show, along more of Mansory’s creations.
