Mercedes-AMG introduced the redesigned SL in October and now attention is turning to the revamped GT. Since the two models were developed alongside one another, it would have been easy for the company to slap on a fixed roof and call it a day. However, that’s not the case as there are a handful of other styling touches that help to distinguish the GT from its convertible counterpart. That’s particularly true up front as the GT features a Panamericana grille that appears to be positioned lower than on the SL. It’s flanked by unique headlights and what appears to be more aggressive intakes.
Moving further back, we can see
streamlined bodywork and a prominent shoulder line. The model also sports
flush-mounted door handles and a rakish windscreen that flows into a sloping
roof. The prototypes have also been outfitted with lightweight wheels that are
backed up by a high-performance braking system, which features ventilated discs
as well as colored calipers.
Out back, designers gave the GT a unique
appearance thanks to slender taillights that are smaller than those found on
the SL. We can also see a curvaceous rear bumper and two different exhaust
systems. Engine options are expected to carryover from the SL and this means we
can expect a GT 55 with a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 developing 469 hp and 699 Nm of torque. Customers can also expect a GT 63
with an upgraded V8 pumping out 577 hp and 799 Nm of torque. In the SL, they’re paired to a nine-speed automatic transmission and
an AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system.
Additional powertrains should be offered
in the future as Mercedes has already confirmed the SL will gain an E
Performance hybrid that “further enhances driving dynamics while also being
highly efficient.” There could also be a
new GT Black Series, but that remains unconfirmed at this point.
