The 2024 Mercedes-AMG GT is entering the homestretch and spy photographers stumbled onto a prototype parked outside a hotel. This seemingly chance encounter was a blessing in disguise as the model is lightly camouflaged and reveals a handful of new details. One of the most notable is the presence of rear seats, which had been long rumored for the redesigned coupe. Of course, this isn’t too surprising as the GT was developed alongside the 2+2 Mercedes SL. However, like in the convertible, the rear seats are small and you’d probably never want to sit in them.
The similarities to the SL extend beyond
the cabin as both models have a similar exterior design. That being said, the GT eschews a soft top
and sports unique fascias as well as different lighting units. This particular
prototype features a rear charging port and a four-tailpipe exhaust system with
squared-off tips, which indicates it’s the range-topping GT 63 S E Performance.
As a result, it should have a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, a rear-mounted electric
motor, and a 6.1 kWh battery pack. This should give the car a combined output
of 831 hp and more than 1,400 Nm of torque.
That won’t be the only plug-in hybrid
variant as spy photographers have previously snapped the GT 53 E
Performance. It’s expected to combine a
turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a similar plug-in hybrid
system for a combined output of around 671 hp. Those turned
off by electrification can expect more traditional 55 and 63 variants with a
twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8. The former produces
469 hp in the SL, while the latter packs 577 hp.
