Mercedes-AMG has finally revealed the new GT 4-Door
Coupe at the Geneva Motor Show, marketed as the AMG GT’s four door sibling. The
new member of the Mercedes-AMG family will be offered in three versions, at
least initially, including the GT 53 4MATIC+, the GT 63 4MATIC+ and the
range-topping GT 63 S 4MATIC+.
The most powerful version of AMG’s four-door coupe
will use the biturbo 4.0-liter V8 engine, producing in that case 630 hp and 900 Nm of peak torque. With the kind help of the trick all-wheel
drive system, the Mercedes-AMG GT 63 S is capable of pulling a 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, while flat out it’ll do 315 km/h.
Opt for the “plain” 63 model and you’ll get 576 hp and 800 Nm of peak torque. 0-100 km/h is 0.2 seconds
slower, at 3.4 seconds, while top speed is now just 310 km/h.
Both V8 models are equipped with AMG Cylinder
Management that deactivates a bank of cylinders in the partial-load range and
when the driver has selected the Comfort drive mode. The more powerful S
version also comes with active engine mounts, which are optional in the regular
63 version.
Entry-level GT 53 models are powered by the
recently-launched plug-in hybrid powertrain that combines a turbocharged
3.0-liter straight-six engine with an electric motor for a total of 429 hp. The electric boost is 21 hp and 184 lb-ft of torque. The petrol engine
also employs an electrical compressor in addition to the regular exhaust gas
turbocharger, effectively killing any turbo lag. 0-100 km/h comes in 4.5
seconds while top speed is 285 km/h.
V8-powered versions of the AMG GT 4 use the more
responsive nine-speed MCT gearbox and a multi-chamber air suspension while the
GT 53 version employs the regular nine-speed TCT transmission, as well as steel
springs and adaptive dampers. Rear-wheel steering is standard on the 63
versions and an option on six-cylinder models.
All models in the Mercedes AMG GT 4 lineup are
fitted with the AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive which continuously
computes the best torque split between axles, depending on driving conditions
and the driver’s inputs. The now-famous Drift mode is standard on the 63 S
models, with AMG to offer it as an option in the rest of the range.
Inside you get greeted by the usual pair of
12.3-inch digital displays for the instruments and infotainment but the new
feature lies on the elevated center console. The new GT 4 is the first model to
feature color display buttons that control the transmission modes, suspension,
ESP, exhaust system, and more. The new control buttons are supplemented by the
two capacitive switches for the driving modes and volume control.
Mercedes AMG will launch the GT 4 in Europe late
this summer, with pricing details to be announced closer to that date.