The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe has arrived in New
York to celebrate its North American debut. Originally unveiled in Geneva, the
high-performance model is billed as AMG’s first four-door sports car that
“draws directly on the legendary SLS and AMG GT models.”
The model isn’t
actually a four-door coupe as it features a rear hatchback like the Audi A7 and
Porsche Panamera. The styling similarities to the AMG GT are also limited but
the car has a Panamericana grille, a powerdome hood and slender LED tailights.
Other highlights include frameless side windows, an adjustable rear spoiler and
LED headlights.
The interior largely carries over from the E-Class
but there are handful of sporty touches including a flat-bottom AMG steering
wheel and a unique center console which recalls the AMG GT. Two rear seat
configurations will be available in the United States including individual
carbon fiber shelled seats and an executive rear seat package. When the latter
is selected, rear seat passengers will find a center console with a touchscreen
that allows them to adjust settings such as the seat heaters and ambient
lighting system.
Like the CLS 53, the GT4 can be equipped with a
hybrid powertrain in ’53’ form that consists of a 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine
that produces 429 hp and 520 Nm of torque. It is backed up
by a small electric motor which contributes an additional 21 hp and 249 Nm of torque. Thanks to this setup and a standard all-wheel drive
system, the GT 53 can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 4.4 seconds before hitting a
top speed of 280 km/h.
Buyers looking for the real AMG experience will need
to opt for the GT 63 which has a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine producing 577
hp and 799 Nm of torque. It is paired to nine-speed AMG
SPEEDSHIFT MCT transmission and an all-wheel drive system which enables the car
to run from 0-60 mph in 3.3 seconds before topping out at 310 km/h.
Of course, those seeking maximum performance can
purchase the GT 63 S which features an upgraded V8 engine developing 630 hp and 899 Nm of torque in the GT 63 S. The extra oomph
results in a 0-60 mph time of 3.1 seconds and a top speed of 313
km/h.
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe will go on sale in
the United States early next year in GT 63 and GT 63 S guise. It will
eventually be joined by the GT 53 variant in the middle of the year.