The Mercedes-AMG Four-Door Coupe will arrive in US
dealerships early next year and will have a base price of US$ 136,500. The entry-level model
will be the GT 63 Coupe which features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 engine that
produces 577 hp and 799 Nm of torque. It is
connected to a nine-speed AMG Speedshift MCT transmission and a
performance-oriented all-wheel drive system. This enables the hatchback to
rocket from 0-96 km/h in approximately 3.3 seconds before hitting an
electronically limited top speed of 310 km/h.
Mercedes didn’t say much else about the US-spec
model, but it will come standard with AMG Performance seats, a rear-axle
steering system and power rear spoiler. Drivers will also find an AMG Dynamic
Select system, red brake calipers and an AMG Ride Control+ air suspension with
adjustable damping.
The range-topping GT 63 S Coupe starts at US$ 159,000
and it features a more powerful V8 engine that develops 630 hp and 899 Nm of torque. Thanks to the extra power, the dash from 0-96 km/h drops to approximately 3.1 seconds and the top speed
climbs to 313 km/h.
Besides the more powerful engine, the S variant has
yellow brake calipers and an all-wheel drive system with a dedicated drift
mode. The model also comes standard with an AMG performance exhaust and the AMG
Dynamic Plus Package which includes active engine mounts, a RACE mode and
special steering wheel controls.
In mid-2019, Mercedes will introduce the GT 53
Coupe. It features a turbocharged 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine with EQ
boost technology. The engine develops 429 hp and 520 Nm of torque, while the electric motor can contribute an additional 21 hp.
Pricing remains unconfirmed, but the Porsche
Panamera 4S competitor runs from 0-96 km/h in approximately 4.4 seconds
before topping out at 280 km/h. Unsurprisingly, it’s not as well
equipped as the aforementioned models as it has a traditional nine-speed
automatic transmission and an AMG sport suspension with steel springs.
