Mercedes turned its attention to the base AMG GT, giving it more power
and more standard equipment than before. The twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 of the
entry-level Mercedes AMG GT is now boosted to 523 HP, an increase of
53 HP over the previous model’s 469 HP. The launch of the updated AMG GT spells
the end of the AMG GT S variant, with the range now including the AMG GT, AMG
GT C, AMG GT R, AMG GT R Pro, and AMG GT R Black Series.
In addition, Mercedes has made the
adaptive AMG Ride Control suspension, the electronic rear differential and the
composite braking system a standard fit on all AMG GTs, along with a
lithium-ion starter battery and the ‘Race’ driving mode.
Moreover, models equipped with the
optional Dynamic Plus package can be fitted with the rear axle steering option
to further improve the sports car’s handling. Customers will also be able to
spec their new AMG GT Coupe and Roadster in the Night Edition trim. This adds
the AMG Exterior Night Package, along with black brake calipers, the AMG
radiator grille in dark chrome, blacked-out headlights, and model-specific
alloy wheels.
The Night Edition also includes a
carbon-fiber roof on the Coupe and a black fabric top for the Roadster, while
color options include the Obsidian Black Metallic, Selenite Grey Metallic, and
Designo Graphite Grey Magno.
Inside the enhanced Mercedes-AMG GT Night
Edition you’ll find a pair of AMG Performance seats, an AMG steering wheel
dressed in Dinamica microfiber with black steering spokes and shift paddles,
black Nappa style leather upholstery with diamond quilting and trim elements in
black piano lacquer (optionally in carbon fiber/black piano lacquer).
The updated Mercedes-AMG GT is now available
to order in Europe, with prices in Germany starting from 119,079 euros
(US$ 139,581) for the Coupe and 130,679 euros (US$ 153,178)
for the Roadster. The first examples are scheduled to arrive in dealerships
this November.
