Mercedes-AMG has been caught working on the new generation of their GT sportscar which will become a sibling to the new SL Roadster. The Porsche 911 rival made its spy debut today during testing in the Arctic Cycle looking quite similar to the existing AMG GT in terms of styling. The lightly camouflaged prototype is wearing the production headlights and taillights which have a familiar shape – especially at the front. The low-positioned Panamericana grille appears to be slightly larger, flanked by prominent AMG-style intakes.
The proportions are typical of a
front-engined rear-wheel-drive model while the bodywork is more sculpted
compared to its predecessor. The rear end has changed more than the face, with
new horizontally-mounted LED taillights, an active rear spoiler, more pronounced
rear shoulders, and quad exhaust pipes.
Inside, we expect the new GT to inherit
the latest MBUX infotainment technology featuring Mercedes’ new screen layout
with an 11.9-inch touchscreen display in portrait mode covering most of the
center console just like in the SL. The same goes for the seating layout that
will likely be a 2+2, offering more practicality than a strict two-seater.
The new and stiffer composite aluminum
platform will be shared with the SL, although the air suspension and the
chassis setup could be different and more in line with the GT’s more
driver-focused character. Under the bonnet we expect to see the familiar
twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 offered in various power outputs, sending power to the
rear axle through an automatic gearbox.
The Mercedes-AMG GT is expected to
premiere sometime in 2023, although nothing is official with the German brand
keeping their cards closed for now. This generation is going to be exclusively
available in coupe bodystyle since it has been confirmed that the SL will take
the role of the discontinued roadster.
