The Mercedes-AMG lineup has grown significantly, but none of the models have been quite as interesting as the GT. Originally introduced in 2014, the GT was focused on performance and that trend will continue with the redesigned model which was recently spied undergoing testing on the Nürburgring. While the model was developed alongside the new SL, the GT features a unique design with evolutionary headlights and a fixed roof. The model also has slimmer taillights and a more practical rear hatch than its convertible counterpart.
Of course, the differences are only part
of the story as the GT also has flush-mounted door handles and lightweight
wheels that are backed up by a high-performance braking system. They’re joined
by a four-tailpipe exhaust system and a rear spoiler. Spy photographers haven’t
gotten a good look inside yet, but the cabin will presumably echo the SL. This
means we can expect a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and an 11.9-inch
infotainment system with a portrait orientation as well as the ability to
electrically adjust its inclination from 12 to 32 degrees. However, one thing
that may not carryover is the SL’s 2+2 seating configuration as the GT could
remain a two seater.
Under the hood, we can expect to find a
twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8 with outputs of 469 hp and 699 Nm of torque as well as 577 hp and 799 Nm of torque. The engine should be accompanied by a nine-speed automatic
transmission and an AMG Performance 4MATIC+ all-wheel drive system.
Spy photographers have also snapped a
plug-in hybrid variant that is expected to follow in the footsteps of the GT 63
S E Performance four-door coupe. It features a twin-turbo 4.0-liter V8, a
rear-mounted electric motor, and a 6.1 kWh battery pack. This setup gives the
car a combined output of 831 hp and more than 1,400 Nm of torque. Mercedes-AMG has been tight-lipped about timing, but the
redesigned GT is expected to be introduced later this year or early next year.
