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Mercedes-AMG GT

The Mercedes-AMG GT (C190 / R190) is a grand tourer produced in coupé and roadster bodystyles by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes-AMG. The car was introduced on 9 September 2014 (2014-09-09) and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show.[4] After the SLS AMG, it is the second sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes-AMG. The Mercedes-AMG GT went on sale in two variants (GT and GT S) in March 2015, while a GT3 racing variant of the car was introduced in 2015. A high performance variant called the GT R was introduced in 2016. A GT4 racing variant, targeted at semi-professional drivers and based on the GT R variant, was introduced in 2017. Recently, a new variant called the AMG GT Black Series has been released. All variants are assembled at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Sindelfingen, Germany.

Mercedes-AMG GT
Overview
ManufacturerMercedes-AMG
Production2014–2022 (AMG GT Gen.1)
2021–present (AMG GT Black Series)
2022–present (AMG GT Track Series; Limited 55 units)
Model years2015–2022 (AMG GT Gen.1)
2021–present (AMG GT Black Series)
AssemblySindelfingen, Germany
Designer
Body and chassis
ClassGrand Tourer (S)
Body style
LayoutFront mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive
PlatformMercedes-Benz MSA (2023)
RelatedMercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé
Mercedes-AMG SL-Class (R232)
Powertrain
Engine4.0 L M178 (Mercedes-AMG) twin-turbocharged V8
6.2 L M159 DOHC V8 (AMG GT3)
Transmission7-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT dual-clutch
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,630 mm (103.5 in)[3]
Length4,546 mm (179.0 in)[3]
Width1,939 mm (76.3 in) (GT, GT S)
2,007 mm (79.0 in) (GT C, GT R)[3]
Height1,288 mm (50.7 in)[3]
Kerb weight1,615–1,645 kg (3,560–3,627 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorMercedes-Benz SLS AMG
SuccessorMercedes-AMG SL-Class (R232) (Roadster)

On 28 October 2021, Mercedes-Benz announced the new Mercedes-AMG R232 SL-Class as the direct successor for the roadster version.[5][6][7]

History

 
Mercedes-AMG GT S

The interior of the Mercedes-AMG GT was previewed on 16 April 2014.[8] The car made its debut on 9 September 2014 and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show with two engine power output options: the GT, with 340 kW (462 PS; 456 hp), and the GT S with 375 kW (510 PS; 503 hp).[4] The GT generates 600 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) of torque, and the GT S generates 650 N⋅m (479 lb⋅ft) of torque.[4]

Shortly after its introduction, Mercedes-AMG CEO at the time, Tobias Moers promised a Black Series variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT.[9] The new high performance variant was called the AMG GT R.[10]

F1 Safety Car

 
Mercedes-AMG GT S Formula 1 safety car

The GT S was the Formula 1 safety car for the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons, having made its debut in that role at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix.[11][12] The GT R was used as F1's safety car from 2018 to 2022.[13] Since 2022, the GT R was replaced by the Black Series.[14]

2017 facelift

The Mercedes-AMG family was given a facelift in 2017, along with the introduction of the GT C roadster variant and the Edition 50 model, which is a limited-edition derivative of the GT C variant. The key improvements made as part of the facelift include increased power output from the M178 engine for the GT and GT S variants (10 kW and 9 kW respectively)[15] and the inclusion of the 'Panamericana' grille from the GT3, GT4 and GT R variants as standard equipment for all variants.[16]

Features

The GT's exterior design was kept similar to that of the preceding SLS AMG. It features the wide wheel arches, lower bodywork, and fastback sloping roofline of the SLS AMG, but uses conventional forward-opening doors instead of the iconic gullwing style pioneered by the 300 SL in the 1950s. The large bonnet and slim windscreen have been retained. The vehicle structure is made up of 93% aluminium, with the front module base made up of magnesium.[17] The exterior lead designer was Mark Fetherston, whose previous works include the W176 A-Class, the CLA-Class, and SLS AMG.[1] The interior, designed by Jan Kaul, features a large centre console and decorative elements in a leather and carbon polymer design.[2] The trunk offers room for a medium-sized suitcase.

Specifications and performance

 
The M178 V8 engine in a GT. The turbochargers are visible in the centre, beneath a metallic heat shield

The GT uses a front mid-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout, with the engine positioned inside of the vehicle's wheelbase. The spaceframe chassis and body are made out of aluminium alloys, while the trunk lid is made of steel and the hood is made of magnesium.[4] The suspension system is a double wishbone unit at the front and rear, with forged aluminium wishbones and hub carriers.

The car is powered by a 4.0-litre M178 twin-turbocharged V8 engine. The engine is in "hot inside V" configuration—with exhaust manifolds and turbochargers inside the cylinder banks to reduce turbo lag—and uses dry-sump lubrication. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual-clutch transmission; the GT S variant employs an electronically controlled mechanical limited-slip differential.[18] In a road test executed by Car and Driver, the GT S accelerated from 0–97 km/h (60 mph) in 3.0 seconds, completed the quarter mile in 11.2 seconds and attained a top speed of 311 km/h (193 mph).[19]

Variants

Mercedes-AMG GT (2015–2021)

 
Mercedes-AMG GT

The GT is the entry level variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT family. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 340 kW (462 PS; 456 hp) and 601 N⋅m (443 lb⋅ft) of torque, with the key differences between this and its more expensive siblings being a mechanical limited-slip differential, an absorbent glass mat battery, the lack of the "Race Mode" setting in the AMG Dynamic Select adaptive drivetrain system, the lack of the AMG Ride Control adaptive suspensive system, and a passive AMG Sport Exhaust System. Keyless-Go is also an optional feature, as opposed to standard equipment. The GT is equipped with 19-inch wheels at the front and rear.

Mercedes-AMG GT S (2015–2020)

 
Mercedes-AMG GT S

The GT S is a more highly equipped variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 375 kW (510 PS; 503 hp) and 651 N⋅m (480 lb⋅ft) of torque. The key mechanical differences the GT S gains over the GT include an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, "Race Mode" and "Race Start" mode settings in the AMG Dynamic Select adaptive drivetrain system, AMG Ride Control adaptive suspensive system, an AMG Performance Exhaust System with dynamic flaps, and a lithium-ion battery. Keyless-Go is standard equipment, as is a staggered set of wheels (19-inch at the front, 20-inch at the rear).

Mercedes-AMG GT C (2017–2021)

The GT C is a performance oriented variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 410 kW (557 PS; 550 hp) and 502 lb⋅ft (681 N⋅m) of torque. While the GT C retains the key mechanical differences the GT S gains over the GT, it also has a wider body (2,007 mm (79 in)) and active rear steering, which the GT S does not have (even as options). In the United States, the Lane Tracking and AMG Dynamic Plus option packages are standard equipment on the GT C.

A limited-edition model, the Edition 50, was released as part of the debut of the GT C variant at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show. The Edition 50 features: a choice of two shades of matte paint known as designo Graphite Grey Magno and designo Cashmere White Magno; black chrome exterior trim, headlight surrounds and forged / cross-spoke wheels; a two-tone silver pearl or black against grey quilted-leather interior which features a micro-suede wrapped steering wheel; and, "Edition 50" and "1 of 500" lettering on the steering wheel bezel and 12 o'clock mark in silver pearl. In the United States, the Edition 50 is limited in production to 50 coupes and 50 roadsters. Globally, the Edition 50 is limited to 500 units, which explains the "1 of 500" on the steering wheel.[20][21][16]

Mercedes-AMG GT R (2017–2021)

 
 
Mercedes-AMG GT R
 
Mercedes-AMG GT R Roadster at Geneva International Motor Show 2019

The GT R is a high-performance variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT and was introduced at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 24 June 2016. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 430 kW (585 PS; 577 hp) at 6,250 rpm and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. The GT R accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.6 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph).[22]

While the GT R retains the key mechanical differences the GT C gains over the GT S, it also gains manually adjustable coilover springs (in conjunction with the AMG Ride Control suspension of the base models), an active underbody fairing, a manually adjustable rear wing, and a 9-mode AMG Traction Control system. As befitting of a high-performance variant, the GT R loses Keyless-Go, the integrated garage-door opener, the heated and power-folding side mirrors, the auto-dimming interior and exterior mirrors and reverts to the basic light-weight 4-speaker audio system that the GT comes with, but these features can still be added as options.

When it was launched, the GT R had several cosmetic changes compared with the standard car, notably the vertical slats in the front grille, an adjustable rear wing, new front air intakes and new front and rear diffusers. The styling of the GT R is more comparable to that of the AMG GT3 race car. However, the base GT variant gained several of these cosmetic changes as part of a mild facelift in the 2017 model year. The GT R went on sale in November 2016, with deliveries beginning in 2017.[23] For the 2018 Formula One World Championship, the GT R became the official Formula 1 safety car. During the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix, the Safety Car ran a red livery rather than the traditional silver to commemorate Scuderia Ferrari's 1,000th Grand Prix start. For the 2021 F1 season, the GT R Safety Car permanently wears a red livery (along with the Mercedes F1 Team's sponsor CrowdStrike) rather than the traditional silver to increase the chances of drivers seeing the Safety Car in poor visibility. It will also share the role with the Aston Martin Vantage.

It completed a lap of the Nürburgring Nordschleife track in 7:10.92, in a test conducted by German magazine Sport Auto.[24] making it the 5th fastest lap time for a road-legal production vehicle around the track at the time.[citation needed]

A roadster version was introduced in March 2019 and would be limited to 750 units.[25] It was discontinued in 2021 when the Black Edition was released which it replaced.

Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro (2019–2020)

 
Mercedes-AMG GT R Pro

Mercedes-AMG introduced the GT R Pro at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show. The GT R Pro is a more track focused variant of the AMG GT line up and based on the GT R. This variant would be limited for 750 units worldwide with a starting price tag of USD $200,645. The GT R Pro retains all key mechanical differences of the GT R gains over the GT C with other minor upgrades, the GT R Pro uses the same engine and power output of the GT R, which is rated at 430 kW (585 PS; 577 hp) at 6,250 rpm and 700 N⋅m (516 lb⋅ft) of torque at 5,500 rpm. And retains the same 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) time 3.6 seconds and the top speed of 319 km/h (198 mph).

New upgrades includes, new manually adjustable coil-over suspension setup, lightweight anti-roll bars, electronically controlled dynamic engine and transmission mounts, GT R's optional carbon-fiber roof and carbon ceramic brakes were became standard, new carbon-fibre bucket seats, lightweight forged wheels 19-inch on front and 20-inch on rear which were exclusive for the GT R Pro, same Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi-slick tires which were also used in the GT R, new carbon-fibre braced active aerodynamic front splitter and canards, new front fenders with GT3 inspired vents, new rear diffuser with canards, new side skirts, updated rear wing with a small gurney for increase downforce while reducing weight.

Interior upgrades includes, a 10.25-inch digital instrument binnacle and infotainment system, a Burmester surround sound system, keyless go and parking assist. On exterior, new racing stripes offered in Gloss Light Green when combined with the Selenite Gray Magno color exterior, or stripes in Matte Dark Gray with all other exterior colors. The unique accent stripes can also offered for the GT R Pro.

For the GT R Pro, Mercedes-AMG also offered a optional track package which adds a full steel roll-cage, four-point harnesses and a 2 kg fire extinguisher. With all these upgrades curb weight has been reduced by 25 kg (55 lb), and with track package equipped 40 kg (88 lb) of weight reduced over the GT R.

In November 2018, Mercedes-AMG conducted a test at Nürburgring Nordschleife for the new GT R Pro, and the car completed a lap time, driven by Maro Engel, set a lap time of 7:04.632 minutes around the track. Making it the 8th fastest lap time for a road-legal production vehicle around the track at the time.[26][27]

Mercedes-AMG GT and GT C Roadster (2017–2021)

 
Mercedes-AMG GT C Roadster

The GT and GT C roadsters are the roadster versions of the GT and GT C coupés, and were announced shortly after the introduction of the GT R variant.[28] Both variants made their debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show. The GT and GT C roadsters utilise the active air management system found on the GT R variant to help with cooling and airflow performance. The GT C roadster retains the wider bodywork of the GT C coupé, and the GT roadster has a slightly higher first and lower seventh gear with a longer final drive compared to the GT coupé. The GT and GT C roadsters feature a three-layer fabric roof built around an aluminum, magnesium and steel structure, available in black, red or beige, and which can open and close in 11 seconds up to speeds of 50 km/h (31 mph). The GT C roadster, like the GT C coupé, has a limited "Edition 50" model, celebrating AMG's 50 years of existence.[29][28]

2021 Mercedes-AMG GT Dark Night Edition

Mercedes-AMG official announced that its AMG GT Black Series and AMG GT Dark night officially listed special edition models, Mercedes-AMG GT models launched a total of 2, The prices are 3,688,800 ($576,612) and 1,468,800 yuan ($229,594).[30]

Mercedes-AMG manufacturer's data[4][18][31]
Model Year of introduction Engine Power (at rpm) Torque (at rpm) CO
2
Fuel consumption Acceleration
0–100 km/h [0–62 mph] (seconds)
Top speed
GT 2015 M178
3,982 cc (243.0 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine
340 kW (462 PS; 456 hp) at 6,000 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft) at 1,600–5,000 216 g/km 9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg‑US) 3.8 [3.8] 307 km/h (191 mph)
GT S 375 kW (510 PS; 503 hp) at 6,250 650 N⋅m (479 lbf⋅ft) at 1,750–4,750 219 g/km 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg‑US) 3.5 [3.5] 312 km/h (194 mph)
GT R / GT R Pro 2017 430 kW (585 PS; 577 hp) at 6,250 700 N⋅m (516 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900-5,500 259 g/km 11.4 L/100 km (20.6 mpg‑US) 3.6 [3.6] 319 km/h (198 mph)
GT Roadster 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) at 6,000 630 N⋅m (465 lbf⋅ft) at 1,700-5,000 219 g/km 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg‑US) 3.8 [3.8] 302 km/h (188 mph)
GT C Roadster 410 kW (557 PS; 550 hp) at 5,750-6,750 680 N⋅m (502 lbf⋅ft) at 1,900-6,750 TBA TBA 3.5 [3.5] 316 km/h (196 mph)
GT Facelift 2017 350 kW (476 PS; 469 hp) at 6,000 630 N⋅m (465 lbf⋅ft) at 1,700–5,000 216 g/km 9.3 L/100 km (25 mpg‑US) 3.8 [3.8] 304 km/h (189 mph)
GT S Facelift 384 kW (522 PS; 515 hp) at 6,250 670 N⋅m (494 lbf⋅ft) at 1,800-5,000 219 g/km 9.4 L/100 km (25 mpg‑US) 3.5 [3.5] 310 km/h (190 mph)
GT Coupe and Roadster Second Facelift[32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39] 2020 390 kW (530 PS; 523 hp) at 5,500–6,750 rpm 670 N⋅m (494 lb⋅ft) at 2,100–5,250 rpm 296–297 g/km 12.9–13.0 L/100 km 3.8 [3.8] 314 km/h (194 mph)
GT Black Series 2021 M178 LS2
3,982 cc (243.0 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine
537 kW (730 PS; 720 hp) at 6,700-6,900 800 N⋅m (590 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-6,000 TBA TBA 3.2 [3.2] 325 km/h (202 mph)
GT Track Series 2022 539.7 kW (733.8 PS; 723.7 hp) at 6,700-6,900 850 N⋅m (627 lbf⋅ft) at 2,000-6,000
GT3 2016 M159
6,208 cc (378.8 cu in) naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine
614 hp (623 PS; 458 kW) TBA TBA TBA 3.0 [3.0] 332 km/h (206 mph)
GT3 Evo 2020 ??? km/h (??? mph)
GT4 2017 M178
3,982 cc (243.0 cu in) twin-turbocharged V8 petrol engine
Up to 375 kW (510 PS; 503 hp) Up to 600 N⋅m (443 lbf⋅ft) 3.5 [3.5]

Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series (2021)

 
Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series
 

The GT Black Series is a high-performance variant of the Mercedes-AMG GT and was officially revealed on Mercedes-AMG's YouTube channel on 9 July 2020. The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 537 kW (730 PS; 720 hp) at 6,700-6,900 rpm and 800 N⋅m (590 lb⋅ft) of torque at 2,000-6,000 rpm. Referred to as the M178 LS2, the engine has a slightly higher redline at 7,200 rpm compared to the GT R's 7,000 rpm, and uses a flat-plane crankshaft instead of a cross-plane crankshaft, turning out in different firing order. Additionally, the M178 LS2 uses a larger compressor wheel, resulting in an increase in boost from the GT R's 19.6 psi to 24.6 psi. The GT Black Series accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 3.2 seconds though it was tested at 3.0 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 325 km/h (202 mph).[40]

The suspension is unique, with a carbon-fibre anti-roll bar with two adjustment settings for the front axle, and an iron anti-roll bar with three adjustment settings for the rear axle. Like previous Black Series vehicles, the camber is manually adjustable for both the front and rear axles. Handling has been improved with carbon-fibre panels at the front and rear, as well as carbon-ceramic brake rotors and Black Series specific brake pads. The wing has an active aero flap, and contributes to a total maximum downforce of more than 400 kg (882 lb) at 249 km/h (155 mph). The Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires are specific to the car, and are available in M01A soft and M02 hard compounds.[41]

Carbon-fibre is used extensively for most of the body, including the hood, roof, hatch and underbody. The exterior gains an enlarged grille, based on the Mercedes-AMG GT3, large air outlets on the hood, manually adjustable front splitter, and upgraded rear wing as part of a major aerodynamic kit. The interior features standard AMG performance bucket seats, and uses microfiber for the steering wheel, door and instrument panels.[42]

On 4 November 2020, The Mercedes-AMG GT Black Series recorded a lap time of 6:43.616 with driver Maro Engel behind the wheel at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, making it the fastest lap time ever recorded for a road-legal production vehicle around the track at the time.

Mercedes-AMG GT Track Series (2023–present)

 
GT Track Series

Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 55 (2023–present)

Only 5 pieces. €625k.[43]

Motorsport

 
AMG GT3 and AMG GT3 Evo of Black Falcon

In March 2015, Mercedes-AMG presented the AMG GT3, a race version of the GT, at the Geneva Motor Show, which employs the M159 6,208 cc (378.8 cu in) V8 naturally aspirated engine also used in the SLS AMG GT3. It consists largely of carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer to decrease the vehicle's weight to under 1,300 kg (2,866 lb) to comply with FIA regulations for races.[44] In 2016, AKKA ASP, Black Falcon, HTP Motorsport and Zakspeed compete in the Blancpain Endurance Series. Zakspeed also competes in the ADAC GT Masters. They claimed a 1-2-3-4 and 6 at the 24 Hours Nürburgring.

 
AMG GT3 of GoodSmile Racing in the Hatsune Miku livery at Suzuka

In the 2016 Super GT GT300 class, the AMG GT3s made their Super GT debut with Goodsmile Racing with Team UKYO, the number 11 GAINER team, LEON Racing, and Rn-sports opting to use the AMG GT3s in favor of the SLS AMG GT3s that they used in the previous season. Two Mercedes customer teams, R'Qs Motor Sports and Arnage Racing, opted to continue using the SLS AMG GT3s. Both of them would switch to AMG GT3s during the 2018 season, switching from SLS AMG GT3 and Ferrari 488 GT3 respectively.

New Zealand born driver Craig Baird gave the new AMG GT3 its first race win anywhere when he took out race 1 of round 2 of the 2016 Australian GT Championship at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on 17 March 2016.[45] The round was held as a support race to the 2016 Australian Grand Prix.

Riley Technologies entered two customer AMG GT3s in the 2017 IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD class. One of the teams cars finished 3rd in class and 20th outright at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona before going on to win the GTD class and finish 16th outright in the 2017 12 Hours of Sebring.

 
AMG GT4 of Murillo Racing

A GT4 version of the Mercedes-AMG GT was presented at the 2017 24 Hours of Spa. This customer racing car is based on the GT R road version and it made its debut in the ROWE 6 Stunden ADAC Ruhr-Pokal-Rennen race, the fifth round of the 2017 VLN season.[46][47]

As of June 2019, a total of 130 GT3 cars were sold.[48]

 
AMG GT3 Evo of Ram Racing

An updated version of the GT3 was introduced at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring in June 2019 for the 2020 season of the FIA GT3 race. New technologies include an automatic data logger and analysis system, a function to automatically start the engine when the car is lowered from its in-built air jacks along with new brake and traction control systems. The design was also updated in line with the design of the new design update of the AMG GT road car with the changes being the new headlamps and the grille with the latter providing better protection for the radiator. The front splitter and rear wing were tweaked in order for faster adjustments. The car uses the same 6.2-litre V8 engine as the previous model rather than the 4.0-litre V8 engine of the road car it's the engineers stating the user friendliness and reliability of the engine as the main factor of its retention.[49]

Production and sales

Calendar year Production US sales Notes
2015 ~8100 1,277 GT, GT S
2016 ~4800 1,227 GT, GT S
2017 ~6400 1,608 GT & Roadster, GT S, GT C Edition 50 & Roadster, GT R
2018 ~5500 1,525 GT, GT S, GT C, GT R
2019 ~4700 GT, GT S, GT C, GT R & Roadster, GT R Pro
2020 ~1800 GT, GT C, GT R & Roadster, GT Black Series
2021 ~2100 GT Black Series, GT C & Roadster, GT & Night Edition

Official US Sales figures for 2019, 2020 and 2021 also include the X290 GT 4-door coupe.[50]

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Bibliography

  • Bolsinger, Markus; Brinkmann, Marco; Ising, Tom (2015). Mercedes-AMG GT: A Star is born (in English and German). Bielefeld, Germany: Delius Klasing. ISBN 9783667101815.

External links

  • Official website

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The Mercedes AMG GT C190 R190 is a grand tourer produced in coupe and roadster bodystyles by German automobile manufacturer Mercedes AMG The car was introduced on 9 September 2014 2014 09 09 and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show 4 After the SLS AMG it is the second sports car developed entirely in house by Mercedes AMG The Mercedes AMG GT went on sale in two variants GT and GT S in March 2015 while a GT3 racing variant of the car was introduced in 2015 A high performance variant called the GT R was introduced in 2016 A GT4 racing variant targeted at semi professional drivers and based on the GT R variant was introduced in 2017 Recently a new variant called the AMG GT Black Series has been released All variants are assembled at the Mercedes Benz plant in Sindelfingen Germany Mercedes AMG GTOverviewManufacturerMercedes AMGProduction2014 2022 AMG GT Gen 1 2021 present AMG GT Black Series 2022 present AMG GT Track Series Limited 55 units Model years2015 2022 AMG GT Gen 1 2021 present AMG GT Black Series AssemblySindelfingen GermanyDesignerRobert Lesnik Gabriel Nemeth Huey Lee Mark Fetherston exterior 1 Jan Kaul interior 2 Body and chassisClassGrand Tourer S Body style2 door liftback fastback coupe2 door roadster 2015 2021 LayoutFront mid engine rear wheel drivePlatformMercedes Benz MSA 2023 RelatedMercedes AMG GT 4 Door CoupeMercedes AMG SL Class R232 PowertrainEngine4 0 L M178 Mercedes AMG twin turbocharged V86 2 L M159 DOHC V8 AMG GT3 Transmission7 speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT DCT dual clutchDimensionsWheelbase2 630 mm 103 5 in 3 Length4 546 mm 179 0 in 3 Width1 939 mm 76 3 in GT GT S 2 007 mm 79 0 in GT C GT R 3 Height1 288 mm 50 7 in 3 Kerb weight1 615 1 645 kg 3 560 3 627 lb ChronologyPredecessorMercedes Benz SLS AMGSuccessorMercedes AMG SL Class R232 Roadster For the four door Mercedes AMG GT see Mercedes AMG GT 4 Door Coupe On 28 October 2021 Mercedes Benz announced the new Mercedes AMG R232 SL Class as the direct successor for the roadster version 5 6 7 Contents 1 History 1 1 F1 Safety Car 1 2 2017 facelift 2 Features 3 Specifications and performance 4 Variants 4 1 Mercedes AMG GT 2015 2021 4 2 Mercedes AMG GT S 2015 2020 4 3 Mercedes AMG GT C 2017 2021 4 4 Mercedes AMG GT R 2017 2021 4 5 Mercedes AMG GT R Pro 2019 2020 4 6 Mercedes AMG GT and GT C Roadster 2017 2021 4 7 2021 Mercedes AMG GT Dark Night Edition 4 8 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series 2021 4 9 Mercedes AMG GT Track Series 2023 present 4 10 Mercedes AMG GT3 Edition 55 2023 present 5 Motorsport 6 Production and sales 7 References 7 1 Notes 7 2 Bibliography 8 External linksHistory Edit Mercedes AMG GT S The interior of the Mercedes AMG GT was previewed on 16 April 2014 8 The car made its debut on 9 September 2014 and was officially unveiled to the public in October 2014 at the Paris Motor Show with two engine power output options the GT with 340 kW 462 PS 456 hp and the GT S with 375 kW 510 PS 503 hp 4 The GT generates 600 N m 443 lb ft of torque and the GT S generates 650 N m 479 lb ft of torque 4 Shortly after its introduction Mercedes AMG CEO at the time Tobias Moers promised a Black Series variant of the Mercedes AMG GT 9 The new high performance variant was called the AMG GT R 10 F1 Safety Car Edit Mercedes AMG GT S Formula 1 safety car The GT S was the Formula 1 safety car for the 2015 2016 and 2017 seasons having made its debut in that role at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix 11 12 The GT R was used as F1 s safety car from 2018 to 2022 13 Since 2022 the GT R was replaced by the Black Series 14 2017 facelift Edit The Mercedes AMG family was given a facelift in 2017 along with the introduction of the GT C roadster variant and the Edition 50 model which is a limited edition derivative of the GT C variant The key improvements made as part of the facelift include increased power output from the M178 engine for the GT and GT S variants 10 kW and 9 kW respectively 15 and the inclusion of the Panamericana grille from the GT3 GT4 and GT R variants as standard equipment for all variants 16 Features EditThe GT s exterior design was kept similar to that of the preceding SLS AMG It features the wide wheel arches lower bodywork and fastback sloping roofline of the SLS AMG but uses conventional forward opening doors instead of the iconic gullwing style pioneered by the 300 SL in the 1950s The large bonnet and slim windscreen have been retained The vehicle structure is made up of 93 aluminium with the front module base made up of magnesium 17 The exterior lead designer was Mark Fetherston whose previous works include the W176 A Class the CLA Class and SLS AMG 1 The interior designed by Jan Kaul features a large centre console and decorative elements in a leather and carbon polymer design 2 The trunk offers room for a medium sized suitcase Specifications and performance Edit The M178 V8 engine in a GT The turbochargers are visible in the centre beneath a metallic heat shield The GT uses a front mid engine rear wheel drive layout with the engine positioned inside of the vehicle s wheelbase The spaceframe chassis and body are made out of aluminium alloys while the trunk lid is made of steel and the hood is made of magnesium 4 The suspension system is a double wishbone unit at the front and rear with forged aluminium wishbones and hub carriers The car is powered by a 4 0 litre M178 twin turbocharged V8 engine The engine is in hot inside V configuration with exhaust manifolds and turbochargers inside the cylinder banks to reduce turbo lag and uses dry sump lubrication Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven speed AMG SPEEDSHIFT dual clutch transmission the GT S variant employs an electronically controlled mechanical limited slip differential 18 In a road test executed by Car and Driver the GT S accelerated from 0 97 km h 60 mph in 3 0 seconds completed the quarter mile in 11 2 seconds and attained a top speed of 311 km h 193 mph 19 Variants EditMercedes AMG GT 2015 2021 Edit Mercedes AMG GT The GT is the entry level variant of the Mercedes AMG GT family The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 340 kW 462 PS 456 hp and 601 N m 443 lb ft of torque with the key differences between this and its more expensive siblings being a mechanical limited slip differential an absorbent glass mat battery the lack of the Race Mode setting in the AMG Dynamic Select adaptive drivetrain system the lack of the AMG Ride Control adaptive suspensive system and a passive AMG Sport Exhaust System Keyless Go is also an optional feature as opposed to standard equipment The GT is equipped with 19 inch wheels at the front and rear Mercedes AMG GT S 2015 2020 Edit Mercedes AMG GT S The GT S is a more highly equipped variant of the Mercedes AMG GT The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 375 kW 510 PS 503 hp and 651 N m 480 lb ft of torque The key mechanical differences the GT S gains over the GT include an electronically controlled limited slip differential Race Mode and Race Start mode settings in the AMG Dynamic Select adaptive drivetrain system AMG Ride Control adaptive suspensive system an AMG Performance Exhaust System with dynamic flaps and a lithium ion battery Keyless Go is standard equipment as is a staggered set of wheels 19 inch at the front 20 inch at the rear Mercedes AMG GT C 2017 2021 Edit The GT C is a performance oriented variant of the Mercedes AMG GT The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 410 kW 557 PS 550 hp and 502 lb ft 681 N m of torque While the GT C retains the key mechanical differences the GT S gains over the GT it also has a wider body 2 007 mm 79 in and active rear steering which the GT S does not have even as options In the United States the Lane Tracking and AMG Dynamic Plus option packages are standard equipment on the GT C A limited edition model the Edition 50 was released as part of the debut of the GT C variant at the 2017 Detroit Auto Show The Edition 50 features a choice of two shades of matte paint known as designo Graphite Grey Magno and designo Cashmere White Magno black chrome exterior trim headlight surrounds and forged cross spoke wheels a two tone silver pearl or black against grey quilted leather interior which features a micro suede wrapped steering wheel and Edition 50 and 1 of 500 lettering on the steering wheel bezel and 12 o clock mark in silver pearl In the United States the Edition 50 is limited in production to 50 coupes and 50 roadsters Globally the Edition 50 is limited to 500 units which explains the 1 of 500 on the steering wheel 20 21 16 Mercedes AMG GT R 2017 2021 Edit Mercedes AMG GT R Mercedes AMG GT R Roadster at Geneva International Motor Show 2019 The GT R is a high performance variant of the Mercedes AMG GT and was introduced at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on 24 June 2016 The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 430 kW 585 PS 577 hp at 6 250 rpm and 700 N m 516 lb ft of torque at 5 500 rpm The GT R accelerates from 0 to 100 km h 62 mph in 3 6 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 319 km h 198 mph 22 While the GT R retains the key mechanical differences the GT C gains over the GT S it also gains manually adjustable coilover springs in conjunction with the AMG Ride Control suspension of the base models an active underbody fairing a manually adjustable rear wing and a 9 mode AMG Traction Control system As befitting of a high performance variant the GT R loses Keyless Go the integrated garage door opener the heated and power folding side mirrors the auto dimming interior and exterior mirrors and reverts to the basic light weight 4 speaker audio system that the GT comes with but these features can still be added as options When it was launched the GT R had several cosmetic changes compared with the standard car notably the vertical slats in the front grille an adjustable rear wing new front air intakes and new front and rear diffusers The styling of the GT R is more comparable to that of the AMG GT3 race car However the base GT variant gained several of these cosmetic changes as part of a mild facelift in the 2017 model year The GT R went on sale in November 2016 with deliveries beginning in 2017 23 For the 2018 Formula One World Championship the GT R became the official Formula 1 safety car During the 2020 Tuscan Grand Prix the Safety Car ran a red livery rather than the traditional silver to commemorate Scuderia Ferrari s 1 000th Grand Prix start For the 2021 F1 season the GT R Safety Car permanently wears a red livery along with the Mercedes F1 Team s sponsor CrowdStrike rather than the traditional silver to increase the chances of drivers seeing the Safety Car in poor visibility It will also share the role with the Aston Martin Vantage It completed a lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife track in 7 10 92 in a test conducted by German magazine Sport Auto 24 making it the 5th fastest lap time for a road legal production vehicle around the track at the time citation needed A roadster version was introduced in March 2019 and would be limited to 750 units 25 It was discontinued in 2021 when the Black Edition was released which it replaced Mercedes AMG GT R Pro 2019 2020 Edit Mercedes AMG GT R Pro Mercedes AMG introduced the GT R Pro at the 2018 Los Angeles Auto Show The GT R Pro is a more track focused variant of the AMG GT line up and based on the GT R This variant would be limited for 750 units worldwide with a starting price tag of USD 200 645 The GT R Pro retains all key mechanical differences of the GT R gains over the GT C with other minor upgrades the GT R Pro uses the same engine and power output of the GT R which is rated at 430 kW 585 PS 577 hp at 6 250 rpm and 700 N m 516 lb ft of torque at 5 500 rpm And retains the same 0 to 100 km h 62 mph time 3 6 seconds and the top speed of 319 km h 198 mph New upgrades includes new manually adjustable coil over suspension setup lightweight anti roll bars electronically controlled dynamic engine and transmission mounts GT R s optional carbon fiber roof and carbon ceramic brakes were became standard new carbon fibre bucket seats lightweight forged wheels 19 inch on front and 20 inch on rear which were exclusive for the GT R Pro same Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 semi slick tires which were also used in the GT R new carbon fibre braced active aerodynamic front splitter and canards new front fenders with GT3 inspired vents new rear diffuser with canards new side skirts updated rear wing with a small gurney for increase downforce while reducing weight Interior upgrades includes a 10 25 inch digital instrument binnacle and infotainment system a Burmester surround sound system keyless go and parking assist On exterior new racing stripes offered in Gloss Light Green when combined with the Selenite Gray Magno color exterior or stripes in Matte Dark Gray with all other exterior colors The unique accent stripes can also offered for the GT R Pro For the GT R Pro Mercedes AMG also offered a optional track package which adds a full steel roll cage four point harnesses and a 2 kg fire extinguisher With all these upgrades curb weight has been reduced by 25 kg 55 lb and with track package equipped 40 kg 88 lb of weight reduced over the GT R In November 2018 Mercedes AMG conducted a test at Nurburgring Nordschleife for the new GT R Pro and the car completed a lap time driven by Maro Engel set a lap time of 7 04 632 minutes around the track Making it the 8th fastest lap time for a road legal production vehicle around the track at the time 26 27 Mercedes AMG GT and GT C Roadster 2017 2021 Edit Mercedes AMG GT C Roadster The GT and GT C roadsters are the roadster versions of the GT and GT C coupes and were announced shortly after the introduction of the GT R variant 28 Both variants made their debut at the 2016 Paris Motor Show The GT and GT C roadsters utilise the active air management system found on the GT R variant to help with cooling and airflow performance The GT C roadster retains the wider bodywork of the GT C coupe and the GT roadster has a slightly higher first and lower seventh gear with a longer final drive compared to the GT coupe The GT and GT C roadsters feature a three layer fabric roof built around an aluminum magnesium and steel structure available in black red or beige and which can open and close in 11 seconds up to speeds of 50 km h 31 mph The GT C roadster like the GT C coupe has a limited Edition 50 model celebrating AMG s 50 years of existence 29 28 2021 Mercedes AMG GT Dark Night Edition Edit Mercedes AMG official announced that its AMG GT Black Series and AMG GT Dark night officially listed special edition models Mercedes AMG GT models launched a total of 2 The prices are 3 688 800 576 612 and 1 468 800 yuan 229 594 30 Mercedes AMG manufacturer s data 4 18 31 Model Year of introduction Engine Power at rpm Torque at rpm CO2 Fuel consumption Acceleration0 100 km h 0 62 mph seconds Top speedGT 2015 M1783 982 cc 243 0 cu in twin turbocharged V8 petrol engine 340 kW 462 PS 456 hp at 6 000 600 N m 443 lbf ft at 1 600 5 000 216 g km 9 3 L 100 km 25 mpg US 3 8 3 8 307 km h 191 mph GT S 375 kW 510 PS 503 hp at 6 250 650 N m 479 lbf ft at 1 750 4 750 219 g km 9 4 L 100 km 25 mpg US 3 5 3 5 312 km h 194 mph GT R GT R Pro 2017 430 kW 585 PS 577 hp at 6 250 700 N m 516 lbf ft at 1 900 5 500 259 g km 11 4 L 100 km 20 6 mpg US 3 6 3 6 319 km h 198 mph GT Roadster 350 kW 476 PS 469 hp at 6 000 630 N m 465 lbf ft at 1 700 5 000 219 g km 9 4 L 100 km 25 mpg US 3 8 3 8 302 km h 188 mph GT C Roadster 410 kW 557 PS 550 hp at 5 750 6 750 680 N m 502 lbf ft at 1 900 6 750 TBA TBA 3 5 3 5 316 km h 196 mph GT Facelift 2017 350 kW 476 PS 469 hp at 6 000 630 N m 465 lbf ft at 1 700 5 000 216 g km 9 3 L 100 km 25 mpg US 3 8 3 8 304 km h 189 mph GT S Facelift 384 kW 522 PS 515 hp at 6 250 670 N m 494 lbf ft at 1 800 5 000 219 g km 9 4 L 100 km 25 mpg US 3 5 3 5 310 km h 190 mph GT Coupe and Roadster Second Facelift 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 2020 390 kW 530 PS 523 hp at 5 500 6 750 rpm 670 N m 494 lb ft at 2 100 5 250 rpm 296 297 g km 12 9 13 0 L 100 km 3 8 3 8 314 km h 194 mph GT Black Series 2021 M178 LS23 982 cc 243 0 cu in twin turbocharged V8 petrol engine 537 kW 730 PS 720 hp at 6 700 6 900 800 N m 590 lbf ft at 2 000 6 000 TBA TBA 3 2 3 2 325 km h 202 mph GT Track Series 2022 539 7 kW 733 8 PS 723 7 hp at 6 700 6 900 850 N m 627 lbf ft at 2 000 6 000GT3 2016 M1596 208 cc 378 8 cu in naturally aspirated V8 petrol engine 614 hp 623 PS 458 kW TBA TBA TBA 3 0 3 0 332 km h 206 mph GT3 Evo 2020 km h mph GT4 2017 M1783 982 cc 243 0 cu in twin turbocharged V8 petrol engine Up to 375 kW 510 PS 503 hp Up to 600 N m 443 lbf ft 3 5 3 5 Mercedes AMG GT Black Series 2021 Edit Mercedes AMG GT Black Series The GT Black Series is a high performance variant of the Mercedes AMG GT and was officially revealed on Mercedes AMG s YouTube channel on 9 July 2020 The M178 engine in this variant is tuned to an output of 537 kW 730 PS 720 hp at 6 700 6 900 rpm and 800 N m 590 lb ft of torque at 2 000 6 000 rpm Referred to as the M178 LS2 the engine has a slightly higher redline at 7 200 rpm compared to the GT R s 7 000 rpm and uses a flat plane crankshaft instead of a cross plane crankshaft turning out in different firing order Additionally the M178 LS2 uses a larger compressor wheel resulting in an increase in boost from the GT R s 19 6 psi to 24 6 psi The GT Black Series accelerates from 0 to 100 km h 62 mph in 3 2 seconds though it was tested at 3 0 seconds and has a claimed top speed of 325 km h 202 mph 40 The suspension is unique with a carbon fibre anti roll bar with two adjustment settings for the front axle and an iron anti roll bar with three adjustment settings for the rear axle Like previous Black Series vehicles the camber is manually adjustable for both the front and rear axles Handling has been improved with carbon fibre panels at the front and rear as well as carbon ceramic brake rotors and Black Series specific brake pads The wing has an active aero flap and contributes to a total maximum downforce of more than 400 kg 882 lb at 249 km h 155 mph The Michelin Pilot Cup 2 R tires are specific to the car and are available in M01A soft and M02 hard compounds 41 Carbon fibre is used extensively for most of the body including the hood roof hatch and underbody The exterior gains an enlarged grille based on the Mercedes AMG GT3 large air outlets on the hood manually adjustable front splitter and upgraded rear wing as part of a major aerodynamic kit The interior features standard AMG performance bucket seats and uses microfiber for the steering wheel door and instrument panels 42 On 4 November 2020 The Mercedes AMG GT Black Series recorded a lap time of 6 43 616 with driver Maro Engel behind the wheel at the Nurburgring Nordschleife making it the fastest lap time ever recorded for a road legal production vehicle around the track at the time Mercedes AMG GT Track Series 2023 present Edit GT Track Series Mercedes AMG GT3 Edition 55 2023 present Edit Only 5 pieces 625k 43 Motorsport Edit AMG GT3 and AMG GT3 Evo of Black Falcon In March 2015 Mercedes AMG presented the AMG GT3 a race version of the GT at the Geneva Motor Show which employs the M159 6 208 cc 378 8 cu in V8 naturally aspirated engine also used in the SLS AMG GT3 It consists largely of carbon fiber reinforced polymer to decrease the vehicle s weight to under 1 300 kg 2 866 lb to comply with FIA regulations for races 44 In 2016 AKKA ASP Black Falcon HTP Motorsport and Zakspeed compete in the Blancpain Endurance Series Zakspeed also competes in the ADAC GT Masters They claimed a 1 2 3 4 and 6 at the 24 Hours Nurburgring AMG GT3 of GoodSmile Racing in the Hatsune Miku livery at Suzuka In the 2016 Super GT GT300 class the AMG GT3s made their Super GT debut with Goodsmile Racing with Team UKYO the number 11 GAINER team LEON Racing and Rn sports opting to use the AMG GT3s in favor of the SLS AMG GT3s that they used in the previous season Two Mercedes customer teams R Qs Motor Sports and Arnage Racing opted to continue using the SLS AMG GT3s Both of them would switch to AMG GT3s during the 2018 season switching from SLS AMG GT3 and Ferrari 488 GT3 respectively New Zealand born driver Craig Baird gave the new AMG GT3 its first race win anywhere when he took out race 1 of round 2 of the 2016 Australian GT Championship at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit on 17 March 2016 45 The round was held as a support race to the 2016 Australian Grand Prix Riley Technologies entered two customer AMG GT3s in the 2017 IMSA SportsCar Championship GTD class One of the teams cars finished 3rd in class and 20th outright at the 2017 24 Hours of Daytona before going on to win the GTD class and finish 16th outright in the 2017 12 Hours of Sebring AMG GT4 of Murillo Racing A GT4 version of the Mercedes AMG GT was presented at the 2017 24 Hours of Spa This customer racing car is based on the GT R road version and it made its debut in the ROWE 6 Stunden ADAC Ruhr Pokal Rennen race the fifth round of the 2017 VLN season 46 47 As of June 2019 a total of 130 GT3 cars were sold 48 AMG GT3 Evo of Ram Racing An updated version of the GT3 was introduced at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring in June 2019 for the 2020 season of the FIA GT3 race New technologies include an automatic data logger and analysis system a function to automatically start the engine when the car is lowered from its in built air jacks along with new brake and traction control systems The design was also updated in line with the design of the new design update of the AMG GT road car with the changes being the new headlamps and the grille with the latter providing better protection for the radiator The front splitter and rear wing were tweaked in order for faster adjustments The car uses the same 6 2 litre V8 engine as the previous model rather than the 4 0 litre V8 engine of the road car it s the engineers stating the user friendliness and reliability of the engine as the main factor of its retention 49 Production and sales EditCalendar year Production US sales Notes2015 8100 1 277 GT GT S2016 4800 1 227 GT GT S2017 6400 1 608 GT amp Roadster GT S GT C Edition 50 amp Roadster GT R2018 5500 1 525 GT GT S GT C GT R2019 4700 GT GT S GT C GT R amp Roadster GT R Pro2020 1800 GT GT C GT R amp Roadster GT Black Series2021 2100 GT Black Series GT C amp Roadster GT amp Night EditionOfficial US Sales figures for 2019 2020 and 2021 also include the X290 GT 4 door coupe 50 References EditNotes Edit a b Crawford Anthony 22 November 2014 Mercedes AMG GT designer says similarities with Porsche 911 unavoidable caradvice com au Retrieved 17 October 2015 a b Gomoll Wolfgang 6 August 2014 Mercedes AMG GT Dieser Benz will dem Porsche 911 ans Leder focus de in German Retrieved 17 October 2015 a b c d Peters Marcus 29 April 2015 Mercedes AMG GT S im Test So gut ist der neue Elfer Jager auto motor und sport de Retrieved 14 July 2015 a b c d e The new Mercedes AMG GT 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Australian GT Championship Race 1 result dead link Kilshaw Jake 25 July 2017 Mercedes AMG Unveils GT4 Contender SportsCar365 com Retrieved 10 September 2017 Kilshaw Jake 16 August 2017 Mercedes AMG GT4 to Debut in VLN This Weekend SportsCar365 com Retrieved 10 September 2017 Sephen Kilbey amp Graham Goodwin New Mercedes AMG GT3 Launched dailysportscar com Retrieved 21 June 2019 Vijayenthiran Viknesh 21 June 2019 Mercedes AMG rolls out a sharper GT3 race car for 2020 motorsport season Motor Authority Retrieved 7 July 2019 Mercedes AMG GT Sales Figures Bibliography Edit Bolsinger Markus Brinkmann Marco Ising Tom 2015 Mercedes AMG GT A Star is born in English and German Bielefeld Germany Delius Klasing ISBN 9783667101815 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Mercedes AMG GT Official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Mercedes AMG GT amp oldid 1143317741, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,

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