This video features the Mercedes-AMG Mercedes-AMG GT range.

Ten Second Review

The Mercedes-AMG GT is shaking up the high performance sportscar market with a combination of extreme power, sleek styling and all the combined know-how of the Affalterbach and Sindelfingen works. Both Coupe and Roadster variants are being offered and there's now quite a choice in terms of engine output.

Background

The first Mercedes was a racing car. Ever since, the brand has had competition in its bloodline, drawn upon throughout a rich history of motorsport-orientated coupes and roadsters. Cars like this one, the Mercedes-AMG GT. Mercedes-AMG is a brand that enthusiasts may now be used to, its primary focus being the creation of high performance versions of usually mundane Mercedes models. Every so often though, this Affalterbach division gets let off the leash to do its own thing and on the first occasion that happened, we got something very special - the SLS of 2009. As with the SLS, this GT model still uses a V8 beneath the bonnet, but its 4.0-litre engine is smaller and quicker-responding, with lighter weight and twin turbos comfortably compensating for the power deficit over its predecessor's 6.2-litre normally aspirated unit. The experience here though, isn't just about power: Mercedes set out with this GT to create the most involving driving machine ever to sit in its regular model line-up. Quite a claim. Quite a car? Let's find out.

Driving Experience

'Mercedes builds a 911', screamed all of the enthusiast mags, who then stopped screaming that when they saw this car. The AMG GT is quite a different thing, power being delivered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 driving the rear wheels. The powerplant has an unusual layout, with the turbochargers not attached to the outside of the engine like most ancillaries, but housed inside the 'V' of the V8 - something AMG calls the 'hot inside V' configuration. At present, there are five distinct models on offer. The standard GT generates 476bhp and 600Nm of torque and is offered in Coupe or open-topped Roadster guise. Next up in the hierachy is the GT S Coupe, a model good for 510bhp and 650Nm. Both are hugely quick, as you'd expect: the GT gets to 62mph in 4 seconds and runs on to 189mph, while the GT S edges it, recording 3.8 seconds to 62mph and a top speed of 193mph. If for some reason that's not fast enough, the Roadster model is available in a 557bhp GT C guise. While the Coupe is offered in a 585bhp GT R variant that was race-tuned on the Nurburgring Nordschleife. Across the range, drive goes to the rear via a seven-speed AMG DCT-SPEEDSHIFT dual clutch gearbox. This rear transaxle system offers decent weight distribution, with 47 per cent of the car's weight up front and 53 per cent aft. Depending on the model, the transmission offers up to five different driving modes: 'controlled efficiency', 'sport', 'sport plus', 'individual' and 'race' - the latter offered exclusively on the GT S. All versions are fitted with a standard locking differential. The GT receives a mechanical unit, while in a move that might be opposite to that which you expected, the GT S is fitted with an electronic version. The GT S also gets active driveline mounts which continuously isolate the mass effects of the engine and transaxle.

Design and Build

Buyers choose between Coupe and Roadster bodystyles, but either way, the styling of the AMG GT follows a definite theme, the long bonnet and squat glasshouse of the Coupe version we tried being an evolution of the SLR and SLS models. It's a subtler and gentler shape than both though, but not without purpose, with squat haunches suggesting all its power is balled up at the driven wheels. From the rear, there are elements of Porsche 911 in its curves which may or may not be deliberate, but it's a car with nary a bad angle. It's just a shame that we have to do without the SLS's magnificent gullwing doors. Like the old SLS, the GT is built around a lightweight aluminium body structure that, in this case, weighs a mere 231 kilos. Drop inside and you're greeted with a broadly sweeping dash with a hugely chunky centre console. The sightlines at first seem a bit pinched but the driving position is lovely and Mercedes has fitted a beautifully tactile steering wheel. There's even an element of practicality too, Mercedes realising that cars in this class are built to be used rather than looked at. The rear hatch allows access to a luggage compartment with a capacity of some 350-litres.

Market and Model

Expect to pay just over £98,000 for the GT version and around £112,000 for the GT S. This means that, on price at least, the GT competes with the Porsche 911 Turbo, rather than the cheaper Carrera models that many had expected to rival it. The asking figures also puts this Mercedes up against cars like the Aston Martin Vantage and the Maserati GranTurismo Stradale. Both models are a bit pricier than a Jaguar F-TYPE R and quite significantly cheaper than a Bentley Continental V8 or a Ferrari California. The open-topped Roadster bodystyle is offered with the base GT model's 476bhp engine for around £112,000, or you can have a 557bhp GT C version of it for around £140,000. At the top of the range, the 585bhp GT R coupe variant costs just over £143,000. Whichever variant you choose, you'll find that the interior's beautifully finished, with aluminium shift paddles, silver chrome trim elements and sports seats in ARTICO material. A free-standing 7-inch central display is located centrally above the four ventilation outlets. The driver operates the seat heating, PARKTRONIC, the hazard warning lights and, depending on the equipment, the extendable rear aerofoil using the buttons in the top control panel in the roof frame. The GT S also gets an instrument cluster with a 224mph speedometer scale and red colour highlights, plus a performance steering wheel in black nappa leather and DINAMICA microfibre, an AMG emblem embossed in the centre armrest and upholstery in ARTICO and DINAMICA microfibre. As an option, the silver chrome trim can be swapped out for carbon fibre, matte silver fibreglass or black diamond. AMG GT buyers can further boost performance of their car through the fitment of optional carbon-ceramic brakes and Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres.

Cost of Ownership

For a car with a turbocharged V8 engine, fuel economy isn't as catastrophic as you'd imagine. The GT returns 30.4 mpg and emits 216g/km of CO2, while the GT S doesn't impose too much of a penalty for its additional 34bhp, returning 30.1mpg and emitting 219g/km. Both cars get better economy and lower emissions than something like a Honda S2000. Residual values are likely to hold up well given that this is a rare product line. You'll need to book a service every 12,500 miles, which is more frequent than a Porsche 911's 20,000-mile stops, but this AMG comes with a three-year, unlimited mileage warranty and Mercedes' 30-year 'Roadside Assistance' breakdown cover. And it's worth knowing that your maintenance outlay can be kept a little in check by going for the optional 'Service Care' package.

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Specification

Body Glass
Electric front windows/one touch facility
Rain sensor windscreen wipers
Heated rear window with timer
Green tinted glass
Brakes
ESP with ASR
Electronic parking brake
Hill start assist
Adaptive brake system
Auto hold function
ABS with Brake Assist
Brake calipers in silver
Communication
Bluetooth interface for hands free telephone
Driver Aids
Collision prevention assist plus
Dynamic drive mode selector
Reversing camera
Parktronic audio/visual front and rear parking aid
Attention assist
PAS
Driver Convenience
Contactless boot opening
Driver Information
COMAND HDD navigation with CD/DVD/Radio, media interface, linguatronic, 10GB music register, SD card slot + online
AMG instrument cluster with white dials
Mercedes connect me with remote online
Service indicator (ASSYST)
Outside temperature gauge
Multi function trip computer
Entertainment
2 USB ports
Steering wheel mounted remote controls
DAB Digital radio
Bluetooth audio streaming
Exterior Body Features
AMG Performance exhaust
Retractable rear spoiler
Wind deflector
Body colour bumpers
AMG bodystyling
Exterior Lights
Adaptive brake lights
LED tail lights
LED headlights
High beam assist
Automatic headlamp activation
LED indicators in door mirrors
Heating/Cooling/Ventilation
Thermotronic automatic climate control
Air quality control system
Interior Features
AMG aluminium gear shift paddles
Airscarf
Storage compartment in centre console
12v Socket in centre console
2 cupholders in front centre console
Illuminated door sills
Front centre armrest with storage compartment
Lockable/illuminated glovebox
Front centre armrest
Interior Lights
Ambient interior lighting
Interior light
Packs
Mirror pack - AMG GT
Memory pack - AMG GT
Safety
Drivers knee airbag
Passenger knee airbag
Warning triangle and first aid kit
Tyre pressure monitoring system
Driver and passenger airbags
Front side airbags
Front passenger airbag deactivation
Seats
Integrated front head restraints
Heated front seats
Security
Keyless Go access/ignition system
Alarm system/interior protection/immobiliser
Remote central locking
Transmission
AMG rear axle limited slip differential lock
Vanity Mirrors
Sunvisors with illuminated vanity mirrors
Wheels
Summer tyres
Wheels - Spare
Tyre inflation kit

Options

Entertainment
Burmester 11 speaker surround sound system including subwoofer	£2,795.00
Burmester 10 speaker surround sound system	Standard
Packs
AMG Night pack - AMG GT	£795.00
AMG Carbon fibre trim pack - AMG GT	£3,895.00
Lane tracking pack - AMG GT	£595.00
AMG High gloss black trim pack - AMG GT Roadster	£395.00
AMG High gloss carbon fibre trim pack - AMG GT Roadster	£1,995.00
AMG matt black carbon fibre trim pack - AMG GT Roadster	£1,995.00
AMG matt silver carbon fibre trim pack - AMG GT Roadster	£1,995.00
AMG Chrome pack - AMG GT	£995.00
Driver assistance plus pack - AMG GT	£1,695.00
Paint - Metallic
Metallic - Brilliant blue	£945.00
Metallic - Selenite Grey	£945.00
Metallic - Iridium silver	£945.00
Metallic - Magnetite black	£945.00
Paint - Solid
Solid - Black	Standard
Solid - Jupiter Red	Standard
Seats
Comfort ventilated seats- Perforated leather	£1,145.00
AMG sports seats	Standard
Silver seat belts	£395.00
AMG performance seats	£1,695.00
Black seat belts	Standard
Exterior Body Features
AMG Special paint	£7,500.00
AMG indoor car cover	£300.00
Metallic paint	£945.00
Solid paint	Standard
Designo metallic paintwork	£1,295.00
Chrome exhaust trim	Standard
AMG carbon fibre door sills	£100.00
Designo Magno Paint	£2,145.00
AMG carbon fibre engine cover	£1,295.00
Designo premium metallic paintwork	£1,695.00
Chassis/Suspension
AMG Ride Control sports suspension with adjustable damping system	£1,495.00
AMG sports suspension	Standard
Hoods
Soft top - Black	Standard
Soft top - Beige	Standard
Soft top - Red	Standard
Interior Features
Exclusive Nappa leather/Dinamica upholstery	£5,040.00
Exclusive Nappa Style leather upholstery	£5,040.00
Black fabric rooflining	Standard
Nappa leather upholstery	Standard
3 spoke AMG Performance steering wheel in black nappa leather	Standard
3 spoke AMG Performance steering wheel in black dinamica	Standard
Exclusive Nappa leather upholstery	£2,295.00
AMG door sill panels in brushed stainless steel	Standard
Dinamica microfibre roof lining - Black	Standard
Brakes
AMG ceramic high performance braking system	£5,995.00
AMG high performance braking system	Standard
Driver Aids
Cruise control with speedtronic variable speed limiter	Standard
Driving Mirrors
Body colour door mirrors	Standard
Paint - Special
AMG Special paint - Solar beam	£7,500.00
Designo metallic - Diamond white	£1,695.00
Designo metallic - Hyacinth red	£1,295.00
Designo magno - Selenite grey	£2,145.00
Designo magno - Iridium silver	£2,145.00
Safety
Red seat belts	£395.00
Trim - Leather
Nappa leather - Red pepper/black	Standard
Exclusive Nappa leather - Black	£2,295.00
Nappa leather - Black	Standard
Nappa leather - Silver grey/Black	Standard
Exclusive nappa leather - Silver grey/Black	£2,295.00
Exclusive nappa leather - Brown	£2,295.00
Exclusive nappa leather - Red pepper/black	£2,295.00
Exclusive Nappa Style leather - Saddle brown with diamond stitching	£5,040.00
Exclusive nappa leather - White/black	£2,295.00
Exclusive Nappa Style leather - Macchiato beige with diamond stitching	£5,040.00
Nappa leather - Brown	Standard
Embellishment Trims
Silver chrome trim	Standard
Wheels - Alloy
19" front / 20" rear AMG 5 spoke design alloy wheels	£895.00
19" 5 twin spoke design alloy wheels in silver	£445.00
19" AMG 10 spoke design alloy wheels in silver	Standard
19" front / 20" rear AMG 5 spoke design matt black alloy wheels	£1,395.00
Trim - Part Leather
Exclusive nappa leather/Dinamica - Black with red stitching	£5,040.00
Exclusive nappa leather/Dinamica - Black with yellow stitching	£5,040.00
Exclusive nappa leather/Dinamica - Black with grey stitching	£5,040.00

Performance

Performance
0 to 60 mph (secs)
0 to 62 mph (secs)	4
Engine Power - BHP	476
Engine Power - KW	350
Engine Power - PS
Engine Power - RPM	6000
Engine Torque - LBS.FT	465
Engine Torque - NM	630
Engine Torque - RPM	1700
Top Speed	188