On August 19, the new Mercedes-AMG GT officially made its world premiere. The new car is built by Affalterbach based on the new AMG sports car architecture and is the second generation model of the AMG GT. The new AMG GT is equipped with a 4.0T V8 twin-turbocharged engine, and the 63 version accelerates to 100 kilometers in just 3.2 seconds.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts a design with a long wheelbase, short front and rear overhangs, and a steeply inclined front windshield. Together with the wide and low body, it outlines the elegant proportions of a GT sports car. On both sides of the huge AMG family-style waterfall grille on the front of the car, the interior of the smart digital headlights (Digital Light) adopts a blackened design. The three light spots in the daytime running lights are arranged along the outer edge of the engine compartment. Sharp.
The size of the new AMG GT sports car has been fully improved, with the length, width and height being 4728/1984/1354mm respectively. The actual car overall looks more slender and wider. The smooth curved surface of the car side abandons complex lines, and is embellished with the classic shark gill design and hidden door handles, highlighting the muscular look with a simple design.
The sharp air intakes at the lower part of the front and rear and on both sides further achieve the unity of aerodynamics and performance aesthetics. AMG light aluminum alloy wheels are almost flush with the body, demonstrating powerful sports performance. The hatchback tailgate integrates an active adjustable rear spoiler, which is embellished with a rear diffuser and trapezoidal bilateral dual exhaust outlets, giving it a fighting atmosphere. The flat through-type three-dimensional taillights also use the iconic three light sources and a blackened design, echoing the headlights from beginning to end.
In the interior, the new AMG GT sports car is driver-centered with a new "super analog" cockpit concept, with a fully digital instrument screen and three-dimensional sun visor integrated. The 11.9-inch central touch screen in the center highlights the digital luxury quality. It is equipped with the second-generation MBUX intelligent human-computer interaction system and provides a variety of display styles.
The car is equipped with a wealth of AMG-specific content, such as the "AMG Performance" application that displays lateral acceleration and real-time torque distribution to all wheels. Driving onto the track, the professional AMG TRACK PACE virtual race engineer performs 10 times/secondThe data recording speed and up to 80 data recording items help drivers clearly understand driving control performance. Under the "double-wing" AMG high-performance steering wheel wrapped in Nappa leather, the AMG control unit can accurately adjust the vehicle's driving dynamics in a matter of seconds.
As a two-door GT sports car, the new AMG GT offers an optional 2+2 seat layout for the first time, coupled with functions such as linked ambient lighting, seat massage, and L2-level intelligent driving assistance systems, allowing drivers to race during the race. Off the road, you can also have a wonderful road trip.
In terms of power, the new AMG GT sports car is equipped with an optimized AMG 4.0-liter V8 twin-turbocharged engine, paired with AMG SPEEDSHIFT MCT 9-speed gearbox and fully variable AMG high-performance four-wheel drive enhanced version (4MATIC+), of which the 63 version has a maximum power of 585 horsepower, a peak torque of 800 Nm, and 0-100km/h acceleration It can reach a maximum speed of 3.2 seconds and a top speed of 315km/h; the 55 version has a maximum power of 476 horsepower and a peak torque of 700 N·m. The maximum acceleration from 0-100km/h is 3.9 seconds and the top speed is 295km/h.
With the support of a rear-wheel active steering system (steering angle of 2.5 degrees in both directions) and an electronically controlled rear axle locking differential, the new AMG GT sports car has more agile cornering performance. In addition, the car is also equipped with AMG active ride control suspension system with active roll stabilization function and AMG high-performance composite braking system.
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Editor: Xu Zhenyu