Mercedes Benz AMG GT

Overview

The glory the German Giant Mercedes Benz AMG enjoys is a result of the phenomenal innovations and technologies it gifts the world and this time it is with the reveal of its another successor christened as the Mercedes Benz AMG GT. The car is a 2-door, 2-seat sports car that marks its production from the year 2014. The car confidently stands as the second sports car developed entirely in-house by Mercedes Benz AMG. A Black Series variant is also expected to be developed as a competitor of the Porsche 911 GT3. The athletic sports car comes in two variants – Mercedes Benz AMG GT running on a V8 3982cc engine and Mercedes Benz AMG GT S, which is a more dynamic version running on the V8 Bi-Turbo 3982cc engine with an increased power output. This V8 engine of the AMG GT S squeezes out every unit of energy from the fuel to generate a maximum power output of 375kW at 6250 rpm and a maximum torque output of 650 Nm between 1750 to 4750 rpm. The car is an astonishing sports car that wishes to make you feel the real pleasure of every race. The car features a fluidic aerodynamic design with enchanting looks that leaves a lasting desire for the car at just a glance. The exterior designing particularly demonstrates a relationship between functionality and aerodynamics required for a true sports car. Coming over to the interiors of the car, the cockpit is designed to make you feel the rush of adrenaline flowing down your veins and the impeccable ergonomics crafted in it surely satisfy the speed desires screaming within you. These interiors along with being ultra-comfortable are safe too, owing to the safety assurance added to the car. This assurance is demonstrated by the attributes like Acceleration skid control (ASR), 3-stage ESP, ABS, EBD, Hill-start function and Adaptive Brake system with Hold function.

      

Mileage and Fuel Economy

The powerful V8 3982cc engine sitting under the hood of the Mercedes Benz AMG GT, along with its ferocious performance manages to give you a fuel economy of 9.3 litres/100km, which is quite efficient with those power and torque values.

Power

The ravishing sporty is available with two engine variants (V8 3982cc), which churns out different power outputs, the AMG GT variant yields a maximum power output of 340kW at 6000 rpm and a maximum torque of 600Nm between 1600 and 5000 rpm, while the more furious AMG GT S variant displays a maximum power output of 375kW at 6250 rpm and a maximum torque output of 650Nm between 1750 to 4750 rpm.

Acceleration and pickup

Ferocious is the word which defines the acceleration value of the speed-fast sporty beast. The AMG GT variant of the car can attain a speed of 100 kmph from standstill in just 4 seconds and can carry you with a top speed of 304 kmph. The engine of the more athletic AMG GT S variant is mated to the ultra-responsive and silky-smooth AMG Speedshift DCT 7-speed sports transmission that allows the can to establish a speed of 100 kmph from a stand-still in just 3.8 seconds, which is purely fast and has a top speed of 310 kmph.

Exterior

The exterior design of the car is something which the designers can surely boast about. The car has an elegantly streamlined body with a low and aerodynamically shaped aqueous design. The attributes like the long, striking and fluidic bonnet design, the expressive three-dimensional one-slat radiator grille, dazzling eye shaped headlamps with LED and daytime running lights, the crowned imposing Mercedes-Benz emblem on the grille and the wide lower air arrests gives the front appearance of the car a ready-to-attack look. The sleek silhouette design of the car incorporates functionality in the for of the side air vents. The particularly aero-foil shape of the car with the precisely curved roof and short rear overhangs describe the knowledge of aerodynamics that is dedicated towards reducing the drag coefficient value to 0.36.

Exterior Measurements

Contributing towards the aerodynamic and sleek exterior looks of the car the external dimensions of the car read 4546mm x 1939mm x 1288mm (L x W x H) and a long wheelbase of 2630mm, that contributes towards stability.

Interior

The interior designers have crafted the interiors artistically keeping in mind the perfect ergonomics that is required in a sports car, the infotainment system and control panel is such designed so as to cause no impedance in the driver's area of sight. The nappa leather coated, 3-spoke multi-functional sports AMG steering wheel and the soul-intuitive infotainment system with 21.3cm HD colour display with hard-disc drive Navigation and Command Online control. The aesthetics displayed by the car's interior solemnly defines a fine piece of art. The use of contrasting colour patterns, the wood trims and textures running all around and the soothing interior lighting effect adds the interior its own charm. The car also has a high quality sound system and entertainment system with Burmester surround sound system.

Interior Comfort

Mercedes-Benz S-Class has ultra-comfortable interiors which surely makes you feel it's a Mercedes you are living in. The features like the leather covered, heated AMG sports seats with electric rear backrest adjustments, Thermotronic automatic climate control, under body protection, the Burmester surround sound system, optional 6-disc DVD changer and Audio 20 USB contribute towards the worth experiencing interior comfort of the car. These interiors are precisely crafted to make you feel the real pleasure of a sporty drive.

 

Interior Measurements

The car being dedicated towards sports features a tense cargo volume, 176 litres to be precise, which is just about enough to allow you to carry your basic amenities.

Engine and Performance

The powermill pumping life in the car comes in two variants – Mercedes Benz AMG GT and the Mercedes AMG GT S, which is a more dynamic version runs on a V8 3982cc engine. The V8 3982cc engine is fitted with 2 turbochargers that gulps down a concentrated drink of fuel down its throat and pushes its piston dynamically to generate a maximum power output of 375 kW at 6250 rpm coupled to a maximum torque output of 650Nm between 1750-4750 rpm for the AMG GT S variant.

Stereo and Accessories

Mercedes AMG GT further extends your luxury with the optional superior quality Burmester high-end surround sound system, which is compatible with 11-channel amplifier displaying a total output of 1000 watts and active analogue filters that gives a crystal clear sound impression. The car also encloses Command onlinewith 21.3 HD colour display, Hard-Disc Drive navigation system, bluetooth, 6 DVD player, Audio 20 USB, Aux-in and Wi-fi with additional control buttons on steering wheel.

Wheels

The sports car explores the roads running on the 19 inch alloy wheels and rear 20 inch wheels for the AMG GT S variant, with tyre dimensions reading 265/35 ZR 19 for front wheels and 295/30 ZR 20 for rear wheels.

Braking and Handling

The furious speeds of the fast sports car are restrained and kept well in controls by the well-calibrated handling assistance added to it. The retardation and handling assistance of the car is a function of the efficient braking system consisting of front and rear vented and cross-drilled discs brakes on front as well as rear wheels with handling assistance provided by the ABS (Antilock Braking System) and EBD (Electronic Brake-Force Distribution). The ultra-responsive car also encloses other handling assistance like the 3-stage Electronic Stability Program, hill start assist, adaptive braking system and Acceleration Skid Control(ASR), which makes the car's handling extremely safe and controllable. The car body is supported upon the double-wishbone type front and rear suspension.

Safety and Security

Safety is a thing of great concern and being a Mercedes Benz car the engineers have employed an extensive list of safety features to serve an optimum amount of safety to the passengers. The car contains Adaptive brake with Hold function, hill start assist, BAS (Brake Assist), 3-stage ESP (Electronic Stability Control), ABS (Antilock Braking System), ASR ( Acceleration Skid Control), Mercedes-Benz Integral safety concept – Pre-Safe, attention assist plus, Parktronic for parking convenience, front, side and window airbags for front passengers and driver, 3-point seat belts with automatic comfort fit and Cruise control with Speedtronic variable speed limiter.

Pros

· Sporty and aqueous exterior design
· Ferocious and unadulterated motoring experience
· Purely ergonomic interior design

Cons

· High maintenance
· Tough competition in the segment